Port Ellen
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Visit Port Ellen

Another Place, The Machrie
it’s a nice boutique hotel but the rooms are cozy and not too bad. Also, the hotel is very close to the airport but middle of nowhere. If you have to take a taxi service to Bowmore, which is the town center, for meals, It will cost 40 poundsround-trip. The hotel has a restaurant on site but sort ...
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Glenegedale House
Outstanding rooms and service.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms
Great property and views.
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach
Great place! Beautiful and big house! Helpful owner if any questions . Strategic location right in between all distilleries. Really unique house in an idyllic situation on a beach!
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms
Great property and views.
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

Upper Imeraval Cottage Sleeps 6 Pet-Friendly
We enjoyed visiting Islay! Our stay at the Quaint and Quirky Cottage was lovely. It is spacious, but still cosy and warm. It has all the amenities that you need. The cottage's location is also very good and suited us very well.
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2024
Popular places to visit

Ardbeg Distillery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ardbeg Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Lagavulin Distillery
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Lagavulin Distillery during your trip to Lagavulin. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Laphroaig Distillery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Laphroaig Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Ardmore Islands
Learn about the local history of Port Ellen when you spend time at Ardmore Islands. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Kildalton Chapel
You can learn about the history of Port Ellen with a visit to Kildalton Chapel. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
White Hart Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at White Hart Beach during your trip to Port Ellen? Take in the museums while you're in the area.
Things to do

Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting







