We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Western Isles, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated January 2024.
Unique. Great views. Cosy rooms. In 15 acres of private grounds, this hotel boasts spectacular views over Portree Bay to the Cuillin Mountain range. It has an award-winning restaurant and a range of whiskies on offer. The rooms at the Cuillin Hills Hotel have warm, modern décor while never losing the traditional feel. Every room has fresh fruit, mineral water, tea/coffee facilities and smart TV's with BT sport, satellite TV and Chromecast. The View Restaurant offers a menu sampling local produce and Malt Embassy has been awarded for its range of whiskies. Boat trips around the beautiful Isle leave from Portree harbour, 0.5 miles away.Show full description
The Victorian hotel is situated on 15 acres of land with stunning views of the surrounding area. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, lounge area with a wood-burning fire, and a whisky bar.
Historic property. Unique. Nice interior design. Popular among couples. Kinloch Lodge Hotel and Restaurant is a family-run former 17th-century hunting lodge, situated at the foot of a long private drive up Kinloch Hill on the shoreline of Loch Na Dal. Its location on the South of Skye offers an array of natural beauty and quiet surroundings. Free Wifi is available throughout the property. All rooms feature an en suite bathroom with L'Occitane toiletries and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. Guests can enjoy massages, facials, salt scrubs and reflexology within Kinloch’s treatment room. Seasonal and local produce are used to create the award-winning dishes served in the elegant dining room. A selection of fine wines is also available to complement the food. Scenic walks can be taken in the surrounding area, and staff can provide detailed maps. Wilderness adventures with Kinloch's own guide offers fishing, foraging, stalking and wild walks. Tours of the famous Talisker whisky distillery can be arranged, and it can be reached in less than an hour’s drive.Show full description
This cozy hotel with old-world charm is in a jaw-dropping setting. The sitting room with coffee and chocolates is a beautiful touch. The highlight is the dining, with local produce and a high-quality wine list.
Trendy. Nice style. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Marmalade is grade “B” listed building, dating back to 1817. Boat and distillery trips depart from Portree and the rocky hill The Old Man of Storr is 7 miles away. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The spacious rooms overlook the landscaped garden, Portree Bay, and the outline of Cuillin Hills. Guests can enjoy an en suite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. Breakfast is served daily and includes a buffet-style continental, and a cooked Full Scottish option. The landscaped gardens offer an alfresco dining area, and the bar opens out to reveal an intimate heated courtyard. Free private parking is possible on site.Show full description
This hotel has been extensively renovated, and all rooms have views of Portree Bay and the Cuillins. This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast and very cosy rooms.
Very stylish. Beautiful. Superb interior design. Featuring a fitness centre and a garden, Machrie Hotel & Golf Links is situated just outside Port Ellen. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk minibar, safe and flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and free toiletries. Many of our bathrooms also have a bath. Guests at Machrie Hotel & Golf Links can enjoy a continental or a Full English breakfast. The hotel restaurant and bar is available for lunch and dinner, which serves a variety of Scottish and British dishes. Afternoon tea is also served in the Stag or Courtyard Lounge. Preferred green fees are available for residents on the 18-hole championship links course. There is also a 6-hole par 3 'Wee Course', 5, bay driving range, practice areas and Hebrides putting area. The PureGray Spa & Gym offers 2 spa treatment rooms offering a wide selection of services, a sauna and a 24-hour gym. Prebooking is essential. The Machrie is located less than 6 km from Port Ellen and 11 km from Bowmore.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH boutique hotels in Western Isles.
