Skye Lodges
8.0
Excellent(202 reviews)
Skye, Portree IV51 9QG, United Kingdom
+44 7876 525936
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Hotel Description
Skye Lodges, nestled in the stunning landscapes of Skye, Portree (IV51 9QG, United Kingdom), is a serene and inviting retreat for those looking to experience the best of the Scottish Highlands. Surrounded by the rugged beauty of the island, this charming lodge offers a perfect blend of comfort and nature. The hotel's design reflects a traditional yet modern aesthetic, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests to unwind after exploring the picturesque surroundings. Skye Lodges provides an array of essential amenities, ensuring a relaxing and comfortable stay. The spacious rooms are well-equipped with Wi-Fi, allowing guests to stay connected while enjoying the peaceful environment. Guests can enjoy a hearty breakfast to start their day, and the on-site restaurant serves delicious meals, making it one of the few accommodations in the area offering both dining and bar services. As a pet-friendly establishment, Skye Lodges welcomes your furry friends, so you can enjoy your stay with family members of all kinds. While the hotel does not feature a fitness center, spa, or pool, the location itself is an ideal base for outdoor activities, with many trails and scenic spots nearby. The hotel’s smoke-free policy ensures a clean and fresh environment, enhancing the overall guest experience. For those driving, there is convenient parking available, making it easy to explore the surrounding sights, including The Storr and Fairy Pools, both within a short drive. Additionally, public transportation options are easily accessible, with taxis and transit services available for nearby destinations. Health and safety measures are in place to ensure guests' well-being, reflecting the hotel's commitment to providing a safe and secure stay. Skye Lodges offers a welcoming and tranquil escape in one of Scotland's most beautiful regions, making it the perfect choice for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat with modern comforts and easy access to local attractions.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Pet-friendly, allowing guests to bring their furry companions
2. On-site restaurant offering delicious meals and a bar
3. Located close to the famous Storr and Fairy Pools
4. Convenient parking for guests with their own vehicles
5. Wi-Fi available in all rooms for seamless connectivity
6. Smoke-free property for a clean and fresh environment
7. Kid-friendly, making it ideal for family stays
8. Proximity to local attractions like Talisker Distillery and Loch Coruisk
9. Just a short drive from Skye Candles Visitor Centre and Braes Road End
10. Nearby public transportation options, including taxi and walking access
6.8 Good
Location rating
Top sights
The Storr
20 min
Fairy Pools34 min
Talisker Distillery24 min
Loch Coruisk1 hr 13 min
Sligachan Old Bridge11 min
Nearest locations
Gasta Port Righ
4 min
Tianavaig Restaurant7 min
Dulse and Brose7 min
Royal Hotel Restaurant7 min
The Caledonian Cafe8 min
Scorrybreac Restaurant8 min
Cafe Arriba8 min
Restaurant Rosedale8 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 16:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 6.8 |
| Nearest airport | Benbecula Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 3 hr 1 min |
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Location
Skye, Portree IV51 9QG, United Kingdom
Airports:
Stornoway Airport
Taxi: 3 hr 38 min
Transit: 5 hr 29 min
Benbecula Airport
Taxi: 3 hr 1 min
Transit: 16 hr 25 min
Barra Airport
Taxi: 4 hr 57 min
Transit: 18 hr 32 min
Transit:
Co-Op
Taxi: 7 min
Walking: 1 hr 9 min
Skye Candles Visitor Centre Road End
Taxi: 4 min
Walking: 40 min
Cemetery
Taxi: 4 min
Walking: 43 min
Braes Road End
Taxi: 2 min
Walking: 19 min
Somerled Square
Taxi: 7 min
Walking: 1 hr 4 min
Nearby locations
6.8
Good Location
Top Attractions
Top Restaurants
Amenities and Facilities
Pets
Pet-friendly
Parking & transportation
Parking
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Food & drink
Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
No air conditioning
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
7.1
55 reviews
Wonderful
23
Excellent
8
Good
8
Below Average
7
Not Good
9
Adam Peddie
1/5
Location excellent, but everything else is terrible.We stayed here back in 2021 and it was fine, but the lodge we stayed in this time has aged badly. Before you arrive, you get an email telling you how the lodge is essentially a step up from being in a tent, which is true, but a tent wouldn’t cost £120 a night (2 night minimum booking), and a tent is also unlikely to absolutely stink of mould.The smell was unbearable, the floor had sagged and there was evidence that it had either been flooded or got wet in the past. The bathroom ceiling was covered in mould and it also stank of urine. The floor was dirty and the beds were uncomfortable.We left after the first night as it was massively below expectations.I’d seriously consider buying a cheap tent, find a decent pitch on a decent site and save yourself some money (and potential health complications associated with black mould…).
