Port Ellen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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 NZ$584 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$584
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions An Tràigh and Kilnaughton Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews)
"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."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Another Place, The Machrie
Glenegedale House

Glenegedale House

5 out of 5
Glenegedale, Islay Island, Scotland
The price is NZ$624 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
NZ$624
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury guesthouse in Islay Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions An Tràigh and Kilnaughton Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Glenegedale House
Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

2 out of 5
Islay Island
Stay at this residence in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, 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

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Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach
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Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

2 out of 5
Islay Island
Stay at this residence in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, 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
Quaint and quirky coastal Cottage Islay

Quaint and quirky coastal Cottage Islay

Port Ellen
Stay at this cottage in Islay Island. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilnaughton Beach and White Hart Beach ...
Islay Magic!
"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

Quaint and quirky coastal Cottage Islay
Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

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

Port Ellen
Stay at this vacation home in Islay Island. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions An Tràigh and Kilnaughton Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Beautiful home
"Well taken care of. Immaculate"

Reviewed on 23 July 2024

Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms
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Popular places to visit

Ardbeg Distillery

Ardbeg Distillery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Ardbeg Distillery during your trip to Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Ardbeg Distillery

Lagavulin Distillery

4/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Lagavulin Distillery during your trip to Lagavulin. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Lagavulin Distillery

Laphroaig Distillery

5/5(3 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Laphroaig Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Laphroaig Distillery

Ardmore Islands

Learn about the local history of Port Ellen with a stop at Ardmore Islands. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Ardmore Islands

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.

Kildalton Chapel

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.

The Singing Sands

Activities

Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting

Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting

NZ$48
per adult
Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting
Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting

Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting

NZ$48
per adult
Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting
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Islay Island

Photo "The Oa" by MSeses (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by MSeses (CC BY-SA)

The Oa