The Retreat Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (746 reviews)
Church Brae, Strathpeffer , Strathpeffer , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cozy rooms
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cold breakfast room
No TV in room
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.88
Clean and tidy room, but there were complaints about the breakfast room not being warm.
Service
7.85
Self-check-in was impersonal, but staff was friendly when seen.
Location
8.39
Great location for local music events and beautiful views.
Room Quality
7.34
Rooms were cozy and comfortable, but had some maintenance issues.
Amenities
6.87
Basic amenities were available, but some were lacking like a TV and hot water.
Value for Money
6.83
Paid extra for breakfast, but the quality was disappointing.
Food and Beverage
6.38
Breakfast options were limited and the room was too cold.
Overall Experience
7.85
Overall a nice stay but with some notable setbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 00:46

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities
Located in Strathpeffer, just 31 km from Inverness Castle, The Retreat Hotel offers a garden, free parking, and a restaurant.

Comfortable Rooms with Free WiFi
Each room comes equipped with a kettle and private bathroom. Guests can also enjoy free WiFi during their stay.

Delicious Breakfast and Sun Terrace
Start your day with a variety of breakfast options. Afterward, relax on the sun terrace before exploring the nearby cycling trails.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Retreat Hotel.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 746 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.88
Service: 7.85
Location: 8.39
Room Quality: 7.34
Amenities: 6.87
Value for Money: 6.83
Food and Beverage: 6.38
Overall Experience: 7.85
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iacopo • family_with_children • it
6
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Piers • couple • sg
1
awful!
Pros:

The Cafe away for the hotel was good!

Cons:

staff/cleanliness/lack of staff/bedbugs......

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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barbara • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

La stanza era grande e comoda per 4 persone. La posizione è centrale. Comodo il checkin. La struttura è vecchiotta ma proprio questo è il bello. Costa molto meno di altri hotel in zona.

Cons:

La pulizia andrebbe in migliorata . In generale si vede che c'è bisogno di un po di manutenzione. Mi aspettavo una struttura vecchiotta e questo ok ma i mobili andrebbero rinfrescati.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • fr
5
Pros:

Emplacement, vue

Cons:

Très sale. Vieillot. Lits secondaires pru confortable

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Wilson • couple • nz
8
Pros:

Pretty village away from the city.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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SLAVICA • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Nous avons aimé dormir dans un château dans son jus, la vue depuis notre fenêtre qui était au dernier étage et le charmant village accessible à pied. Le check-in autonome n'est pas compliqué, il faut bien passer sa paume de main sur le système de la porte de votre chambre pour renseigner ensuite le code communiqué par l'établissement.

Cons:

La douche sans débit d'eau était difficile, mais le logement convient très bien pour un stop sur votre road trip.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Anne Laure • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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AB • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Good location and choice of eating places nearby. Very good value for money. Would stay again.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Ahsan • couple • gb
3
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Wubbe • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Raul • family_with_children • us
10
We really enjoyed our stay here, and is in close proximity to Inverness.
Pros:

We enjoyed the location as we were looking for a hotel near Inverness. Check-in was easy, and the room was a good size for our family. We enjoyed the bar downstairs and WiFi.

Cons:

I don't really have anything that we didn't like about this hotel. This hotel had all the accommodations that we were looking for at a fairly reasonable price.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Marion • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • gb
8
Comfortable and fair value
Pros:

Central

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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sujith • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Stéphane • family_with_children • es
1
nul
Pros:

rien

Cons:

vieillot
sale

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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eric • family_with_children • fr
2
a eviter
Pros:

rien

Cons:

aucun personnel. lits des enfants improbables juste un fauteuil avec accoudoirs pour dormir pour les enfants. Robinets et salle de bain d époque qui fait du bruit de retour toute la nuit . tout est vieux dans l hotel . pas de restaurant et rien a l exterieur ouvert apres 19h .

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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ERIC • couple • fr
7
Hôtel chambre calmes et agréables - masi check-in à faire soi-même très difficile
Pros:

Emplacement de l'hôtel
Calme

Cons:

Le "self check-in" est très difficile à faire, les instructions ne sont pas du tout claires. Et d'autres clients après nous ont aussi eu des difficultés pour avoir leur chambre

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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gonzague • couple • fr
6
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Juan Ramon • family_with_children • es
9
Pros:

La casa está muy bien y el pueblo tb. El restaurante de la plaza tiene comidas fantástica.

Cons:

Las camas supletorias para los niños son incomodisimas. Si vas con adolescentes como nosotros no contrates habitaciones con cama supletorias. Son sillones sin colchón. No durmieron nada.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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MartinKoeh • solo_traveller • at
8
Pros:

Die Lage ist perfekt für Ausflüge in die giefen der Highlands - das Örtchen Strathpeffer ist so lieblich und entschleunigend - paar super gute Lokale im Ort, Hotel liegt auf einer Anhöhe mit Blick auf den Ort, Check in miss alles mit Handy bzw Internet gemacht werden, gibt keine direkte Ansprechperson vor Ort und auch Code für die Gür wird zugeschickt in automatischen Mails das muss einem bewusst sein
Hatten Zimmer 1 von 10 Zimmern - war halt alles sehr sehr alt und alte Teppiche drinnen oft mehr übereinander. das muss man mögen, Frühstück kann zugebucht werden auch vor Ort und Bar gibt es such alles self service keiner anwesend

Für 1 bis 3 Nächte in Ordnung - als für Durchreise - Inventar wirklich sehr slt und muffiger Geruch im Zimmer

Cons:

Siehe oben

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee