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Portavadie

4.0 star property
Eco-certified resort with marina and full-service spa

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Three-Bedroom Luxury Apartment | Living area
Three-Bedroom Luxury Apartment | Living area
Two Bedroom Cottage (Pet Friendly) | Living area
Sauna, steam room, body treatments, hydrotherapy, hot stone massages

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept

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Portavadie, Loch Fyne, Tighnabruaich, Scotland, PA21 2DA
  • Kilbride Bay Beach
  • Tarbert Harbour
  • Loch Fyne

Room options

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Lodge Superior Room

Lodge Superior Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Townhouse Luxury Apartment | Living area

Townhouse Luxury Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment

Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Lodge Classic Room

Lodge Classic Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Portavadie Cabin

Portavadie Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Three-Bedroom Luxury Apartment | Living area

Three-Bedroom Luxury Apartment

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Deluxe Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment | Living area

Deluxe Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Two Bedroom Cottage (Pet Friendly) | Private kitchen

Two Bedroom Cottage (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Lodge Standard Room

Lodge Standard Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shepherd's Hut

Shepherd's Hut

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Apartment (Pet Friendly)

Studio Apartment (Pet Friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Tighnabruaich

At Portavadie, you'll be 39.4 km (24.5 mi) from Kilmartin Glen and 43 km (26.7 mi) from Benmore Botanic Garden. Highlights at this eco-friendly resort include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and hydrotherapy along with access to the sauna and steam room. The restaurant, Marina Restaurant and Bar, serves local cuisine and is open for dinner. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, marina, gym and Hot tub. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a children's swimming pool. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights in the region of this 4-property class Tighnabruaich resort include Inveraray Jail and Inveraray Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - West - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kyles of Bute Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Benmore Botanic Garden - 47 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Rothesay Ferry Terminal - 58 min drive - 54.8 km
  • Rothesay Castle - 58 min drive - 55.2 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Herring - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪Wild Kitchen Argyll - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Ca'dora - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪The Corner House - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Restaurant And Gallery - ‬69 min drive

About this property

Portavadie

Eco-certified resort with marina and full-service spa
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Portavadie offers its guests a full-service spa, a marina, and an indoor pool. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a health club are also featured at the eco-certified Portavadie. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Tighnabruaich resort is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Portavadie offers 52 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation is furnished with desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Tighnabruaich resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.

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.

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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

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Marina Restaurant and Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 23 February 2026 to 3 April 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the swimming pools
During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • 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.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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

Portavadie Marina Hotel Taynuilt
Portavadie Marina Taynuilt
Portavadie Resort Tighnabruaich
Portavadie Tighnabruaich
Portavadie Resort
Portavadie Tighnabruaich
Portavadie Resort Tighnabruaich

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Portavadie?

Yep, Portavadie has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Portavadie?

As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Portavadie on 17 Sept 2025 start from AU$206.89, 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 Portavadie?

The closest beach to Portavadie is Kilbride Bay Beach (4.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Portavadie?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Portavadie. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Portavadie have a pool?

Take your pick from an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. The property will be renovating one of the swimming pools from February 23 2026 until April 3 2026 (completion date subject to change).

What luxury perks are available at Portavadie?

Portavadie features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool.

What makes Portavadie a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Portavadie.

Is Portavadie family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and a playground, as well as children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Portavadie is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Portavadie?

No, Portavadie does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Portavadie?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Portavadie's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Portavadie?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Portavadie Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 186 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely friendly staff, outdoor pool was a treat
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot, quiet and relatively secluded.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location where staff could not of been any more helpful, made for an amazing stay. Views are out of this world with the outdoor infinity pool a particular highlight!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Pleasant overnight stay.

Had an overnight stay in a lodge room and wished we could have stayed longer. Room was clean, comfortable and quiet with views of the Loch and surrounding countryside. There's a decent restaurant overlooking the marina and nice leisure & spa facilities on the complex.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic 2 night stay at Portavadie. Facilities are wonderful only bettered by the spectacular scenery. Staff are excellent and do what they can to make your stay a memorable one. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked for my friend who loved it said the room, food and scenery could not be faulted, she said she will definitely be returning as 5 stars all round.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, serene switch off location. Excellent Spa and truly amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Butlins without the fun

We didnt get a single smile, and plenty of surliness. Owners clearly more interested in your money than your experience or the happiness of their staff. Felt like the most miserable holiday camp ever. Pool packed. Marina packed. Landscape exploited with all the money spent on plastic spa facilities and none on vegetation. A grey plastic hotel. If you live in a grey plastic house, with plastic grass and acres of block paved drive for your Evoque you'll likely love it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Janine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The overall location and facilities were gorgeous and check in was extremely smooth. We used the spa facilities and had treatments however, felt that we were rushed towards the end of our treatment and the staff were mopping floors before we had even come out of our treatment. It made us feel that we had to get out and upon reflection, perhaps treatments shouldn’t have been made available at that time if staff were looking to get away. When we had dinner at the restaurant we weren’t advised of what wasn’t available to eat due to being sold out and while we were waiting to be seated, we weren’t offered a drink or a menu. We stayed in the lodge and there was zero soundproofing so could hear people coming in and out of the building and those in the room above. The mattress was also uncomfortable and there was only body wash available in the room which seemed strange for somewhere that promotes their spa - would have expected body lotion, shampoo/conditioner etc and for the body wash to be detailed of what it was.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in a cottage and was equipped brilliant. We had dinner and drinks in the restaurant which was priced reasonably as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine, Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived on Friday night, late for checking in and dinner, he asked the kitchen and we were able to dine, Saturday/Sunday morning breakfast was amazing, we both had the Full Breakfast, between the accommodation/staff and food the weekend stay was amazing and will be booking again, last but not least the price for the weekend was very reasonable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jen

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

Great stay

Great stay for a couple of days, remote so ideal to switch off, staff friendly, nice food in the restaurant with big portions, highlight is the outdoor pool and hot tubs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lodge room was very comfortable, clean. Bit of a walk to get to restaurant from it if you want to have a drink first or have mobility issues. But top marks to hotel reception they organised a pick up from room & back when finished by a very pleasant & helpful young man called Pete. Only issue was my steak at dinner, it wasn't good & don't think it was rump either as said on menu Other than that food very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Pleasant stay but not luxury.

Enjoyable stay at Portavadie. Lodge room was spacious and clean. It was chilly at times and there was no way to increase the room temperature. There was an out of service toilet adjacent to our room which was smelly and detracted from our experience. It was a fairly long walk (or drive) from the reception and the restaurant to our room and further still to the swimming pool and spa. The restaurant was good for both dinner and breakfast and the staff were very pleasant. I was not impressed by a member of staff at the reception desk at the spa/pool who ignored us for 2 minutes as they processed something on their PC. A ‘hello, I will be with you in a minute’ would have sufficed. The heated outdoor infinity pool was lovely given the views it offers. Overall a pleasant stay but not a luxury experience and not great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sadly we were unable to enjoy the break as much as we would have liked. Absolutely nothing to do with the resort. Quite the opposite! I unfortunately took unwell. Peter, the First Aider could not have been more attentive and dialled 999. He stayed with me until the Paramedics arrived. I was Blue lighted back down to Dunoon and kept in overnight. Once I had seen the doctor again the following morning and released from hospital. Portavadie sent Josh, a duty manager the 1.5 hours down to pick up me and my wife and return us to the resort. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced such care anywhere else in the past.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay in Portavadie for our anniversary. The lodge rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable. Food in the Marina Restaurant was lovely and staff were warm and friendly. Spa facilities were an added bonus, we loved the outdoor infinity pool with stunning scenery. There was a card and chocolates in our room wishing us a happy anniversary. We thought this was a lovely touch and we would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

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

Excellent

Cannot be faulted
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024