Situated on the Isle of Iona, 500 metres from the Iona Ferry Terminal, Ardoran House boasts a sun terrace and a private beach area. Iona Abbey is 1.3 km from the property. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV and a kettle. Extras include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Ardoran House features free WiFi throughout the property. You will find free shuttle service at the property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing and hiking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Iona
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Garry
    Australia Australia
    My wife and I stayed 2 nights at Ardoran House in September. We were met at the ferry by John who drove us to Ardoran House. The accommodation was both comfortable and well presented and rooms quite spacious. Location wise it is a short walk to 2...
  • Rosemary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Richard is a fabulous host. The house is immaculate and I had a very warm welcome .
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly host with a delightful property and a wealth of local information and anecdotes. House was very comfortable with carefully co-ordinated decor. Lovely breakfast! We felt like we got a greater sense of the island by staying in a...
  • Dianne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about this property is perfect, particularly so the warm, attentive and friendly host Richard who went above & beyond to ensure we had an enjoyable stay. I could sense the happy & positive energies in the house the moment I walked in!...
  • Ginny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. Our host was lovely, friendly, and always checking to see if we needed anything. Great breakfast, and we didn't want to leave. Would absolutely go back and are planning a longer visit with other friends.
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely property with good size twin room. Excellent hot and cold choices for breakfast.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a great location. The host Richard was extremely helpful and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. He even offered us a complimentary glass of wine every evening, which we had in his beautiful conservatory. The breakfast...
  • Dorothy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really clean and fresh. Great attention to detail. Helpful host.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Richard is an incredible host. Will definately be staying again next time we visit Iona.
  • Susan
    Portugal Portugal
    Breakfast was excellent. The rooms were thoughtfully appointed, clean and quiet. The gathering areas are beautiful and comfortable- we used the solarium daily.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, I was looking for an accommodation for 16th to 17th July and find this place really appealing. But just wandering do you provide free parking in ..

    Visitors to Iona are not permitted to bring vehicles onto the island. You can leave your car in the free car park in Fionnphort and walk onto the ferr..
    Answered on 7 July 2021
  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    May through to September
    Answered on 21 December 2019
  • Is your private beach next to the property or do I need to use a means of transportation to go there?

    We have beaches to the left and right of Ardoran House. Both within 5 minute walks.
    Answered on 21 December 2019
  • Hi, you mention a golf course. Is this on Mull? Thank you

    There is a 18 hole golf course on Iona. You can get map and score cards from the Post Office.
    Answered on 9 July 2023
  • Hi it says no parking available so where do you park your vehicle..

    No visitor vehicles are permitted on Iona so you have to park your car in Fionnphort overnight.
    Answered on 8 June 2021
  • Hi, do you allow pets to stay? Your accommodation looks lovely! Thanks, Eleanor

    Sorry but no pets allowed.
    Answered on 23 May 2022
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Ardoran House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Ardoran House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 10:30 to 18:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note that visitors are not allowed to take cars on to Iona.

Please inform Ardoran House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Ardoran House

  • Room options at Ardoran House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Ardoran House is 0.6 miles from the centre of Iona. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Ardoran House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Ardoran House is from 10:30, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Guests staying at Ardoran House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • Ardoran House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
  • Yes, Ardoran House is popular with guests booking family stays.