Best hotels in Islay

Explore Islay with 16 stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

Islay House
8.0 (44 reviews)

Islay House ★★★

📍 House, Bridgend, Islay

"We spent our final evening in Islay here. Has to be one of the nicest settings on Islay. The owners try really hard to make guests feel at home and the rooms are comfortable."

Another Place - the Machrie
9.2 (67 reviews)

Another Place - the Machrie ★★★★

📍 Machrie Hotel, Islay

"This hotel is the best hotel on Islay. If you like to play golf, you must not miss it here. The restaurant is great and the view is beautiful. The room was very clean and comfortable"

Port Charlotte Hotel
9.1 (60 reviews)

Port Charlotte Hotel ★★★★

📍 Main St, Islay

"Oh my days tandoori king prawn , nan bread , this place is quality"

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
9.4 (19 reviews)

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel ★★★

📍 Main St, Islay

"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."

The Bowmore House Bed and Breakfast
10 (40 reviews)

The Bowmore House Bed and Breakfast ★★★★

📍 Shore St, Islay, Bowmore

"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!"

Glenegedale House
9.9 (56 reviews)

Glenegedale House ★★★★★

📍 Glenegedale House, Glenegedale Isle of, Islay

"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
9.6 (26 reviews)

Beautiful 10 person modern bungalow in Bruichladdich with stunning views ★★★★

📍 Bruichladdich

Cozy Cottage In Picturesque Scotland
9.8 (38 reviews)

Cozy Cottage In Picturesque Scotland ★★★

📍 Islay

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach
10 (1 reviews)

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach ★★★

📍 Traigh Bheag East, Distillery Road, Port Ellen

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Couple
Islay House ★★★
"I had really high hopes for Islay House, but left with somewhat mixed feelings - from arrival that impressed me as soon as we parked and entered the main floor, than to a complete disappointment when we entered our tiny super hot (literally in the first days of May so I am not sure how bad it gets in the summer time) room, for which the shower drain got stuck as soon as we used it the first night, to then enjoying the whisky on the ground floor... it's such a spiral of emotions LOL The room was terrible, the small bed with the baseboards on both sides making it impossible for taller people to even sleep normally, the windows barely opening due to the side blockers, I have to be honest probably one of the worst rooms I had in a really long time, and I usually don't complain - I couldn't wait to be out of this room, and luckily of the 2 nights stay, we arrived late the first night and chilled in the lounge area/bar, the full day in between we spent in full exploring Islay's whisky distilleries, and then final day we left pretty early just to hit the road - which is basically what everyone else probably would and does when staying on Islay but this could have been soooo much more - this place has such a great potential!!! Breakfast - go for the Scottish breakfast, it was a very nice quality breakfast - during first morning I opted for something else and after I saw how the Scottish set looks like I did regret that I didn't take it twice in a row - it was delicious :) coffee pods provided really nice coffee as well - the area for breakfast is huge, and although looking fairly simple the breakfast was a great quality one Whisky Bar - there is a decent bar inside the hotel, majority of the staff are still learning whisky so give them some slack, but I think it's a great benefit of staying at this hotel - to have access to this bar - if this is not enough there is an amazing Whisky Vault about 5 easy minutes walk away from the hotel (reviewed separately) Restaurant - unfortunately during our stay there was no option for lunch or dinner, and that was a big flaw as well - there is a hotel with a restaurant called Bridgend Restaurant nearby, you could technically walk there but driving is a better option (reviewed separately) Stairs - there is no lift/elevator here, so if you stay on the 3rd floor then it's a bit of an exercise - luckily, the stairs are very wide and it helps with "ascend" LOL Overall, if you are looking for a memorable/dramatic stay at a "castle" type of hotel then this is the place for you - despite this terrible room I still have a good memory and after staying at another "plain hotel" I got at peace with Islay House - not sure if I would repeat this room (we did ask for another option as soon as we saw it but they said they are full...) but if someone offered us a room on either 1st or 2nd floor, and not that "attic" low and hot room I would probably stay again"
★★★★★
2026-07-05
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GB Guest User

Family
Another Place - the Machrie ★★★★
"Great hotel"
★★★★★
2025-10-18
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Guest User

Other
Port Charlotte Hotel ★★★★
"We arrived on a blustery Sunday evening to a warm hearty kind environment all engineered by the wonderful barman Ross and Jimmy. Ross excelled on his first day taking the first step to becoming a wonderful employee and islander who will never be late to work. His knowledge on whiskey was outstanding I was never led astray by his recommendations and he and Jimmy are an asset to the team. Jimmy mentored Ross all the way to the very end and the camaraderie shown on a busy shift between the two gentlemen was a credit to their mothers. Will come again. Many thanks."
★★★★★
2026-03-31
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Guest User

Family
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel ★★★
"Such a lovely, warm, clean, tranquil place, full of lovely people, making you feel at home on the edge of the world, with hosts, no strangers to travelling the world themselves, who know exactly what you need, and give it to you in spades. This is a tough place to walk away from. Such a marvellous find. Thank you for everything. "
★★★★★
2024-03-01
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Guest User

Solo traveler
The Bowmore House Bed and Breakfast ★★★★
"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."
★★★★★
2024-07-29
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Guest User

Couple
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

Islay travel info

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Number of reviews

473

Total properties

16

Weekday Avg. Price

$324

Weekend Avg. Price

$328

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    According to the latest 12-month data from Trip.com, the average price for a 3-star hotel in Islay this weekend is $240 per night. For a 4-star hotel, the average cost is $432 per night. If you're looking for a luxury experience, 5-star hotels in Islay this weekend typically cost $322 per night.

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    Some of the top hotels in Islay near Islay North & West Parish: St Kiaran's Church include Port Charlotte Youth Hostel (from $44), Islay House (from $127) and Glenegedale House (from $420), all offering easy access to Islay North & West Parish: St Kiaran's Church, making them ideal for visitors looking to explore the area.

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    Islay has many popular hotels. Whether you're looking for a business stay or a vacation hotel, Port Charlotte Youth Hostel (from $44), Glenegedale House (from $420) and Another Place - the Machrie (from $463) are best choices.

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