Port Ellen Travel Guide

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Port Ellen on Islay, Scotland. It's a town on the southern coast of Islay. It's location could be described as a bay within a bay. 

It's a small town with three pubs, only one of which is worth visiting as it's been recently renovated. There are plenty of accommodation houses and a very pretty harbour. Early mornings are busy as boats are made ready for the days adventures or work. 

As many visitors come to Islay without a means of personal transport the local council, with added funds from each distilleries, has built a sealed pathway beside the road to the nearby Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg distilleries.
Port Ellen on Islay, Scotland. It's a town on the southern coast of Islay. It's location could be described as a bay within a bay. 

It's a small town with three pubs, only one of which is worth visiting as it's been recently renovated. There are plenty of accommodation houses and a very pretty harbour. Early mornings are busy as boats are made ready for the days adventures or work. 

As many visitors come to Islay without a means of personal transport the local council, with added funds from each distilleries, has built a sealed pathway beside the road to the nearby Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg distilleries.

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Another Place, The Machrie

Another Place, The Machrie

4 out of 5
The Machrie Hotel & Golf LInks Islay Island Scotland
The price is AU$473 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$473
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Islay Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Popular attractions An Tràigh and Kilnaughton Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (181 reviews)
it’s a nice boutique hotel but the rooms are cozy and not too bad. Also, the hotel is very close to the airport but middle of nowhere. If you have to take a taxi service to Bowmore, which is the town center, for meals, It will cost 40 poundsround-trip. The hotel has a restaurant on site but sort ...

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Another Place, The Machrie
Glenegedale House

Glenegedale House

5 out of 5
Glenegedale Islay Island Scotland
The price is AU$341 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$341
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury guesthouse in Islay Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions An Tràigh and Kilnaughton Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
The hosts were marvelous ad the setting spectacular. We were met with coffee and muffins on check-in and a wonderful breakfast in the morning. The Island speaks for itself as well even though it definitely was NOT Tourist season in January!

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Glenegedale House
Machrie View -  a lodge that sleeps 8 guests  in 4 bedrooms

Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

Port Ellen Argyll & Bute
Stay at this holiday home in Islay Island. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions An Tràigh and Kilnaughton Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Luxury holiday home near Port Ellen with sunset views.
We had a fabulous stay at Machrie View. It is in a great location, very well equipped, spacious and fantastic for entertaining.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

2 out of 5
Islay Island Scotland
Stay at this residence in Islay Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions White Hart Beach and Ardmore Islands are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Great place! Beautiful and big house! Helpful owner if any questions . Strategic location right in between all distilleries. Really unique house in an idyllic situation on a beach!

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach
Machrie View -  a lodge that sleeps 8 guests  in 4 bedrooms

Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

Port Ellen Argyll & Bute
Stay at this holiday home in Islay Island. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions An Tràigh and Kilnaughton Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Luxury holiday home near Port Ellen with sunset views.
We had a fabulous stay at Machrie View. It is in a great location, very well equipped, spacious and fantastic for entertaining.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms
Upper Imeraval Cottage Sleeps 6 Pet-Friendly

Upper Imeraval Cottage Sleeps 6 Pet-Friendly

Port Ellen null
Stay at this cottage in Islay Island. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilnaughton Beach and White Hart Beach are ...
Upper Imeraval Cottage Sleeps 6 Pet-Friendly
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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