Ben Wyvis Hotel

Hotels
Strathmore Hotels
7.4 (124 reviews)
On the A834, Strathpeffer, Scotland, IV14 9DN , Strathpeffer , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
Elevator
Conference space
Golfing nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Rooms not clean or worth price
Poor food choices

Categories

Cleanliness
6.74
Room was dusty in parts and generally old fashioned.
Service
8.71
Staff were very friendly and helpful during stay.
Location
8.75
Great location and grounds.
Room Quality
6.7
Room wasn't worth the amount paid and described as old fashioned.
Amenities
7.73
Bar and restaurant area, although with some issues.
Value for Money
6.69
Room wasn't worth the price, especially compared to booking directly.
Food and Beverage
6.24
Very poor choice on menu and issues with orders.
Overall Experience
7.61
Mixed experience with positive service but issues with room and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 12:29

Property Description

Welcome to the charming Ben Wyvis Hotel, where Victorian elegance meets modern comfort in the heart of Strathpeffer.

Unmatched Dining
Indulge in exquisite local cuisine at our Jacobite Restaurant or relax with room service during limited hours. A delightful full breakfast awaits you each morning, setting the perfect tone for your day.

Event & Leisure Facilities
Our hotel is the perfect venue for memorable occasions, offering a banquet hall, conference space, and beautiful gardens for events such as weddings. Plus, unwind with a refreshing drink at our cozy bar/lounge.

Comfortable Accommodations
Enjoy your stay in one of our 92 well-appointed guestrooms featuring complimentary Wi-Fi, private bathrooms with premium toiletries, and cozy coffee/tea makers to make you feel right at home.

Experience the charm and hospitality of Ben Wyvis Hotel—book your stay today!

Important information:

  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 124 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.74
Service: 8.71
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 6.7
Amenities: 7.73
Value for Money: 6.69
Food and Beverage: 6.24
Overall Experience: 7.61
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Dianne
6
Pros:

Scotland

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
C
Christine
8
Pros:

The only thing we could fault was the lack of bar staff on Saturday evening. My partner waited twenty minutes to be served— only one person trying to serve about twenty customers. The staff members we came into contact with during the rest of our stay were excellent.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
B
Blair
6
Shawshank
Pros:

When I pay almost £100 for a room I expect it to look less like a prison cell

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
D
Dawn
6
Pros:

On a positive note the breakfast staff were helpful and polite. I booked a classic room With a mountain view. Got an attic room, mountain view yes, toilet blocked first morning not fixed for night time no one to sort it so the very helpful man on re ceptio

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
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Tara
10
Lovely stay, would stay again, great value
Pros:

Much better than expected, very friendly staff (from the receptionist to cleaners to breakfast servers), clean, spacious rooms, comfortable beds, tasty breakfast. Only slight downsides were a creaky door and thin ceilings, where we could sometimes hear other occupants, but it didn't stop a good night's sleep.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
H
Harry partner
4
Pros:

The property was dated in its bar area old sagging furniture . Very poor choice on menu two pasta and one rice dish no proper local food or vegetables . Ordered wine was brought the wrong bottle . Paid bar bill only to find I had been charged for two bottles of wine and the barman could not give me a refund had to wait until the morning to see a Manager . Barman was not at the bar kept disappearing had to wait 10 to 15 minutes for him to come to the bar and then again the same happened to other people . No way of getting anyone’s attention. Although the next morning there was a bell on the bar which was not there the night before .Room quite small basic ok fir one night but no more . Would not recommend here to anyone

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
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Paul
10
Pros:

Great hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Bar and restaurant are lovely. Great location and grounds.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Great hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Bar and restaurant are lovely. Great location and grounds.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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T
6
Ben Wyvis Hotel
Pros:

Room was dusty in parts and generally old fashioned.
Room was noisy from other inconsiderate guests.
The room wasn't worth the amount paid and booking direct from the hotels own website was £100 more, which given the hotel isn't justified.
Bar area was comfortable, if slightly in need of an upgrade.
Staff we came across were friendly and helpful, but mostly kept to themselves.
On checkout we weren't asked if we enjoyed out stay as it's the little things that count.
Not much to do in the area either.

