Golspie Inn

Hotels
7.8 (441 reviews)
Old Bank Road Golspie , Backies , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Garden
Pets allowed
Bar
Private parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Overpriced for quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.53
The hotel requires upgrading, and there were mentions of dirt.
Service
9
Many reviews praised the staff as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.54
The location was highlighted positively, being convenient for local attractions.
Room Quality
6.99
Rooms were described as dated and in need of refurbishment.
Amenities
8.32
Basic amenities provided, but some aspects were noted to be simple.
Value for Money
6.98
Many felt the price per room was too high relative to the overall quality.
Food and Beverage
8.53
Food received positive feedback, particularly for dinner.
Overall Experience
7.5
Mixed reviews with some highlights but significant issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-13 19:56

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Backies

Convenient Location: Golspie Inn is perfectly situated just 1.4 km from Dunrobin Castle and a short distance from other popular attractions like Carnegie Club Skibo Castle and Royal Dornoch Golf Club.

Comfortable Amenities: Enjoy a relaxing stay in our well-equipped units featuring flat-screen TVs. Take advantage of our garden, free private parking, on-site restaurant, and bar.

Easy Access: With Wick John O’Groats Airport only 85 km away, reaching Golspie Inn is a breeze.

Book your stay at Golspie Inn now for a delightful and convenient experience!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 441 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.53
Service: 9
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 6.99
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 6.98
Food and Beverage: 8.53
Overall Experience: 7.5
J
Jack • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The breakfast was adequate but the toast was hard and a bit burnt.

Cons:

The shower room was tiny and the toilet was in front of the sink. Ridiculous. The cost should have been half the 180 pounds I paid. I will not be back.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
9
An excellent Inn in a nice village on the NC500 route, with the sea nearby.
Pros:

We had dinner which was excellent and a reasonable price. Breakfast was good too, though more fruit would have been appreciated.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
G
Graham • couple • us
10
Pros:

The Sutherland Arms Hotel!!

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
F
Floris • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

De ligging

Cons:

Badkamer

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
S
Siobhan • family_with_children • gb
6
Lovely stay with very friendly staff
Pros:

Location great.
Lovely selection for breakfast

Cons:

Size of my bathroom. I was in a single room and although the shower was lovely the combination loo with basin behind is not very easy! I had to stand on one leg and kneel on loo cover to use basin!!! My 95 year old mother would not have been able to cope with this. However her bathroom was fine.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
C
Corazon04 • solo_traveller • ch
8
Prima. werde wieder kommen.
Pros:

Netflix funktionierte sehr gut.
Restaurant im Haus sehr gut.
Lage Top zum Dunrobin Castle

Cons:

alles bestens für einen kurzen Aufenthalt.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
J
James • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great value
Pros:

Staff were excellent and the breakfast was amazing

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
M
Maureen Margaret • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Location. Quiet even though it is on the main road. Parking. Comfortable bed. Not far to walk to shops & sights.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
N
Noel • couple • sg
7
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
A
Alain • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

The vicinity of our journey

Cons:

A bit expensive for the level of confort

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
M
Melissa • couple • us
8
Pros:

Parking, how close to the castle, the breakfast being include, the big bed and en-suite.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
M
MYRIAM • solo_traveller • fr
5
Je ne recommande pas cet établissement
Pros:

Le cadre n’est pas mal et l’établissement est plutôt bien situé

Cons:

L’accueil du personnel était déplorable et la nourriture au dîner et au petit-déjeuner très mauvaise

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
D
David • solo_traveller • gb
3
Poor value.
Pros:

Poor quality room (14) - i expected better for £160 on a Thursday

Cons:

See above

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
K
Kirsteen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Breakfast was the best , food all round was good, great atmosphere.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Clean comfortable. Good food for evening meal

Cons:

Ron could have done with a bit of a refurb for the price we paid

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
A
Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
T
Trevor • family_with_children • ca
8
Pros:

Good location, nice old hotel

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
T
Taylor • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff were excellent

Cons:

Breakfast was fair but not much choice

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
G
Geoffrey • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
L
Lukas Benedict • extended_group • de
4
Enttäuschend und völlig überteuert!
Pros:

Die Rezeptionistin war sehr freundlich und hat sich gut um uns gekümmert. Auch das Frühstück hat (bis auf den Kaffee) sehr gut geschmeckt. Die Lage des Hotels ist super.

Cons:

Das Hotel ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen.
Unsere Zimmer waren nicht besonders gut geputzt. In der Toilette waren Fäkalienreste und Urinflecken auf der Brille.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee