Another Place, The Machrie

Hotels
8.9 (426 reviews)
Low Road , Port Ellen , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location and beach
Excellent and friendly staff/service
Outstanding golf course
Good food and restaurant
Comfortable and spacious rooms (many accounts)
Cons:
Poor value for money / expensive
Some amenity issues (hot tubs not working, small fridge with no icebox)
Room issues for some guests (shower layout, TV, lack of view)
Occasional transport/taxi coordination and convenience-product breakfast complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Multiple reviews explicitly note the hotel is very clean and rooms are well kept (e.g., 'very clean', 'Pulita e accogliente').
Service
9.8
Service is repeatedly praised across reviews: friendly, helpful staff, excellent reception and upgrades mentioned ('staff were brilliant', 'very friendly and helpful serving staff', upgrades to suites).
Location
9.9
Location is a standout in many reviews: beautiful island setting, beach access and excellent golf-course views ('amazing location', 'beautiful location', 'wonderful island').
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms are generally comfortable and spacious in several accounts, but some guests reported issues (odd shower layouts, TV replacement, limited patio seating, car-park view for some rooms).
Amenities
8.6
Good facilities noted (golf, walking, bars), but specific amenity problems were mentioned: hot tubs not working, small fridge with no ice box, taxi/transport coordination and some convenience-product breakfast complaints.
Value for Money
6.5
Multiple comments criticize price versus offering (described as expensive, 'rapporto qualità prezzo non equilibrato', expensive vegan menu and perceived poor price/value balance).
Food and Beverage
9.2
Food and restaurant are often praised as excellent and outstanding, though a few guests called out specific expensive menu items or limited vegan options.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall sentiment is strongly positive: many guests describe relaxing, exceptional stays and intentions to return ('Can’t wait to go back', 'we will return', 'Fantastic escape').
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 19:09

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience comfort and style at Machrie Hotel & Golf Links with well-equipped rooms featuring modern amenities like a minibar, safe, and flat-screen TV. The private bathrooms with shower and complimentary toiletries ensure a relaxing stay.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a delightful dining experience at our restaurant and bar, offering a diverse menu of Scottish and British dishes. Start your day with a hearty breakfast and savor afternoon tea in the elegant Stag or Courtyard Lounge.

Golf and Wellness
Enjoy exclusive access to our championship links course and practice facilities. Relax and rejuvenate at PureGray Spa & Gym with a range of treatments, sauna, and a fully-equipped gym. Unwind in the picturesque garden or explore nearby attractions like Port Ellen and Bowmore.

Book now to elevate your stay at Machrie Hotel & Golf Links!

Important information:

If more than 6 rooms are booked, this is recognized by the property as a group booking. Group policies and charges may applyPlease inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 426 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Gina • couple • us
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • tw
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Emma • extended_group • tw
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jean Pierre • couple • fr
2
Arnaque à Islay
Pros:

Rien!… la chambre est au 1er étage jute au dessus de l’entrée et du parking gravilloné pour faire plus de bruit! L’équipement très insuffisant pas de sèche-cheveux, 1 verre à dents pour 2 pas de produits d’hygiène. La lampe du bureau a fonctionné au bout de 2 jours Cole sèche-serviette…

Cons:

Le personnel est plein de bonne volonté mais inefficace. Le restaurant est médiocre (noté 3,4)
Les 4 étoiles revendiquées sont usurpées et le prix 400€ par nuit est délirant. Vous écornez votre image en proposant cet établissement!

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
9
A fabulous week in a beautiful place
Pros:

The staff were amazing. Location stunning. Hot tubs fabulous. Loads for the kids to do and they felt very welcome by the staff. Food was good - don’t miss the lobster!

Cons:

We had a 2 bedroom cottage and it was lovely - spacious, nicely decorated and well appointed but the house keeping could have been better.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • couple • gb
10
A wonderful stay in a beautiful setting, with exceptional food and fantastic restaurant and bar staf
Pros:

We recently stayed at The Machrie in Islay for four nights and had a wonderful time.

The hotel is in a beautiful location, with the beach just a short walk away and lovely views across the golf course and out to sea. The view from the restaurant is particularly special and makes a wonderful setting for a meal.

We ate in the restaurant on all four evenings of our stay, and the food was exceptional every night. There was plenty of choice on the menu, and everything we had was excellent. Breakfast each morning was also very good.

A special mention has to go to the restaurant and bar staff, who were exceptional throughout our stay. The service was consistently friendly, attentive and professional, and they really helped make our visit so enjoyable. The Machrie is very fortunate to have such a great team.

A lovely hotel in a beautiful part of Islay, with excellent food, wonderful views and outstanding staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return.

Cons:

There were just a couple of areas where we felt the experience could have been better. We received a perfectly pleasant and friendly welcome from the lady on reception when we arrived. However, when checking out, we spoke with a different receptionist who was extremely friendly and helpful. We also overheard him sharing useful information about the hotel and the local area with arriving guests that hadn't been shared with us when we checked in. We felt that having this information at the beginning of our stay would have been helpful.

We also found arranging taxis on Islay quite challenging. The hotel provided us with telephone numbers to try, but we felt they could perhaps have been a little more proactive in helping guests arrange transport, particularly given how difficult taxis can be to secure. On one occasion, a member of the reception team could see that I was struggling to find a taxi to get us to a distillery tour, but unfortunately no assistance was offered. This was a little disappointing and felt like a missed opportunity to provide the level of service we experienced elsewhere in the hotel.

It was also disappointing that both hot tubs were out of action during our stay, as we had been looking forward to using them.

These points aside, we had a very enjoyable four nights at The Machrie. The beautiful setting, excellent food and, above all, the outstanding restaurant and bar team were real highlights of our stay.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Bagpipetours • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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richard • couple • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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stephen • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
10
Excellent stay, can’t wait to go back!
Pros:

The staff are exceptionally welcoming and the hotel is superb

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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alberto • extended_group • es
10
Pros:

Todo

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location and friendly staff.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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CDE • couple • ro
10
Marvelous
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Marjorie • couple • gb
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Domenico Giorgio • couple • it
9
Consigliato
Pros:

Posizione magnifica in mezzo alla natura, buona colazione e stanze spaziose

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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julie culligan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • couple • fr
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Very cosy with lots of out of the way seating areas. Helpful staff. Nice sauna. Beautiful wild location but that also means it is not near anything else

Cons:

Only complaint was that you could hear the footsteps of the rooms above you. We even heard squeaking bedsprings.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Tamai • solo_traveller • jp
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee