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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
Marketa
From
Czech Republic
Everything was cool - near to beach, a bar next to.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 961 reviews
Price from
US$189.10
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
Andrew
From
United Kingdom
This is a fabulous place to stay. All of the staff were very helpful and lovely to talk to. As a team, the staff provide a fantastic service. The hotel is designed for guests' comfort. There are plenty of places to settle within the hotel to play games, read books or just enjoy a drink and the lovely views.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
Price from
US$303.91
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
Michael
From
United Kingdom
This is the best B&B we have stayed in by far from the moment we arrived, we we're blown away by the high quality decor throughout this gorgeous property. It felt like we were in a hotel but had that lovely warmth flowing through, Emma and Graeme were beyond superb with their hospitality. The day started with the most amazing breakfast (warning you are going to need to join a gym when you get home) lovely baked muffins every morning and the best porridge I've ever tasted. The evening meals are of a high quality that you would get from a Michelin star restaurant with the most amazing wines and of course whiskeys. We will return without any doubt the next time we are visiting this lovely island.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$354.56
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.

J
Juha
From
Finland
The hotel was small and cozy, Port Charlotte village was wonderful. The staff was friendly and immediate. The room was clean, comfortable and the bed was great. And the whiskey selection was great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews
Price from
US$243.13
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$351.18
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.

N
Nóra
From
Hungary
The location of the hotel is great, the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 759 reviews
Price from
US$189.10
1 night, 2 adults

Islay House

Bridgend (Near Port Ellen)

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

O
Olga
From
Czech Republic
A charming stay in a historic Georgian manor with beautiful sea views. Peaceful and full of character, though some areas could use minor upkeep. A unique retreat on the Isle of Islay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
Price from
US$120.35
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.

I
Ian
From
Thailand
Great location and view, friendly staff and good food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
Price from
US$233
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.

From
South Korea
Wonderful place. Hostel was clean, host was so helpful and friendly. I'm so glad that I booked here. Hostel is right infront of the sea so you can listen to the sound of wave at night. Bus stop is about 2 minutes far so easy to go to other side of the island. Also you can find out some useful items that other guests left at the corner of kitchen too. I'll be sure to visit here again. Already missing there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
Price from
US$118.19
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.

A
Alecia
From
United States
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
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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
Marketa
From
Czech Republic
Everything was cool - near to beach, a bar next to.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 961 reviews
Price from
US$189.10
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
Andrew
From
United Kingdom
This is a fabulous place to stay. All of the staff were very helpful and lovely to talk to. As a team, the staff provide a fantastic service. The hotel is designed for guests' comfort. There are plenty of places to settle within the hotel to play games, read books or just enjoy a drink and the lovely views.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
Price from
US$303.91
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
Michael
From
United Kingdom
This is the best B&B we have stayed in by far from the moment we arrived, we we're blown away by the high quality decor throughout this gorgeous property. It felt like we were in a hotel but had that lovely warmth flowing through, Emma and Graeme were beyond superb with their hospitality. The day started with the most amazing breakfast (warning you are going to need to join a gym when you get home) lovely baked muffins every morning and the best porridge I've ever tasted. The evening meals are of a high quality that you would get from a Michelin star restaurant with the most amazing wines and of course whiskeys. We will return without any doubt the next time we are visiting this lovely island.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
US$354.56
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.

J
Juha
From
Finland
The hotel was small and cozy, Port Charlotte village was wonderful. The staff was friendly and immediate. The room was clean, comfortable and the bed was great. And the whiskey selection was great!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews
Price from
US$243.13
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$351.18
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.

N
Nóra
From
Hungary
The location of the hotel is great, the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 759 reviews
Price from
US$189.10
1 night, 2 adults

Islay House

Bridgend (Near Port Ellen)

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

O
Olga
From
Czech Republic
A charming stay in a historic Georgian manor with beautiful sea views. Peaceful and full of character, though some areas could use minor upkeep. A unique retreat on the Isle of Islay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 143 reviews
Price from
US$120.35
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.

I
Ian
From
Thailand
Great location and view, friendly staff and good food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
Price from
US$233
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.

From
South Korea
Wonderful place. Hostel was clean, host was so helpful and friendly. I'm so glad that I booked here. Hostel is right infront of the sea so you can listen to the sound of wave at night. Bus stop is about 2 minutes far so easy to go to other side of the island. Also you can find out some useful items that other guests left at the corner of kitchen too. I'll be sure to visit here again. Already missing there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 252 reviews
Price from
US$118.19
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.

A
Alecia
From
United States
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
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Best hotels with breakfast in Port Ellen and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
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$270.14 per night

What guests said about Port Ellen:

10

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

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

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

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
United Kingdom

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews
Great place.. just two doors down from the bar.. and 6 or 8 doors from the restaurant. Port Ellen is very small. Don't expect to much from it.. but great for discovering the Whisky distilleries. And off course the great Scottish breakfast with haggish!!
Guest review by
Niels
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 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$189.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 961 reviews
The location was perfect in Port Ellen and the breakfast was fantastic. Neat room and great place to explore Islay from
Guest review by
Shaun
South Africa
From US$540.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
The location was fab ! The hotel blends in beautifully and the landscape around is breathtaking
Guest review by
Sangta
India
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 152 reviews
Fantastic hotel.
Guest review by
Steven
United Kingdom