Another Place, The Machrie

4.0 star property
Hotel with a nearby private beach, in the vicinity of Ardmore Islands

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Exterior detail
Lodges
Private beach nearby
Terrace/patio
Golf

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$501
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct

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The Machrie Hotel & Golf LInks, Islay Island, Scotland, PA42 7AN
  • Laphroaig Distillery
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Lagavulin Distillery
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Ardbeg Distillery
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Islay (ILY)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Better Double

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Better Double/Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Best Double/Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Lodges

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 68 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Islay Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Best Double

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ben Hogan Duplex Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Islay Island

At Another Place, The Machrie, you'll be 6.4 km (4 mi) from Ardmore Islands and 6.4 km (4 mi) from Kildalton Chapel. Highlights at this hotel include a golf course, a nearby private beach and a restaurant. .The restaurant, The Machrie, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Machrie Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to golf lessons and a driving range. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and spa services. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Islay Island hotel include Laphroaig Distillery and Lagavulin Distillery.

What's nearby

  • Laphroaig Distillery - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Bowmore Distillery - 18 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Lagavulin Distillery - 18 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Ardbeg Distillery - 20 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Bruichladdich Distillery - 34 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪No.1 Charlotte Street - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ardbeg Distillery - ‬14 min drive
  • The Old Kiln Cafe, Ardbeg
  • ‪SeaSalt Bistro & Takeaway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Laphroaig Distillery - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Another Place, The Machrie

Hotel with a nearby private beach, in the vicinity of Ardmore Islands
A private beach is featured. Another Place, The Machrie offers its guests a golf course, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the business-friendly Another Place, The Machrie. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Islay Island hotel is smoke free.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Another Place, The Machrie offers 47 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Islay Island hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

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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

  • 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 19.95 to 19.95 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
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • 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

  • Spa services

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

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • 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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 17 November to 13 February:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 88 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19.95 to 19.95 for adults and GBP 10 to 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 65.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Machrie Hotel Links Islay Island
Machrie Links Islay Island
The Machrie Hotel Golf Links
Another Place, The Machrie Hotel
Another Place, The Machrie Islay Island
Another Place, The Machrie Hotel Islay Island

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Another Place, The Machrie?

Yep, Another Place, The Machrie has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Another Place, The Machrie?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Another Place, The Machrie on 16 Oct 2025 start from AU$500.51, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Another Place, The Machrie?

The closest beach to Another Place, The Machrie is An Tràigh (3.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Another Place, The Machrie?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

What makes Another Place, The Machrie a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Another Place, The Machrie.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Another Place, The Machrie?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Another Place, The Machrie serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is available weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Another Place, The Machrie?

No, Another Place, The Machrie does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Another Place, The Machrie?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from November 17 until February 13.

What time are check-in & check-out at Another Place, The Machrie?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Another Place, The Machrie?

Dogs are welcome at Another Place, The Machrie, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 40 kg per pet.

Is there a golf course on site at Another Place, The Machrie?

Yep, Another Place, The Machrie has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range and golf lessons are also available.