Polochar Inn
1 night
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Polochar Inn
Polochar Inn, Isle of South Uist, HS8 5TT
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Lots to doAmenities
Hiking
Private parkingFree
Bar
Restaurant
Car Rental
Meeting Room
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Fax/Copying Service
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Property Description
With a stay at Polochar Inn in South Uist, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Loch Briste and Loch Smeircleit. This inn is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Loch Aiseabhat and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Loch nan Capull.
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8.1/10
Very GoodCleanliness8.1
Amenities8.1
Location8.1
Service8.1
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Surroundings
Airport: Barra Airport
(22.7 km)
Airport: Benbecula Airport
(46.1 km)
Landmarks: Tigh Na Mara Art and Antiques Gallery
(1.6 km)
Landmarks: Eriskay Beach
(4.7 km)
Landmarks: Beinn Sciathan
(5.8 km)
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Rooms
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Services & Amenities
Policies
1
Superior Double Room with Double Bed and Sofa Bed
1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Sea View
Towel
Desk
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2
Standard Double Room
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Sea View
Towel
Private Toilet
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2
Superior Twin Room
2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Towel
Private Toilet
Shampoo
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1
Standard Single Room
1 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Sea View
Towel
Private Toilet
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1
Run of House
Private Bathroom
Towel
Desk
Ironing Equipment
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1
Classic Twin Room
2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
TV
Sea View
Towel
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2
Classic Double Room
1 Double bed
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
TV
Sea View
Towel
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Guest Reviews
8.1/10
Very Good
49 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.1
- Amenities8.1
- Location8.1
- Service8.1
Average for similar properties in Isle of South Uist
AI Summary
The Polochar Inn impresses with friendly service, stunning beachfront location, and comfortable rooms. Guests appreciate the delicious breakfast and varied evening meals.
Guest User
May 1, 2025
Beautiful views and the staff were so kind and helpful. Wonderful meals with a warm and inviting dining room. I pray I travel back to South Uist and stay at Polochar Inn! Wonderful experience
Guest User
June 3, 2025
A group of us cycling the Hebridean Way stopped her for two nights. I’d describe the hotel as comfortable. The rooms are in good decorative order. The highlight of my room was the shower, fabulously powerful! The food was on the whole good. Again the best dish I ate was the langoustines with chive butter. These were excellent. The venison casserole was bland. The start of the stay was Tyler the young barman. He was working on his own to serve the restaurant and the bar with beers taps that were faulty. He handled us as customers brilliantly. After being kept waiting for nearly 20 minutes for a drink, he took the initiative to give free drinks to those of us that had waited a long time. He kept calm and handled the whole dilemma extremely well. I’d employ him any day! Well done mate. A charming young man.
Guest User
May 7, 2025
Dreadful place, will not return. Overpriced, small & unclean room, complained and was upgraded to a family room, still overpriced, not all that clean, shower rail not working, so wet towels remained wet Our room wasn't cleaned during our stay, found evidence of previous guests in the room , made us suspect that it wasn't cleaned particularly well between bookings. Only ate dinner once here , it was ok. Breakfast mixed, why use the cheapest of cheap bread for toast? was as thin as cardboard with a similar taste. Yoghurt & fruit advertised on menu, never saw any yoghurt & 2 bananas arrived on day 3! Was here for 3 nights! took full payment at booking ( wise move on their behalf, would have checked out after night otherwise) It's a real shame, because of the amazing location , this hotel could be something special. Dodgy booking system , suspicion that they use some sort of dynamic pricing in reverse , the earlier one books , the more expensive it is! In great need of refurbishment.
Guest User
March 8, 2025
What a delightful stay we had! The hotel is incredibly charming. The food and service was great. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and quiet. The beach (100 ft away) is beautiful. It is also five minutes from Eriskay and a short ferry ride to Barra.
Guest User
December 3, 2024
It's taken me five months to write this review as I've been trying to get my money back....to no avail. Booked a room in the Pollachar in March for staying in July. Paid the balance a month before the stay. I was told a few days before we arrived there had been confusion over the date and we couldn't be accommodated. We ended staying in the Borrodale. The manager did bring us over for food on the evening we were due to stay, but we were still considerably out of pocket and we were unable to get the money back through the hotel or our credit card company. Very disappointing. The food was good and the management team did try and help, but money is money.
Guest User
October 20, 2024
The worst hotel experience of my life. The bathroom was covered in mould. Room was not cleaned. The restaurant was shut and I was offered a choice of chicken strips and chips or fish strips and chips for my meal, which I had to have by 6pm so they could close the bar. It was microwaved rubbish! Breakfast was awful and I heard the only two staff I saw in my two days there saying they had no sausages so would use the vegetarian sausages instead. No one was ever at reception (but if they only have two staff members that's probably why). I booked for four nights but left after two. I actually wanted to leave within an hour of arriving. I booked elsewhere for the remaining two nights. I believe the hotel has changed owners fairly recently and has gone down hill since. It's in a fantastic location and could be so good, but it's grubby, dirty and horrible. If you want a nice holiday find somewhere else to stay.
Guest User
September 25, 2024
The location of this inn is worth 5 stars. The breakfast is also worthy of 5 stars. Most of the staff were superb. Only 2 were a bit grumpy. The rooms are delightfully decorated with a wee bit of Harris tweed but not overwhelmingly so. The bathrooms, particularly the shower, are in desperate need of replacement and I found the black mould in the grout very off putting. The common areas are also in need of redecoration, particularly the bar area. I understand they are now closed to do some work on the inn so will be planning a return.
Guest User
September 11, 2024
Unbelievably rude. The lady behind the bar ignored us as we went in for a drink. She was watching something on an iPad and eventually decided to turn around. The bar was empty. There was no ‘hello’ or ‘ welcome, how can I help’ just a sullen face and no conversation. We ordered two drinks and they were grudging poured, in silence. We paid contactless and again no conversation or ‘would you like a receipt’. We rented a cottage nearby and went in to book dinner for the nights that we were staying. That lack of courtesy meant we couldn’t wait to leave and did not book dinner. The bar service was probably the worst I have experienced. No wonder the place is empty if that’s the standard of service.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Hiking
Private parking
Free
Bar
Restaurant
Car Rental
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Car Rental
Business Services
Meeting Room
Additional charge
Fax/Copying Service
Front Desk Services
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Room Service
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Smoking Area
Picnic Area
Garden
Health & Wellness
Hiking
Activities
Fishing
Public Beach
Facilities for Children
Children's Meals Available
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
CCTV In Public Areas
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector
Security Alarm
Security Personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–22:30
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–23:00
If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property in advance
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
Legal Information
This property is managed by a professional host. Professional hosts are parties that act for purposes relating to their trade, business, or profession and are regarded as traders under EU law.
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 11
With a stay at Polochar Inn in South Uist, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Loch Briste and Loch Smeircleit. This inn is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Loch Aiseabhat and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Loch nan Capull.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At Polochar Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 11 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At Polochar Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 11 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.