Bracken Hide Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (760 reviews)
Struan Road , Portree , gb

Facilities

Front desk (limited hours)
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Housekeeping on request
Wine release events
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Cozy cabins
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Breakfast could be improved
Room size limitations

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
Complaints regarding room cleanliness, including issues with hair and the overall lack of cleanliness in rooms.
Service
9.1
Positive mentions of the staff being friendly and helpful throughout various reviews.
Location
9.14
Multiple reviews highlight the excellent scenic location with beautiful views.
Room Quality
8.09
Some positive comments about room comfort but also notes about their size and lack of storage.
Amenities
8.12
Amenities like the cold plunge pool and sauna received some positive feedback, though room service was mentioned as lacking.
Value for Money
8.08
Quality and pricing seem appropriate for the experience, but some specific issues raised about breakfast options.
Food and Beverage
7.63
Breakfast received several complaints; however, many positive remarks for restaurant quality.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall a delightful experience despite some noted issues, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:00

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Dining
Bracken Hide Hotel, nestled in picturesque Portree, offers a 4-star experience with a restaurant serving delectable dishes and a cozy bar for unwinding. Each room boasts modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Relaxation and Convenience
Guests can enjoy the hotel's sauna, perfect for relaxation after a day of exploring nearby attractions. The 24-hour front desk and luggage storage add convenience to your stay, ensuring all your needs are met promptly.

Accessible Location
Conveniently located just 35 km from Dunvegan Castle and with free private parking available, Bracken Hide Hotel is the ideal base for your adventures in Portree. Book now and experience luxury and comfort at its finest.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 760 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 7.63
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Alexandre couple ch
7
Another style of hotel
Pros:

The location and concept are great. The field is covered by small huts and it’s quite astonishing. It definitely provides a different vibe. The staff and restaurant quality were excellent.

Cons:

I’m still trying to justify the price, comparing it to other hotels were we stayed in a similar price range. Maybe that if the rooms were a bit larger…

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple us
8
Different Type of Stay
Pros:

The property is unique and the hides come with air conditioning. The views are spectacular and it is very quiet. They will take your luggage to your hide in a. Gold cart which was super helpful. The rooms were beautiful and the luggage fit under the bed easily to make more room. Shower had excellent pressure.

Cons:

The WiFi was spotty in the hide. Some of the staff were wonderful- the guys that took the luggage were terrific. Some staff were not so friendly. We had terrible service one night at the bar when a staff member who apparently didn’t usually work the bar was there. Things seemed disjointed like not all staff was trained or they were short staffed.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Philippe couple fr
6
Pros:

La vue, le bar

Cons:

Serrure défaillante de la porte
Petit déjeuner trop simple et peu copieux
Un mauvais rapport qualité /prix

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Eric extended_group us
9
Great, modern stay on Skye.
Pros:

Great. modern stay on Skye. The pods are so well designed and comfortable, which was a really great surprise. Cannot recommend highly enough. Great location for launch pad for any Skye activities.

Cons:

Long uphill walks to the pods in the morning.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Paulo couple pt
8
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Martin couple us
10
Great accommodations and food. Something pleasantly different than most B&Bs. Excellant food
Pros:

Close enough to Portree to walk to and from. Cabin was larger than hotel rooms in Edinburgh and Inverness. Sitting on the porch and drinking coffee. Breakfast and Dinner were both excellent

Cons:

Had to leave to continue our trip

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Essa Khalifah couple sa
8
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Marina solo_traveller au
10
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Sandrine solo_traveller fr
9
Un séjour atypique !
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel avec un accueil chaleureux et souriant. Quelque soit le personnel, accueil, restaurant, technicien, les rapports sont sympathiques.
L’originalité des chambres, leur confort et leur ambiance.
Le point de vue superbe des chambres et du restaurant.
Les petits déjeuners sont de qualité et diversifiés.
Le restaurant est bien.

Cons:

La climatisation qui souffle directement sur nous quand nous sommes allongés sur le côté droit du lit..
L’organisation pour profiter du sauna

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Susan and Mark solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

We loved the unique experience it offered. Staying in a dome is worth it.The hotel is close to town. The food was amazing and the staff were very helpful. I would recommend this hotel.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Martin extended_group ch
10
Pros:

Aussergewöhnliche Lage, sehr sauber.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Nancy family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Breakfast offerings were very good, food arrived in a timely manner, staff was very friendly- even remembered our names from the night before.
Our hide was clean and comfortable and had a beautiful view. We were thankful to be in Portree.

Cons:

The main building was painfully hot with the sun streaming in the big windows blasting everyone at the tables and booths at breakfast. I overheard multiple people ask to be mover to a location out of the sun, but that wasn't available. The heat and sun definitely took away my appetite. At dinnertime either was still very warm, too warm in the restaurant. Some motorized drop down shades would spare your customers this painful breakfast sunshine.
We utilized the sauna and cold plunge and found the sauna to not be quite warm enough but clean and private. There was an abundance of small fish in the bottom of the cold plunge - not sure if this is on purpose, but it felt like a lot of fish.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Campbell solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Anita couple ch
8
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
M
Michael extended_group de
10
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Marcel couple nl
8
Prachtige cabins, fijn restaurant maar voor een te hoge prijs
Pros:

Prachtig restaurant en bar.
Hele mooie cabins. Luxe ingericht

Cons:

Prijs is niet reeel. Hiervoor verwacht je een 5 sterren service. Die hebben we niet ervaren

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Jos couple nl
6
Zeker geen tweede bezoek waard
Pros:

Het ontbijt was zeer goed

Cons:

De afwerking van de pods, de stoelen voor de pod waren kapot. Geen stoel binnen, geheel erg klein. Voor 550 euro per nacht mag je wel wat meer verwachten.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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MARIA JOSE extended_group es
8
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Baron couple us
10
10 out of 10 recommend.
Pros:

Excellent location in Portree close to everything. Very cute and private huts with a beautiful view overlooking Portree and the food was delicious! Staff were very nice to work with!

Cons:

Our room was at the very top of the hill so it was a little difficult getting to breakfast and back to the room. The gravel roads made it difficult to get around with luggage so maybe having some solid sidewalks to walk on would help.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Angela couple de
9
2026-05-25 via Nuitee