Our flight to Islay was delayed for hours before turning back to Glasgow after two aborted landings. We then decided to try the ferry that hadn't sailed in days due to technical problems. Having left home at 5.45am we arrived late in the evening. We really mucked the staff around, initially canceling and then deciding we might still make it.... more

We dropped in on the off chance for dinner. Outstanding. Excellent service and food was fantastic. A++++ more

We didn't stay here (sadly) but came to eat on 2 evenings. We had a warm welcome from the blonde lady behind the bar who was delightful. The staff were very helpful and attentive. The bar has comfortable sofas, it was warm, there was time to view the menu and it is a great place to eat. The dining room... more

My brother and I spend 2 nights and found our room large, with a nicely appointed bath. Furnishings were more than adequate and comfortable. It was a chore to haul our luggage up a flight of stairs, through a heavy door and down 2 corridors. The guests' bar was comfortable and roomy, with an excellent variety of Scotch whisky (there... more

My wife and I are very experienced travelers and we found our stay at Bridgend Hotel on Islay a thoroughly unpleasant experience. Although the rooms are quaint and comfortable, they are rather overpriced for the simplicity of what you get. The meals are quite good but the dining room has the atmosphere of an undertaker's salon. However, the worst of... more

The Bridgend Hotel in Islay is pleasant enough but it is hardly in the sort of luxury category that would justify charging £120 per night for a double room and £70 for a single. During our visit in August 2008 we decided to shorten our stay and gave notice of this on arrival --which appeared to have been accepted in... more

A hotel to be recommended. Very nice rooms and a lovely atmosphere. Excellent food both breakfast and dinner. Please note that there is almost nothing to do in Bridgend but it is very centrally located on Islay more

The location of the Bridgend hotel was perfect for the distillery tours we took on Islay. We spent 2 nights there, after arriving on the ferry in Port Askaig. The hotel is located about 10 minutes from the ferry, within easy driving distance of Kilchoman (new distillery), Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Bunnahabhain, and Bowmore. During our stay, we also took a... more

My wife and I spend 3 nights at the Bridgend hotel. The hotel is near the centre of the island but there is not much else in the area, a supermarket and bowling green. The accomodation was clean and tidy and the room, although not large, was adequate. The food (both breakfast and dinner) was very good, a fair choice... more