Name: The Islay Hotel
Address: 18 Charlotte Street, Port Ellen, Port Ellen, PA42 7DF, United Kingdom, 18 Charlotte Street, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, PA42 7DF, UK
Rating: 9.1

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18 Charlotte Street, Port Ellen, Port Ellen, PA42 7DF, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

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Location was excellent for the distilleries we wanted to visit and to the ferry.

Mike

United Kingdom

Great view, friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast and warm rooms!

Андрей

Ukraine

I left my shirt hanging behind the bathroom door. Before I even realized it, Islay hotel staff sent me an email letting me know about my shirt. Since I was traveling around England the next week, they mailed it to my UK location without any hesitation. Food options on Islay are limited to a co-op down the street from the hotel. Dinner at the restaurant is nice. Don't miss the full scottish breakfast because it is exceptional.

Angela

United States of America

What a lovely place! The staff are attentive and welcoming, the facilities immaculate, and you can’t beat the location. We always looked forward to sheltering back at the hotel for a warm meal and good company after long cold days of walking to the distilleries. Highly recommend for anyone touring Islay!

Daisy

Germany

Food was good! Our waiter was funny, friendly and knowledgeable

Desiree

United States of America

Loved the location, our room was beautiful! Dinner was fabulous, and we loved the bar with live music, excellent selection of scotch. Nigel is a star; thank you Nigel!

Margaret

United States of America

Our room was beautiful, beds were comfortable. Loved the shower. Nigel and the rest of the staff were wonderful, but especially Nigel! There is live music Thursday & Saturday nights. By all means make a reservation for dinner at the hotel- it was fabulous!

Margaret

United States of America

Breakfast was great. Lots of traditional options as well as plenty of food that people with dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free) can eat. The hotel had a great style and was right on the water. Perfect location to wander around Port Ellen. The rooms were comfy, clean, and had great modern updates. The staff was attentive. I left my jacket in the dining room at dinner and didn't notice. The staff recognized me the next morning at breakfast and brought me my jacket.

Maksim

United States of America

Breakfast is amazing, everyone was really friendly and the bar/restaurant is really good.

Lukas

Switzerland

The location, the room, shower and all the amenities were excellent. We extremely pleased with all the help and advice we received from Nigel. He is a superb employee and made our stay so nice. Our dinner and breakfast were very good.

Diane

United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“Location was excellent for the distilleries we wanted to visit and to the ferry.”

Mike United Kingdom
“Great view, friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast and warm rooms!”

Андрей Ukraine
“I left my shirt hanging behind the bathroom door. Before I even realized it, Islay hotel staff sent me an email letting me know about my shirt.”

Angela United States of America
“What a lovely place! The staff are attentive and welcoming, the facilities immaculate, and you can’t beat the location.”

Daisy Germany
“Food was good! Our waiter was funny, friendly and knowledgeable”

Desiree United States of America
“Loved the location, our room was beautiful! Dinner was fabulous, and we loved the bar with live music, excellent selection of scotch. Nigel is a star; thank you Nigel!”

Margaret United States of America
“Our room was beautiful, beds were comfortable. Loved the shower. Nigel and the rest of the staff were wonderful, but especially Nigel! There is live music Thursday & Saturday nights.”

Margaret United States of America
“Breakfast was great. Lots of traditional options as well as plenty of food that people with dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free) can eat. The hotel had a great style and was right on the water.”

Maksim United States of America
“Breakfast is amazing, everyone was really friendly and the bar/restaurant is really good.”

Lukas Switzerland
“The location, the room, shower and all the amenities were excellent. We extremely pleased with all the help and advice we received from Nigel. He is a superb employee and made our stay so nice.”

Diane United States of America

On Islay’s famous Whiskey Coast, in the fishing village of Port Ellen, overlooking the harbor and marina and just 2 hours by ferry from Kennacraig on the Scottish mainland, The Islay Hotel offers a restaurant and well-stocked whiskey bar. Guests can enjoy the unspoiled Scottish coastline and beaches, from 2 minutes' walk away.

Each bedroom is individually designed and has a king or super-king bed, and has luxury private bathrooms. They all have a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

The restaurant serves fresh, local food. Breakfast is served daily from 7:30, lunch from 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner from 18:00 to 21:00. There is fresh coffee, tea and home baking available throughout the day.

Islay Airport is a 10-minute drive for The Islay Hotel. A links golf course is less than 10 minutes' drive away and guests can visit the distilleries of Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and Ardbeg, located between 5 and 10 minutes' drive. There is free parking at the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking

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Max adults: 2	Premier Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 king bed
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Max adults: 3. Max children: 1	Family Room (3 Adults) 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
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Hotel surroundings

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Beinn An Oir Mountain
26 miles

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City of Derry Airport
55.5 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Excellent location, perfect for visiting the distilleries of South Islay. Had recently won Islay Whiskey bar of the year so had an excellent range available in...”

Luke

United Kingdom

“Location, rooms, food, breakfast, whisky bar”

Petr

Czech Republic

9.5

“Great location less then an hour walk from Lagavulin Distillery. Bit more then an hour back ;-) Breakfast is must enjoy!!”

Peter

Belgium

9.5

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Food: Seafood, International

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Check-out

7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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0 - 1 year	Can use a crib or extra bed when requested	FREE
2 - 5 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	FREE

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

American Express Visa Mastercard Maestro Debit card The Islay Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that children under the age of 6 will not be charged for their stay. Please note the number of children that will be staying so the property can set up the appropriate beds.

As the property is located on an island, guests must be aware that adverse weather conditions may affect the access to the hotel. Cancelation policy will still apply in these cases. Guests are advised to have a travel insurance.

The Islay Hotel has 1 restaurants:
- Restaurant
Room options at The Islay Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Family
The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Islay Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Private Parking
Check-in at The Islay Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
From the nearest airport, you can get to The Islay Hotel by:
- Bus 10 minutes
The prices at The Islay Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Guests staying at The Islay Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Buffet
In total, there are 13 rooms at The Islay Hotel.

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“I left my shirt hanging behind the bathroom door. Before I even realized it, Islay hotel staff sent me an email letting me know about my shirt. Since I was traveling around England the next week, they mailed it to my UK location without any hesitation. Food options on Islay are limited to a co-op down the street from the hotel. Dinner at the restaurant is nice. Don't miss the full scottish breakfast because it is exceptional.”

“What a lovely place! The staff are attentive and welcoming, the facilities immaculate, and you can’t beat the location. We always looked forward to sheltering back at the hotel for a warm meal and good company after long cold days of walking to the distilleries. Highly recommend for anyone touring Islay! ”

“Loved the location, our room was beautiful! Dinner was fabulous, and we loved the bar with live music, excellent selection of scotch. Nigel is a star; thank you Nigel!”

“Our room was beautiful, beds were comfortable. Loved the shower. Nigel and the rest of the staff were wonderful, but especially Nigel! There is live music Thursday & Saturday nights. By all means make a reservation for dinner at the hotel- it was fabulous!”

“Breakfast was great. Lots of traditional options as well as plenty of food that people with dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free) can eat. The hotel had a great style and was right on the water. Perfect location to wander around Port Ellen. The rooms were comfy, clean, and had great modern updates. The staff was attentive. I left my jacket in the dining room at dinner and didn't notice. The staff recognized me the next morning at breakfast and brought me my jacket.”

“The location, the room, shower and all the amenities were excellent. We extremely pleased with all the help and advice we received from Nigel. He is a superb employee and made our stay so nice. Our dinner and breakfast were very good.”

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Reviewed: December 9, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

“excellent stay at Islay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
Its a pretty small town, with not many bars, restaurants around. but obviously this has nothing to do with the hotel. The hotel offers a good range of whiskies in their bar and a very good food menu.
The hotel was exceptional with a nice restaurant and a bar. Stuff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms are huge with confy beds and good quality amenities. The location is ideal for your stay at Islay

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 3, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

“We'll be back first chance we get”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Exceptionally friendly place, picturesque, comfy, good food and bar

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 2, 2019

Federico
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
The staff was very accommodating, tracking down a dram that I was looking for at a bar elsewhere on the island, and doing my laundry same-day with no notice. The location is very convenient to explore Islay; a walk away from Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and Ardbeg, and two blocks away from the bus stop to Bowmore and Port Askaig.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 1, 2019

Mike
United Kingdom
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room was pretty small. Maneuvering around the room was a challenge for two adult males.
Location was excellent for the distilleries we wanted to visit and to the ferry.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 1, 2019

Jenny
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff were extremely welcoming and freindly. The amenities were great, big bath, strong shower, massive bed. Nigel the manager is a top bloke. Also had opportunity to meet the owner of the hotel who was lovely. Food here is also 10/10. Brilliant atmosphere at night in bar with alot of the locals using it as their local. Bar staff very freindly.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: November 27, 2019

David
United Kingdom
9.0

“Relaxing yet stimulating, and hugely enjoyable!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
Nothing really - the only thing I can think of was the sea trout not being available, but if (as I suspect) it was out of season then this was hardly the fault of the hotel
I liked pretty much every aspect of my stay: the cooked breakfast (included in the room rate) was awesome and the porridge was a filling alternative, the staff were friendly and attentive, the view - looking east from my room - of the marina and across the bay was splendid shortly after sunrise whereas the "Lovecraftian" (borrowing that description from elsewhere) Carraig Fhada Lighthouse could be seen from the other side of it, and it was ideally located for the bus that operates between Port Askaig and Ardbeg several times a day (with the exception of Sunday). I gave full marks for value for money particularly because my room was upgraded for no additional cost.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 26, 2019

Justin
Canada
9.0

“Very cozy, we felt comfortable and pampered.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nope, it was the highlight of our trip.
Everything, our stay was awesome.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 25, 2019

Lesleyanne
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was nothing not to like.
Very quiet and very comfortable, great location from our final destination, fantastic.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 24, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.3

“Friendly great staff, but lacklustre hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our window overlooked the back yard full of rubbish. We could hear the guests in the next room word for word. We could only eat in the restaurant once, we couldn't understand quite how that worked as there were people eating there other nights. The bar which we could eat in was ok but needs some serious cosying. The whole place is just a bit lacking in love and a personal touch. It lacks cohesion somehow. And the food was sometimes excellent but often also good/verging on mediocre. Just could do with a little refreshing and cosying.
The staff were lovely. The location great. The full Scottish breakfast was excellent, the best we have had! Food very good generally. Room spacious. Huge bath if you like to bathe á deux. Nice robes, towels etc. Bathroom very modern. All clean. Bar well stocked with single malts. Knowledgable staff.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 21, 2019

Konstantinos
Greece

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Spacious room , great location, cozy and comfortable hotel

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 19, 2019

Андрей
Ukraine
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Great view, friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast and warm rooms!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 18, 2019

Angela
United States of America
10

“Exceptional. We will be coming back and staying at Islay Hotel again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
I left my shirt hanging behind the bathroom door. Before I even realized it, Islay hotel staff sent me an email letting me know about my shirt. Since I was traveling around England the next week, they mailed it to my UK location without any hesitation. Food options on Islay are limited to a co-op down the street from the hotel. Dinner at the restaurant is nice. Don't miss the full scottish breakfast because it is exceptional.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 17, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

“Islay Hotel, Port Ellen ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No dislikes whatsoever.
The hotel has been upgraded recently and is of a high standard. The rooms are clean and warm. The restaurant offers local produce which is cooked to perfection. The breakfast kept us going all day till dinner time.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 17, 2019

Donna
United Kingdom
7.0

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Recently updated with an excellent shower

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 16, 2019

Br
France
9.6

Exceptional
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Agreable on every point

Stayed in November 2019

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