The Osprey Hotel

Hotels
9.3 (533 reviews)
The Osprey Hotel, Ruthven Road , Kingussie , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Wonderful hosts
Great breakfast
Cons:
Bathroom was a little cool
Shower pressure was low

Categories

Cleanliness
9.16
Rooms were very clean and well-presented, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Service
9.63
The hosts were wonderful, providing excellent service and local suggestions.
Location
9.17
Ideal center location with easy access to nearby attractions.
Room Quality
9.12
Rooms were spacious, comfortable, and beautifully decorated.
Amenities
9.15
Great amenities including a fantastic breakfast and room service.
Value for Money
9.31
Very good rates considering the quality of accommodation and services.
Food and Beverage
9.46
Breakfast options were superb, with generous portions and high-quality produce.
Overall Experience
9.43
Guests expressed a high level of satisfaction and intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 10:21

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a stay like no other at The Osprey Hotel, located just steps away from Highland Folk Museum and Ruthven Barracks. Indulge in our luxurious accommodation and unwind on our charming terrace, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or evening cocktail.

Outdoor Adventures
For nature enthusiasts, explore the stunning hiking trails just moments away from the hotel. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes and make unforgettable memories during your stay.

Convenient Location
Conveniently situated only 51 km from Inverness Airport, The Osprey Hotel offers easy access for travelers. Book your stay now and discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 533 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.16
Service: 9.63
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 9.12
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 9.31
Food and Beverage: 9.46
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Graeme • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Snjezana • family_with_children • hr
7
Good but too little space
Pros:

Staff were nice. Cleanliness. Old-style decoration

Cons:

Room and bathroom were both tiny. No space for clothes, luggage or toiletries. Low water pressure in the shower

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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June • solo_traveller • nz
10
Fabulous stay
Pros:

10/10- this place is an absolute gem! The hosts are fantastic, room was extremely comfortable & we were provided with fresh milk & cold water in the room.
Highly recommend having breakfast in the morning. Absolutely delicious!
If you are heading to Kingussie, stay here!

Cons:

Nothing, everything was great 👍

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • family_with_children • nl
10
Super authentic and comfortable hotel and amazing location to explore the Cairngorms
Pros:

Very comfortable beds, delicious breakfast and very clean. Des and Sinead are such great hosts and have a spotless hotel!

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Muthumaheswaran • extended_group • sg
6
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Lukas • couple • at
10
Pros:

The largest bed we had in our travel through Scotland! Great options for breakfast.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Veikko • extended_group • fi
10
Pros:

The host was great. The breakfast was really good. It was nice to have a refigerator in the room.

Cons:

The shower temperature adjustment device was pretty exotic. It worked fine once i learned how to use it.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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E.Leu • solo_traveller • ch
9
Sehr zuvorkommend
Pros:

Die Betten waren bequem

Cons:

Zimmer mit Gartenblick war tatsächlich ein Zimmer mit Blick auf ein Parkplatz und Hauptstraße mit Strassenlärm

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Jože • solo_traveller • si
10
Pros:

Personal, food, ...

Cons:

Weak shower presodite.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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skulski • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Perfect place to stay in Kingussie. Lovely room very clean fantastic people.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent staff and facilities
Pros:

The location and breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Erin • extended_group • ch
10
Tout était parfait
Pros:

Tout, très propre et petit déjeuner généreux et très bon

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Leo • couple • gb
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • extended_group • be
10
Een aanrader voor wie rust zoekt tussen Inverness en Edinburgh!
Pros:

De gastvrijheid van de eigenaars, de locatie.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Hett • couple • de
10
Schönes Hotel von einem sehr netten Paar.
Pros:

Sehr nettes Paar, welches das Hotel betreibt und schön eingerichtet.

Cons:

Nichts war gravierend schlecht

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Laleh • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Hugh • couple • ie
10
Great place to stay in perfect location
Pros:

Beautiful property with friendly owners who went above and beyond

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Armelle • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons été très bien accueilli par les gérants de l'hôtel qui sont très sympathiques. Ce petit hôtel est très joliment décoré. Le petit déjeuner était extrêmement copieux et très bon. C'est une parfaite adresse pour faire une halte entre Skye et Glasgow !

Cons:

Tout était parfait !

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • ch
8
Pros:

Sehr nette Gastgeber, sehr hübsche Unterkunft, leckeres Frühstück

Cons:

Heizung im Bad war defekt

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Karen • family_with_children • gb
10
Lovely place to stay. Will be back!
Pros:

Received the warmest of welcomes when we arrived & that continued throughout our stay. So comfortable & clean. Breakfast was absolutely delicious! Will definitely be back!

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee