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Reviews of The Ferry Boat Inn 3 stars

Shore Street, Ullapool, IV26 2UJ, United Kingdom

#4 of 5 hotels in Ullapool

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Review score

Based on 696 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.8

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    5.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Lovely situation, friendly staff, but could definitely do with a makeover.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Loch View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very dated inside, threadbare stair carpet. Walls are very thin - you could hear the people next door talking and the kitchen door banging downstairs.

    Beautiful views, ideally situated. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Ok accommodation for 1 night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had a fan outside our window which made noise throughout the night, check-in and breakfast felt disorganised and slightly chaotic, which is partly why we chose not to eat our evening meal at the hotel. Depending on what time you arrive you may have to park away from the hotel, but we were able to move our car closer after 9pm when a lot of cars had left.

    The room was comfortable and clean and was what we needed for a 1 night stay on our NC500 journey. Hotel and bar were dog friendly which was ideal for us. Great location, everything is easily walkable from the hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    6.0
    Interesting experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Loch View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room could do with decorating. Shower was extremely slippy.

    Location was good. Breakfast was ok

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    6.0
    Convenient for an overnight stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dated, needs a bit of care and attention - very hot in the room, not enough ventilation, shower didn’t work properly, and hot tap in sink didn’t work at all.

    Lovely location, very close to the ferry.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    6.0
    Little NC500 routw stop off .Lovely location place just needs a little tlc ...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Single bed mattress needed replacing . noisy at night bit then again it is a pub

    Lovely area, staff were very pleasant sadly no breakfast could be provided due to staff shortage ..

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car park was far away. Room was small and had nowhere to hang coats. Also needed repair. 2 Light bulbs not working ,loose tap,window couldn't close. Mould on ceiling in bathroom.

    Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent although expensive

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    5.0
    Wouldn't stay again, too expensive for condition of the rooms and noise from behind bar building.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Roof started leaking on to the bed when heavy rain came. They are trying to fix it though. Decor needs updating. Light hanging down on bathroom mirror and damage to woodwork in bathroom.

    Breakfast good although cooked breakfast not included. Staff were very friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely location .Pretty outside but sad inside .window could not shut bed tired Great shower

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin walls and people banging doors during night . .

    Staff were brilliant. Food was pretty good as well . .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    6.0
    Overnight stop to catch morning ferry to Stornaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No real ale!

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    5.0
    Adequate just
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Broken window in room, couldn’t close properly and it was a cold night

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Continental breakfast was to be included but staff never showed up.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Holmly feeling,helpful staff ,good food. Very relaxed accommodation, comfortable bed and large tv

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Entrance hall and stair case needs refreshed. Carpet has seen better days. No breakfast available yet leaflet in bedroom says continental breakfast can be ordered. Very loud singer/guitarist in bar Only two draft beers available - not a great lover of Guinness or Tennants

    Great location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    5.0
    Check if renovations are finished!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We werent informed the whole front of the hotel would be covered in scaffolding and renovations were ongoing.There was no wardrobe in the room but 4 hangers supplied with nowhere to hang them.

    It was a great location for visiting other areas.Bed was comfortable and food was good. Sandra & Jackie were really helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    7.0
    Good base for walking in the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The slightly overpriced drinks but that more than evened out with the low price of the room. There was scaffold up at the front for some work being carried out, but these things are necessary and didn't bother us.

    Very reasonable priced room for one night although I did feel the drinks where slightly overpriced. The breakfast in the morning was good, well cooked with decent ingredients. The bar lady was friendly and the atmosphere in the place was warm and cheery. Dog friendly rooms and bar. The bar had a nice fire.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    7.0
    Great location, close to all amenities. Room was comfortable and clean. Thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brilliant location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    7.0
    Quite pleasant but a bit pricy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Loch View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    We didn't have breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    6.0
    Wouldn’t stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Loch View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Downstairs the bar & also the toilets are not very nice at all. They need work asap.

    The room we stayed in was clean & had everything we needed. The rest of the property is in desperate need of refurbishment.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    7.0
    Perfectly adequate for my needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Loch View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The parking for disabled was not clear. I only found out by accident the signs apply from 8.00am and not at night

    room,location,breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Loch View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Price.

    Location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    5.0
    Great place for a quick pint but don’t stay the night!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was not value for money at £180 per night. By far the worst room of the six we stayed in and the most expensive. It was dirty, had no view and was a throw back to old B&Bs of 40 years ago. In fact, the whole place needs deep cleaning.

    The staff were excellent, the breakfast was great. The location is amazing.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Loch View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel needs an enormous amount of money and TLC spent on it. Structurally and decor. It's tired. Masonry is litterally falling off the facade and not being cleaned up. The room itself looked OK, but the bathroom was grim. Toilet didn't flush properly, so always paper floating about and having to flush at least twice. Tiny shower and just totally uninviting. Beds were lumpy and saggy. It makes me sad when owners make zero effort and just grab the cash regardless. Most staff were friendly, some looked miserable. Overall, for one night, it was alright, but anymore, and I would have left.

    Staff friendly, location amazing.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Loch View
    • Stayed 1 night

    toilet didnt work properly, room could have been cleaned better

    Food good, location good

    Stayed in June 2023

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