Best Hotels in Islay

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Islay House

Islay House

📍 House, Bridgend, Islay
★★★ 8.0 (40 reviews)

"We had to book a last minute room here due to work getting done at home. The price wasn’t too bad for the room considering, it was warm and comfortable enough. Housekeeping severely lacking as it was coated with dust and the window sill was especially filthy. Nonetheless the room did the job, bath was nice with plenty of hot water. the bar was pleasant and reasonably priced. Of course the place needs a serious upgrade and a proper team of staff for such a historic building. (Staff on were fine but barely spoke English) It has so much potential and I feel it could be on par with the likes of Prestonfield. Instead of being run like a budget chain hotel."

Another Place - the Machrie

Another Place - the Machrie

📍 Machrie Hotel, Islay
★★★★ 9.2 (65 reviews)

"We enjoyed the privacy as it was at least a km away from the main road. A very nice hideaway if you want to get away from the bustling town. One thing though, please ensure you have your own car/transport covered as public transportation on Islay is not as convenient versus a normal city. Overall, a great place to stay! We’ll be back!"

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel

📍 Main St, Islay
★★★ 9.4 (19 reviews)

"What a fantastic hostel. In a former distillery, beautifully located right on a sandy bay with views across the loch. Clean throughout, comfortable beds, well equipped and an extremely helpful and kind warden. Very pleasant lounge with lots of reading matter. One of the very best hostels I've stayed in."

Port Charlotte Hotel

Port Charlotte Hotel

📍 Main St, Islay
★★★★ 9.2 (62 reviews)

"This smallish hotel has a super location right on the coast with great views across the water. We had a good room with a comfy king size bed and a lovely modern bathroom. It was clean, characterful and well presented with everything you need including free wifi. We arrived at a very busy time (island distilleries open days festival week) but the staff remained helpful, welcoming and friendly throughout our stay. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant which was enjoyable but rather pricy and the seafood was largely overcooked (scallops, halibut). However it was exceptionally hectic so we made exceptions. The excellent skin-on chips with the battered haddock were a joy! Breakfast was also served in the restaurant offering plenty of choice and inviting hot options. Enjoyed our comfortable stay."

The Bowmore House Bed and Breakfast

The Bowmore House Bed and Breakfast

📍 Shore St, Islay, Bowmore
★★★★ 10 (43 reviews)

"Best Bed and Breakfast in Scotland and its not even close. You are treated amazingly well, set up with beautiful accommodation in the most picturesque location. The owners are such a lovely couple who love what they do. Awesome collection of Whiskey which is generously shared."

Glenegedale House

Glenegedale House

📍 Glenegedale House, Glenegedale Isle of, Islay
★★★★★ 9.9 (57 reviews)

"Two couples do it. Both are good people. Husband is serious and sincere, wife is kind and kind. It's a short walk from the airport and the bus stop is right in front of you, so the convenience is good and the scenery is perfect."

Beautiful 10 person modern bungalow in Bruichladdich with stunning views

Beautiful 10 person modern bungalow in Bruichladdich with stunning views

📍 Bruichladdich
★★★★ 9.6 (26 reviews)

Cozy Cottage In Picturesque Scotland

Cozy Cottage In Picturesque Scotland

📍 Islay
★★★ 9.8 (38 reviews)

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

📍 Traigh Bheag East, Distillery Road, Port Ellen
★★★ 10 (1 reviews)

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Islay House ★★★
"Don't be bamboozled. This is an ok place but not luxury. Paint peeling, mold in bathroom, carpets filthy, little to no furniture. It has great bones, but is need of a great deal of refurbishing. The staff are lovely but there is little they can do."
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2025-09-02
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Another Place - the Machrie ★★★★
"Comfortable hotel on Islay but a bit out of the way for anything. Golf course and beach are available but for whisky focused visits, better off to be at Bowmore or Port Ellen"
★★★★★
2026-07-13
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Port Charlotte Youth Hostel ★★★
"Having never stayed in a youth hostel before and being a single middle aged woman, I was a little apprehensive. I'd booked 2 nights accommodation so I could be near to my friends who were in the adjacent hotel. I was so well looked after by the couple who run the hostel that I soon felt very at ease. My room was comfortable and a decent size with 2 single beds and a sink. All bed linen and one towel are provided. The showers and ladies toilets were just opposite my room so not being ensuite wasn't an issue. Breakfast (paid for separately) was more than sufficient, help yourself to freshly made coffee, toast, yoghurt, fruit, cereals. Milk and coffee also avaliable free of charge if you want to make a drink late at night. The facilities are excellent although I have nothing to compare them with. A very large well-equipped kitchen and dining room and a separate sitting room. All very clean. Other quests while I was there were all adults so I didn't feel an odd one out amongst a lot of youths as I had expected. What a fantastic location too, right on the beach."
★★★★★
2023-09-25
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Port Charlotte Hotel ★★★★
"Oh my days tandoori king prawn , nan bread , this place is quality"
★★★★★
2026-07-31
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The Bowmore House Bed and Breakfast ★★★★
"We just got back from Scotland and our stay at The Bowmore House (in the Gowanbrae Cottage) was truly the highlight of our trip. Andrew, the owner, was exceptionally helpful and generous with his time in giving us tips on places to visit on Islay and how best to traverse the roads and Calmac Ferry. We also had a nice time just chatting with him. The cottage is lovely and the views are beautiful. We made use of the kitchen one night using food we purchased from the market right down the street and the other nights got tasty pizza from Peatzeria, also just down the street. My husband and I went to various distilleries (We really enjoyed the tour at Laphroaig, make sure you book in advance) and Bruichladdich tasting room was very generous but we also loved just sitting by the windows overlooking the water at Bowmore Distillery right in town. Our waitress was so nice and the tastings were delicious. We are already missing Islay and the wonderful people we met there. Thanks again Andrew for being such a terrific host!"
★★★★★
2024-07-25
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Glenegedale House ★★★★★
"Two couples do it. Both are good people. Husband is serious and sincere, wife is kind and kind. It's a short walk from the airport and the bus stop is right in front of you, so the convenience is good and the scenery is perfect."
★★★★★
2026-03-28

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Number of reviews

508

Total properties

16

Weekday Avg. Price

CAD 462

Weekend Avg. Price

CAD 481

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