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Polochar Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star South Uist inn

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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West Kilbride, South Uist, Scotland, HS8 5TT
  • Place, Loch Briste
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Smeircleit
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch na Bàgh
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Benbecula (BEB)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

South Uist

In South Uist .You'll find Loch Briste and Loch Smeircleit within a 15-minute walk of this South Uist inn. Loch a' Bhruga and Loch nan Capull are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Loch Briste - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Loch Smeircleit - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Loch na Bàgh - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Loch a' Bhruga - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Askernish Golf Club - 18 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Castlebay (BRR-Barra) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lochboisdale cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Am Politician - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Angus’ Uist Holiday Hideaway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Scandanavian Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Politician - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Polochar Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star South Uist inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Polochar Inn. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star South Uist inn is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Polochar Inn offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 75.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 30 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:00 PM and midnight
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 75.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Polochar Inn Inn

Polochar Inn South Uist

Polochar Inn Inn South Uist

Frequently asked questions

How close is Polochar Inn to the airport?

Polochar Inn is 13.9 mi (66-min drive) away from the Castlebay (BRR-Barra) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Polochar Inn?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Polochar Inn on Jun 21, 2026 start from $171, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Polochar Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Polochar Inn.

How close is Polochar Inn to the beach?

This inn is 3.5 mi (8-min drive) from Tràigh na Doirlinn and 5.1 mi (11-min drive) from Coilleag a' Phrionnsa. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Polochar Inn offer free breakfast?

Polochar Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Polochar Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Polochar Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Polochar Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Polochar Inn have a pool?

Polochar Inn does not have a pool.

Does Polochar Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Polochar Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Polochar Inn to downtown South Uist?

Polochar Inn is 10.2 mi away from South Uist.

Polochar Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, lovely views, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit isolated, but a beautiful situation facing the full Atlantic. Old hotel, comfortable, with good ciusine on offer. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely room with views over the beach and sea
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, food in restaurant very good and service from the team was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location with amazing views. Very helpful staff and really tasty food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great views - Lousy Food

Fantastic location, but the quality and cost of the food let it down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastically comfortable bed, lovely quirky staff, high quality food. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
What a beautiful place! We absolutely loved our time here! The place is dated. That’s for sure! But it didn’t detract from the charm and utter beauty of its setting. The restaurant food was excellent, staff lovely and friendly and breakfast was delicious. If you are in this region I’d get there. The beaches, the closeness to Eriskay, the utter charm of the place as well as their selection of gins!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Betty

Never made it there because I thought I was booking a room on Barra, There was a medical emergency with our ferry to Barra. We would have gotten to Castlebay too late to get transportation to our hotel on Uist.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic location right on the seashore

Fantastic location right by the sea. Spacious bar, restaurant, lounge and breakfast rooms. Small comfy room with a fab sea view. Shower room was compact, unfortunately one of the tiles on the floor was badly cracked and the shower door hadn’t been cleaned of soap splashes. Staff were friendly and helpful, although I wasn’t told I needed to pay for my restaurant meal on the night rather than at checkout which was a bit embarrassing. Hotel manager (Georgia) very kindly located some property I accidentally left behind and is sending it on to me for which I am enormously grateful.
View from room
Sunset just outside the hotel
G&T by the sea
Looking south from hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was fine. Perfectly adequate. What was annoying is that my debit card was charged an additional amount, above the Expedia price, on the day I arrived. I pointed this out and as told it was a mistake and it would be refunded. It still hasn't been, 6 weeks later, and my emails/telephone calls go unanswered. Not good, Polochar Inn. Not good.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Graham

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

On our recent stay at the Polochar Inn we were very disappointed, The room had not been cleaned for a long time considering the thickness of dust, as you can see from these photographs. We were leaving early the next morning at 6.00am and had been promised by The Polochar Management that take away breakfasts would be left out for us, nothing was there. We followed up with an email noting our disappointment but received no reply.
Coffee maker dirty
Heavy layer of dust
Dirt on the radiator
Badly marked and stained quilt cover right down the centre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idyllisk hotell som ligger alene ut mot havet. Flott utsikt mot en vakker solnedgang. Romslige rom og et flott bad. Gode senger. Utmerket restaurant som serverer nydelig, lokal mat og perfekt frokost. God parkering. Veldig hyggelig bar og serviceinnstilt betjening. Anbefales!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Polochar

The hotel and staff are perfect, food was amazing with choices for all dietary needs. Our room was spotlessly clean and comfortable. The manager was extremely friendly with time and knowledge for guests even when busy. The hotel is situated on the sea front with amazing views, will definitely revisit
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a grand old hotel with an excellent beach location. Our room was large, well appointed and nicely updated. Our dinner and breakfast were both excellent. Parking was convenient and the staff most helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn is in a stunning, relatively isolated location right by the sea but there is still easy access to beaches and walks on South Uist - North Uist is also a reasonable drive away. We received a very warm and friendly welcome and our room was very comfortable. Dinner that night was very tasty and good value. We had to catch an early ferry so unable to have breakfast but really appreciated the cold breakfast bag that we were offered to take with us. We would definitely recommend staying at The Polochar Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
staff reception not very helpful felt too pushy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un hôtel paradisiaque en front de mer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Veikko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

4* Inn not 4* hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023