Tongadale Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (151 reviews)
WENTWORTH ST, Portree, Scotland, IV51 9EJ , Portree , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
Wheelchair accessible
Free breakfast
Front desk (limited hours)
Meeting rooms
Smoke-free property
Free full breakfast

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Nice location
Good Scottish breakfast
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Overpriced
Basic room quality
Inconsistent food quality
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
The room and bathroom were compact but clean, though some guests noted issues with overall cleanliness.
Service
9.38
Staff was friendly and helpful, particularly noted for good service in the restaurant and helpful tips from staff.
Location
8.42
The hotel's location is decent but the area is incredibly crowded, which affects the experience.
Room Quality
7.37
Rooms were described as basic and felt more like student accommodation than a proper hotel.
Amenities
8.9
The hotel offered a Scottish breakfast and some standard amenities for a comfortable stay.
Value for Money
6.86
Many guests felt the hotel was overpriced for the quality, describing it more like a hostel.
Food and Beverage
7.91
While the restaurant staff was praised, recent food quality has declined, particularly for certain dishes.
Overall Experience
8.88
Most guests had a nice experience overall, despite some specific complaints about value and cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:26

Property Description

Central Location
Centrally located in the heart of Portree, Tongadale Hotel offers easy access to key landmarks such as Portree Harbour and Somerled Square.

Cozy Rooms with Modern Amenities
Stay in one of our 25 guestrooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and complimentary wireless internet. Refresh in private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and enjoy a hot beverage with free tea and coffee facilities.

Dining and Leisure
Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant, relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and start your day right with a complimentary full breakfast. Explore nearby attractions like Aros Experience and Sgurr Alasdair, all just steps away!

To experience comfort and convenience in picturesque Portree, book your stay at Tongadale Hotel now.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 151 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 9.38
Location: 8.42
Room Quality: 7.37
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 6.86
Food and Beverage: 7.91
Overall Experience: 8.88
J
Jutarat
6
Pros:

Nice location room is small and very noisy at night.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth friends
10
Pros:

Hotel and its restaurant were very good and staff extremely welcoming and friendly

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
Z
Zach
10
Great stay in portree
Pros:

Had a nice time and great location to explore the city

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
E
Edward partner
10
Pros:

Had dinner at the restaurant, very good and the staff were very busy but did a great job talking care of everyone. Included full Scottish breakfast the next morning, the best.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
A
Arthur
6
Pros:

It was a nice experience overall
Door was great pub was great
It’s out there so everything is hard to supply
It’s rustic it has to be
Was in our bucket list
A hardy people live there

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
B
Benjamin
10
Pros:

We loved staying here! The staff were friendly and helpful. Loved the live music in the evening.

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
C
CHRISTINE partner
2
Pros:

Staff was horrible,they NEVER followed through and did what they said they were going to do.
The restaurant staff was great,though.

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
R
ronaldjS2961CJ Couples
4
Avoid the pie at all cost...
Pros:

Rooms are basic, suspect theres a new chef as the food has gone downhill. Steak pie use to be fab but now its a soggy mess. Pastry was very poor, unedible, half cooked. Portion has also shrunk, only a few chips and over stewed veg. Avoid. Shame as it was fab up untill a few months back. Serving staff and bar staff are good at customer service, their good craic.

2025-08-06 via Tripadvisor
H
hansv336 Couples Cham
8
Very nice place for a pint
Pros:

We visited just the bar but were treated exceptionally well by Tommy. Very nice service and ideal scenario to have a pint and learn more about the local whiskeys and gins. Thanks Tommy!

2025-08-05 via Tripadvisor
M
Marc
10
Fun place!
Pros:

Convenient and affordable.

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
P
Pedro
6
Overpriced for what it is – more like a hostel tha
Pros:

The location of the Tongadale Hotel is decent, right in the centre of Portree. That said, Portree itself is incredibly crowded, which probably explains the high prices – but still, the value just isn’t there.

The hotel really feels more like a hostel with a hefty price tag. It’s situated above a pub, which tells you a lot about the atmosphere. The food was passable but significantly overpriced for the quality.

The room felt more like student accommodation than a proper hotel – basic, uncomfortable and not cleaned daily, which was disappointing. Overall, it just didn’t meet expectations for the price.

On a positive note, the service was very good. Special thanks to Caitlin in the restaurant, who was friendly and shared great local tips – she was the highlight of our stay.

Still, I wouldn’t stay there again.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
A
Abhinav
8
Comfortable stay with complimentary breakfast
Pros:

I had a comfortable stay at the Tongadale hotel. It's an old building but well maintained. Room and bathroom were compact but comfortable. One thing to be careful about is the bathroom shower. Make sure you figure out how the hot and cold settings work before using the shower. Breakfast was really good and they had a vegan option.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
K
Katharina
8
Pros:

The bathroom and the room were very small, but clean and quiet in the night. It was a good oportunity for us to experience the busy Portree.

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
R
Ross partner
10
Pros:

The Tongadale is great value for Money, we had a great overnight stay with clean room, friendly staff and a very tasty breakfast.

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
K
Katwanya friends
6
Pros:

Location was good but dining options limited as most places required reservations prior to stay on the Isle of Skye. The shopping area was limited as well due to shops closing around 4pm or 5pm. The property itself was ok, no frills, you literally got a bed and breakfast. The true essence of a B&B.

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
A
Adam friends
6
Pros:

good location, nice room, good breakfast, no option for free parking, quite expensive

2025-06-27 via Nuitee
G
Gary
2
Pros:

Needs some loving.
Lots of little things that show it's not being cared for. Handle on the window snapped off leaving it stuck slightly open, the edges of the wall paper on the ceiling starting to peal off, TV on the wall didn't work.
Breakfast was nice.
But major thing for me was the live band playing in the bar till 11pm ment zero chance of sleeping they had finished.

2025-06-25 via Nuitee
D
Diana Cecilia friends
10
Pros:

Great location, portree is very small but the parking area is close to the hotel. It is also very close to the colorful view of the coast buildings.

It wasn't a problem for us but keep in mind that there is no lift.

Beds where comfortable, staff was very friendly.

Clean bathroom, with good pressure shower.

2025-06-24 via Nuitee
A
Amy
4
Pros:

The room was incredibly basic— the equivalent of a college dorm room. In addition to the sparseness of the room, our sleep was disrupted by loud noise that permeated the room, including noises from someone in the room above us, who was up at 5:00 am, as well as incredibly loud noises that emanated from the plumbing— it sounded like a freight train.

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
J
Jasmin family
8
Pros:

It was very clean for quite an old building. We booked and stayed in a twin room - it does the job if you're looking to stay near Isle of Skye. Nice shower. Breakfast was good. No parking available.

2025-06-12 via Nuitee