Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 20 reviews.
Paul Harris
United Kingdom · Group of friends · September 2026
“Castle View apartment was the perfect base for my first memorable trip to Lewis and Harris”
+The apartment was very comfortable, very clean and very tastefully furnished and decorated. Excellent location in the centre of Stornoway, close to the ferry and with dedicated car parking on site. Fiona the host is welcoming and quick to respond to any query. (She has also written an excellent series of novels based in the Hebrides.)
−There was nothing I didn't like. It is worth being aware that wc/bathroom is downstairs from the bedrooms - not a problem unless your nights are punctuated by frequent visits.
Lydia
United Kingdom · Couple · May 2026
“Very comfortable and much more spacious than expected”
+We were pleasantly surprised at the spaciousness of the accommodation and it was spotless. Communication by SMS with Fiona, the host, around arrival and departure was excellent. She had provided a welcome pint of milk and some biscuits. A very nice gesture. Reading the guest book, it looks like the place has been visited by many people over the years, with many of them returning again and again and delighted with the place. The maisonette overlooks the harbour and is within walking distance of all facilities in Stornaway (shops, cafes, art centre etc). Good kitchen facilities although the cabinet doors will require attention soon as they are delaminating. We had no problem (end of April / beginning of May) parking on the street outside the accommodation every night.
−As we were on an extended trip, we had to do some laundry (which we did at the flat) but there was no clothes horse to dry our load. We took it to a local launderette to use their driers. It is a minor point though.
Gayle
Australia · Couple · September 2025
“Love Stornoway the people, the food the ambience.”
+This is one of the best presented apartments we have stayed in during many holidays. Great host, informative but unseen. Facilities excellent, just note the stairs . View is in the name.
−Nothing
Sheila
United Kingdom · Group of friends · August 2025
“Excellent accommodation in Stornoway.”
+Location, clean, spacious and well equipped.
−Nothing
Stephen
United Kingdom · Couple · June 2025
“Great host.”
+Great location Could not have been better equipped
Mike
United Kingdom · Group of friends · June 2025
“Great Maisonette with excellent facilities, lovely decor and spacious rooms.”
+Spacious, nice decor, clean and great view of Lews Castle.
Daniela
Italy · Couple · April 2025
“Flat spacious and with lot of light, we loved it.”
+It is located in an historical building. Everything was exceptional: spacious, comfortable, well equipped, in good location, clean, everything well functioning. When entered we found fresh milk and biscuits to make us a welcome tea, and a local magazine with the events of the month. The owner was very helpful in everything. We had the impression that the place was very new, but a look at the guest book told us about years of experience and happy guests. We hope we’ll be back.
−The parking is not really a private parking. There is a courtyard with some parking spaces, but there is no one reserved for the flat, so we often had to park in the street just in front. This was not a problem at all for this time of the year (Easter holidays) but it could be a problem during the most busy season.
Philip
United Kingdom · Couple · September 2024
“Very good”
Anita
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2024
“Superb”
+Very comfortable apartment in a central location. The flat is bigger than it looked from the photos. We enjoyed looking out over the harbour, and could easily walk to cafes etc in Stornoway. Fiona was very helpful.
Linda
United Kingdom · Couple · May 2024
“Very comfortable central apartment with excellent views.”
+This was a comfortable and very well appointed and equipped self catering apartment. It is in a central area with good views. Appreciated the biscuits and milk which were left for us.
−It would have been helpful to know that the bathroom was downstairs.