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The Islay Hotel
Hotel in Port Ellen
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...
Elizabeth
United States of America
Not much
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
408 reviews
Price from$503.17per night
Bridgend Hotel
Isle of Islay (Near Port Ellen)
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
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
430 reviews
Price from$152.86per night
Port Charlotte Hotel
Port Charlotte (Near Port Ellen)
Port Charlotte Hotel is located in Port Charlotte on the shore of Loch Indaal. The conservatory and gardens open onto a sandy beach.
Ericka
United States of America
The staff was exceptional. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel at home. The food was amazing and even small requests were granted.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
203 reviews
Price from$324.83per night
Skerrols House
Bridgend, Isle of Islay (Near Port Ellen)
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!
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
260 reviews
Price from$338.21per night
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
Port Charlotte (Near Port Ellen)
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
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
209 reviews
Price from$75.16per night
Shorefield, Bruichladdich
Isle of Islay (Near Port Ellen)
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.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
37 reviews
Price from$292.99per night
Portbahn, Bruichladdich
Isle of Islay (Near Port Ellen)
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.
Edward
United States of America
Great house! Highly recommend!!!
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
31 reviews
Price from$292.99per night
THE BRUCE
ISLE OF ISLAY (Near Port Ellen)
Set in Bowmore, THE BRUCE offers accommodations with free WiFi and TV. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer.
Freese
United States of America
Very nice. Clean. Great shower. Great breakfast.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
197 reviews
Price from$230.31per night
No. 1 Charlotte Street
Hotel in Port Ellen
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.
Alisha
United States of America
The location, hotel, and staff were all excellent. The breakfast was great and could be tailored, unlike so many places, so you do t get too much of anything you don't like. The whisky bar was well-stocked, and the staff was friendly.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
917 reviews
Machrie Hotel & Golf Links
Hotel in Port Ellen
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.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
286 reviews
Cala Sith Guesthouse
Port Ellen
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!
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
407 reviews
The Trout Fly Guest House
Port Ellen
The Trout Fly Guest House offers accommodations in the center of Port Ellen, minutes from the ferry terminal and only 3 miles from our local airport.
Simon
Canada
Great location, lovely breakfast, comfy rooms !
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
260 reviews
Eilidh’s Guest House
Port Ellen
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.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
182 reviews
Machrie View
Port Ellen
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.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
5 reviews
Glenegedale House
Kintra (Near Port Ellen)
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.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
24 reviews
Lochside hotel
Bowmore (Near Port Ellen)
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.
Yuko
United States of America
Breakfast was good
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
540 reviews
What Guests Said About Port Ellen:
- 10Scored 10
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 - 10Scored 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!
HelenUnited Kingdom - 6.0Scored 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 - 10Scored 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
krystelAustralia - 10Scored 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 - 8.0Scored 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.cheiisUnited Kingdom
Explore guest reviews of hotels in Port Ellen
- 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 407 reviewsI can't imagine that there is a better place to stay in Port Ellen than here. SUPER clean and comfy. The hosts were beyond friendly and genuinely wanted to make sure we had the best time. From dinner recommendations to bus travel tips, this stay exceeded our expectations. You are located steps from the water, gorgeous views, top restaurants and the bus stop that takes you straight to the distilleries. Breakfast service and fresh coffee made the experience even better. Truly a gem!LeslieUnited States of America
- 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 286 reviewsThe setting is beautiful. You can walk through the golf course to the beach and it's like having your own private beach. The rooms are comfortable and clean (not luxurious but cozy). I don't think any hotels on the island are that fancy so this is definitely one of the nicer and more spacious ones (rooms are not huge but at least they aren't tiny). The food at the restaurant was pretty good too which is convenient. Staff and people on the island were extremely nice.
TinaUnited States of America - 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 917 reviewsThe breakfast is good, the staff is helpfull and the room cozy. Location is great for summertime and closeby to Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbed distilleries. Other places you need to travel by bus (runs maybe 4 times a day) or a taxi (can cost 50-60 pounds per trip). The hotel was kind to inform that they don’t serve dinner outside the summer months, so we made booking to the nearby restaurants. There is an excellent E-bike rental place in the backyard!KristaFinland
- 7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 39 reviewsVery traditional sort of cottage, with extensions for the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms. It certainly is a quirky layout, but also quite quaint. Bottom line is that it works and suited us three blokes on our whisky excursion. The kitchen is well appointed and clean and includes a washing machine, etc. It is a short/medium walk into Port Ellen; probably about 20 minutes, past the re-opened Port Ellen Distillery and Rum distillery.TrevorAustralia
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 408 reviewsGreat location, great rooms, amazing staff- everyone was so kind and patient and generous with their time. My mom is a bit older and always needs a little extra TLC and they had it in abundance! Nigel is THE BEST! food was awesome we ate there two nights in a row! we switched it up the last night and went to sea salt - worst decision ever - terrible food! Stick with The Islay Hotel for everything!! :)AnneKatherineUnited States of America
- 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 64 reviewsPort 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.
CharlesUnited Kingdom - 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 182 reviewsGreat 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.
AntonGermany - 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 917 reviewsAbsolutely fantastic location, close to the Islay Airport and Harbor for Ferry Connections. Caroline and her staff made us feel extremely welcome. Quick with a tip and advise on local sights to visit, from Restaurant reservations to transportation, extremely helpful and splendid.TobiasUnited States of America
- 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 260 reviewsVery clean, comfortable, spacious. Kind touches such as coffee, tea, biscotti in the room. Liquid soap smelled wonderful. Fantastic location, ten minutes from the ferry, easy walking to the Three Distilleries Path. On the same street as the Islay bus route. Great breakfast.Helena Nussenzveig LopesUnited Kingdom
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 408 reviewsOur room was lovely. Comfortable bed, coffee machine and robes provided. Bathroom was great - huge shower and very powerful and a nice touch to include all the toiletries you might need. The hotel itself is beautifully decorated and breakfast was absolutely fantastic!ClaireUnited Kingdom
- 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 64 reviewsFantastic 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.CarolineUnited States of America
- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 182 reviewsWe had a very comfortable stay in the clean and well presented accommodation, which enjoys a great location on the Main Street of Port Ellen. The host’s hospitality is second to none and we would recommend to anyone.AAlastairUnited Kingdom
- 7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 39 reviewsWell-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.AndrewNetherlands
- 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 260 reviewsOur host was extremely knowledgeable and was on top of the ferry schedule changes. The shower was excellent and the room very comfortable. Great location in Port Ellen.
MichaelUnited States of America - 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 5 reviewsThe house was well situated between port Ellen and Bowmore, making it an ideal location for exploring the island. The kitchen was very well equipped.ssylviaUnited States of America
- 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 917 reviewsVery dramatic looking hotel. Location was excellent. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed Jack’s bar. Views were nice!DianeUnited States of America
- 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 407 reviewsGreat welcome, Myra couldn't do anymore to make my stay enjoyable. Glad I chose Port Ellen over Bowmore, great location too
William DoyleUnited Kingdom - 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 286 reviewsA delightful hotel, very comfortable, beautifully furnished and a lovely locatin.ChristopherUnited Kingdom
- 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 917 reviewsGood breakfast, the location of the hotel is awesome.ViktorHungary
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