Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Islay House

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Islay Island with free parking

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Islay House

Classic Double Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Bathtub, Ocean View | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers
Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | View from room
Consider a stay at Islay House and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a restaurant.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Check availability for tonight Oct 5 - Oct 6
Tomorrow
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Check availability for tomorrow Oct 6 - Oct 7
Available filters for rooms
Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Luxury Double Room (Margadale)

Luxury Double Room (Margadale) | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room (Margadale)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Garden View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Ocean View

Classic Double Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Bathtub, Ocean View

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Bathtub, Ocean View | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Bathtub, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Islay Island, Islay House is in a rural area and by the sea. Museum of Islay Life and Outback Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Eilean Mor and Rhuvaal Lighthouse.
Visit our Islay Island travel guideOpens in a new window
Map
Islay House, Bridgend, Islay Island, Scotland, PA44 7PA

What's nearby

  • Islay Ales - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bowmore Distillery - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Bruichladdich Distillery - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 27 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Lagavulin Distillery - 30 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bruichladdich Distillery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Islay’s Plaice - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Peatzeria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Port Charlotte Hotel And Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lochindaal Seafood Kitchen - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Islay House

Hotel by the sea
A terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at Islay House. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

Similar properties

Exterior detail

Another Place, The Machrie

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 169 reviews
Another Place, The Machrie

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1677
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 21 2025 to November 21 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
The property is closed between September 30 and December 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 12.5 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Islay House Hotel Isle of Islay
Islay House Isle of Islay
Islay House Hotel
Islay House Islay Island
Islay House Hotel Islay Island

Frequently asked questions

Is Islay House pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Islay House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Islay House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Islay House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Islay House located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is steps from Islay Ales, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bowmore Distillery and Finlaggan Visitor Centre. Kilchoman Distillery and Bruichladdich Distillery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Islay House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 119 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The largest rooms that we have rented in Scotland and it’s very elegant and has a great history
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house - lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful hotel with an interesting history. The room was clean, spacious and sumptuous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and friendly staff working hard to ensure all guests are happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only open for a couple of months, staff went to great lengths to get it right. They were pleasant, helpful and couldn’t do enough to ensure we enjoyed our stay.
The spiral staircase up to our room
The approach to the hotel
A friendly neighbour
Getting to Islay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness
This was the best stay of my vacation. I arrived earlier than I had announced, though there were no staff present at that time walking around the house was an experience. Though much of the house is under renovation it was gorgeous. Staff quickly checked me in and the room was absolutely spectacular, I felt like I was in a room for a prince. I very much look forward to coming to islay again and seeing the fully renovated manor and seeing if back up to its former glory.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t let the outside fool you. This 16th century building has been nicely restored inside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bedroom and facilities in room very good , just more staff needed and to make sure you don’t run out of coffee pods. Felt sorry for one person juggling it all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great place but the staff is nowhere to be seen. You always have to wave at a camera for someone to appear a few minutes later.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to make our stay at Islay House amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Charming, historic property

Lovely room, outstanding location and excellent breakfast! Only two issues: the room key did not lock the door and the hand spray in the shower did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property - quiet, peaceful and comfortable. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
this property is for sale and it was obvious in the service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

The Hon S

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very disappointing

My wife and I booked two nights at the Islay House at a cost of £520. We chose it because of the gourmet restaurant and the availability of a room with a bath. We arrived off the ferry at 1.00 pm but we’re told to return later. There was no mention of the closure of the restaurant. When we returned, the manager told us that the restaurant was closed and gave us a room without a bath - we discovered later that rooms with baths were available. There was no advance email warning about the restaurant and menus and photos still appear on the website. The manager attempted to book us into local restaurants, but all were full. We finally had to drive five miles and wait an hour to collect a poor quality takeaway from an Indian restaurant. The manager was unapologetic and refused to offer any refund. Her behaviour was totally unacceptable.
Indian takeaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a magical experience. The building itself was stunning, and the room really felt worthy of royalty. We stayed in 7 different hotels on our trip, and this one was by far our favorite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zijin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

annick

Superbe hébergement. Grande chambre avec beaucoup de produits offerts.Beaucoup de salon commun pour tous. Personnel très dévoué pour ses hôtes. Déjeuner très gourmand. L'hôtel est très proche de la distillerie Bruicchladdich ainsi que la ville de Bowmore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiichiro

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keiichiro

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was beautiful but could use some refreshing. Overall we’re glad we stayed there, it’s like being in Downton Abby. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Make sure you have dinner reservations way ahead of your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ramanjit

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Sergio

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Lina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Faulty towers

The house is beautiful and breakfast good but that’s about it. Rooms aren’t properly cleaned and windows are broken. Staff isn’t helpful and there’s something really strange about this place. And clearly over prized! Chose another hotel if you’re going to Islay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.