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Portavadie

4.0 star property
Eco-certified resort with a marina and a full-service spa

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Sauna, steam room, body treatments, hydrotherapy, hot stone massages
Three-Bedroom Luxury Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Two Bedroom Cottage (Pet Friendly) | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Three-Bedroom Luxury Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Portavadie is a seaside eco-certified retreat with indoor/outdoor pools and a spa offering massages. The Marina Restaurant and Bar serves local cuisine. Free WiFi keeps you connected. Bike rentals and multilingual staff help plan your perfect stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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Lodge Superior Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Lodge Superior Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Townhouse Luxury Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Townhouse Luxury Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Lodge Classic Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Lodge Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Portavadie Cabin | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Portavadie Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Three-Bedroom Luxury Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Three-Bedroom Luxury Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Deluxe Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Two Bedroom Cottage (Pet Friendly) | Private kitchen | Electric kettle, toaster, dining tables

Two Bedroom Cottage (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Lodge Standard Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Lodge Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shepherd's Hut | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shepherd's Hut

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Apartment (Pet Friendly) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Apartment (Pet Friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Tighnabruaich, Portavadie is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Kilmartin Glen and Inveraray Jail are notable landmarks and Benmore Botanic Garden is a popular area attraction. Inveraray Castle is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Portavadie, Loch Fyne, Tighnabruaich, Scotland, PA21 2DA

What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - West - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kyles of Bute Golf Club - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 47 min drive - 33.1 miles
  • Rothesay Ferry Terminal - 58 min drive - 34.1 miles
  • Rothesay Castle - 58 min drive - 34.3 miles

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Herring - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪Wild Kitchen Argyll - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Ca'dora - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪The Corner House - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Restaurant And Gallery - ‬69 min drive

About this property

Portavadie

Upscale eco-certified resort by the sea
Consider a stay at Portavadie and take advantage of a marina, a terrace, and a garden. Indulge in a massage, a manicure/pedicure, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Marina Restaurant and Bar, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a gift shop, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 52 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and dining tables.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, toasters, and children's books

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Marina Restaurant and Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 23 2026 to April 3 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the swimming pools
During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Portavadie Marina Hotel Taynuilt
Portavadie Marina Taynuilt
Portavadie Resort Tighnabruaich
Portavadie Tighnabruaich
Portavadie Resort
Portavadie Tighnabruaich
Portavadie Resort Tighnabruaich

Frequently asked questions

Does Portavadie have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. The property will be renovating one of the pools from February 23 2026 to April 3 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Is Portavadie pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Portavadie?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Portavadie?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Portavadie?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Portavadie located?

Situated on the waterfront, this spa resort is 24.5 mi (39.4 km) from Kilmartin Glen and 26.7 mi (43 km) from Benmore Botanic Garden.

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