Another Place, The Machrie

Excellent food, relaxing atmosphere

As it was the off season not everything was functioning but that was okay

Lodge well appointed, great location overlooking Machrie links a short walk from main hotel building.Excellent food, drink and facilities to enjoy with family. Staff were friendly and helpful.

The concierge (both of them) were excellent. My apologies that I don't remember their names anymore but the main might have been Jessie. The room and service were the best I've ever had. That's partially because the Machrie has a few more stars than my usual hotel and partially because the service was clearly excellent. My wife and I also had dinner at the hotel restaurant and the chef made me a substitution for me based on an allergy I have in a way that would have never happened in the states.

I'm really trying hard to think of anything. Maybe that I liked my wife's dinner was better than mine, but that says more about me than the menu. Both meals were excellent.

Loved the decor! The staff was extremely helpful and even mailed back shoes that fell out of our car. The restaurant staff was top notch.

The person attending the golf shop could have been more helpful. We didn’t know where hole number one was located. We had to set up the trolleys which did take a bit of effort to shove in the handle. The golf course should have better signage on the course at least for hole 1.

The hotel’s décor, ambiance, and the warm hospitality of the staff were exceptional. In particular, bartender James Newman elevated our experience and made our stay truly memorable.

The size ratio between the room and the bathroom felt unbalanced. The bathroom was unusually large, which made it cold and not very functional. Additionally, the bathtub was extremely high and had no handrail for support — a potential safety hazard. I struggled to get out of the tub without touching the towel heater, which was the only surface available to hold on to.

The concierge (both of them) were excellent. My apologies that I don't remember their names anymore but the main might have been Jessie. The room and service were the best I've ever had. That's partially because the Machrie has a few more stars than my usual hotel and partially because the service was clearly excellent. My wife and I also had dinner at the hotel restaurant and the chef made me a substitution for me based on an allergy I have in a way that would have never happened in the states.

I'm really trying hard to think of anything. Maybe that I liked my wife's dinner was better than mine, but that says more about me than the menu. Both meals were excellent.

Amazing place - has a really special feel to it. Beautiful location, close to the beach and with lots of space. Good bedroom and the food was outstanding, particularly in the evening.

Our stay at The Machrie was absolutely fabulous from start to finish. The property is stunning, with unobstructed views of the Atlantic from so many vantage points. Every possible comfort has been considered - including amazing wood burning fire places, hot tubs, complimentary wellies - which made our stay seamless. The staff at the Machrie show so much genuine passion and enthusiasm, and really went above and beyond to ensure our stay was extra special. From whisky pairings, oyster luges, 18 holes of incredible golf - this is Islay hospitality at its finest. Thank you to JC, Callum, Cameron and Nick for making our stay one to remember!

Both the continental and the cooked breakfast were great. The staff were all very friendly, attentive and gave you their time, even while busy. Makes a big difference to the experience.

The size of the portion for mains at dinner (I ordered the cod) was a little small and I still felt quite hungry afterward. I appreciate this may be subjective, but I genuinely feel the small amount of potatoes and 3 mouthfuls of vegetables was a little on the mean side. Would have preferred a more detailed description of the cheeses as would not have ordered it if I knew there was whisky infused through the cheddar. Again, that's just personal taste, but better to have the knowledge / option.

Wonderful location near the beach- nice and secluded.

Felt a little “corporate” in the modern corridors.

Great quality after renovation. Awesome golf course. Good food, great oysters!Very helpful staff.

Expensive. 30-day cancellation, though understandable, is unfortunate.

Great location, well presented an clean

Some of the facilities not available eg spa food a bit pricey and service at times slow

Loved the room. Best most coziest bed. Truly a retreat. Views were stunning. Boyfriend loved the breakfast!

Not much truly. Kind friendly staff even arriving late.

Beautiful location, just next to a wonderful beach (we went into the water in late August - stunning - and after that into the hot tub - highly recommendable), service is a bit volatile overall

Service a little volatile

The location was fab ! The hotel blends in beautifully and the landscape around is breathtaking

They gave us 2 rooms apart and our son was in another wing ....very difficult to locate as it was a labyrinth of rooms ! Also we requested them very politely to cancel the last day stay and instead give us complimentary meals as they don't have a refund policy .....but they refused !!! That was a bit rude .....

The rooms were very nice

The place was very inviting with lounge areas, dining areas and garden spaces all were very well laid out.

Location, staff, public rooms, breakfast

Foul smell in bathroom that they couldn’t fix.Poor choice and time availabilty for dinner

Beautiful location. Outstanding food with fabulous view of ocean. Great golf course.

From pictures and descriptions on website , I was expecting a room that opened onto the lawn (best) . However the fine print indicated those were ground floor best rooms. I got a second floor “best” room and was surprised and disappointed.

Quiet but expensive.

It was expensive for food and drink.Room seemed overpriced too.

Beautiful property and views. Great restaurant! Comfortable bed.

We were put in an ADA room and the sink was very low. The bathroom in general was uncomfortable. We were able to move to a regular room the next night that was very pleasant.