Bracken Hide Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Portree with free breakfast and bars/lounges

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Sauna
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi
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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$288
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

Explore the area

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Struan Rd, Portree, Scotland, IV51 9EG
  • Place, Somerled Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Portree Harbour
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

Cosy Hides Fairy Glen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cosy Hide - Lealt Falls

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cosy Hide - Neist Point

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cosy Hides Fairy Pools

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Hide- Sligachan

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Hide - Quiraing

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Hide - Storr

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Portree

At Bracken Hide Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Somerled Square and Portree Harbour. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .This smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Portree Town hotel you'll find Fairy Pools.

What's nearby

  • Sgurr Alasdair - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Somerled Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Portree Visit Scotland Information Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Portree Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Aros Centre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 176 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪An Talla Mòr Eighteen Twenty - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Isles Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Antlers Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Aros - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Caledonian Café - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Bracken Hide Hotel

Hotel in Portree with free breakfast and bars/lounges
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Portree hotel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Bracken Hide Hotel offers 27 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 4 January and 14 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 15 are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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, debit cards and cash
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, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 15 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Bracken Hide Hotel Hotel
Bracken Hide Hotel Portree
Bracken Hide Hotel Hotel Portree

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bracken Hide Hotel?

Yep, Bracken Hide Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Bracken Hide Hotel?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bracken Hide Hotel on 2 Dec 2025 start from AU$287.63, 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 Bracken Hide Hotel?

The closest beach to Bracken Hide Hotel is Fiskavaig Bay (16.3 km).

Does Bracken Hide Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bracken Hide Hotel?

No, Bracken Hide Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bracken Hide Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Bracken Hide Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bracken Hide Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bracken Hide Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Bracken Hide Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 266 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Staying here was a wonderful experience, from the service to the ambiance. It's close to town but peacefully removed from it as well. We loved staying in the cabins and wish we could have stayed longer. The breakfast was also delicious!
View from our cabin
Cabins
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The little cabins were cute, but incredibly stuffy and with lots of midges flying around (so we were unable to use the patio or open a door. It would’ve been great to have a small window to get air moving. Also, the large window/door looked out onto the main path, so we had very little privacy. The sauna/pool and restaurant were also closed so
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the pods high up on the hill at Bracken Hide Hotel. The view out over Portree and the harbour was fantastic. We were glad that the pod was air conditioned as the weather was quite hot. The pods are very new and modern. The walk up to the pod on a gravel path was fairly strenuous but you can get a ride in a golf buggy which is essential with luggage. But be warned the buggy doesn’t seem to be available all the time. Also it would great if the dining room where we had our breakfast was air conditioned as it was very hot in the mornings. We really enjoyed our stay and had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very special and unique place! Staff were incredibly helpful and attentive. Lots of fun riding up to the cabin on a golf cart. Very nice restaurant for breakfast and we had a wonderful dinner there the first night. Cabins are very thoughtfully designed and beautiful. Excellent shower and comfortable bed. Easy to walk into town (although we had trouble finding a place to have dinner without reservations!) Nice bookstore in town also. Would love to stay again, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar hermoso para dormir una noche.. Sandra y su esposo muy amables y serviciales
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Roberto

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was not clean. Room was not made up after first night. Shower drain was clogged and it was not repaired even after reporting it after the first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly and helpful!! Other reviews have complained about the walk to the rooms, but rides are available via golf cart. Zara made the best drinks in the bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They are very quaint and rustic pods. I knew they were small but would have liked somewhere to put toiletries in the bathroom. Oddly, there wasn’t any facial tissues. But, beautiful, relaxing view of the bay. Great food and service at the restaurant. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Isle of Skye and the Bracken Hide was wonderful. We were greeted by staff that brought our bags to our pod. The pod was so cute and cozy and very clean. We enjoyed spending some time in the lounge and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Unique accommodations with great food! Very pricey for little amenities, but nice overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice. View is great. The restaurant was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wasn't sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. The little units were well equipped with a bed and bathroom, air conditioning, TV etc. The units are small but it was such an interesting experience so would highly recommend. The restaurant was excellent. Breakfast was well done and dinners were top notch. My only complaint was the main hall was warm but other than that it was well done.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George, Penticton

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great find on Skye

Great location, not far from Portree with amazing views and a great restaurant, bar, and lobby. Rooms are extremely private and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most beautiful hotels and the staff were amazing. Highly recommend doing the breakfast as it was fantastic and perfect before we set off to explore Isle of Skye for the day. I cannot recommend this place enough. Every staff member was amazing and so friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service were great. Bungalow was perfect. Would be a little out of the way if you’re walking but not undo able.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The cosy cabin was clean and quiet located on hill. The main lodge was modern and comfortable. It was about a mile from the small town of Portree. While I did enjoy my stay, I felt it was very overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Travelled with partner
Clean, quiet, great breakfast. Our pod was very distant from main building. Walking in the rain back and forth was a little inconvenient. Overall, great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ibrahim, Blue Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Overall the cabin is very nice with great views. The food is amazing. There are a few little things that were missed, that would've made the place exquisite. After check-in, we found an empty bottle of body wash and almost empty shampoo bottle. We got a half-empty bottle from the front desk that was never replaced during the 3 nights stay. The walk to the top cabin was long and steep. There are not enough instructions in the room or available at the desk for opertaing the heat/AC and the in-room safe.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shahin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room, cabin, was all the way on top of hill and we had to walk up a gravel road to get there. We were not aware of that, I had knee problem and could not walk up. They gave us instead the smallest cabin with no space to move or store anything and the install shower would not drain.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

NANCY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pods were comfortable and clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Skye is a special place and Braken Hide is great. The restaurant is amazing. Incredible breakfast and dinner. Most amazing is the service of the head waiter who is unfailing friendly and efficient. The tiny rooms are actually quite comfy. The shower was outstanding -- great water pressure. Its hard to sit up in bed because of the sloping ceiling, but otherwise very comfy and efficient. Amazing view from the front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had one of the newer cabins. It’s a little of a hike to all the cabins. The main reception has a chic bar and nice restaurant. Gorgeous view. The biggest issue, which was significant, was that our room was not ready on arrival after 4:30 pm, and the same on the first day of our stay after a long day out. Also, quite important, it would be more than a 20-25’ walk to town…which is not what I expected.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Bracken Hide was lovely. The rooms were very comfortable with excellent beds, climate control and fabulous views. The Scottish breakfast was the best we had our entire trip! Those in the family not wanted the heavier fare were quite happy with the croissants, muesli, yogurt, fruit and other offerings.
View from the room
View from the top
Scottish breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025