Kildonan Hotel
Ayrshire
📍 Arran, KA27 8SD
Photo: Leslie Barrie (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Historic 17th-century inn, one of Scotland's oldest licensed inns
- Seafront location with sea views over the Firth of Clyde
- Licensed wedding venue for marriage ceremonies
- Rooms with sea views, underfloor heating and en-suites
- Seafood-focused menu including fish and chips
The Kildonan Hotel is a small, family-run hotel on the southern tip of the Isle of Arran, Ayrshire, built in the 17th century and counted among Scotland's oldest licensed inns. It sits right on the seafront, with the beach a stone's throw away and panoramic views over the Firth of Clyde towards Pladda Island and Ailsa Craig. Inside, a refurbished bistro and lounge area with floor-to-ceiling windows lets guests enjoy breakfast or an evening meal while gazing out to sea, with a kitchen known for its seafood and fish and chips. The hotel is also a licensed wedding venue. Nearby you'll find the Coast Discovery Center and Arran Heritage Museum for days out.
How far to…
- Beach
- stone's throw away
- Coast Discovery Center
- 6.2 miles
- Arran Heritage Museum
- 10 miles
Practical details
- Open
- Rooms unavailable until March 2021
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 28 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Restaurant
- 🌊 Sea Views
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