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Duisdale House Hotel

Sleat, Isleornsay, IV43 8QW

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodations

    Duisdale House Hotel offers a range of beautifully styled rooms, from standard to deluxe sea view rooms and luxury lodges. Each room is equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay with a touch of elegance.

  • Award-Winning Dining

    Indulge in a culinary experience at our award-winning restaurant, where you can savor dishes made with fresh local produce. With 2 AA Rosettes for food, dining at Duisdale is always a special occasion to remember.

  • Scenic Views and Relaxation

    Enjoy breathtaking views over the sea loch and mountains beyond from our elegant lounge and patio. Unwind by the log fire or explore the gardens while sipping on local gins and malt whisky at the stylish bar.

Experience luxury and charm at Duisdale House Hotel - book your stay now to create unforgettable memories.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Very friendly, attentive and helpful staff (multiple mentions, some staff named)

  • Beautiful property and scenic views

  • Excellent food / dining praised repeatedly

At the hotel

Popular amenities

62 listed
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Bar
  • Beach
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Pools & wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Garden
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking

Guest services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

461 reviews
10/ 10
Excellent location!
Gilbert · couple · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

8.6out of 10
461 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Very friendly, attentive and helpful staff (multiple mentions, some staff named)
  • Beautiful property and scenic views
  • Excellent food / dining praised repeatedly
  • Well maintained grounds and comfortable, clean rooms (reported by many)

Worth knowing — Rooms sometimes small or tight for two (multiple mentions) · Remote location with limited nearby amenities or walking access · Value concerns / expensive premium room and pricey restaurant · Some amenity shortfalls for certain rooms (e.g., no fridge) and occasional short-staffing operational issues

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.6

    Consistently praised staff: described as very friendly, helpful, attentive and exceptional by many guests (several named staff praised). A few mentions of being short-handed and rushed on occasion, but overall service is a standout.

  • Overall Experience9.4

    Overall very positive impressions across reviews: many 'fantastic', 'marvelous', 'highly recommended' comments emphasizing service, setting and food, yielding a high overall experience.

  • Food and Beverage9.2

    Food repeatedly described as excellent and delicious in many reviews; a few operational hiccups (difficulty securing dinner reservations on one stay) but overall dining is a strong positive.

  • Cleanliness9.0

    Rooms repeatedly described as clean and comfortable in multiple reviews (e.g., 'large, clean and comfortable rooms', 'quartos confortáveis e limpos').

  • Location8.9

    Beautiful, scenic location with loch/mountain views and well placed for Sleat, but several guests note the hotel is remote, has limited immediate walking access and little nearby activity/dining.

  • Amenities7.8

    Grounds and outdoor areas praised, but some lacked indoor personal touches; specific amenity issues noted (e.g., no fridge in some rooms).

  • Room Quality7.5

    Mixed feedback: some guests report large, comfortable rooms, while multiple reviews complain rooms (or certain rooms) are small, beds tight for two and at least one lacked an expected fridge.

  • Value for Money7.4

    Several guests felt the premium room price was poor value (explicit complaint about ~£600/night) and restaurant noted as pricy, despite high service and food quality.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

82% of 11 recent stays rated 8+

8.6461 reviews
  • Overall excellent experience!

    10/10

    Gilbert · couple · 2026-10-24

    “Excellent location!”

  • Beautiful !

    10/10

    Boisse · extended group · 2026-10-23

    “Un moment hors du temps ! Tout était parfait ainsi que le personnel qui est d'une gentillesse absolue !”

  • It doesn’t get any better than this!

    10/10

    Lisa · solo traveller · 2026-10-20

    “This property is exceptional and the staff are outstanding. They go above and beyond in taking care of their guests and making them feel welcomed. The 3 course dinner was a delicious addition to our stay!”

  • Dépaysement dans un manoir parfait au rendez-vous

    10/10

    Célia Rose · couple · 2026-10-09

    “Le service était impeccable, la chambre spacieuse et propre. Une salle de bain 5 étoiles ! Nous avons mangé sur place et ça en vaut le détour !”

  • Schöner und gemütlicher Aufenthalt, aber viel zu teuer.

    6/10

    Robin · couple · 2026-10-09

    “Toll war das separate Haus und der grosse Platz im Zimmer.”

  • Grand Hotel a Skye

    10/10

    Giuseppe · couple · 2026-09-18

    “La struttura è curata e pulita, immersa nel verde, caratteristica e fuori dal “caos” dell’isola. Lo staff è gentilissimo e super disponibile, siamo arrivati per il check-in con le scarpe bagnate dopo aver visitato le Fairy Pools e si sono prontamente offerti di asciugarcele (la mattina dopo erano asciutte e noi di nuovo operativi!).”

  • Estancia recomendable !!

    9/10

    HORACIO · couple · 2026-09-14

    “Encantador hotel, camas muy confortables, el ambiente acogedor, acceso muy facil y el personal muy correcto !!”

  • If you’re willing to splurge, a night at the Duisdale is a lovely choice. Skye is beautiful and a great side quest off t

    9/10

    Valerie · couple · 2026-09-12

    “Quiet location on the Isle of Skye. The house was pretty, room was of good size and the staff were all friendly. Food was excellent. Dinner was fine dining with quality local flavors. The lamb was wonderful. Breakfast was a lovely Continental spread along with hot options. The smoked salmon with scrambled eggs was a win for both of us.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    itai · couple · 2026-09-07

    “אחלה מלון צוות מעולה אוכל טעים”

  • Erwartungen enttäuscht

    6/10

    Grit · solo traveller · 2026-08-27

    “bemühte Angestellte gepflegtes Anwesen”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    jonathan · family with children · 2026-08-23

    “Très bel hôtel sur l’île de Sky, la chambre et les équipements étaient vraiment parfait. Le repas et le petit déjeuner succulent”

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