The Anderson

Hotels
8.3 (260 reviews)
34 High Street , Fortrose , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Evening entertainment
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Comfortable beds
Scenic location
Cons:
Exterior appearance
Small room size
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
Concerns about the exterior and a few mentions of dusty furniture.
Service
8.98
Staff were consistently described as friendly and welcoming.
Location
8.52
Great location cited in multiple reviews, yet some comments on exterior appearance.
Room Quality
7.47
Mixed feedback; some rooms described as small and a bit dated.
Amenities
8.5
Good selections for whisky and food, but some infrastructure concerns raised.
Value for Money
8.46
Overall impression of good value for the services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Food quality praised in several reviews with specific mentions of excellent breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.48
Despite some negatives, the overall stay was highly regarded and memorable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:28

Property Description

Scenic Location and Nearby Attractions
Discover the charm of Fortrose at The Anderson, just steps away from Rosemarkie Beach and a short drive to Inverness Castle.

Comfortable Accommodation and Dining Options
Relax in non-smoking rooms equipped with modern amenities, and indulge in delicious American, British, and Pizza cuisine at the on-site restaurant.

Recreational Activities and Services
Unwind in the hotel garden, enjoy a game of darts, or explore hiking and fishing opportunities in the area surrounding The Anderson.

To book your stay and experience the best of Fortrose, visit our website now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 260 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 8.98
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 7.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.48
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Kerstin • couple • de
8
Ich war schon zum zweiten Mal dort und würde beim nächsten Mal auch wieder dort übernachten.
Pros:

Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und sehr zu empfehlen. Alle sind sehr freundlich und man wird sehr herzlich aufgenommen. Gute Ausgangslage für diverse Ausflüge und Touren. Ich würde jederzeit wieder dort hin

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sean Edward • solo_traveller • gb
10
Exceptional stay and wish there was more places as welcoming as this extraordinary Hotel! 👍
Pros:

Everything! Exceptional experience!

Cons:

Nothing, everything was absolutely perfect!

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Fred • couple • gb
9
2025-12-09 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • family_with_children • gb
10
Overnight stay to visit family
Pros:

We loved the cosy old world atmosphere, the comfy beds, warm room & breakfast. The staff were very welcoming & friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Theo • couple • se
9
2025-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Daiva • extended_group • lt
10
2025-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Phannin • couple • gb
10
Black Isle must visit
Pros:

Amazing place to stay! If you’re a whisky fan, they have an incredible selection. We tried the Whisky Society Ardbeg, and it was one of the best whiskies I’ve had so far.

The room was spacious, the bed was very comfortable, and the water pressure for the shower was great.

The staff were super friendly and very knowledgeable.

Cons:

We could stay a bit longer than a night there!

2025-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Jozef • family_with_children • gb
6
2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Interesting much better than staying in some anonymous chain

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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jean • couple • gb
7
The room was very small and v cold
Pros:

The staff were lovely and kind

Cons:

Nowhere for our dogs to relieve themselves early morning late night

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
8
Great place to stay if a little run down.
Pros:

The staff where really nice and friendly the bed was comfortable and the food and beer where great. They love dogs as well so can’t be bad

Cons:

It’s a little run down and the furniture in the room needs replacing.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • extended_group • ie
7
A Quieky Highland treasure with lots of gin
Pros:

The best thing about The Anderson are the Staff. They are all friendly, welcoming, super helpful and love the banter. Quirky bars, lots of dogs, whisky galore, American style menu which the staff can alter to personal requirements, superb breakfast and yet more whisky & gin. A 12 hour power outage due to Storm Amy didn’t dampen spirits with tea-lights & guests making for a memorable night. Perfect location to explore the local area and easy, free parking around the Square. We were in a twin room 9 which was comfortable and had a lovely view. Small ensuite with fresh towels and daily house keeping. The hotel was full with many guests being repeat visitors or undertaking the NC500. Thanks to Luke, Jim the owner and his son and the girls for a mini break we won’t forget.

Cons:

On arrival we were surprised to see how rundown the exterior looked. With flakey paint and poorly plants. The traditional Scottish decor is faded & aged. Furniture felt sticky and dusty. However please look beyond your first visual impression and see the genuine warmth of the establishment

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • couple • at
8
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal; Unterkunft direkt im Zentrum; sehr gutes Frühstück mit viel Auswahl (auch für Vegetarier); Gasthaus direkt im Gebäude; definitiv der richtige Ort für Whisky-Liebhaber und alle, die etwas darüber lernen wollen;

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Loved the friendly family run vibe. Really good food. Exceptional bar staff and reception staff.loved the quirkiness of the place. It was exceptionally clean and most comfortable bed of our whole trip

Cons:

Nothing to add here

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • couple • ch
6
2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Lanceley • couple • gb
8
Quirky place with an enthusiastic welcoming owner. Don't be put off by the outside of the premises
Pros:

Staff were so friendly especially the owner. The breakfasts were excellent and the room was nicely appointed.

Cons:

No double glazing on bedroom windows.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
Don’t be put off with the outside appearance when you arrive.
Pros:

Breakfast was very good, we took an American type breakfast for a change and thought it was very good.

Cons:

We were only there for 1 night and there was nothing we didn’t like.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
10
Great Pub in a great location
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff and wonderful food and beers.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • solo_traveller • gb
9
Quirky, friendly, fabulous and fun!
Pros:

Absolutely fantastic hotel. I’d popped in for a drink on a separate occasion and knew I needed to stay here. Very quirky, the most wonderful friendly staff, comfy bed and room. Excellent food and exquisite beer and whisky selection.

Cons:

Quite thin walls but an old hotel

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Meriel • couple • gb
10
2025-09-20 • via Nuitee