Title: Visit Port Ellen: Best of Port Ellen Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Port Ellen](https://expedia.ca/Port-Ellen-Hotels.d182810.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Port Ellen](https://expedia.ca/Port-Ellen-Vacation-Rentals.d182810.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Port Ellen](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Port-Ellen.d182810.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Port Ellen Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Port-Ellen.d182810.Car-Rental-Guide)[Port Ellen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Port-Ellen.d182810.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Port Ellen ## Travel Guide ![Port Ellen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182810/e0071941-0e31-45e4-a39d-80c3542cfc11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Port Ellen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/6a4a4d6c-5d41-4158-9ba7-a2acebe793b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/6a4a4d6c-5d41-4158-9ba7-a2acebe793b8.jpg) by [Nigel Brown](https://www.panoramio.com/user/6492354?with_photo_id=94378327) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ![Port Ellen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/f0081ab5-8767-4428-ad58-04a4a9b3b21c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/f0081ab5-8767-4428-ad58-04a4a9b3b21c.jpg) by [Bjarne Henning Kvaal…](https://www.panoramio.com/user/8446438?with_photo_id=118789572) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Port Ellen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/002eb263-edde-4246-83c7-97b931c06f86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/002eb263-edde-4246-83c7-97b931c06f86.jpg) by [Bjarne Henning Kvaal…](https://www.panoramio.com/user/8446438?with_photo_id=118789572) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Port Ellen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/b1ea8ca5-f4e2-45cd-8007-6fdd2f9d1df0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/b1ea8ca5-f4e2-45cd-8007-6fdd2f9d1df0.jpg) by [Bjarne Henning Kvaal…](https://www.panoramio.com/user/8446438?with_photo_id=118789572) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Visit Port Ellen Things to do - Port Ellen Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Port Ellen ![Another Place, The Machrie](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24030000/24029700/24029657/37c99085_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Another Place, The Machrie The Machrie Hotel & Golf LInks Islay Island Scotland CA $421 CA $505 total Apr 13 - Apr 14 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions An Tràigh and Kilnaughton Beach are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (183 reviews) Excellent hotel, great staff. Food well presented but a bit average. Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=24029657&PinnedHotelID=24029657&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182810) ![Glenegedale House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19670000/19666900/19666898/45b9761f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Glenegedale House Glenegedale Islay Island Scotland CA $306 CA $367 total Apr 13 - Apr 14 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury guesthouse in Islay Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions An Tràigh and Kilnaughton Beach ... 10/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews) Beautiful room and service, the breakfast was devine. Location walking distance from the airport. Car would be advantageous to get around the island. Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=19666898&PinnedHotelID=19666898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182810) ![Upper Imeraval Cottage Sleeps 6 Pet-Friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58320000/58318200/58318116/w1432h956x0y4-cef5f5c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Upper Imeraval Cottage Sleeps 6 Pet-Friendly Port Ellen null Stay at this cottage in Islay Island. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilnaughton Beach and White Hart Beach ... [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=58318116&PinnedHotelID=58318116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182810) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=58318116&PinnedHotelID=58318116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182810) [See all 70 properties in Port Ellen](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026®ionId=182810) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107430000/107425100/107425098/5569b129_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach Islay Island Scotland Stay at this residence in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions White Hart Beach and Ardmore Islands are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Great place! Beautiful and big house! Helpful owner if any questions . Strategic location right in between all distilleries. Really unique house in an idyllic situation on a beach! Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Islay-Island-Hotels-Unique-House-In-An-Idyllic-Situation-On-A-Beach.h107425098.Hotel-Information) ![Upper Imeraval Cottage Sleeps 6 Pet-Friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58320000/58318200/58318116/w1432h956x0y4-cef5f5c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Upper Imeraval Cottage Sleeps 6 Pet-Friendly Port Ellen null Stay at this cottage in Islay Island. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilnaughton Beach and White Hart Beach ... [](https://expedia.ca/Islay-Island-Hotels-Upper-Imeraval-Cottage-Sleeps-6-Pet-Friendly.h58318116.Hotel-Information) ![Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91010000/91005900/91005815/6592f9d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms Port Ellen Argyll & Bute Stay at this vacation home in Islay Island. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions An Tràigh and Kilnaughton Beach ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews) Luxury holiday home near Port Ellen with sunset views. We had a fabulous stay at Machrie View. It is in a great location, very well equipped, spacious and fantastic for entertaining. Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Islay-Island-Hotels-Machrie-View-A-Lodge-That-Sleeps-8-Guests-In-4-Bedrooms.h91005815.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Port Ellen](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=182810&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Port Ellen hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182810&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02)[Apr 1 - Apr 2](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182810&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182810&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03)[Apr 2 - Apr 3](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182810&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182810&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182810&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182810&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=182810&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Lagavulin Distillery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088337/e8c5a86b-47cb-4305-b428-82dee2c13cc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lagavulin Distillery 5/5(4 reviews) You can spend time exploring the galleries in Lagavulin Distillery during your trip to Lagavulin. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Lagavulin-Distillery-Islay-Island.d6088337.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ardbeg Distillery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088325/2794d780-af33-45df-8999-3c8d45a27e28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ardbeg Distillery 5/5(4 reviews) You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ardbeg Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ardbeg-Distillery-Islay-Island.d6088325.Vacation-Attraction) #### Laphroaig Distillery 5/5(4 reviews) You can spend time studying the exhibits at Laphroaig Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Laphroaig-Distillery-Islay-Island.d6088339.Vacation-Attraction) #### White Hart Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at White Hart Beach during your trip to Port Ellen? Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/White-Hart-Beach-Islay-Island.d553248635977471135.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ardmore Islands Learn about the local history of Port Ellen when you spend time at Ardmore Islands. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ardmore-Islands-Islay-Island.d553248621533023849.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kilnaughton Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kilnaughton Beach during your trip to Port Ellen? Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kilnaughton-Beach-Islay-Island.d553248635977467706.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50395597/4a6b8d3d-f77b-403f-9b54-a3a32f5eb8c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting CA $38 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/islay-caol-ila-whisky-distillery-tour-tasting.a50395597.activity-details) [See all activities in Port Ellen](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Port-Ellen.d182810.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Port Ellen ![A large rock tower sits on a grassy field at the tip of the Oa Peninsula on the island of Islay in Scotland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/a371596c-3d04-4a95-9d67-4a5f82ea8712.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Islay Island ![The Oa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/1306004c-f5ee-40b0-9c4f-5671e1b69692.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### The Oa - Cities near Port Ellen - Places of interest [Islay Island](https://expedia.ca/Islay-Island.dx1591)[The Oa](https://expedia.ca/The-Oa.dx3000389046) - [Lagavulin Distillery ](https://expedia.ca/Lagavulin-Distillery-Islay-Island.d6088337.Vacation-Attraction) - [Achamore Gardens ](https://expedia.ca/Achamore-Gardens-Isle-of-Gigha.d6093055.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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