21 SHORE STREET BOWMORE, Bowmore, PA43 7LB, United Kingdom
#5 of 7 hotels in Bowmore
Guests' ChoiceBased on 135 B&B reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 May 2024
Malcolm
CanadaWe spent to little time on Islay this trip. So next rime we will book directly with the staff as she was brilliant fixing up a Bookings.com mistake. The view from the upstairs bedrooms, of their tiny harbour and surrounding tidal flats is peaceful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Mark
AustraliaGreat location, comfortable room, great view
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Jenny
United StatesThere was no room in the bathroom for a mirror so a small makeup mirror was installed. My husband had a hard time shaving.
The location and view were wonderful. The room was clean. We had a top floor room so both sides of the room slopped and we kept hitting our heads until we got used to it.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Aurel
FranceNot easy to shave, because the mirror was small This is really to find something to say ;-)
Location is excellent close to a pub, a restaurant in the heart of the city. Room was clean well equipped and with a sea view. Staff was flexible and the breakfast was excellent. A beautiful experience - I can only recommend
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Tijs
BelgiumLovely place to stay at Bowmore. Spacious room, large bath room. Very clean. Breakfast can be taken next door at the Lochside, which is a great place with friendly staff. Great outdoor views too
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Findlay
United KingdomNice clean room. Comfortable bed. Really good to have a large shower, nice to feel tha there is plenty of space. WiFi was fast too. Quiet too. No faults, loved the place Host was communicated well with me and helpful when checking out.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Amer
United KingdomClean, well located and lovely staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Kit
Hong KongNo fridge
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Freese
United StatesVery nice. Clean. Great shower. Great breakfast.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 20 September 2023
Tony
United KingdomGreat little spot in the centre of Bowmore. Handy for all there is to see and for travelling around Islay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Fiona
United Kingdom.
Great location, immaculate and good value
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Stephen
United KingdomOn street parking only but this is free
Located near the town Centre with all amenities within a short walking distance Comfortable bed ad even a microwave in the room Free Netflix on the Television
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Duncan
United KingdomWe had a misunderstanding. We thought we were booking a hotel, but, when we arrived, we discovered it was a guesthouse with few facilities. No safe, no mini-bar, a reception only occasionally manned and we struggled getting suitcases up to our room. At £192 for the room for each night, we imagined it would be better equipped. Perhaps this is the going rate for Islay, but had we known we would have paid extra elsewhere for extra convenience. The restaurant for breakfast is next door to the guesthouse, so again there is a shortfall in convenience.
Breakfasts were large and enjoyable although, as a woman, I found them too much and had to ask for half portions. The place was clean and the bed was comfortable. The towels were soft and luxurious. We had a problem with the TV and the light in our room, but it was quickly and efficiently dealt with.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Sharon
New ZealandBreakfast next door at The Lochside restaurant, wonderful seaside views.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 September 2023
Megumi
Japanclean room, nice owner!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Barryjjones
United KingdomBreakfast at the Lochside was always very good
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Steven
United KingdomBathroom smelt a bit of drains.
Clean and modern
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Callum
United KingdomBit expensive.
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Mauricio
United KingdomCeilings are a bit low and stairs are narrow, but this is to be expected in a building of the style and age.
Recently renovated, very well maintained, clean, and fantastic location.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Bonnie
United Kingdomroom too small and noisy neighbours
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 4 July 2023
Gary
United KingdomBreakfast was taken at the hotel next door at the Lochside hotel where there was a very patronising woman who bragged about her wonderful breakfast which turned out to be absolutely rubbish. The food was cold and the poached were more like hard boiled. The waitress from New Zealand was amazing and very attentive but left on her own to do everything. Such a shame as the hotel itself was lovely.
Very clean
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Rollin
United StatesIf you're on the taller side, the roof on the top floor gets low at the eaves. Nothing crazy but you need to duck.
The view was astounding. The location is perfect for the town. And Ann Marie was really helpful and accommodating.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Ho
SingaporeBreakfast was great. Location was good, and Ann Marie was extremely helpful
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Michael
United StatesThe building smelled a little musty when we walked in.
Great location on Islay—easy walks to the Bowmore distillery and excellent pubs.
Stayed in June 2023
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