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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Lynsey • extended_group • gb
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No TV no bar no staff

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Levin • extended_group • nl
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Catriona • couple • gb
5
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Lester • solo_traveller • au
4
Pros:

Nothing about this property.

Cons:

The signage was almost non existence. Lucky we found it after driving around. Room was a box room to say the least. To many stairs and doors to go thru to get to room. Over priced, with no bells and whistles.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • au
6
Ok but…
Pros:

A well located property just off the main road. Nice building. Self-serve “bar”

Cons:

Check-in is entirely electronic. Bit confusing what to do when the code was not sent at 2pm as advised. Tiny room with smaller bathroom. Not much for the money.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Klaudia • extended_group • gb
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Erika • family_with_children • sk
9
Nice hotel
Pros:

Handy location to climb Ben Wyvis. Kids loved the hotel, specially highland cow 🐮 sitting in tiny chair in the entry corridor 🙂
Thank you

Cons:

N/a

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Danni • couple • gb
5
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • extended_group • gb
6
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Geraghty • couple • ie
8
Pros:

The hotel was in a good location and the room was nice.

Cons:

It had no atmosphere, the self service bar was grand but it was freezing. Also, there are plug in air fresheners everywhere

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Mills • extended_group • au
8
The stay was good but there are no staff
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • extended_group • gb
5
A convenient one night establishment.
Pros:

The location was excellent.

Cons:

They made a simple check in procedure very complex by sending way too much information.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Derek • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Value for money ,clean

Cons:

Small and basic, dated decor

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Kate • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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stuart • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Beds very uncomfortable, room was on a slight slope, wifi couldn't connect

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Bartosz • couple • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kurt • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • gb
1
Very short, I checked in and within half an hour had found elsehwere to stay. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
Pros:

Unfortunately nothing, it was just awful.

Cons:

Bath tub was orange and shower head had black/brown water leaking from it. Room smewlgt like extremely cheap bathroom air freshner, once windows had been opened and that smell cleared, behind was a very stale and rather unpleasant smell.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Petr • family_with_children • cz
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Kurt • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee