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The Islay Hotel
About this property
On Islay’s famous Whisky Coast, in the fishing village of Port Ellen, overlooking the harbour and marina and just 2 hours by ferry from Kennacraig on the Scottish mainland, The Islay Hotel offers a restaurant and well-stocked whisky bar. Guests can enjoy the unspoilt 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 en suite facilities. 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 7:30-11.30, lunch from 12:00 to 14:00 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, situated between 5 and 10 minutes' drive. There is free parking at the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Elliott
United Kingdom“The food, room and staff were absolutely excellent.” 
Sruthanach United Kingdom“This is one occasion when the experience inside the hotel is better than you expect when you see the place from the outside. The hotel is in the centre of Port Ellen and its exterior is uninspiring but everything inside the hotel is wonderful -...”- Andrew United Kingdom“The Islay Hotel is a great location for shops, eating out, distilleries and beaches. We found the staff to be very helpful and friendly. Our room was spotlessly clean and well organized. The breakfast was a very good start to our day. In...”
Carina
Ireland“Staff very friendly and helpful. Seatrout as main was amazing. Great location within the town.”- Claire United Kingdom“Our room was lovely. Comfortable bed, coffee machine and robes provided. Bathroom was great - huge shower and very powerful and a nice touch to include all the toiletries you might need. The hotel itself is beautifully decorated and breakfast was...”
- Iain United Kingdom“Hotel was wonderful, lovely decor - so clean and fresh. Staff are very helpful and lovely.”
- Asha United Kingdom“Everything was better than a standard hotel, food, service, facilities, room comforts.”
- Yujou United Kingdom“We love the location, it is easy to park. 5-minute walk to the start of 3 Distilleries Trail. Staff are friendly, the proportion of breakfast is generous with various of options.”
- Tim United Kingdom“Our room was very comfortable. The restaurant is excellent and there is a friendly bar. The staff were very helpful and friendly.”
- Hema
South Africa“It was very nice that we were upgraded to have breakfast included, it was delicious. The room was lovely, great amenities and very comfortable.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
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. Cancellation policy will still apply in these cases. Guests are advised to have a travel insurance.
Please inform The Islay Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
