Located in Port Ellen, No. 1 Charlotte Street has a garden, shared lounge, bar, and free WiFi. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine.
On Islay’s famous Whiskey Coast, in the fishing village of Port Ellen, overlooking the harbor and marina and just 2 hours by ferry from Kennacraig on the Scottish mainland, The Islay Hotel offers a...
Edward
United States of America
Location was superb. Breakfast was good, dinner was good.
Bridgend Hotel is offering accommodations in Bridgend. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a garden and a bar.
Eunice
United Kingdom
Nice hotel with good food. The staff were excellent special mention to Mirka and Eithne! Great breakfast. Our room was very small with a very small bathroom but had a lovely view of the gorgeous gsrden. Good central location
Within 15 minutes’ drive of 4 of the Isle of Islay’s whiskey distilleries, Skerrols House has uninterrupted countryside views and is just a 5-minute drive from the coastal village of Bridgend.
Rishab
India
Exquisite location, big rooms and bathroom. Amazing breakfast (croissants are to die for!), and lots to do at the house (board games, etc.). To top it off, Thomas who was managing the place was ever helpful and great! Highly, highly recommended place!
Featuring free WiFi, Port Charlotte Youth Hostel offers accommodations in Port Charlotte. Free private parking is available on site. Each room has a shared bathroom.
Carolyn
Canada
Lorna was very friendly and helpful.location was beautiful
Offering a garden, Shorefield, Bruichladdich features accommodations in Bruichladdich. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi.
Tessa
United States of America
When we arrived, we were lucky enough to meet Pi, and she gave us excellent recommendations for the island (ate lunch at Ardbeg and it was incredible as she said it would be). She was so sweet and helpful. We loved the view! It's in a beautiful area, right on the ocean. We loved that there was plenty of space, and that the house was charming. Had everything we needed to cook meals. We were also happy to have Netflix to watch shows at night. And we were thrilled to have a washer and dryer so we could clean our clothes.
Portbahn, Bruichladdich is located in Bruichladdich. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to free WiFi and a terrace. The 3-bedroom holiday home consists of 2 bathrooms and a living room.
Featuring a fitness center and a garden, Machrie Hotel & Golf Links is located just outside Port Ellen. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
Angela Barbara
United Kingdom
Very modern room in an excellent location. Golf was excellent. Views are stunning. Food is excellent. Staff are great.
Cala Sith Guesthouse offers accommodations in Port Ellen, a 2-minute walk from White Hart Beach and 1.3 miles from Kilnaughton Beach.
David
United States of America
The folks running this place are so kind and generous. It is pristinely clean inside and you can't beat the location, just a few hundred feet from the Port. Great spot to start the 3 Distillery Walking tour, they have a nice breakfast lounge for your use at anytime with even a small fridge for guests to keep their snacks. We really appreciate the service and the location!
Eilidh’s Guest House is located in Port Ellen, just a few steps from White Hart Beach and 1.2 miles from Kilnaughton Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private...
Derek
United States of America
Location is hard to beat, right in the middle of town.
Featuring a garden, Machrie View provides accommodations in Port Ellen. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the vacation home free of charge.
sylvia
United States of America
The house was well situated between port Ellen and Bowmore, making it an ideal location for exploring the island. The kitchen was very well equipped.
Glenegedale House offers accommodations in Glenegedale and is located 5 miles from Port Ellen and 6 miles from Bowmore. Each room includes a flat-screen TV.
David
United Kingdom
Breakfast was really great, welcome was also great. Overall, really nice. Beds were super comfortable. Location great, but would advise to guarantee an evening meal, as it's quite a treck to the nearest town. Common areas encourage mingling with fellow guests in a relaxing manner.
Lochside hotel is located in Bowmore and features a terrace. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Free WiFi is available.
Lovely, small and scenic, set around a beautiful bay and...
Lovely, small and scenic, set around a beautiful bay and also with a ferry terminal (note, this was main reason I selected Port Ellen for the destination of my final 3 nights on Islay; unfortunately, just before the trip, CalMac had announced that all ferry trips to/from Port Ellen would be diverted for the period from early Sept through mid-November to Port Askaig (on the eastern side of Islay). Since traveling that direction via bus can have a more difficult bus schedule to coordinate with the early ferry (for connecting at Kennacraig on the mainland to bus to Glasgow), so I ended up booking a Loganair flight back to Glasgow for 9/28 to ensure getting there in time for my early a.m. long-haul journey GLA/AMS - AMS/SFO on 9/29.
In general the town has wonderful dining options, scenic walks, both a small Co-Op and a Spar as grocery options, fantastic aged stone buildings, and the paved whisky trail at the far end of town to get to Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg on foot or bicycle, and if you have the energy (and often good rain-gear), you can keep going a few miles further on foot to the historic Kildalton Cross and Chapel.
And I would be remiss to not mention the lovely flock of swans at the north end of White Hart Beach!!!
Sharon
10
Scored 10
The food at the Islay Hotel was superb and very reasonably...
The food at the Islay Hotel was superb and very reasonably priced. The service was excellent too. We also ate at the Seasalt bistro and this was nice too, slightly more expensive than the Islay Hotel.
