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The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel with full-service spa and private beach
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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Islay Room
Serves lunch and dinner
Islay Room
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • GymGymGym

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The Machrie Hotel & Golf LInks, Islay Island, Scotland, PA42 7AN
  • AirportIslay (ILY)6 min drive
  • Popular LocationLaphroaig Distillery12 min drive
  • Popular LocationLagavulin Distillery12 min drive
  • Popular LocationArdbeg Distillery14 min drive

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8/10 Good

The waitressing staff were excellent . The reception staff on the day we checked in were unhelpful . The woman needs to ...
Jul 18, 2019
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Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Cosy Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfy Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Comfy Luxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Islay Room

Islay Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfy Luxe Room, 1 King Bed

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Comfy Luxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ben Hogan Duplex Suite

Ben Hogan Duplex Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Islay Island

Located in Islay Island, The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links is near a private beach. Notable landmarks in the area include Ardmore Islands and Kildalton Chapel, and travellers 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 hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Ardmore Islands - 9 min drive
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 12 min drive
  • Lagavulin Distillery - 12 min drive
  • Ardbeg Distillery - 14 min drive
  • Bowmore Distillery - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ardbeg Distillery - 14 min drive
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 12 min drive
  • Lagavulin Distillery & Visitors Centre - 12 min drive
  • No.1 Charlotte Street - 8 min drive
  • SeaSalt Bistro & Takeaway - 8 min drive

About this property

The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Laphroaig Distillery
Located close to Ardmore Islands and Kildalton Chapel, The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links provides 18 holes of golf, a terrace and a garden. Tee up with amenities, such as a driving range and golf lessons, at this hotel. Indulge in a body wrap, a Swedish massage and a body treatment at the on-site spa. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Machrie, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and concierge services
  • A TV in reception, a lift and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say good things about the dining options
Room features
All guest rooms at The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as separate sitting areas and dressing gowns.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and free infant beds

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 to 19.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Machrie
  • The Machrie Bar

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Free cot
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 40.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 88 lb per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.95 to 19.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 40.00 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times and massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Machrie Hotel Links Islay Island
Machrie Links Islay Island
The Machrie & Golf Links Islay
The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links Hotel
The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links Islay Island
The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links Hotel Islay Island

Frequently asked questions

Is The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 88 lb per pet. There's a fee of GBP 40.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links?

As of 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links on 18 May 2024 start from NZ$673.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links?

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

What time is check-out at The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links located?

Situated in Islay Island, this spa 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).

The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOSE H

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First visit and we loved the hotel and the island. We loved the walk down to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
DO NOT STAY HERE
Where to begin with this place: - reservation: made a refundable reservation in April through hotels.com. A few days later, wanted to amend the reservation from 3 to 2 days. The hotel wouldn’t pick up, hotels.com couldn’t reach them. Either way, hotels.com said it would be fine. Fast forward to the stay in June, I show them the email, they acknowledge the attempt and say we’re good at check in. At check out, they refuse to give me a bill of my stay saying I made it through a third party service (having stayed at hubdreads of hotels I have never seen this before). Of course, they charge me for the 3 nights. It’s been a week and they are still refusing to pay me back. Nightmare! - Rooms: we stayed in 2 rooms that weee beyond tiny, holiday inn style quality and paying £300 pounds a night. Stay at the Port Charlotte or the Islay for much better value Service - my husband was preparing for knee surgery and they did nothing to help him. No wheelchair on site. We were told to walk the golf course to find my dad even though the course was empty and they could have driven or lent us a golf cart. 0 help for his disability. Restaurant - the food is awful. Don’t eat here. Had to order a steak raw for something even close to medium. £55 surf and turf was barely edible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joannie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Torrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and serene, looking out over the golf course and the water!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Limited Dining options, limited hours. Staff is below average in regard to what we would expect for a resort of this caliber.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this place is just gorgeous, the rooms are perfection, super clean, the views and the golf course are beyond perfection.....and the staff.... there are no words! They held the kitchen open for members of our party on the late ferry. We were 4 couples who travel a great deal and this little gem on Islay is on our must return list. Thank you for a perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023