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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.

K
Katie
From
Singapore
Everything was perfect! Initially I was surprised how the expensive the accommodation was in general in Islay but it was absolutely amazing and worth it. Thank you so much for the great hospitality from everyone and especially, the breakfast was beyond 5star hotels.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 974 reviews
Price from
£140
1 night, 2 adults

Another Place, The Machrie

Hotel in Port Ellen

Featuring a fitness centre and a garden, Machrie Hotel & Golf Links is situated just outside Port Ellen. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

A
Angela
From
Switzerland
Great location, exceptional golf course, good good, friendly service.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
Price from
£246
1 night, 2 adults

Glenegedale House

Kintra (Near Port Ellen)

Glenegedale House offers accommodation in Glenegedale and is situated 5 miles from Port Ellen and 6 miles from Bowmore. Each room includes a flat-screen TV.

M
Marv
From
Canada
Everyone and everything was first rate. Emma and Graham were warm and accommodating. Breakfasts were superb and the seafood platter was excellent. Highly recommended. Would visit again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
£262.50
1 night, 2 adults

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.

N
Neveen
From
Jordan
The staff are friendly cooperative and helpful Which you actually need on that island The rooms are spacious Bed is comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
Price from
£260
1 night, 2 adults

Bridgend Hotel

Bridgend (Near Port Ellen)

Bridgend Hotel is offering accommodation in Bridgend. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a garden and a bar.

M
Michael
From
Australia
Beautiful hotel with great staff. Would absolutely stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 725 reviews
Price from
£120
1 night, 2 adults

Lochside Hotel

Bowmore (Near Port Ellen)

Lochside Hotel is situated in Bowmore and features a terrace. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. Free WiFi is available.

k
kazuyoshi
From
United Arab Emirates
Good location, tidy and quiet room, good quality of food in the restaurant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews
Price from
£172.50
1 night, 2 adults

Islay House

Bridgend (Near Port Ellen)

Islay House is located in Bridgend and features a garden and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a concierge service, and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, each room includes a desk.

T
Tamasine
From
United Kingdom
I absolutely loved staying here, but it won’t be for everyone. This former stately home is only half renovated with large areas still to be finished. I was a bit concerned before checking in about other reviews saying it wasn’t very clean but our room was spotless with a huge roll too bath and marble floors. The beds were soooo comfy. Some other comunal areas were a little tired so perhaps they could be cleaner but they are the rooms that are awaiting renovation and it’s more wear than dirt that’s the problem. Despite some small niggles Islay House has so much history and the building itself is stunning. Perfectly situated, quiet, peaceful and great views. Ali the main ‘concierge’ (if you can call him that as it’s really more of a b&b) was affable and helpful always, even showing me the buildings plans because I was asking about the closed off areas. If I ever go back to Islay I will 100% stay there again. The breakfast absolutely slapped, by far the best we had anywhere on our trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
Price from
£67.68
1 night, 2 adults

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel

Port Charlotte (Near Port Ellen)

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel is offering accommodation in Port Charlotte. This 4-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The hostel has family rooms.

Z
Zanda
From
Latvia
very nice staff. room for three - perfect. nothing is superfluous. everything is explained. since we were traveling with very limited time, the staff even made sure that we got to the ocean early in the morning. we will definitely be back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews
Price from
£85
1 night, 2 adults

Skerrols House

Bridgend (Near Port Ellen)

Within 15 minutes’ drive of 4 of the Isle of Islay’s whisky distilleries, Skerrols House has uninterrupted countryside views and is just a 5-minute drive from the coastal village of Bridgend.

J
Jude
From
United States
Breakfast was lovely! Very comfortable accommodations. Thomas was wonderfully professional and attentive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews
Price from
£265.50
1 night, 2 adults

The Saddlers House - best price per bed

Bowmore (Near Port Ellen)

The Saddlers House - best price per bed is set in Bowmore. Free WiFi is at guests' disposal throughout the property. The apartment is composed of 6 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 6 bathrooms....

E
Ever Ready
From
United Kingdom
We like everything. Spacious, clean, all amenities you need and great location looking out to the sea
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
£690
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with parking in Port Ellen

Best hotels with breakfast in Port Ellen and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Glenegedale House offers accommodation in Glenegedale and is situated 5 miles from Port Ellen and 6 miles from Bowmore. Each room includes a flat-screen TV.

What guests said about Port Ellen:

  • 10.0

    Port Ellen is perfect for whisky lovers.

    Port Ellen is perfect for whisky lovers. There are many great distilleries in walking distance (Port Ellen, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and soon another one) and many more by bus or taxi (but taxis are sometimes hard to get and there is no Uber available).
    Guest review by
    Silvio
    Switzerland
  • 8.0

    Pubs/bar - try all of them (only 3 if including Sea Salt...

    Pubs/bar - try all of them (only 3 if including Sea Salt Bistro). I only had time to visit one and chose unwisely - the Ardview Inn and wasn't impressed (only a snapshot - maybe depends on the staff at the time) and LOCAL Finlaggan beer there was £2 more than other pubs and inns I visited in the island (over £7 vs £5 elsewhere!) But it's good beer - buy it at the Coop or another pub. Views beautiful from the harbour front. Use the Coop and make your summer picnic on one of the four benches provided. The town up keep is good. Clearly looked after by all involved including local council. 3 mile whisky trail. Get bus back from Ardbeg. But do check out the 4m plus standing stone near Portintruan.
    Guest review by
    BENJAMIN
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    Beautiful location, small but great for a few day's stay or...

    Beautiful location, small but great for a few day's stay or a week. Lot's to see and do if you like or love Scotch. The Woolen Mill was a beautiful scenic location with lovely staff (https://islaywoollenmill.co.uk/ ). Port Ellen is tiny by city standards, but that's why we love it and it's local people - who are all very friendly and ready to chat about this or that. We look forward to our next visit. Only advice is book everything in advance is you can (flights, transportation, hotel, tours, etc.) Cheers! Lousha and Haggis
    Guest review by
    John
    Canada
  • 10.0

    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!!!
    Guest review by
    Sharon
  • 10.0

    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!
    Guest review by
    Helen
    United Kingdom
  • 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.
    Guest review by
    Gita

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
    Nigel, Moira,.Jane and the team at The Islay Hotel are truly great hosts. Professional, friendly, and over and beyond helpful. I highly recommend the daily specials at the restaurant. The freshest ingredients, beautifully prepared. A great location sitting on the beach of Port Ellen and a 20-minute stroll to Laphroaig and other distilleries nearby. Many thanks for your warm and forever memorable hospitality Ilay. I'll be back soonest.
    Guest review by
    Jason William
    Hong Kong
  • From £250 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 974 reviews
    Caroline is the best hostess! She is caring and generous. The hotel is beautiful, the room was perfect. Breakfast is great. It’s an amazing place. Walking distance (1h approx.) to Ardbeg.
    Guest review by
    Valerie
    Colombia
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
    Our 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.
    Guest review by
    Michael
    United States
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
    Place was comfortable enough. Not too bad a walk from Port Ellen approx 20 mins. Has plenty of space despite its quirky layout
    Guest review by
    Philip
    United Kingdom
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 413 reviews
    Not much, the location is good but then again anywhere in Port Ellen is good, as it is a very small town.
    Guest review by
    Andri
    Switzerland