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Another Place, The Machrie

Property class: 4

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Located close to Ardmore Islands and Kildalton Chapel, Another Place, The Machrie provides a golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Tee up with amenities like a driving range, golf lessons, and a golf pro shop at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the 2 hot tubs. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Machrie, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Room options

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Standard Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Better Double

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Best Double

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ben Hogan Duplex Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Islay Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Better Double/Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Best Double/Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Lodges

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Islay Island, Another Place, The Machrie is near a private beach. Notable landmarks in the area include Ardmore Islands and Kildalton Chapel, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Museum of Islay Life. Laphroaig Distillery and Lagavulin Distillery are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Islay Island travel guide
Map
The Machrie Hotel & Golf LInks, Islay Island, Scotland, PA42 7AN

What's nearby

  • A coastal scene with a white building labeled "LACAVULIN" and a rocky shoreline with purple flowers.
    Lagavulin Distillery
    19 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • A coastal scene with a building labeled 'ARDBEG' by the sea.
    Ardbeg Distillery
    21 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • An Tràigh
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Laphroaig Distillery
    17 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Bowmore Distillery
    22 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ardbeg Distillery
    14 min drive
  • The Old Kiln Cafe, Ardbeg
    14 min drive
  • Ardview Inn
    9 min drive
  • No.1 Charlotte Street
    8 min drive
  • SeaSalt Bistro & Takeaway
    8 min drive

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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 25 to 25 for adults and GBP 10 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Machrie
  • The Machrie Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Games
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 17 to February 13:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 88 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 65.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 25 to 25 for adults, and GBP 10 to 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 65.0 per night

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is Another Place, The Machrie pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 88 lbs per pet. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Another Place, The Machrie?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Another Place, The Machrie?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Another Place, The Machrie located?

Situated in Islay Island, this golf hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ardmore Islands, Kildalton Chapel, and Laphroaig Distillery. Lagavulin Distillery and Ardbeg Distillery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Another Place, The Machrie Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 209 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place, great food, country club atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great place with good ambience and amenities. Beautiful setting and great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was very comfortable with relaxed luxury. The food was good and the service excellent. Great golf course. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay. Very clean property and rooms. Friendly staff. Breakfast was phenomenal.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel, great staff. Food well presented but a bit average.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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The hotel is beautiful and very comfortable. However, I wish the staff told us during checkin that breakfast was included. We also had the room serviced on day 1, but not day 2. And the room lock malfunctioned on day 2, meaning one of us had to always be in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and peaceful with very friendly staff! Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property, good breakfast, rooms comfortable, staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely location. Excellent friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely property, we were so sad to only have one night. All the staff was friendly and helpful. The fireplaces on a cold evening were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is beautiful and the staff are very kind. Had great recommendations from the bartender (Carson?) and really enjoyed the sauna and a walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice Scottish Inn and golf course. Staff mostly extremely helpful and polite. Food was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were very attentive and accommodating. We would highly recommend staying at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding views from Our room. Restaurant lovely meals. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is beautifully decorated, very modern and has amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Breathtaking scenery! The hotel is extremely clean, giant bathrooms and very comfortable beds!! Good central location to explore Islay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beauty in Islay

Beautiful location and feels meditative
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A very warm, clean and comfortable hotel. Spacious room with large bathroom and walk in shower. Beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful place

A wonderful hotel with a fabulous staff and a masterful bartender. The only amenity we didn’t take advantage of was golf and we loved every moment
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property! Our room was are spacious, clean and comfortable. Absolutely marvelous views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

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Our room was beautifully appointed. Large comfortable bed, lovely soft fluffy towels and all the little extras you could wish for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff at the hotel was so courteous and helpful. The food at the restaurant was average.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This was not an inexpensive stay for us, but we certainly got what we paid for. The food and facilities were first rate and though we're not golfers we enjoyed walking along the course and out along the shore
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous golf resort. In glorious surroundings. Expensive but worth it. All staff well trained and extremely helpful. Would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff. Incredibly helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024