If you arrive on a Monday like we did you may not be able to get into the Islay hotel unless you have booked in advance and the Seasalt is closed Mondays. We got a Chinese takeaway from Ellen's Wok - the food was good but we found the rice a bit stodgy.
The other thing was for 2 meals we ended up with 4 plastic take away boxes with lids and food remnants that we couldn't recycle. Apparently there is no food recycling on Islay at the moment which means that everything goes to landfill. However this should change in the near future. The litter bins in the street were full of everybody else's take away meals too!
My recommendation for food is to book in advance to avoid disappointment!
Helen
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
Beautiful location for taking a break from busy life.
Beautiful location for taking a break from busy life. Amazing beaches and plenty space to enjoy quiet and tranquility. Not a great place for dining out surprisingly. We’ll stock stores though for anything you need.
Gita
10
Scored 10
Port Ellen isa very pretty and friendly village.There are...
Port Ellen isa very pretty and friendly village.There are not many dining out options available though. What's there is tasty. We had trouble with our ferry being cancelled, so would recommend not to make tight connections
krystel
Australia
10
Scored 10
Port Ellen is a wonderful place. A great beach.
Port Ellen is a wonderful place. A great beach. Just the right number of places to eat. It has a smashing traditional Pub called The Ardview where visitors can meet `The Locals` all in all a first class base to visit the rest of Islay.
Richard
8.0
Scored 8.0
Port Ellen is a tiny village on the south of Islay with a...
Port Ellen is a tiny village on the south of Islay with a mainland ferry port. However, sometimes the ferry is cancelled so be prepared to travel back up to the north of the island if this happens. The village is extremely picturesque but if you like hustle and bustle Bowmore is more touristy. However there are 3 main distilleries within a few miles and the beaches are superb. If going remember to take clothes for all seasons as in Scotland the weather can change in seconds, from a blisteringly hot day to freezing and wind-buffed. But scenery is out of this world.
Excellent breakfast. Also had French-press coffee maker in the rooms...this was a first in all the hotels I have ever stayed in and totally unexpected. It was a real treat. The building was old but was well-kept. The architects maximized the space available but the room was a tad small. Also, there was no fridge in the room. In fact that's something you have to watch out for in the UK: rooms with a fridge cost more than w/out.
We were not sure what to expect given that this is not the main hotel in Port Ellen and its photos did not do it justice, but it was very nice with a friendly/welcoming staff. The breakfasts were delicious with fresh eggs and the complete Scottish meat selections. Mostly we loved the location and settling in with locals at its Public Bar at the end of our days.
Neil, Linda and Iona were the most lovely hosts! Neil gave us great advice on transport and the distilleries close by. The bedroom and bathroom were spotless and very comfortable. Brilliant breakfast prepared by Neil! One minute drive around the corner to the Port Ellen Ferry. Couldn't fault our stay! Will definitely be back!
The Cala Sith is ideally situated right next to the ferry terminal in Port Ellen. The room was ideal for me and was very clean and comfortable with a lovely en suite bathroom with shower.
Continental breakfast is available and was managed by AJ who went out of her way to make me feel welcome and was the perfect host.
Delicious a la carte breakfast, served quickly. Spacious rooms with our own little french press and many other practical things. Nice view. Bar with a nice selection of Islay whisky. Friendly staff. Perfect location by the sea in Port Ellen, with a nice path to walk to Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg.
Port Ellen is a great location to stay on Islay. The view from the room over the bay was great. The continental breakfast kept us going all day, and having the back sitting area & use of the kitchen at night came in very handy as covid restrictions meant it was hard to get in to a any place to eat.
Cala Sith Guesthouse provided very nice accommodations. The location in Port Ellen is great with 3 minute walk from the Ferry terminal. The guesthouse is welcoming, comfortable, and clean. The proprietor’s communications before arrival were thorough. We very much enjoyed our 2-night stay on Islay.
Great view out of the bedroom over the bay of Port Ellen, clean room, nice bathroom and a lovely, freshly prepared breakfast by the host (at Trout Fly). Niall was an exceptional host, friendly and helpful. You can also park right in front of the property and there is a bus stop nearby.
Fantastic property. Great location. Comfortable beds. Loved the shower too. Great breakfast too. Bring your toiletries if you are particular about them. Walking distance to Islay Hotel and Sea Salt restaurant. Book the restaurants in advance due to Covid restrictions.
A really great stay! Excellent host who makes you a great breakfast each morning that you get to choose, and he can give you information about everything on the island. The rooms are small but well equipped and comfortable. Perfect location in Port Ellen.
Excellent stay here. The owner provided a wonderful welcome pack which was really appreciated after a very long journey. Everything you needed was provided, a short walk to Port Ellen, lovely clean and peaceful. Would definitely recommend.
Central spot along the main road in Port Ellen. Owner was helpful in messaging early to recommend making early reservations for food/distilleries as most places were booked solid for dinner.
Well-equipped kitchen with everything needed for cooking and cleaning. The property is well situated with a quick drive to Port Ellen and many of the distilleries on Islay.
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