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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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The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links

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Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Islay Room
Serves lunch and dinner
Islay Room

Overview of The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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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

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
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfy Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfy Luxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Comfy Luxe Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfy Luxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Islay Island

At The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links, you'll be 6.4 km (4 mi) from Ardmore Islands and 6.4 km (4 mi) from Kildalton Chapel. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a golf course and a nearby private beach. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps. 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 WiFi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. On weekday mornings full breakfast is served 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

  • 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 hotel with full-service spa and private beach
A private beach is featured. The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and a sauna. 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. A fitness centre, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the eco-certified The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links. 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
The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links 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, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

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

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials.

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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95–19.95 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: GBP 40.00 per pet, per stay
  • 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 not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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: 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

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
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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. 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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times and massage services. 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.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links?

The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links on 26 Apr 2024 start from AU$489.09, 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.

Is parking available at The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links?

Yep, The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links?

The closest beach to The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links is An Tràigh (3.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

What makes The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links 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 The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links.

Is The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like kids' meals and an arcade, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links?

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

Does The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links 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 The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links?

No, The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

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

Are pets allowed at The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links?

Dogs are welcome at The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links, 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 The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links?

Yep, The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range and golf lessons are also available.

The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 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