Dominic
1/5
Only received an email 1.5hrs before check-in time, stating that there will be no towel and blankets provided and you can rent a sleeping bag at £10 and towel for £5. Then there are damages everywhere. Curtain rail is broken and the shower screen fell off. Matress felt like it has been used for 20 yrs with its springs noisy and sunken in. Pillow is as thin as my palm. No toiletries and toilet flush is broken. No wifi available. Uses metal hose on a instant heater which can be dangerous. TV is not working and remote was missing. We suffered 3 nights in the worst accommodation ever. I wonder where the good reviews came from.
Matthieu Obry
2/5
It's rare that I give an average review. It's subjective so I'll give you my positive and negative points:The +: perfect location for getting around the island. Free parking. Beautiful reception room. Microwave in reception. Games for children.The -: ultra spartan. The duvets are optional 10 pounds each regardless of the number of nights (at 4: 40 pounds). No kitchen, just a kettle (no cups, no chair (I don't count the table outside which is always soaked). The reception is open between 6 and 10 p.m. but not every day. So some evenings it's a hassle to eat (noodles with the kettle). I had to put stones in front of the pod myself because we had our feet in the water. We had a micro fan to provide heat and it was very useful (in August) but it was. That's it.In short, it's cheaper than the very expensive hotels on Skye, to the point of justifying the big loss in quality... less certain...
Nikunj Jodhani
5/5
Nice place and not far from Portree co op food so you can get all stuff from co op .Nice place
Room 5
Service 3
Location5
udaram manoj
1/5
make sure to carry duets and towels.
heaters not working
Room 2
Service 2
Location3
Jack W
4/5
Had a lovely long weekend here, the self check in was easy with lots of parking available outside each pod. The pod itself is basic but is perfectly comfortable with everything you need for a few nights, kettle, toaster, electric stove, pots, plates, cutlery, TV, etc. - even a small heater which worked a blast in November! However the pods do not come with wifi so make sure you have a good phone signal. The bathroom was clean and with a powerful warm shower too. The Location is great, about 5 minutes to Portree and the site is just off the main road so it’s easy to find with maps. These aren’t luxury accommodation but warm, clean and safe so i would recommend for people who just want a place to wash and sleep.
Emmanuelle Rouger
1/5
Concerning the positive points, the tour is quickly done:The light garland in the pod is very pretty :)The setting is nice with a view of the mountains.Regarding the rest, there is much more to say:I stayed at this campsite with my children at the end of October. No welcome on arrival, it was 5 p.m., it was dark and the reception was closed (Apparently it is always closed in low season). I had to contact the manager via booking messaging, he told me that he had left the keys on the door.We arrived in the Pod where it was freezing cold (we would have appreciated if he had turned on the mini-radiator a little before our arrival).Bad surprise, there is no duvet on the beds. I contact the manager who tells me that I have to pay an extra £10 per sleeping bag and £6 per bath towel, making a total of €57 more for the stay to be paid in cash only.The comfort is very rudimentary, and the space is really cramped, making it impossible to fit suitcases or store the contents because there is no cupboard.In terms of household appliances, there is a kettle and that's it.The biggest nuisance was the cold inside the pod, difficult to get out of the sleeping bag in the morning (I can't imagine when the temperatures are negative!!!) The micro-heater is not able to heat all the way into the bathroom, we had to skip the shower for 2 days.Due to the cold inside the pod, we left before the end of the stay. We chose the Portree YOUTH HOTEL right in the center, it is cheaper, more comfortable, the view of Portree Bay from the common room is splendid and the staff is very warm (which made us feel good after the welcome deplorable camping pods), I highly recommend this establishment!Avoid going to the end of the campsite, the manager has transformed it into an OPEN WASTE CENTER!!! This is where he throws away all the old mattresses and used furniture, I found that a real shame because it spoils the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
gary miller
5/5
Solid economy place to stay near Portree, tidy, cute adequate cabin, pretty views, nice bar, friendly staff, would stay again.
