The Islay Hotel

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4.4

( 8 reviews )

Holiday home, Lodge

Closed 02:00 PM - 11:00 AM See Hours

19 Charlotte St, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay PA42 7DF, United Kingdom +44 1496-300-109

The Islay Hotel, located in the charming fishing village of Port Ellen on the Isle of Islay, is a traditional 4-star hotel that overlooks the marina and harbour. Guests can enjoy its great location as it is only a 3-minute walk from the ferry terminal and 4.8 miles away from Islay Airport. The hotel offers a stylish vibe and amenities such as free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, pool, pet-friendly accommodations, a restaurant, an airport shuttle, a fitness center, and a bar. It boasts of great rooms, good for nightlife, and is near public transit. The hotel also features a great dining experience and is perfect for visitors, whether they are on a business or leisure trip.

Amenities and More

Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Smoke-free

Reviews

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Beth m

March 22, 2024

Beautiful hotel! We actually came here just for breakfast. We came with a group and we got the Scottish breakfast, the salmon croissant and the ham and cheese croissant. Everything was very good! We also ordered latte's and Americano coffee. Everything was great! Would highly recommend.

Rev. dr.charles campbell

March 22, 2024

We stayed here 7 months ago & had a fantastic experience. The rooms were so comfortable and perfect for our needs with an 11 month old. The location was perfect for walking to many places. The restaurant for breakfast every morning was amazing & so delicious, as was our dinner there one evening. The bar was so nice & we enjoyed listening to the music one evening with the locals. Our first visit to Islay was made perfect by staying here! Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

Deepinder singh

March 22, 2024

We dined in the restaurant for lunch with a large group of 10 including small children. We were able to walk in without a reservation and we seated straight away. Restaurant staff were super friendly and patient with kids. Menu was creative and had options for dietary requirements/allergies including gluten free and dairy free. Portions were large and food high quality and delicious. Cosy atmosphere. Plenty of free street parking. Dog friendly. Definitely recommend.

Renee griebe

March 22, 2024

Lovely dinner with a inch of creativity with the traditional local staples. I would highly recommend the crab and peat smoked mussels entree which was delicious and the venison fruit pie with peat smoked mash and a whisky sauce. Also they feature décents wines (I know we are in whisky territory but we all need a break now and then!) offerings are typical and appropriate with reasonable prices. Service is fast and friendly but booking are essential to get in.

Jeff baran

March 22, 2024

Visited hotel for dinner, very busy but managed by very capable staff. Menu was first class and chosen meals delicious. Highly recommended.

Jan dalton

March 22, 2024

We can not recommend this hotel highly enough. The staff, led by Nigel, make it an incredibly special place. Andy, the chef, is superb and we were pleased to eat there most nights! Nothing was too much trouble, including adding sticky toffee pudding to the dessert menu on request (it was outstanding!) Our room was beautiful and the extra touches, such as the fresh coffee and cafetiere in the room, were much appreciated. Thank you to the whole team for making our holiday extra special.

Makia tinnell

March 22, 2024

The restaurant is incredible. Chef’s creativity and execution makes it a Michelin experience. The crab starter, langoustine, peat smoked mash, venison with juniper sauce, whiskey sorbet… They use Ardberg in food and we were amazed by the lavishness. Later we learned that the hotel is now owned by LVMH which owns Ardberg. The bathrooms can be nicer in the rooms, but this food makes our stay unforgettable. Thank you chef!