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
J
Johannes partner
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel !!!!

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
T
Trace partner
10
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The bar was nice and the breakfasts were very yummy.

2025-06-12 via Nuitee
L
Lily
8
Pros:

Wash hand basin in room cracked, light in bathroom only worked sometimes but reported it so hopefully fixed . Stair carpet quite threadbare. Staff friendly dinner good value for money

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
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Lynda partner
10
Pros:

What a wonderful atmospheric, historic hotel kept in very good condition and a reminder of the olden day times. Room was spacious, warm and clean and the hotel lounge bar was beautiful to have a drink and relax.

2025-05-29 via Nuitee
J
Julie family
6
Pros:

Although I didn’t have the chance to stay at Ben Wyvis Hotel due to a maintenance issue, I was thoroughly impressed with their commitment to customer service. As soon as the problem was realized, they proactively reached out via email and phone to ensure my tour group was accommodated at a nearby property. They took care of all the details, making what could have been a stressful situation completely seamless.

Thanks to their efforts, we stayed at the Highland Hotel, which turned out to be a lovely alternative. Situated at the top of a hill with views overlooking part of the town, it provided a welcoming and comfortable stay. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the included breakfast was a great way to start the day.

While I can’t speak to the experience at Ben Wyvis firsthand, their dedication to ensuring guests were well taken care of speaks volumes about their hospitality. If I ever return to the area, I’d certainly consider staying with them.

2025-05-27 via Nuitee
J
Julie family
8
Pros:

Although I didn’t have the chance to stay at Ben Wyvis Hotel due to a maintenance issue, I was thoroughly impressed with their commitment to customer service. As soon as the problem was realized, they proactively reached out via email and phone to ensure my tour group was accommodated at a nearby property. They took care of all the details, making what could have been a stressful situation completely seamless.

Thanks to their efforts, we stayed at the Highland Hotel, which turned out to be a lovely alternative. Situated at the top of a hill with views overlooking part of the town, it provided a welcoming and comfortable stay. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the included breakfast was a great way to start the day.

While I can’t speak to the experience at Ben Wyvis firsthand, their dedication to ensuring guests were well taken care of speaks volumes about their hospitality. If I ever return to the area, I’d certainly consider staying with them.

2025-05-27 via Nuitee
M
Marc R
10
A real retreat
Pros:

Truly picturesque town and accommodation. Some renovations welcome in the future. Grand dining room.

2025-05-26 via Nuitee
J
Julianne partner
6
Pros:

Beautiful location and property grounds, hotel is unique and historic. The room was clean and standard - listed as a mountain view but our windows faced a building. The shower water pressure was quite poor and the room was very warm. We ate dinner and breakfast in the restaurant and the food was fair, but coffee was stale.
The staff were lovely.
We don’t regret our stay here, but we probably won’t book here again.

2025-05-24 via Nuitee
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Carolyn family
6
Pros:

The exterior and grounds were lovely, but the interior was very dated and worn. The staff were friendly and helpful, but breakfast was lacking. All the ingredients but no flavor.

2025-05-20 via Nuitee
S
Sarah friends
8
Pros:

The hotel (though a bit old) is in good condition and good value. Staff are friendly and helpful.

2025-05-16 via Nuitee
E
Edgar
6
Pros:

The grounds and building were excellent. The room was very outdated. No air conditioner so made the room hot even in May. The windows don't have any screens so all the bugs (spiders/mosquitoes/etc) come in. Some of the windows were painted shut. The bed was hard and the pillows were flat. Lighting in the room was very dim. Not many USB connections.
The bathroom was renovated in the "four post" room, but still was not up to standard. The tub was so narrow that standing perpendicular your toes will hit the side walls. Water pressure was very low, so showers take even longer.
Carpet in the hallway worn and you can see threads.

Reception staff was helpful and friendly.

2025-05-16 via Nuitee