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
EL
Emmanuel L
1/5
When we arrived, no one to welcome us. It was only by calling two numbers by Whatsapp that we were answered.|We finally got the keys and discovered that it was very small, even more so than described. …
JM
John M
5/5
Great location for exploring skye.paul and jenny were a delight and rolo the dog was the cutiest my daughter loved here. They made our stay great couldn't have done more. Great advice on what to see and do. Already planning our next visit
Jacqueline Kinnear
3/5
Loved it here, but the lodges really need some sort of screenings on the windows. It got so hot in there, and it was impossible to open windows due to the midges. There were millions of them...we all ended up with bug bites everywhere. That's the Skye experience. However, it would have been easier with some sort of bug screens on the windows... we had to fashion our own as the heat and bugs were unbearable.The location is amazing, the lodge is very clean. However, the charge for towels and sleeping bags was totally extortionate
Jack Thomas
5/5
Stayed at the lodges for a two nights stay location is fantastic. Views of mountains straight out the window. Lovely sitting area outside the pod and the pod is extremely cosy and very comfortable. Pod was very clean upon arrival. No complaints!
Room 5
Service 4
Location5
Chloe D
5/5
Nice little clean accommodation.The bathroom is a little small but does the job.When the weather is nice and hot, no worries otherwise the small radiator is a little limited
Frédéric Dumas
2/5
Lodge a bit small, especially the bathroom.The prices are attractive but remain expensive for the service.Managers are not always available.In the evening, it's a little noisy with a "camping" atmosphere
Hugo Daniel
4/5
Ideally located 10 mins drive from Portree, the pods are comfortable, parking on site, price a little high because they are very simple and no places to cook on site.
MG
Marion G
4/5
The pod was comfortable and having a shower room was great. Location was very quiet and on one night we had great views of the stars.||Location was good. …
piotr “kaczka1980” szyperski
1/5
never again never ever..People please stay away from tis place..price for 3 nights over 300£ and you can't even go outside because insects want to eat you .... traumatic experience
Room 1
Service 1
Location1
Kevin Christian
5/5
This place has lots of potential and I can see the site is still under development, however I would still highly recommend.To make a suggestion a on site shop could be considered for necessities. The lodges are amazing warm and comfortable and have all the necessary items that you need. USB charge sockets is a nice choice for a family of four who can't survive without phones. I would suggest WiFi access for the site.Lovely place and great views I will definitely recommend the site to family and friends.
Honorine de Keijzer
2/5
There was no food available. Bar was closed one evening. Chalet was simple but fine.
Andrew Kulangara
2/5
We stayed for 2 days. Took one Family room and a Couple room for our stay. No pillows, towels, bed linen & blankets were provided. We carried all these with us for our stay. It's a burden.Couple Room - Found some insects and worms on the bed and the walls. Water heater switch got struck at first and then it stopped working. Only cold water was available. Exhaust was also not working in the toilet. We complained to the management but they were not able to solve the problem that night and they offered an unoccupied room for using the bathroom. Room heater (portable one) is also stopped working, we have to keep switching it on again and again. We found the kitchen portion was not so clean. Found some stains on the cooker and the mugs having a foul smell of eggs.Family Room - It was dusty and not fully clean. We found some left over dusts in the corners and edges of the room. Spiders are our guests. No tiles paved in the front like the couple rooms, it makes the rooms very dusty whenever you step in and out.On top of it, the management compensated with a wine bottle for our complaints.Overall the location (view) was the only good thing during our stay.