The Kirkmichael Hotel

I thought the place was very run down and especially for the price it cost. Breakfast was terrible. Toast was rock hard and egg was raw. Saw a flea jump on me at one point in the room. Would not ever stay here again.

The hostess and her staff were all very welcoming, friendly and attentive. The hotel is in need of updating, and so that is why I’ve given it 4 stars, but the new owner is gradually updating the hotel and doing a great job. I had everything I needed in my ensuite room. I had two stays there - one night on the way to our destination and one more night, on the way back. On each visit, my room was spotless and I had a good sleep. The first evening, our host cooked us a delicious meal. And on both visits the breakfast was absolutely delicious. One of the best I’ve had, and the owner went the extra mile to provide for me what I liked.

Very tasty burger and chips but rundown. We understand that this hotel has changed hands and is in the process of transition, but basic cleanliness is needed here. On arrival, the external peeling and crumbling windows were a warning of what was inside. The bar area unappealing with carpet that needs to be thrown. Our room - twin - was a big disappointment. In the bathroom the tiles were black on parts of the bath, there were dead flies and cobwebs in the window (internally), there was no heating - we were given two portable heaters to help but they did not work. In the bedroom above both single beds were draping spider webs. The breakfast was disappointing - no cooked breakfast just a plate of cheese pieces and pickles. Not a good start for a days walking. To be fair, we got £10 off out B&B but I would never return.

Did not stay - nothing like photos Arrived for check in at 7.30 Entered through the front door into a dark dingy foyer. Greeted by one of the staff that emerged from the shadows. Told that there was no food available as they had just shut everything off and the nearest area for food was half an hour drive away. Were shown to our room up an unlit staircase and only the fire exit green lighting to guide the way, like something from a horror movie. Entered the room which looked nothing like the photos. Carpet was stained, there was a shelf hanging off the wall above TV and there was some very off putting unexplainable marks on the headboard. (See photos) After a silent half hour drive to the nearest restaurant with my wife and 3y old we started to look for somewhere else to stay. Eventually found somewhere that was 2.5hrs drive - after already driving from the highlands for about 8hrs this was not ideal. Travelled back to the hotel to hand in key and explain we wouldn’t be staying but no staff around so left key on the front desk and left. Review score is 8/10 and star rating is 3.5 The hotel is a 2 star at best and I would rate the hotel a 2/10 Would not recommend for families.

Appalling, didn't stay Room filthy, hair everywhere. Bed appeared to have already been slept in, mattress collapsing with age, bedding worn so thin you could see hair through it. Toilet seat broken, bathroom dirty, obviously not cleaned. Decor was shabby and depressing and bore little resemblance to photos on the website. The entry corridor looked like you shouldn't be there - undecorated and dark. Only one member of staff in whole hotel, who was ill so the table we had booked for dinner had been cancelled - without telling us. Had we been warned we could have eaten before we got there, but we didn't arrive until 7pm then were told there was no food. We didn't want to spend the last night of our honeymoon in such a filthy room, and we looked in the room next door which was exactly the same, so there seemed no point asking to change rooms. We left to find another hotel and food at extra cost!!!

DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL. The hotel was filthy and way outdated compared to the pictures in the app. There were cobwebs all over the apartment, spiders in the bathtub, sink and toilet were old and stained caulking, and towels long like they were 40 years old and mismatched. We left right away without settling in, and then were not refunded for our stay. DO NOT TAKE A CHANCE ON THIS ACCOMMODATION. NOT WORTH IT. Please note, it takes a lot for me to complain. I have never written a terrible review like this for any other accommodations. It was a remarkably terrible experience.