Macdonald Drumossie Hotel Inverness

Hotels
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
8.2 (642 reviews)
Old Perth Road , Inverness , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Poor restaurant service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.69
Several reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness and maintenance.
Service
9.16
Overall welcoming staff, with a few exceptions noted.
Location
8.7
Good location, convenient for travel and nearby amenities.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms generally high quality, but a few issues noted in maintenance.
Amenities
8.18
Good amenities, although some guests noted areas needing improvement.
Value for Money
7.64
Some issues with pricing perceived as inconsistent with quality.
Food and Beverage
7.69
Inconsistent quality of food offerings; some meals were not worth the price.
Overall Experience
8.36
Overall enjoyable stay with notable positives and a few areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 10:34

Property Description

Luxurious Highland Retreat
Nestled in 9 acres of private parkland, Macdonald Drumossie Hotel offers a serene escape in the heart of the Highlands. Just a short drive from Inverness, this hotel provides free parking and WiFi for guests' convenience.

Elegant Rooms and Fine Dining
Each room at Macdonald Drumossie Hotel is tastefully decorated and equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay. Indulge in exquisite dining at the award-winning Grill Room, where the freshest ingredients are crafted into delectable dishes.

Relaxation and Recreation
After a day of exploring the Highlands, unwind with a coffee in the hotel's inviting lounge or tee off at the nearby Fairways Golf Course. With Loch Ness a short drive away, adventure awaits just around the corner.

Book your Highland getaway at Macdonald Drumossie Hotel and experience true Scottish hospitality.

Important information:

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: INV

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 642 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.69
Service: 9.16
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 7.64
Food and Beverage: 7.69
Overall Experience: 8.36
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John solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Shelagh couple gb
9
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Judy couple gb
7
Pros:

Lovely decor, very comfortable room and staff were helpful

Cons:

Small shower cubicle, could do with updating and there was a wedding on while we were there which was very noisy and disrupted our evening meal.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Carol solo_traveller gb
8
As above.
Pros:

The room was extremely comfortable, well appointed and spacious. It was warm, bright and the bathroom equally spacious and well fitted.

Cons:

I struggled to get a wi-fi connection for the first hour of my stay. This resulted in 2 calls to reception and the attendance of the barman and the provision of an alternative access code. The poor connection was attributed to windy conditions but I was led to believe I was the only guest who was experiencing problems. This was a disappointing start to my two night stay.

Breakfast was disappointing. I had remembered breakfast at the Drumossie as a bountious, sumptuous feast but that was not the case on this occasion. The provision of buffet items was paltry. The fruit salad was sparse with just melon and pineapple and the general appeal of the display was unappetising,, I ordered a vegetarian cooked breakfast. There were no vegetarian sausage which was not a problem for me and the vegetarian haggis which did arrive was a pattie of seeds and grains compressed into a circular form and did not taste very nice.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Walkingshaw couple gb
9
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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P_A_U_L couple gb
9
It was a convenient place to stay in quiet surroundings.
Pros:

Staff were helpful, and breakfast was good.

Cons:

I found the bed too soft for my liking, I sunk into the mattress.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Tracey couple gb
9
First class
Pros:

Room size was excellent. Furniture was elegant. Cleanliness very good. Bed very comfortable

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Lynda couple gb
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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anwar solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Sheila solo_traveller gb
9
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
9
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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anne couple gb
10
One night break up
Pros:

Excellent room beside lift

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Bamber couple gb
8
Excellent stay
Pros:

A beautiful Hotel in a scenic quiet location on the outskirts of Inverness.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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peter couple gb
8
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Lorna couple gb
4
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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brian couple gb
10
Recommend for a peaceful break
Pros:

Staff very welcoming and attentive . Food and service excellent .

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Sandun couple gb
10
I love to book this hotel again. Front desk lady from Birmingham was so kind and helpful. Forgot her name but. She was b
Pros:

Comfortable. House keeping was excellent.

Cons:

Food was little bit expensive. But that’s so wonderfully delicious. We enjoyed it.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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graeme solo_traveller gb
7
Hotel needs to listen to customers and resolve issue
Pros:

Having had past experience with staff, i was plesently surprised with being checked in by a gentleman with a great attitude, in the very early hours of the morning.

I am pleased to say that checkout was a great experance, although totally different staff from the last time, so credit where its deserved.

Cons:

Room 219. Heating is not sufficient. Shower pressure is terrible and the overall WIFI experience is terrible.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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graeme solo_traveller gb
5
Disappointing with unfriendly staff
Pros:

Its hard to say anything which ws good about this hotel due to the amount of failings during my stay.

Cons:

Firstly the receptionish being a young blond girl named i believe cristona was very rude with a terrible attitude towards people. I needed some printing done and she was clearly work shy, did not want to do it and came with every excuse. Once the hotel manager was at the reception and i was making it clear by the tone of voice i have a problem with her, then she realised and done the printing.
The hotel rooms are fitting with small wall mounted electric heaters which are undersized to meet the correct BTUs for building regs, meaning that the rooms are very cold = room 310. In view of this and having stopped for four nights, i went to Tesco and purchased a electric heater. Again bathroom was very cold as only had a towel rail, again not sufficient to heat the roof. The pressure to the shower was terrible and took a life time for the hot water to get to the shower.

No bottled water provided in room.

Breakfast is not worth it either. Only one of each item and very small. Again, staff not really friendly, just placing plates down on table with no words or smile. Also had to ask for toast on each morning, i did think they would bring this as standard.

Evening meals are very expensive and the room service is a massive cost, standard fish and chips £27.00 plus tray charge.

Unfortunately the location of this hotel means that you need a car to travel anywhere. The country roads have not footpaths.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Craig couple gb
8
Really good.
Pros:

Nice stay and good night.

Cons:

We had to wait over an hour for breakfast. Had a o get the attention of staff to be served.

Room didn’t lock and someone walked in our room overnight. Staff spoken with following morning and were apologetic and dealt appropriately

2026-01-20 via Nuitee