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Another Place, The Machrie
The Machrie Hotel & Golf LInks Islay Island Scotland
$400 nightly
The price is $480 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$480 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions An Tràigh and Kilnaughton Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (181 reviews)
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
Islay House
Islay House, Bridgend Islay Island Scotland
$76 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
$92 total
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Islay Ales and Bowmore Distillery are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (122 reviews)
Great hotel with a lot of potential if there was more staff.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Port Charlotte Hotel
Main Street Islay Island Scotland
$289 nightly
The price is $346 total per night from Dec 6 to Dec 7
$346 total
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Islay Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
Excellent service and welcoming and kind staff. Food was amazing. Highly recommend !
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach
Islay Island Scotland
Stay at this residence in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions White Hart Beach and Ardmore Islands are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
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
Cozy Cottage In Picturesque Scotland
Isle of Islay Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Traigh Bhan and Islay Natural History Centre are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
David is a great host. Very quick to respond. The cottage is very clean. Internet was fast. Beautiful quiet area. Good to arrive to Coffee & tea and biscuits and milk in the fridge, cleaning products and bin bags all the basics. The central heating was on when I arrived late at night so the cottage ...
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025
Beautiful 10 person modern bungalow in Bruichladdich with stunning views
Bruichladdich Scotland
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bruichladdich Distillery ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Great location, lovely house! We enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
Bruichladdich Distillery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Bruichladdich Distillery during your trip to Islay Island. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Museum of Islay Life
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Islay Life in Port Charlotte. 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.
Bowmore Distillery
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Bowmore Distillery in Bowmore. 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.
Things to do
Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting
$28
per adult
Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting
$28
per adult
Reviews of Islay Island
4.9
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
If you have to choose between visiting Islay and Isle of Skye, pick Islay.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Fun and friendly
5/5 - Excellent
Jill
Islay is small but worth the visit!
5/5 - Excellent
Mary
The jewel in our time in Scotland. I hope to return again soon.
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- Bowmore Distillery
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