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Reviews of Machrie Hotel & Golf Links 4 stars

Low Road, Port Ellen, PA42 7AN, United Kingdom

#4 of 7 hotels in Port Ellen

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 249 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Just Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Islay Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing comes to mind!

    Everything met and exceeded our expectations...even the weather!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa was closed. Food was expensive. EV chargers weren't working.

    Good food.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    Luxurious hotel with great food and golf
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Islay Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very modern room in an excellent location. Golf was excellent. Views are stunning. Food is excellent. Staff are great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    10
    Perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was perfect

    Stunning views and the friendliest most helpful staff The food was delicious Close to the distillery’s

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    8.0
    OK.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Comfy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The two reception staff were not great problem solvers. First I booked three rooms which in booking.com were described as having king size beds, yet one was given with a queen size bed. When we asked about the change, the morning receptionist said there wasn’t anything available and that the comfy double room we booked didn’t guarantee a king size bed, when actually on Booking it specifically says it has a king size bed. They never offered any kind of compensation, neither did the apologized. Then, the night before leaving I wanted to check out to be able to leave promptly the next day, and I was surprised with a 350 pound bill for some local calls I had to make. When I said to the night receptionist that it seemed excessive to me and if there was someone o could talk to about it, he suggested to send an email to the head of reception to see if they could waive it off of at least clarify. I went back to the room and told my husband. He went down and only then the receptionist got the manager, who was in the hotel, and they realized there was a mistake in their system and it should have been 3.5 pounds, not 350. They waived the 3.5 pounds for the inconvenience. I never received an email reply from the head receptionist. And only after that, the night before leaving and only when I went down again to pick up something I had left behind- the receptionist said to me that the manager told him to ask us if there was anything we needed to make up for not giving us a room with king size bed. I actually feel like they gave us 2 not so great rooms (other than my dad’s room), because I did the booking through booking.com. This booking was made in April and the trip was in October.

    The location is very beautiful. The common areas are quite nice. The restaurant and its staff are great. Bed is very comfy. Quiet. Staff left a little bottle of gin and a letter on my dad’s room since it’s his 70th birthday trip.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    10
    Splurge stay well worth it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfy Luxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing in particular.

    Location was spectacular, very clean and well appointed room. Was luxurious feeling with nice touches to the room that made us feel at home. Staff were pleasant and friendly; gave us great recommendations for places to visit. Bed was comfortable and rainfall shower was amazing.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    10
    Lovely hotel situated in an amazing location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfy Luxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Such an amazing location with awesome views, and really friendly and helpful staff. Lots of lovely places to relax and appreciate the views, with a walk to the beach a must. The food was delicious, and so easy to explore the island from here. We loved our stay here!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    Very pleasant and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Rooms were clean and comfortable

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location Very friendly, helpful staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    10
    Dreamy location for beauty, golf, and whiskey.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ben Hogan Duplex Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely spectacular. All the touches were there in a magnificent setting.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The setting is beautiful. You can walk through the golf course to the beach and it's like having your own private beach. The rooms are comfortable and clean (not luxurious but cozy). I don't think any hotels on the island are that fancy so this is definitely one of the nicer and more spacious ones (rooms are not huge but at least they aren't tiny). The food at the restaurant was pretty good too which is convenient. Staff and people on the island were extremely nice.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An awful lot of money for dinner, accommodation and drinks …don’t get me wrong, food was nice as was room and hotel but having spent 6 weeks travelling there was nothing particularly spectacular that warrants the amount asked when compared to other hotels, restaurants and facilities. Again very lovely place but be prepared to haemorrhage money for aspects you can obtain elsewhere for less … Islay is remote and I appreciate that but there was also no real attempt to assist travellers abroad with how there is a real need to book , as it turns out you need to well in advance or miss out, to access distilleries. Golf course is nice but yeah …aren’t most of them ? Seen better … not sure what all the money is for to be honest …

    Staff and food were lovely.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    8.0
    Incredible location, golf course and property - underwhelming service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Front desk staff could have been much more helpful and informative.

    The Hotel is marvelous and the Golf course absolutely pristine. But please do not come hungry between lunch and dinner service in the restaurant. Even though the hotel facilities menu states that there is room service available from 9am - 10pm. It does NOT exist. You cannot even get a sandwich between 3pm & 6pm. Nothing! Nada. They do not even answer the phones. Quite disappointing seeing that this is a supposed 4-star facility.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2023

    9.0
    Very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Comfy Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be good to have a swimming pool?

    Cappuccino excellent.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    10
    Aidan really helped with locating our lost luggage & driving it to us at the port before we caught the ferry out. Th
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely setting & location & restaurant

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    9.0
    Pleasurable overall experience during our visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The accommodations were wonderful, the staff was extremely helpful and the food was outstanding.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Islay Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we booked the Islay Room. in general, the room is spacious and nice. however, the location is nearby the parking lot and you can hear moving cars and people talking. as such, we would have preferred to have a more quiet room.

    nice place, nice food, stunning surroundings

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    10
    loved everything. Will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfy Luxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    maybe more variety in menus for longer stays

    loved the Ben Hogan suite and kitchen Fantastic golf course!!!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2023

    8.0
    The perfect base for an Islay exploration.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cosy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location, wonderful staff and one of the best hotel breakfasts available.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    10
    Hotel in great condition, fantastic staff and food, stunning golf course
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Comfy Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel in great condition, fantastic staff and food, stunning golf course

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfy Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was so comfortable and in a gorgeous setting. The staff were very helpful and pleasant. It was a dream trip.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2023

    10
    Great location and comfy room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The gym could have been a bit better equipped

    The facility was lovely, even for non golfers

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2022

    10
    would love to stay more!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Islay Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    excellent hotel with very helpful and friendly staff! very high quality on everything from bed linen to toiletries to dining! magnificent location , delicious food and cozy atmosphere… absolute must to visit!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2022

    10
    Rural bliss with a very comfy bed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfy Luxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything!! It was a magical stay, incredibly comfortable, relaxing, beautiful scenery, close to nature. Perfect!

    Stayed in December 2022

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