Perched by the sea, Portavadie offers an upscale eco-certified retreat. Take a dip in the indoor or outdoor pool, indulge in a massage at the onsite spa, and enjoy local cuisine at Marina Restaurant and Bar. With free WiFi, bike rentals available for exploring nearby trails and multilingual staff on hand to help plan your stay.
Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - West - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Kyles of Bute Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
Benmore Botanic Garden - 47 min drive - 53.2 km
Rothesay Ferry Terminal - 58 min drive - 54.8 km
Rothesay Castle - 58 min drive - 55.2 km
Getting around
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 167 min drive
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 37.2 miles/59.9 km
Restaurants
The Red Herring - 69 min drive
Wild Kitchen Argyll - 7 min drive
Cafe Ca'dora - 69 min drive
The Corner House - 69 min drive
Starfish Restaurant And Gallery - 69 min drive
About this property
Portavadie
A great choice for a stay in Tighnabruaich, Portavadie features a marina. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or hydrotherapy, and local cuisine is served at Marina Restaurant and Bar, which is open for dinner. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a health club are other highlights at this eco-certified resort.
At a glance
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Hotel size
52 units
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Playground
Toys
Children's books
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Health club
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Marina
Hot tub
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Dryer
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Toaster
Dining table
More
Limited housekeeping
Special features
Spa
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy.
Dining
Marina Restaurant and Bar - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from February 23 2026 to April 3 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
One of the swimming pools
During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Portavadie Marina Hotel Taynuilt
Portavadie Marina Taynuilt
Portavadie Resort Tighnabruaich
Portavadie Tighnabruaich
Portavadie Resort
Portavadie Tighnabruaich
Portavadie Resort Tighnabruaich
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Portavadie?
Yes, there's an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Portavadie?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Portavadie?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Portavadie?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at Portavadie and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Portavadie also has an outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Portavadie?
Yes, Marina Restaurant and Bar offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Portavadie like?
Portavadie is located on the waterfront, a short 10-minute walk from Loch Fyne and 5 minutes' walk from Loch Lomond and Cowal Way - West.
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Portavadie Reviews
Reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and cooked to perfection. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Definitely recommend
The Shepherd's hut wasclean and comfortable. The restaurant was fantastic. Over the whole weekend everything was delicious. The spa was great. The outdoor facility was great. The staff were friendly and really attentive and willing to engage in conversation.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Beautiful location and facilities
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
lovely friendly staff, outdoor pool was a treat
Gillian
Gillian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Lovely spot, quiet and relatively secluded.
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
10/10
Dont usually leave reviews but this place was amazing from start to finish.The staff were great, the food was just wow, cooked to perfection, we dont usually go for the breakfast included but this but this full cooked breakfast was stunning.defo will rerurn
Leeanne
Leeanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
Stunning location where staff could not of been any more helpful, made for an amazing stay. Views are out of this world with the outdoor infinity pool a particular highlight!!
Sam
Sam, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Booked for my friend who loved it said the room, food and scenery could not be faulted, she said she will definitely be returning as 5 stars all round.
Sandra
Sandra, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Peaceful, serene switch off location.
Excellent Spa and truly amazing views.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Pleasant overnight stay.
Had an overnight stay in a lodge room and wished we could have stayed longer.
Room was clean, comfortable and quiet with views of the Loch and surrounding countryside.
There's a decent restaurant overlooking the marina and nice leisure & spa facilities on the complex.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
Fantastic 2 night stay at Portavadie. Facilities are wonderful only bettered by the spectacular scenery. Staff are excellent and do what they can to make your stay a memorable one. Would definitely return.
Carole
Carole, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
Excellent
We had a real nice stay . Beautiful place . Excellent service during our meals . Could have done with a wider range of time slots to eat and a bit more selection the draft pints . But other than that was great 👍
Teigan
Teigan, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 5, 2025
Lovely place but poor bedroom experience
Bedroom noise from corridor doors was horrendous. A mixture of people coming and going and the rattling of squeaky doors was really bad. Apart from this it was a nice place. Dinner and breakfast was good, and scenery was very nice.
Lodge Room number was LR02 for info.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 2, 2025
Accommodation dirty !!!
We stayed in Lodge 5, the room carpet and bathroom floors were really dirty as was the kettle and some of the furniture. We mentioned to housekeeping staff member and was told someone would contact us. This never happened and by time we checked out we still had not had any contact.
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Stayed in a cottage and was equipped brilliant. We had dinner and drinks in the restaurant which was priced reasonably as well.
Lynsey
Lynsey, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 6, 2024
great stay
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 20, 2024
Great stay
Great stay for a couple of days, remote so ideal to switch off, staff friendly, nice food in the restaurant with big portions, highlight is the outdoor pool and hot tubs
Jen
Jen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 5, 2025
The breakfast was good, however they would not deviate from the menu. I asked for an omelette, however I was told this was not possible as not on the menu - bit disappointed.
Spa was so relaxing, could have stayed longer than the 2 hours allotted. Infinite pool - perfect.
Dinner at night did not disappoint lots of choice and beautifully cooked.
The only down side was the room cleaning. The bed in the room would be made up however if there was a used mug it was not cleaned, it was just left. Again minor but disappointing.
Carolyn
Carolyn, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Arrived on Friday night, late for checking in and dinner, he asked the kitchen and we were able to dine, Saturday/Sunday morning breakfast was amazing, we both had the Full Breakfast, between the accommodation/staff and food the weekend stay was amazing and will be booking again, last but not least the price for the weekend was very reasonable
Jean
Jean, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2024
We had a great stay for my wife’s birthday - will definitely return in future.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2024
Great location and facilities. Friendly staff and dog friendly.
Nice Marina.
W
W, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2023
Friendly staff and great leisure facilities
Niall
Niall, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2024
Superb
Everything is perfect- the service, food, the infinity pool of course, all ages really well catered for, nice walks and things to do
Verified traveler
4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2024
Beautiful views in the marina and from the heated outdoor pools. Good walks around, challenging cycling. The marina restaurant serves top quality food, we had no need to try elsewhere.
Fiona
Fiona, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2023
Staff were so lovely and couldn't do enough for you. Food in restaurant was brilliant.
Vicky
Vicky, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2024
Staff & facilities excellent. Room very comfortable & fresh milk in fridge was a bonus. External landscaping could be better.