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Islay House

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Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Ocean View | View from room - Islay House (Islay Island)
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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Bathtub, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets - Islay House (Islay Island)
Classic Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Bathtub | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets - Islay House (Islay Island)
Classic Double Room, Ocean View | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets - Islay House (Islay Island)
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

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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

Luxury Double Room (Margadale)

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 guide
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Islay House, Bridgend, Islay Island, Scotland, PA44 7PA

What's nearby

  • Bruichladdich Distillery
    Bruichladdich Distillery
    13 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Lagavulin Distillery
    Lagavulin Distillery
    34 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Islay Ales
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bowmore Distillery
    8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Laphroaig Distillery
    31 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Port Charlotte Hotel And Restaurant
    12 min drive
  • Bruichladdich Distillery
    9 min drive
  • Taj Mahal Tandoori
    5 min drive
  • Islay’s Plaice
    6 min drive
  • Debbie's Bruichladdich Minimarket
    9 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
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
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

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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 continental 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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 continental 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

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?

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 MacTaggart Leisure Centre. Finlaggan Visitor Centre and Kilchoman Distillery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Islay House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a fantastic hotel with excellent staff and terrific ambience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a lot of potential if there was more staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirstyn

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

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Disliked: Amenities
Although it said seaview room, this did not happen. Beds were clean and comfy. We were put in a disable room (that none of us needed) there was a trip hazard with carpet between bedroom & bathroom. The wet room which had poor drainage and after 3 people showered the water flooded the whole bathroom. Without us putting down towels water would have seeped into bedroom. During our 3 night stay there was no change of towels or beds made although someone had been in the room to empty bins. For the price paid I would have expected a better standard of accommodation. Breakfast was fine, but only offered gluten free bread as an option.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Place with history that is felt in every corner

Very polite staff. Services us being ramped up as we speak. Currently only breakfast service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
O hotel parece uma casa abandonada, tudo muito vazio, vc não vê ninguém. O café da manhã era muito ruim, sem opções , somente coisas industrializadas, sem pão fresco etc. uma funcionária apenas, que não tinha nenhum preparo para hotelaria . Não voltaria !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Parag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant stay at an amazing property!

My wife and I had a great time here. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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