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Another Place, The Machrie

Property class: 4
4-star guestrooms with soaking bathtubs

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A building with a sign reading "THE MACHRIE" above an arched entrance.
A golf course with bunkers, a beach, and a view of the ocean.
A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a view of a green landscape.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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The Machrie Hotel & Golf LInks, Islay Island, Scotland, PA42 7AN
  • Place, An Tràigh
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lagavulin Distillery
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Ardbeg Distillery
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Islay (ILY)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with a view of the countryside.

Standard Double

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white bedding, a lamp on a bedside table, and patterned curtains.

Better Double

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a view of a grassy area through a window.

Best Double

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Ben Hogan Duplex Suite

Ben Hogan Duplex Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Islay Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a window with a view of a car and mountains.

Better Double/Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a red chair, a brown handbag, a desk with a lamp, and a view of a grassy landscape through an open window.

Best Double/Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Lodges

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Islay Island

In Islay Island .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Islay Island hotel, you'll find Kildalton Chapel and Ardmore Islands. Laphroaig Distillery is within 6 miles (10 km) and Lagavulin Distillery is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • An Tràigh - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Lagavulin Distillery - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Ardbeg Distillery - 21 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Bowmore Distillery - 22 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ardbeg Distillery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Old Kiln Cafe, Ardbeg - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ardview Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪SeaSalt Bistro & Takeaway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant 18 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Another Place, The Machrie

4-star guestrooms with soaking bathtubs
A private beach is featured. Another Place, The Machrie offers its guests a golf course, a sauna, and a fitness center. 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. Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the business-friendly Another Place, The Machrie. 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
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Another Place, The Machrie offers 47 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Islay Island hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 19.95 to 19.95 for adults and GBP 10 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 17 to February 13:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 88 lbs 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 available for GBP 65.0 per night.

Property 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: approximately GBP 19.95 to 19.95 for adults, and GBP 10 to 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 65.0 per night

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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 class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Machrie Hotel Links Islay Island
Machrie Links Islay Island
The Machrie Hotel Golf Links
Another Place, The Machrie Hotel
Another Place, The Machrie Islay Island
Another Place, The Machrie Hotel Islay Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is Another Place, The Machrie to the airport?

Another Place, The Machrie is 2.4 mi (6-min drive) away from the Islay (ILY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Another Place, The Machrie?

As of Sept 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Another Place, The Machrie on Oct 1, 2026 start from CA $428, excluding 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.

Does Another Place, The Machrie have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Another Place, The Machrie.

How close is Another Place, The Machrie to the beach?

This hotel is 3.6 mi (8-min drive) from White Hart Beach and 3.8 mi (11-min drive) from Kilnaughton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Another Place, The Machrie offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Another Place, The Machrie, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 19.95 and 19.95 for adults, GBP 10 and 10 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Another Place, The Machrie?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Another Place, The Machrie?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Another Place, The Machrie?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Another Place, The Machrie have a pool?

Another Place, The Machrie does not have a pool.

Does Another Place, The Machrie have a restaurant?

Another Place, The Machrie is home to The Machrie, which features British cuisine and light fare. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from November 17 to February 13.

Does Another Place, The Machrie have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is Another Place, The Machrie to downtown Islay Island?

Another Place, The Machrie is 3.3 mi away from Port Ellen.

Another Place, The Machrie Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 202 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, great food, country club atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place with good ambience and amenities. Beautiful setting and great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. Very clean property and rooms. Friendly staff. Breakfast was phenomenal.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, great staff. Food well presented but a bit average.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and peaceful with very friendly staff! Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, good breakfast, rooms comfortable, staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A solid hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, we were so sad to only have one night. All the staff was friendly and helpful. The fireplaces on a cold evening were wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful area and a wonderful hotel! I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Excellent friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the staff are very kind. Had great recommendations from the bartender (Carson?) and really enjoyed the sauna and a walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and golf
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Scottish Inn and golf course. Staff mostly extremely helpful and polite. Food was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and management who managed to efficiently resolve the initial issues we had.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sumit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property to consider when visiting Islay. Especially if you want to also get a round of golf in on Links style course along with all the whisky tours.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at the hotel offered exceptional customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very attentive and accommodating. We would highly recommend staying at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding views from Our room. Restaurant lovely meals. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

pallavi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfectly planned and staged room and the amenities plus the gorgeous views - omg! I am so glad I chose the Machrie. The staff did everything to make our stay memorable and perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Visit to Islay

This hotel is amazing! Everything you could want in one place. Looking forward to our return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautifully decorated, very modern and has amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking scenery! The hotel is extremely clean, giant bathrooms and very comfortable beds!! Good central location to explore Islay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raja

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

Beauty in Islay

Beautiful location and feels meditative
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazingly beautiful setting. Excellent service. This experience in June on Islay is just a step or two short of Heaven.
Welcome gifts in the bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025