The Skye Inn is a four star inn on Springfield Road on the quieter side of Portree, and it has built a very strong reputation with guests for friendly service, clean rooms and a generous breakfast. It is a good fit for travellers who want a comfortable base with free parking, which is a real advantage on an island where many central Portree hotels have none, and who are happy to walk ten minutes or so into the town for the harbour and the evening bustle. There are seven room types, all of a similar size of around 129 square feet, covering standard doubles and twins with a king bed, single use rooms, triples, quadruples, an accessible ensuite double and an ensuite family room with a king and a twin bed. Rooms have a shower, a hair dryer, tea and coffee with a kettle, a smart television, a desk and heating, and free WiFi throughout.
Location and getting around
Somerled Square is about eight minutes away on foot and Portree Harbour about eleven, so you can walk to dinner and to the colourful quayside, and still have a car park at the door. That matters here, because the best of Skye is reached by road: the Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing to the north, Dunvegan and Neist Point to the west, and the Fairy Pools and Talisker to the south-west are each a drive of roughly half an hour to an hour from Portree. The bus services and tours that collect in town are also within easy reach.
Eating and extras
The inn has a restaurant and a bar, and a full breakfast with table service is included on many rates, which sets you up for a long walking day. The Isles Inn, the Granary, Antlers Bar and Grill and a pizza takeaway are all a short walk away, and there is a restaurant a few minutes by car. The inn is pet friendly for dogs, has luggage storage, laundry services and a front desk safe, and holds a Green Tourism certification.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, families, walkers and photographers who want a friendly, good value base with parking close to the town. Check in is in the afternoon and evening only, with no late arrival option, so tell the inn if your ferry or drive will be delayed. Summer fills fast, and Skye in the shoulder months is cheaper and quieter, so book early for the season you want, and check when you book what is included in your rate.
Why stay here
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free breakfast
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Family and triple rooms
- ✓Accessible ensuite room
- ✓Pet friendly
- ✓Luggage storage
Good questions
How far is The Skye Inn from Portree Harbour?+
About eleven minutes on foot, with Somerled Square around eight minutes away.
Is parking free?+
Yes, self parking is free, which is useful in Portree.
Can I arrive late?+
Check in runs from the afternoon until the evening and there is no after hours check in, so tell the inn in advance if you will be late.
