Marmalade

Hotels
9 (486 reviews)
Home Farm Road , Portree , gb

Free

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful and friendly staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Low shower pressure
Minor issues with bar area temperature

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
Generally clean rooms were mentioned with some minor issues noted.
Service
9.68
Incredible staff, very welcoming and helpful, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
9.22
Quiet suburb with good access to central Portree and stunning views.
Room Quality
9.17
Large, modern rooms with fantastic views, well-maintained throughout stay.
Amenities
8.7
Good amenities available including breakfast options and some spa features.
Value for Money
8.66
Good value considering the overall experience and included amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Excellent breakfast and restaurant offerings with good variety.
Overall Experience
9.18
Excellent stay overall, highly recommended for visits in Skye.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 08:59

Property Description

Historic Building with Modern Amenities
Marmalade, a grade “B” listed building dating back to 1817, offers a unique blend of history and comfort. Boat and distillery trips departing from Portree and the majestic Old Man of Storr just 7 miles away provide endless exploration opportunities.

Scenic Views and Comfortable Stay
The spacious rooms at Marmalade provide stunning views of the landscaped garden, Portree Bay, and Cuillin Hills. Guests can indulge in modern comforts like en suite bathrooms, tea/coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs.

Delicious Dining Options and Relaxing Spaces
Start your day with a hearty breakfast featuring both continental and Full Scottish options. The landscaped gardens boast an alfresco dining area, while the bar opens up to a cozy heated courtyard for unwinding.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of history and modern comfort at Marmalade!

Important information:

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and supplements will apply.

Please note that the restaurant is currently open for breakfast and dinner. Booking in advance highly recommended.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 486 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 9.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Myriam couple ch
8
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Taylor solo_traveller us
10
Gorgeous stay on the Isle of Skye
Pros:

Room had a lovely view of the garden and the harbor in the distance. Quiet, clean, cozy, and comfortable, with a good restaurant on site for breakfast and dinner and other spa-like amenities. On site parking and a fairly central location on Skye made daytripping easy. 10 minute walk to the center of Portree for shops and restaurants.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Geoffrey couple au
3
Unbelievably overpriced. Average at best.
Pros:

Dining room staff worked their arse off.

Cons:

No attention to detail. Nobody seems to care. Rubbish blowing around. Dirty tables. Seriously understaffed.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Thomas family_with_children us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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nicola solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Somboon solo_traveller th
8
จะไปอีก
2026-01-03 via Nuitee
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WAISZE couple hk
8
2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Sarah Dashti family_with_children kw
8
2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Pimchanok extended_group th
10
2025-12-28 via Nuitee
J
John couple au
7
2025-12-26 via Nuitee
K
Karrst Couples Pretoria, Gauteng
10
Excellent hotel with old and modern mixed.
Pros:

We spent four nights at the Marmalade Hotel which was hotel number six on our tour of Scotland.

Location - The hotel is only a 5-minute walk away from the centre of Portree, it's on a hill above the town in a quiet suburb. It is set in mature in mature gardens, commanding views over the village of Portree, the loch and the Cuillin Mountains, and breath-taking views of the coastlines.
The hotel is a mix of an historic Manor House and contemporary modern architecture. We found both tranquil and bustling at the same time.

Staff - Great staff the welcome at reception was excellent and check in in went smoothly. They were always helpful with any request even arranging a laundry pick up for us. Never short of a friendly chat and some advice on where best to to avoid the rush. Restaurant staff in the morning at breakfast were friendly and very quick with our orders.

Room - Our room was in the modern section of the hotel. Large spacious with views over the gardens and the Cuillin Hills. There were tea and coffee available in the room, along with water and some delicious biscuits and a Nespresso coffee machine. The bed was very comfortable and slept well. The on suite bathroom was clean and had the essentials for your stay. The room was kept clean and tidy for the whole of our stay. Thank you.

Food - We had an excellent breakfast every morning set in the older Manor House with garden views. There was a good selection of fruit, juices, yoghurt and pastries if you wanted a continental style. there was also a good choice of hot breakfasts. Full Scottish was excellent as was the Eggs Benedict, Avo on Toast etc. What ever we chose was delicious.

This is definitely a hotel to recommend if you are going to stay on Skye. Being in Portree it is also central for all the attractions in any direction. In addition, its secluded position meant it was away from the main busy tourist areas.

2025-12-12 via Tripadvisor
C
Carole couple gb
10
Excellent stay thank you
Pros:

Modern clean and all staff friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-12 via Nuitee
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Campbell couple au
10
Gorgeous property elevated further by fabulous staff
Pros:

Incredible staff, so welcoming, helpful, and hospitable. The hotel is well-styled and comfortable, and impeccably clean.
A reduced dinner menu was available (local cheeses, breads, etc) which was delicious and great to enjoy by the fire.
We awoke to a stunning view of the well-managed garden and the faint sound of bagpipes playing in the town centre. Bliss.
Parking was easy, too.

2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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Veronica couple sg
9
A great hotel in Portree!
Pros:

Staff are very attentive and helpful. Rooms are clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The shower pressure was underwhelming. The built in makeup mirror was too low to be used comfortably.

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
V
Vittorio couple it
10
Pros:

Ottimo posto, personale accogliente, ottimo ristorante

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
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Phil couple gb
9
Relaxing and comfortable stay in a modern hotel with character and historical features.
Pros:

Great rooms, friendly staff, good breakfast, clean and modern but with character

Cons:

Minor issues only - a bit cold in the bar area - no wood for fire. Sauna pod not functioning

2025-11-21 via Nuitee
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Taryn couple gb
8
2025-11-16 via Nuitee
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Elissa couple us
5
An adequate, clean hotel but overpriced for what it is.
Pros:

The restaurant was surprisingly good. It was clean and friendly.

Cons:

Our room, though large, was cold and the bathroom needed serious updating. The shower trickled water.

We had to ask the staff to bring in a heater in the evening because we were freezing. Also VERY expensive, especially for what it was which was essentially a 3 star property. I realize there is a dearth of hotels in the area but it was far more expensive that our 5 star Fairmont hotel in St Andrews (and a lot less comfortable).

One more thing: the staff, while nice and friendly, all seemed new and as a result, couldn’t help us that much when I asked to speak to a manager. I will say that the person at the desk in the evening did provide us with a heater which was greatly appreciated!

2025-11-13 via Nuitee
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rahaneu91 Family
2
Terrible Customer Service
Pros:

I booked to stay at this hotel and then cancelled my reservation. I was still charged for the reservation. I emailed the hotel about this and did not receive a response for over two weeks. Terrible customer service.

2025-11-11 via Tripadvisor
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Michael family_with_children dk
7
Pros:

Bekvem beliggenhed

Cons:

Manglende bar, kedeligt pejsestue, hvor personalet ikke ville/måtte tænde op i brændeovn

2025-11-09 via Nuitee