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.
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
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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
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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!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Heidi
1 Aug 2025
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
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.
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!
Un lugar hermoso para dormir una noche.. Sandra y su esposo muy amables y serviciales
Sandra
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Roberto
Travelled with group
17 July 2025
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
April
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Pauline
Travelled with partner
3 June 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.