Stay at Marmalade Hotel in Portree, featuring free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, and a chic restaurant in a 19th-century Georgian house with scenic mountain views.
Guests appreciate the hotel's clean, spacious rooms and friendly staff, alongside a convenient location near Portree’s town centre and local attractions. While some find the price high, many highlight the quality breakfast and tranquil setting as key positives.
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Housed in a warm 19th-century Georgian building, the Marmalade Hotel offers a polished and comfortable stay in Portree. Guests can enjoy distant mountain views from the property, which sits in a leafy residential area about a 10-minute walk from the eateries along Portree Harbour. The hotel combines a classic architectural style with modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, free parking, and room service, alongside a full bar and a chic on-site restaurant, Chargrill Restaurant Portree.
The accommodation provides spacious, clean rooms with high-quality bedding, as highlighted by multiple guest reviews. While the hotel does not offer certain facilities such as a gym, pool, or laundry, its accessible and smoke-free environment suits visitors looking for a relaxed, kid-friendly option. Some guests noted that rooms lack refrigerators and that pricing can be on the higher side, which reflects its prime location and upmarket positioning.
Its location is well-suited for travelers interested in exploring the Isle of Skye's natural attractions. The hotel is within easy reach of popular sites like The Storr and Fairy Pools, as well as the Talisker whisky distillery, all offering excellent outdoor and cultural experiences. Convenient on-site parking and proximity to the main road make it practical for guests with cars.
The Marmalade Hotel is generally recommended for visitors seeking a quiet yet well-located base in Portree, with a preference for comfortable rooms and a quality dining experience. Guest feedback often praises the friendly and helpful staff, pleasant breakfasts, and the peaceful setting, although occasional remarks about restaurant capacity and pricing suggest a mixed experience on certain occasions.
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We loved our time at Marmalade hotel in Portree. Beautiful view from our window, very comfortable room and spotlessly clean. The breakfast and team were lovely, even though they had to attend to some very demanding guests (not us!) they remained unfazed. Great job guys! The easy walk down to the little village and square for some souvenir shops. Loved it!
I stayed at the Marmalade Hotel while visiting the Isle of Skye and loved the hotel. The room was spacious, well maintained, and clean. The hotel has daily housekeeping, a very friendly front desk, and the included breakfast is quite good. The hotel also has free onsite parking and we never had an issue parking the car at the hotel. The hotel is about a 5 min walk from the main Portree area, which was fine for us. The hotel rooms do not have a fridge and there is no onsite gym or laundry. If you are visiting Isle of Skye and want to stay in Portree, I would highly recommend Marmalade Hotel.
The Marmalade Hotel is in a prime location near downtown Portree, which seems to be the main justification for the very steep price—nearly $700 per night during our stay. While the rooms were clean and comfortable, they didn’t quite live up to the luxury price tag. Ours was located at the end of the hall, and although we had a window, the view was mostly blocked by a large tree. On the positive side, the breakfast was lovely—fresh, well-prepared, and served in a pleasant setting. Overall, we enjoyed our time in Portree, but given the cost, we expected a bit more in terms of amenities, service, or room quality.
We spent three nights at this hotel. A superb hotel! The delixe room we had was fantastic, looking over the garden to the sea. High wuality bedding and facilites made for a sublime sleep and the staff were lovely. Don’t skip breakfast - it’s fantastic! Thoroughly recommend.
Loved the rooms in this hotel, sheets were absolutely a delight to sleep on! Rooms were tasteful with a well furnished bathroom! Great place to have a good sleep after all the hiking around Skye.
A comfortable and well appointed hotel within easy reach of Portree town centre. Excellent breakfast and dinner options providing well presented locally sourced food. Pleasant facilities including a sauna (closed at present) and a very comfortable relaxation room. Friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again if visiting the Isle of Skye.
The Marmalade was a great place to stay in the highlands. It is situated on a quiet hill that is only a short walk into town. Storr, the Quiraing, and other outdoor activities all within 45 mins of the Marmalade. Yes, the rooms can be on the expensive side but they are pretty spacious and there is a full bar, a full restaurant, and a sauna all on hotel grounds.
We had a great stay at this hotel. The room was spacious and comfortable. As others have commented, the staffing appears to be an issue at the restaurant and bar,. However, that being said, the young men working there hustled and provided excellent service. In particular Sean is a wonderful young man who went above and beyond to ensure great service with a ready smile. It is a short walk into Portree down the hill and provided a quiet room for sleep. I can highly recommend the food, the dinner and breakfast were both quite good with a nice menu selection.
Set in a warm Georgian house dating from 1810, this upmarket hotel in a leafy residential area with distant mountain views is a 10-minute walk from the eateries along Portree Harbour and less than a mile from the A87 road.
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