Macdonald Drumossie Hotel Inverness

Hotels
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
8.2 (662 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 662 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
couple gb
8
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
8
Pros:

Food was beautiful, friendly staff.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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yvonne couple gb
6
Booked at very short notice would not stay again.
Pros:

Nice position.

Cons:

Very dated room, lounge and breakfast room. The bed & pillows were old and uncomfortable.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller gb
8
Nice hotel
Pros:

Nice room, very clean and spacious. Easy parking. Bed very comfy.

Staff friendly, professional and efficient.

Cons:

Shower water pressure was terrible. Felt like they tried to fit too much into the bathroom and it felt cluttered and tight as a result.

TV was located on unit with large chair so if you wanted to watch the tv, you had to move the chair. Not well thought out.

Plugs in strange positions throughout the room.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Sandra solo_traveller gb
10
Wonderful weekend never to be forgotten, thank you!
Pros:

The hotel was well laid out, very clean and the staff were exceptionally welcoming. Our room was bright, spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable.

Cons:

Hard to find any fault other than perhaps the daffodils in the lounge were needing to be replaced.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
6
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
7
Showers need sorted
Pros:

Lovely place

Cons:

The shower fell down and hose was burst, same in both rooms!

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Colleen solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Great location and ambience. Staff very helpful

Cons:

Just a quibble really, the bathroom was somewhat stark..although functional

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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JOHN couple gb
9
good quality chain hotel, excellent staff
Pros:

helpful and friendly staff, good evening meal.

Cons:

nothing

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
7
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Haytham solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Mac couple gb
10
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Chris extended_group gb
6
Wouldn't stay again unfortunately due to the service (or lack of service) provided at dinner.
Pros:

The welcome by reception. The lady was very helpful and welcoming.

Cons:

The service for dinner was appalling and fell way below what you would expect at this price point. There was only 1 x member of staff covering the whole restaurant which is crazy! In addition, why offer a lounge menu if, after we had ordered, we were then told we weren't allowed to eat in the lounge! When we queried why another couple had been allowed we were told this was only for guests with dogs! As a business traveller I didn't want to disturb other guests with my laptop in the main restaurant but that is what we had to do in the end.

It's a shame but I will not use the hotel again due to the above.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple au
8
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Carole solo_traveller gb
6
Adequate
Pros:

Room was clean
Bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Tired property in need of upgrade in some areas. Corridors were freezing. Really noisy floorboards meant I could hear every step in the room next door. Shower didn’t have much water coming out of it and didn’t seem to adjust.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Edwards couple gb
8
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Alex solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Dorothy couple gb
6
Not a great atmosphere in hotel and reception staff need to be more attentive to requests. Get the lovely breakfast wait
Pros:

Very clean
Excellent breakfast and waitress at breakfast was very pleasant and efficient . Lovely girl

Cons:

Room was cold. No extra pillows. Toilet didn’t flush properly. Loose tap.
Asked for a drink and receptionist told us to take a seat but after half an hour didn’t come to take drinks order so we didn’t wait. Asked for fresh milk for room but we didn’t get that either.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Hogarth couple gb
6
Pros:

Room clean and spacious.
Staff friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Bar/ lounge arrangement could be better.
Very limited vegetarian food options and food costs exceptionally high.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
8
2026-03-22 via Nuitee