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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.

M
Michael
From
South Africa
Awdome location. Friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 951 reviews
Price from
US$187.49
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.

C
Charlotte Murray
From
Singapore
Everything!! It was a magical stay, incredibly comfortable, relaxing, beautiful scenery, close to nature. Perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
Price from
US$296.50
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.

C
Carlos
From
Colombia
Every detail in the house has been cararefully thought and chosen, very sophisticated and cozy. Emma and Graeme wonderful hosts.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$351.54
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.

T
Tony
From
Ireland
Very comfortable, superb location, spotlessly clean. All the staff without exception were very friendly, helpful, and just the right level of attentive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
US$348.19
1 night, 2 adults

Lochindaal Hotel

Port Charlotte (Near Port Ellen)

Featuring a bar and free WiFi, Lochindaal Hotel is set in Port Charlotte. The hotel features family rooms. The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle and an iPod docking station.

C
Clem & Jenny
From
New Zealand
We loved the cosy atmosphere of the hotel. We were made to feel very welcome by all the staff we met and the patrons too. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Amazing breakfast! Great location too if you're planning some whisky tasting. We highly recommend the Lochindaal Hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
Price from
US$281.23
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.

T
Timothy
From
United States
The Bridgend Hotel is an ideal cozy getaway destination on Islay. All the creature comforts of home, including a terrific breakfast, but also plenty of local charm. The staff, in particular, made us feel welcome and were very helpful. In particular, Ken deserves a shout-out!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 749 reviews
Price from
US$160.70
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, 112 reviews
Price from
US$113.30
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.

G
Gaetano Luca
From
Italy
Room was very cozy and clean Complimentary breakfast was excellent, dinner very good Bowmore distillery is really close, within walking distance
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 399 reviews
Price from
US$231.01
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.

A
Alice
From
Australia
Value for money Great washing facilities All welcome
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 255 reviews
Price from
US$117.18
1 night, 2 adults

Eilidh’s Guest House

Port Ellen

Boasting sea views, Eilidh’s Guest House is set in Port Ellen, 100 metres from White Hart Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Michael
From
United Kingdom
lovely location , host was friendly and helpful, would definitely stay again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
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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.

    From US$326.43 per night

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 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 49 reviews
    We absolutely loved our stay here for the Feis Ile! Short walk from Port Ellen and the stunning Kinaughton Bay. Home was clean, spacious and cosy. Was lovely having the sheep so close by too. Would highly recommend for both couples and larger groups. Host was very helpful and check in and check out was super easy.
    Guest review by
    Diane
    United Kingdom
  • From US$328.10 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
    The location is truly spectacular — a dream come true for golf lovers — and the hotel, being quite new, offers all the comforts of modern luxury. The views over the dunes and the sea are stunning, making it a great spot to relax and unwind.
    Guest review by
    MANUEL
    France
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
    So conveniently located. Right next to the Port Ellen ferry. FAB views of the harbor from the window. Walking distance to the food spots in Port Ellen. Checkin very easy. Would 100% stay here again!
    Guest review by
    Alecia
    United States
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 192 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
  • From US$214.27 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 951 reviews
    Hotel was ideal for my needs
    Guest review by
    Esther
    United Kingdom