Hotels with Bars in Islay

The village of Port Charlotte is far from the relatively bustling Bowmore, thereby making it a hotel destination for an ideal boutique experience. The proprietor Isabelle has a knack for the personalized experience, so your time in the hotel feels like a homecoming. The kitchen is fabulous, much better than perhaps necessary, and the atmosphere around the deep whisky bar is worth spending a few drams a night around. I couldn’t have hoped for a finer Islay lodging.

Located in Islay Island, Islay House is by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Islay Ales and 5 minutes from Bowmore Distillery. This hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Finlaggan Visitor Centre and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Kilchoman Distillery.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. This Victorian hotel also features concierge services, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 11 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.

The hotel is just across from the airport. I like how the owner and his wife make the room especially cozy, and the breakfast fruit is plentiful to surprise. Just order dinner in advance, otherwise there is nothing to eat. Anyway, you want to rent a car to live in this city. It takes half an hour to drive wherever you go. It is quiet and clean if you are on vacation.