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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise from the pub

Categories

Cleanliness
7.09
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, particularly with old facilities and poor upkeep.
Service
9.06
Numerous reviews highlight the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
8.6
Conveniently located near key attractions with ample parking.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, though there are mentions of stairs.
Amenities
7.58
Amenities are adequate but some reviews suggest areas for improvement.
Value for Money
8.35
Generally viewed as good value, though some concerns about condition affect perception.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Highly rated meals with positive feedback on breakfast and dining.
Overall Experience
8.26
Most guests expressed satisfaction with their overall stay despite minor frustrations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:08

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just a short distance from Inverness town centre, Inverness Airport, and the historic Culloden Battlefield, our hotel offers the perfect base for both leisure and business travelers.

Modern Amenities
Built in 1980, our hotel features free Wi-Fi throughout the property, ensuring you stay connected during your visit. Additionally, enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking, making your stay hassle-free.

Ideal for All Travelers
Whether you're here to explore the Highland's attractions or for business purposes, our hotel's strategic location provides easy access to both leisure and commercial hubs in the area.

Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at our hotel.

Important information:

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1512 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.09
Service: 9.06
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 7.58
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.26
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Barbara • couple • gb
7
A reasonable place to spend the last night near the airport
Pros:

Very close to Inverness airport.
Premium room is spacious, very light and with a view of firth in background.
Breakfast included in our package
Well cooked full Scottish breakfast
Evening meal available
Staff friendly and helpful
Very comfortable bed

Cons:

No lift to upper floors, though manager carried cases upstairs
Reception area necessarily close to the bar, for staff to share roles, so initial impression is a beer aroma.
Breakfast buffet adequate but unexciting.
No heating on in second half of September. Ok in tbe room but made ( beautifully spacious) bathroom uninviting.
Bedroom very good but downstairs rather ‘workaday’
Overpriced for what it was, but in keeping with the northern Scottish norm

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
J
jean • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The food!! This was excellent with HUGH portions. The family room was great with two connecting rooms and two bathrooms.
Staff really friendly and informative.

Cons:

One of the rooms with en suite bathroom had a big clear window with plain glass and no curtains or blind. Not very private after showering.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • us
7
For thw price we expected better.
Pros:

The staff was exceptional. Very good breakfast.

Cons:

The Bathroom. Toilet was against the wall. No grab bar for the shower. The grab bar on the tub was a major trip hazard. No hooks in the bathroom.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
L
Lynne • solo_traveller • us
9
Nice location.
Pros:

Location slightly away from Inverness, but close to everything. Made for a quiet stay with easy parking.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
M
Michelle • extended_group • ch
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
D
Dorfman • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

Rooms were clean and comfortable

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
L
Louise • couple • au
10
The epitome of Scottish hospitality. Good rooms, delicious food, exceptional service & staff.
Pros:

The hotel is perfectly placed for day trips to Loch Ness and beyond

Cons:

We loved everything about it

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
H
HELEN • couple • au
7
More than we expected
Pros:

Family friendly and wonderful staff. Peter and the team do an exceptional job and make you feel very welcome.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
L
Laura • extended_group • it
9
Ottimo hotel poco fuori Inverness
Pros:

Posizione ottima. Fuori città ma comodissima per raggiungere Inverness. Vicina a un Tesco, molto comodo. Camere pulite e con tutto il necessario. Staff molto cortese.

Cons:

La pressione dell'acqua della doccia era un po' debole, ma per il resto tutto perfetto.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
M
Margo • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

The staff were very helpful, kind and accommodating.. A towel warmer in the bath was very welcome.
The food was fresh, well prepared and tasty, served with a smile. I had both dinner and breakfast.
I did feel like I was welcome and appreciated. The linens were fresh laundered.
I was stuck in a flight cancellation drama and Inverness was booked full. It was either this pub or a £750 castle room.

Cons:

The twin beds were very unsupportive and need to be replaced. The room and furnishings were very basic and in need of some upgrades - the springs that jumped against my back all night were annoying.
As its rooms over a pub, the disco beat carried on until 11:00 pm. The walls are thin and I heard my neighbors.
The door to the room was off-level with a gap to the floor. As a traveler from US, I didn’t understand the shower operation - it had a switch outside the room and some sort of hot water box inside the shower itself. I wasn’t sure if I understood the directions so I skipped it.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
A
Alexina • extended_group • gb
9
We had a good rest
Pros:

Lovely staff

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
M
MARTIN • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pleasant stay if a bit basic. Staff made up for lack of character and the breakfast was excellent
Pros:

This is quite a basic hotel however the room was clean and passable. The staff were very pleasant and helpful and served one of the best breakfasts I have had in a long time.

Cons:

A bit soul-less and without any nice touches in the decor

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
S
Steven • couple • gb
7
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
C
Cesar • solo_traveller • be
6
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • es
9
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
M
Melina • couple • ch
8
Frühstück war gut, hatt alles was es benötigt. Personal sehr freundlich.
Pros:

Die Betten waren erstaunlich bequem.

Cons:

Schimmel in der Dusche, kaum Wasserdruck, dreckiger Kissenbezug (wurde jedoch direkt ohne Probleme ausgetauscht)

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
D
Dorothy • couple • gb
10
Just a little gem
Pros:

bar and restaurant was just lovely, very spacious. modern. the deluxe room was a dream after our long journey from apple cross and i was a bit travel sick. The towels were huge and a lovely bath such a treat. Andrew was a tonic, very happy and so helpful. an asset to the Smithton.
There was ample parking.

Cons:

I cant complain about anything

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
E
Elisa • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

La cama muy cómoda y lumpia. El perdonal fué muy agradable.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
G
Gordon • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee