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Brander Lodge Hotel

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Taynuilt with restaurant and bar/lounge
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Lobby
Bar (on property)
Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Business Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

Business Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Premium bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Bridge Of Awe, Taynuilt, Scotland, PA35 1HT

What's nearby

  • Connel Bridge - 10 min drive
  • Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel - 14 min drive
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive
  • Oban Distillery - 16 min drive
  • Ganavan Sands - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 117 min drive
  • Taynuilt Station - 3 min walk
  • Falls of Cruachan Station - 8 min drive
  • Oban Connel Ferry Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Inverawe Smokery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brander Lodge Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kilkrennan Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Robin's Nest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coasters - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Brander Lodge Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Taynuilt with a stay at Brander Lodge Hotel. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

Dutch, English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Whale watching nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (807 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 41-inch LED TV

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 to 15 for adults and GBP 5.00 to 10 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Brander Lodge Hotel Taynuilt
Brander Taynuilt
The Brander Lodge Hotel & Bistro Taynuilt
The Brander Lodge Hotel And Bistro
Brander Lodge Hotel Hotel
Brander Lodge Hotel Taynuilt
Brander Lodge Hotel Hotel Taynuilt

Frequently asked questions

Does Brander Lodge Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Brander Lodge Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Brander Lodge Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Brander Lodge Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Brander Lodge Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Brander Lodge Hotel and nearby?
Brander Lodge Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Brander Lodge Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Brander Lodge Hotel like?
Brander Lodge Hotel is only a short 3-minute walk from Taynuilt Station.

Brander Lodge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

j, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Needs attention
Place is run down and lifeless. Windows are in a bad shape and bins full in view of windows. There was a hairball on the carpet so not cleaned properly.
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Don’t go there !
The whole hotel needed more management. Public areas were dirty and uncared for. One morning at breakfast a tablecloth on the coffee table had the same very large stain of coffee from the previous morning (covering a huge percentage of the table). The same morning the coffee tasted stale as if just reheated from previous morning. The food we had was adequate but no more. The room was clean and the en-suite. However, the security was terrible with outdoor doors left ajar overnight and no management in the hotel at all. Guests were left to their own devices from about 22:00 to 09:00. The cook was obviously in attendance for dinner and breakfast and also junior staff (the junior staff were excellent but undertrained). Would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Coming up by train, it was a convenient and luxury base camp for the Ben Cruachan circuit, if a short walk along the road doesn't bother you. Lovely garden and river. Very nice staff and food.
David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for single traveler! Very friendly staff and good food!
Lindsey, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Steven, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a major refurb, good choice of food and great garden.
Alex, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful and friendly, scenery was lovely
Andrew, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Madeleine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Terrible food
The staff were nice enough but there were only 4 main meal options. The food that we had was terrible the smoked salmon starter had two tiny pieces of salmon barely enough for one of the three oatcakes that came with it ! The main meal I had was Steak pie it had greasy watery gravy and tasteless meat covered in gristle My colleague had mince and mash which was also tasteless and when he asked for a sachet of brown sauce to try to put a bit of taste into it was told there was none I would not recommend anyone eat there until the food improves drastically
Andy, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rachel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I wasn’t really expecting much for £50 but the building itself needs some modernisation. The room looked like it needs a refresh and the view was just of the roof, you couldn’t see anything outside. The shower was not the best. It squirted out bits of water and screamed when it was turned on. Told on Expedia that check in is at 2, I know I got there slightly early but my room wasn’t ready until 3. Dining room wasn’t the best, there was no atmosphere and not a lot of choice on the menu, breakfast was more or less the same, not a lot of choice and some of the things on the menu they didn’t have. Bed was really comfy which is good
Eloise, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

overnight stay on my way to the Outer Hebrides. On checking in a was surprised to hear I had been upgraded to a bigger room. The bed was big and comfy and the shower was powerful and hot. I had dinner and breakfast at the bistro which was limited for veggies but no more so than any other restaurant and the staff were helpful and polite.
Linda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property in a really good location. Will definitely be staying here again.
Nicola, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, quiet well appointed room.
Alison, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Very basic accommodation but quite close to Oban. There were only 4 guests when I was there. It felt a bit run down, no Wi-Fi, chef off work, no room cleaning each day etc. I think there was only 2 staff in the building all day
Stewart, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Lovely setting. Nice breakfast
Paul, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A Curate's Egg - Good in Parts
I was allocated a very comfortable room with a small outside patio area accessed through the patio doors. Bed was very comfortable and room was very clean, as was the rest of the hotel. The electric shower took a bit of experimenting with to get the flow and temperature right. There was no desk to work at and so had to make do with a small occassional table. Bedroom walls are paper thin, so hope you don't have noisy neighbours! There was no wardrobe in the room, only a hanging rack, which wasn't a problem for me as I was only staying one night, but may be an issue if you are staying longer. If would seem the staff were new and could do with a bit of additional training. Resturant menu was limited but the food good and portions large. Dining room itself is not particularly welcoming being rather bare, and sparsely furnished, more like a canteen. Breakfast was excellent.
Alan, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Overnight stay.
Lovely hotel in a beautiful location. Was very short staffed when we stayed, same person dealing with orders, serving, reception, bar etc. Hotel was not full so it was not a big issue. Meals were excellent so overall enjoyed our night.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in a stunning location
Great stay in a comfortable hotel. Excellent service. Hotel was quiet but that was to be expected in COVID times. Lovely relaxing stay. Superb scenery and even a little dip in the river.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely welcome. Beautiful surroundings. We had a room with a small garden patio.
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brander Lodge
Great place to stay, good food and helpful staff
Donald, 6-night trip
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