Port Ellen
Travel Guide
Visit Port Ellen

Another Place, The Machrie
The perfectly planned and staged room and the amenities plus the gorgeous views - omg! I am so glad I chose the Machrie. The staff did everything to make our stay memorable and perfect!
Reviewed on 28 October 2025

Glenegedale House
Wonderful experience that feels like staying in a home while also maintaining all the independence and amenities that you’d expect from a hotel. Make sure you work up a good appetite for the delicious breakfasts!
Reviewed on 28 September 2025

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach
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 August 2025

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach
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 August 2025

Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms
Great property and views.
Reviewed on 11 October 2025

Quaint and quirky coastal Cottage Islay
We enjoyed visiting Islay! Our stay at the Quaint and Quirky Cottage was lovely. It is spacious, but still cosy and warm. It has all the amenities that you need. The cottage's location is also very good and suited us very well.
Reviewed on 18 June 2024
Popular places to visit

Ardbeg Distillery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ardbeg Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Lagavulin Distillery
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Lagavulin Distillery during your trip to Lagavulin. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Laphroaig Distillery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Laphroaig Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Ardmore Islands
Learn about the local history of Port Ellen when you spend time at Ardmore Islands. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Kildalton Chapel
You can learn about the history of Port Ellen with a visit to Kildalton Chapel. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
The Singing Sands
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at The Singing Sands during your trip to Port Ellen? Take in the museums while you're in the area.
- Lagavulin Distillery
- Laphroaig Distillery
- Ardbeg Distillery
- Ardmore Islands
- Kildalton Chapel
- The Singing Sands
- Kilnaughton Beach
- Port an Eas
- White Hart Beach
- An Tràigh
- Antrim Coast and Glens
- Bowmore Distillery
- Bruichladdich Distillery
- Machrihanish Beach
- Caol Ila Distillery
- Isle of Jura Distillery
- Kilchoman Distillery
- Twin Beaches
- Islay Ales
- Glenbarr Abbey
- Bunnahabhain Distillery
- Eilean Mor
- Achamore Gardens
- Kilchoman Distillery
- Museum of Islay Life
- Rhunahaorine Beach
- Feolin Study Centre
- Currie Sands
- Finlaggan Visitor Centre
- Port Mor
- Port ban
- Corriechrevie Beach