Opened December 2022. Situated in Portree, 35 km from Dunvegan Castle, Bracken Hide Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The nearest airport is Benbecula Airport, 102 km from Bracken Hide Hotel.Show full description
Charming. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Bridgend Hotel is offering accommodation in Bridgend. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a garden and a bar. The accommodation offers room service and luggage storage space for guests. At the hotel, all rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. At Bridgend Hotel you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bridgend, like hiking, fishing and cycling. The nearest airport is Islay Airport, 13 km from Bridgend Hotel.Show full description
Charming. Cool. Great location. Port Charlotte Hotel is located in Port Charlotte on the shore of Loch Indaal. The conservatory and gardens open onto a sandy beach. All rooms include a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and coffee/tea making facilities. Free WiFi is featured at this property. Local seafood, beef and lamb are served in the restaurant. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Live music sessions are held on Wednesday and Sunday evening throughout the season. Bruichladdich Distillery is 3.2 km from Port Charlotte Hotel, while Islay Airport is 25 km away.Show full description
Great location. On Islay’s famous Whisky Coast, in the fishing village of Port Ellen, overlooking the harbour and marina and just 2 hours by ferry from Kennacraig on the Scottish mainland, The Islay Hotel offers a restaurant and well-stocked whisky bar. Guests can enjoy the unspoilt Scottish coastline and beaches, from 2 minutes' walk away. Each bedroom is individually designed and has a king or super-king bed, and has luxury en suite facilities. They all have a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and tea/coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves fresh, local food. Breakfast is served daily from 7:30-11.30, lunch from 12:00 to 14:00 and dinner from 18:00 to 21:00. There is fresh coffee, tea and home baking available throughout the day. Islay Airport is a 10-minute drive for The Islay Hotel. A links golf course is less than 10 minutes' drive away and guests can visit the distilleries of Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and Ardbeg, situated between 5 and 10 minutes' drive. There is free parking at the property.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great location. Popular among women. In the heart of the Hebrides, this boutique-style hotel offers individually designed en suite bedrooms all with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee and DVD players. The Pierhouse Restaurant offers a fine menu of modern Scottish cuisine. Mote Lounge Bar has an extensive selection of whiskies and traditional Scottish music. Luskentyre beach, voted the 8th most beautiful beach in the world (Lost Planet), is only 15 minutes’ drive from Hotel Hebrides. Set in beautiful Scottish landscape, Hotel Hebrides is 50 minutes’ from Stornoway and Callanish Stones. Pets are not allowed in any area of the hotel. Service dogs are always welcome.Show full description
Hip. Historic. Great views. Popular among couples. Isle of Raasay Distillery in Raasay has 4-star accommodation with a shared lounge, a restaurant and a bar. Boasting luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Isle of Raasay Distillery also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a sea view. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The nearest airport is Benbecula Airport, 128 km from Isle of Raasay Distillery.Show full description
Elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Duisdale House Hotel is a luxury, award winning, family run boutique hotel on Skye’s southern Sleat Peninsular. With breath taking views over the sea loch to the mountains beyond, this former hunting lodge, oozes character and charm. From standard or twin rooms with woodland views, to deluxe sea view rooms and luxury lodges we are sure you will find staying at Duisdale House a delight. Comfort and relaxation is paramount with each room thoughtfully equipped with everything you need for your stay, including free wifi, LCD TVs, ensuite bathrooms with rainfall showers, bathrobes and luxury toiletries. Each of our individually styled bedrooms is unique and distinctive and complements the historic features of Duisdale House. Our deluxe rooms all have espresso coffee machines. Dogs are now welcome. The hotel boasts an award winning Restaurant, and an elegant lounge with high ceilings and log fire and patio overlooking the gardens. There is also a stylish, contemporary bar, well stocked with local gins and malt whisky. With 2 AA Rosettes for food, and a focus on fresh local produce, dining is always a special occasion at Duisdale. Located only 10 minutes from Broadford, Duisdale is well located to explore the many world class attractions of Skye. Newcomer, Torabhaig Distillery, is a short drive away and well worth a visit to sample one of Scotland’s newest malts.Show full description
This historic hotel offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The hotel is an excellent base for exploring the island and the nearby city of Armadale.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Lovely property. If you are looking for luxury accommodation with great Highland Hospitality in Skye, then look no further than historic Skeabost House Hotel, a family owned boutique hotel, part of the Sonas Hotel Collection. Set in its own private grounds, just 10 minutes from Portree, this elegant white washed Victorian Mansion enjoys stunning views across Loch Snizort. Whatever your preference for accommodation, the hotel has 21 en-suite bedrooms, all unique in style, ranging from contemporary sea view rooms with private terrace to a luxury family suite with separate bunk bed room for the children. Its location makes it an ideal base for exploring the islands many visitor attractions. In addition, the hotel boasts 8 miles of Salmon and Trout Fishing on the River Snizort and our Ghillie can be booked for fishing experiences during your stay. On check in why not treat yourself to a lovely home made afternoon tea while you cosy up in front of an open fire in our elegant lounge. Overlooking Loch Snizort, the West Pier Restaurant at Skeabost serves the best of Island cuisine, freshly made using only the finest locally sourced ingredients. After dinner, watch the sunset over the Loch from our patio, or relax and unwind by the open fire with a local malt from the cocktail bar. Open all year we welcome non residents and our elegant lounges with comfy sofas and cosy fires are open daily for lunch or afternoon tea. Our car park is free and has an electric charging point.Show full description
A beautiful building in a wonderful setting that is tastefully decorated, mixing the original charm and contemporary furnishings. The rooms have lovely balconies to watch the sunset over the loch.
Delightful property. Charming. Great value. Greshornish House Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and views of sea in Edinbane. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden and a bar. Scottish cuisine is served at the restaurant. At the hotel each room is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Greshornish House Hotel provides some rooms with garden views, and rooms have a kettle. At the accommodation each room includes a seating area. A continental, vegetarian or buffet breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area. The restaurant at Greshornish House Hotel specialises in British cuisine. Portree is 27 km from the hotel, while Kyle of Lochalsh is 50 km from the property.Show full description
Beautiful hotel on Skye in a serene location with an excellent restaurant and charming views - making it perfect for a romantic stay.
Comfortable beds. Great value. Popular among women. Overlooking Portree’s quaint harbour, this contemporary hotel serves fresh produce from Skye and the surrounding Scottish Highlands in its restaurant, Dulse & Brose. Eagles can be spotted on Ben Tianavaig, a large hill within a 5-minute drive of the Bosville Hotel. Harbourside restaurants are less than 5 minutes’ walk away. Free WiFi is available throughout. A wide choice of freshly prepared dishes are served in the Dulse & Brose restaurant, including daily catches of seafood and shellfish, which come straight from the waters of the Minch to the plate within a matter of hours. Malt whiskies and fresh coffees can be enjoyed by the real fire in the stylish Merchant bar. A TV and tea/coffee making facilities are provided in each of Bosville’s en-suite and contemporary rooms. Front-facing rooms have beautiful views over Portree village and the harbour. No parking is available at the property. Breakfast is served daily between 7.30am-9.30am. We kindly require you pre-book your breakfast time of choice upon arrival to the hotel: 7.30am, 8.00am, 8.30am, 9.00am or 9.30am.Show full description
This beautiful property located in the center of Portree with views of the harbor. The hotel has a bar and restaurant, and the food is exceptional! This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds and great affordability.
Great views. Great value. Popular among women. Situated on the crescent of Craignure Bay, The Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa has stunning views over to Morvern and the west coast. The main ferry terminal is just a few hundred yards away, with a shoreline path leading to the hotel. Most of the rooms at The Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa have views of the scenic surroundings, and guests can also make use of the extensive leisure facilities and spa. Within the spa is the Rasul mud room, a specialist full-body cleansing treatment. Other spa therapies and beauty treatments are available by appointment. There is an indoor heated swimming pool and a children’s pool which are free to hotel guests. A hot tub, foot spa, sauna and steam room are available at an additional charge (pre booking is required). Dinner and breakfast are served in the Oran-Na-Mara Restaurant. Guests can relax in the Lounge, which looks out on to the gardens and shoreline beyond.Show full description
Elegant. Great breakfast. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Toravaig House is an award-winning Hebridean hotel, offering innovative cuisine and an intimate atmosphere. The hotel is situated amongst the natural beauty of the Sleat Peninsular in the south of the Isle of Skye, on the West Coast of Scotland. The individually designed bedrooms have original character and contemporary furnishings. All rooms have a private bathroom and stylish decor, and each features a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. In the lounge guests can relax beside a real log fire, whilst enjoying fine malt whiskies. The small, romantic Toravaig House Hotel has outdoor seating overlooking the leafy grounds, where you can enjoy drinks on the deck and soak in the views over the Sound of Sleat and neighbouring Toravaig Distillery.Show full description
Situated on the shores of Loch Alsh, Balmacara Hotel is just 5 minutes’ drive from Kyle of Lochalsh, the main crossing point to the Isle of Skye. Regular live traditional music is featured in the on-site pub, and free private parking is also provided. An en suite bathroom, TV and tea/coffee making facilities are included in each Balmacara room, and most enjoy scenic views across Loch Alsh towards the Isle of Skye. Contemporary themed rooms are on offer, and some are furnished with Victorian antiques. Guests can savour views of the Loch as they enjoy their meals. Specialities include local seafood and game, and a full English breakfast is served in the 1930’s style coffee lounge. Eilean Donan Castle is less than a 10-minute drive from the hotel, and the outer islands of Lewis, Harris or Uist can be visited in a single day.Show full description
Set within in its own attractive gardens, this modern 4-star hotel is ideally located on the outskirts of Stornoway, just across the road from the golf course leading onto historic Lews Castle grounds. Rightly known as 'Stornoway's finest hotel', the Cabarfeidh (pronounced cab-ar-fay) provides a relaxing base for both business and leisure travellers. It is also bookable for functions or meals in the Cleaver Restaurant. There’s a diverse range of shops, serving local and tourist needs. Visitor attractions include an excellent museum of local history, the Lewis Loom Centre where you can learn about the history of Harris Tweed and the delightful grounds of Lews Castle. What matters so much more than bricks and mortar, though, is the warmth of the welcome you'll receive, for the Hebrides has a great tradition of hospitality . Show full description
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