Bracken Hide Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (786 reviews)
Struan Road , Portree , gb

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Bar
Sauna
Non-smoking throughout
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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 786 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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Delphine couple fr
9
Super expérience !
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Lorraine extended_group gb
6
Extremely Disappointing
Pros:

The restaurant and restaurant staff were fabulous

Cons:

We visited The Bracken Hide Hotel with my daughter & husband visit from Australia. We were also celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. It was supposed to be a real treat….
The rooms were in a poor state of repair. Broken chair and door. This was reported immediately but nothing happened.
The cleaning service was poor, our rooms were not service properly. No clean towels, no replenishment of tea etc.
One particular receptionist was so bad…. Didn’t acknowledge me at all when checking out. He took the key and didn’t say a word.
I feel this is totally unacceptable, especially when you’re paying £400 per night per room….

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Gerard couple au
10
Fun 2 nights in the highlands of Scotland
Pros:

Beautiful grounds and cabins in the hills.
Restaurant and bar were well run and appointed. Great staff.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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IOANNIS couple gr
7
Pros:

Η Θέα ήταν πολύ όμορφη

Cons:

Ο άντρας μου είχε πρόβλημα με το γόνατο του και δεδομένου ότι πρέπει να ανέβεις αρκετά μέτρα για να φτάσεις στο δωμάτιο ,του αρνήθηκαν μεταφορά με το αμαξίδιο του ξενοδοχείου .Αυτο είχε σαν αποτέλεσμα να επιδεινωθεί η κατάσταση με το πόδι του και να μας χαλάσει τις διακοπές μας .Εαν κάποιος έχει οποιοδήποτε κινητικό πρόβλημα πρέπει να γνωρίζει ότι το ξενοδοχείο δεν είναι φιλικό

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Nathalie couple fr
7
Expérience atypique de glamping !
Pros:

Logement original et confortable

Cons:

La distance du bar et de restaurant par rapport à la chambre

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Claudia couple it
9
Perfetto! Vista spettacolare
Pros:

La stanza era molto grande e una vista pazzesca! Davvero impagabile!

Cons:

La struttura è un albergo diffuso e la nostra stanza era un po lontana dalla parte centrale ma comunque ci hanno aiutato a trasportare i bagagli

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Mali couple il
2
מאכזבת
Pros:

מלון בקתות מיוחד עם נוף

Cons:

הבקתות ממוקמות על צלע הר, וההגעה בעליה רק ברגל (קיים טוקטוק שלוקח רק את המזוודות) אנחנו קיבלנו את בקתה מס 1 שהיא הכי גבוהה. אני בת 62 ויחסית בכושר עליתי ברגל (מתחת לכיפת השמיים ברגל וגם ירד גשם) וכשהגענו התברר שאין מים בברזים , ניסנו להתקשר לקבלה אך ללא מענה ונאלצנו לרדת עד לקבלה ושם נאמר שאין מים כבר מזה זמן ולא יודעים מתי תחודש אספקת המים. יש לציין שיחסית עלות החדר ליום יחסית גבוהה (שכרנו ל 2 לילות) . ללא שום פיצויי מצד ההנהלה נאלצנו לבטל את ההזמנה ולחפש מלון אחר, יש לציין שקיבלתי החזר כספי מלא.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Jessie couple us
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Wim couple be
6
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Rosangela family_with_children br
8
pode melhorar
Pros:

cafe da manha e acomodações

Cons:

os chales ficam fora do predio principal e o acesso é dificil para hospedes com dificuldades para caminhar ou crianças, pois são subidas ; o hotel dispoe de carrinhos para levar as malas mas deveria disponibiliza-los tambem para os hospedes , isso não foi oferecido e os funcionarios que conduzem esses carrinhos várias vezes viram hospedes subindo as estradas de acesso aos chalés a pé e não ofereceram condução. Além disso, não há chinelos para os hospedes, o que seria de muito bom grado, ja que se trata de local frio e não há tapetes nos chalés. Por fim, destaco que minha familia ocupou 2 chalés por 3 dias e um dos chalés não foi limpo nem uma vez e a limpeza do outro chalé não incluiu retirada de lixo

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Elisabete couple br
9
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Scott couple us
8
Excellent! Would definitely return if we were in the area.
Pros:

Very nice facility. Very polished gorgeous for a "glamping" type of facility; from the restaurant through the entire staff. Paulina, one of the restaurant staff, was exceptional in all aspects.

Cons:

Nothing, all good. A little pricey. But, definitely the nicest place in town, in this price point. This would be #2. The nicest place in town was more than double the money.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Phusit couple us
2
Not worth it; do not stay here.
Pros:

Looks good online but really that was about it. The breakfast was decent but not much of a selection and no any buffet like options. The location was decent but signage to get there were not very good at all.

Cons:

A lot. For starter - when checking in - I was the third person in line for the service. The check in counter was tiny and they were giving directions to the first group which could have been done elsewhere and not making everyone else wait. Then the cabins are quite far to walk and all uphill - there was no offer for us to take the buggy/golf cart and take us to the cabin. For elder or someone with double knee replacement surgeries like me - it was quite difficult to walk. The staff was not unfriendly but far from being friendly either. The wifi signal was horrible, keeps cutting in and out and was very slow. The staff who drive the carts around the path - drive way too fast. The cabin itself was tiny and when we arrived, there were bird poops in front of the entrance. There is no phone in the cabin so you have to all the hotel main number to talk with anyone, super inconvenience. I could go on and on for more. Definitely not worth the price and do not recommend.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Pawel couple pl
10
Piekny nowoczesny hotel z widokami
Pros:

Piekny nowoczesny hotel polozony na stoku, tuz obok Portree, super widoki, pyszne jedzenie, przemily personel. Domki male ale przytulne i maja wszystko co trzeba. Spedzilismy tam 1 noc

Cons:

Cena

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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José couple br
3
Disappointing
Pros:

Good location and very good restaurant

Cons:

Hotel with 2-star standard with the price of a 5 star hotel. Very small rooms and our room did not have hot water in the shower. Staff was unprepared to solve issues and took a long time to move us to another cabin (which still had issues with the shower). They made another cabin available very late and we had to move the luggages ourselves.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Charlotta extended_group se
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Christophe couple pf
8
Plus beau en photo qu’en vrai. Les chambres sont toutes petites et moyennement équipées. Mais super site et personnel sy
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Shelly couple us
8
Neat place just wish we didn't have the smell in our cabin.
Pros:

Being in your own cabin was a nice and the views were great. Enjoyed relaxing in the bar area and playing a few games of checkers at the end of the night.

Cons:

The cabin had a musty/mildew smell in there. Was a bit much. Not sure if there is a way to fix it but I did see a few other reviews saying the same thing. For the price it was a bit disappointing and the bathroom could have been a little cleaner.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Such incredible views and very clean and comfortable. Most beds in Europe are not comfortable. The beds here are super comfortable.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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michał couple pl
6
2026-07-05 via Nuitee