The Carisbrooke

Hotels
8.1 (276 reviews)
Carisbrooke House Hotel Drumduan Road , Forres , gb
+44 1309 672585

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Clean Rooms
Good Food
Cons:
Cleanliness Issues
No Breakfast Provided
Outdated Amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.49
Some issues reported with dirtiness and bugs in the room.
Service
8.96
Staff were friendly and accommodating throughout the stay.
Location
8.5
Convenient for visiting local relatives and central location.
Room Quality
7.95
Rooms were generally found to be clean and comfortable.
Amenities
7.48
Basic amenities available; some reviews mentioned a lack of options.
Value for Money
8.44
Good value compared to other offerings, but some expected more.
Food and Beverage
7.99
Food was generally praised but lacking breakfast options.
Overall Experience
7.96
Overall enjoyable with several positive aspects despite some negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:19

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in comfort at The Carisbrooke with elegantly furnished rooms and modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms.

Gastronomic Delights
Savor exquisite meals at the on-site restaurant, offering a diverse menu to please your taste buds throughout your stay.

Convenient Location
Perfectly situated near popular attractions like Inverness Castle and Castle Stuart Golf Links, The Carisbrooke provides easy access to explore the beauty of Forres and its surroundings.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience? Book your stay at The Carisbrooke now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 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

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • 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

8.1
Based on 276 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.49
Service: 8.96
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 7.48
Value for Money: 8.44
Food and Beverage: 7.99
Overall Experience: 7.96
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john • extended_group • gb
9
Clean & comfortable
Pros:

Very clean & comfortable, sadly no breakfast on a Saturday

Cons:

nothing

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The area , history and the opportunity to explore more of the area

Cons:

Being told on arrival that breakfast was not available, after travelling for 8hours to get there

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • couple • gb
9
Fairly basic accommodation, ideal for a short stay.
Pros:

An old fashioned motel vibe. The room was spotless. Could have done with some products for the shower.

Cons:

The tea and coffee could have done with replenishing.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Freda • extended_group • gb
6
Ok but wouldn’t recommend
Pros:

Nice enough room with good facilities although very sparing on milk sachets

Cons:

In the bar for a couple of drinks , 1 young member of staff on & quite busy , couldn’t change the gas for draft juice so flat lemonade , seemed quite inexperienced especially to be left on her own

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Juerg • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
Good value easy to find and in a good location. Really felt safe and at home. Would not hesitate to book this hotel ag
Pros:

Friendly open and welcoming. Happy incisive atmosphere.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Cammy • extended_group • gb
7
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • us
9
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Beatrice • couple • it
8
Pros:

Struttura vecchia ma con camera ristrutturata

Cons:

Mancava l’asciugacapelli

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
K
Koren • extended_group • il
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Reaoch • solo_traveller • gb
10
Good hotel
Pros:

Staff very welcoming and helpful. We had a great meal. Room was clean and quiet after a bit of noise at closing time with people on the street.

Cons:

A bit noisy after closing time on a Friday night other than that great place to stay

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Doyle • couple • gb
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • gb
8
Very clean rooms
Pros:

Very clean rooms, staff were friendly.

Cons:

Na

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
8
OK
Pros:

Helpful, friendly staff. Safe storage for our bicycles. Warm & clean.

Cons:

Situated out of the centre of Forres. This was only an issue for us as it was raining & we had to walk into town for food! There was no breakfast available on the Sunday we stayed.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Annette • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

We had a lovely stay at the Carisbrooke. We ate in the bar and the food was fabulous and the staff were lovely.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
6
Served it’s purpose
Pros:

Excellent staff. Very clean. Food very reasonable

Cons:

Room was very minimalistic

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent hosts , very friendly and accommodating. First class breakfast. Local people very welcoming.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
E
E • couple • gb
10
Brilliant! looking forward to coming back!
Pros:

Food/drinks were great, good selection

room was great, nice bathroom, tv, kettle tea/coffees etc.

would definitely stay again

Cons:

room could do with a wee bit of tlc inside the cupboard but did not effect the stay room was great, nice bathroom, tv, kettle tea/coffees etc.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Marcelina • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee