Pengguna Tetamu
18 April 2024
We spent 5 nights here and it was genuinely one of the best and most memorable stays anywhere that I have been. The staff is wonderful through and through - helpful, friendly, and attentive. I cannot possibly speak highly enough about all of them, just so nice. Food was good, whisky list is extensive, and the golf course is fantastic (very challenging and well kept). Weather can obviously be unpredictable on the Scottish coast but prepare for it and you will be fine. The hotel has a big lounge room on the second floor which overlooks the 18th green and the stunning ocean landscape behind. The hotel is relaxed and quiet, small enough that the staff will get to know you and your preferences after a couple of days but big enough that if you want to socialize a little there are other people around most of the time. The hotel has a relaxed vibe, don't expect them to coordinate things for you outside of the property but they will take great care of you on site. Spa was closed when we were there (didn't affect us) but may want to verify that if you're expecting that to be a part of your stay. I brought a rental car from the mainland which I would not do if I visit again as the ferry canceled a reservation due to an issue and since we couldn't just hop on the next one as a foot passenger we got stuck. Oops. Was nice having a car for the further away distilleries but that was a mistake. If you have flights to make don't count on making it off the island that day - give yourself a little breathing room. Be relaxed and take what you get or it will sour your experience. Nearby the Machrie there is Port Ellen and Bowmore which are both about a 10 minute drive in each direction. Each have a couple of restaurants so if you're here for a few days you can try a few different things. Make reservations for everything. If you're from a big city in the states you may not expect that to be necessary, but people tend to take their time and there is limited seating. The "3 distillery walking tour" is nearby (Laguvulin/Ardbeg/Laphroaig) which is an absolute must do if you like peated whisky (and if you don't, what are you doing here?). Try Cathy for a taxi, the transport to/from the hotel is not really set up or coordinated, but they were super helpful to find us a cab a couple of times (no real shuttle service at the time we were there). Cabs on the island can be hit or miss and some groups will book them for the day and you'll have trouble. Anyway fantastic stay. Will be back and cannot recommend this place and their wonderful staff highly enough.
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