Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport)

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Muthu Hotels
8 (1926 reviews)
Inverness Rd , Nairn , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious food
Cons:
Stained carpets
Some furnishings need repair

Categories

Cleanliness
7.25
Some reviews mentioned stained carpets and tired furnishings.
Service
8.25
General praise for staff being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.75
Consistently praised for its beautiful and convenient setting.
Room Quality
7.25
Comfortable rooms but some issues mentioned with furnishings.
Amenities
8.25
Positive mentions of the overall atmosphere and food options.
Value for Money
8.25
Reviews indicated great value, particularly given the service and food.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Breakfast and dinner received good feedback.
Overall Experience
7.75
Mixed but generally positive sentiments, averaging to a good stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 01:37

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Muthu Newton Hotel offers elegant rooms with traditional furnishings, each equipped with satellite TV and an en suite bathroom. Dating back to 1872, this historic hotel provides a unique and charming stay.

Scenic Surroundings

Set in 21 acres of parkland overlooking the Moray Firth and Black Isles, the hotel provides breathtaking views. Explore the nearby Nairn Golf Course or venture to iconic Scottish destinations like Loch Ness and the Cairngorms ski resorts.

Fine Dining and History

Indulge in delicious meals at Chaplin's Restaurant, once frequented by the legendary Charlie Chaplin himself. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the hotel while enjoying modern amenities like free Wi-Fi and parking.

Experience the timeless elegance of Muthu Newton Hotel - book your stay now.

Important information:

Please note that the photos are representative and the room and/or bathroom layout may vary.

The Courtyard Rooms are located outside of the main building, within 164 feet away. These rooms are only available with a double bed if booked on day of arrival.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

This property does not accommodate stag, hen and similar parties.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TFN

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1926 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.25
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Jed • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
7
Generally very good considering very negative comments from locals
Pros:

Location and general hotel layout
The art deco bar area very appealing and would like to visit again and use as a relaxing area

Cons:

Damaged table in room
Some stains on chair fabrics
Running a maintenance period weekly through all rooms and to identify and rectify challenges would improve the facilities
The mixing assembly on the bath, the shower connection is unused but is the default start up position when opening the valves, this could put people off using it and provide negative engagement. Appreciate it is there, but there is a separate independent shower mixer separate on the wall

Appreciate these observations are specific but working in industries I know what I am looking at, most people will only look at the comment and see something that kind of works so it will do

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff karol was great his knowledge of whiskey was excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Robbert Michiel • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Heel vriendelijk personeel, top locatie, heel mooi

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
9
Comfortable stay close to Inverness airport
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay at Muthu Newton . Comfortable beds, spacious rooms and lovely surroundings for a walk after dinner. So close to Inverness airport.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Ursula • couple • au
8
We enjoyed the space and ambience that came with this hotel.
Pros:

Lovely location . Great history . Good food at Chaplin's Restaurant. Cosy bar

Cons:

Could use a little love - needs some fresh carpets

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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christine • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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janice • solo_traveller • gb
8
liked the hotel very much
Pros:

breakfast was just OK but not brilliant

Cons:

eggs were tired and bacon dry

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Tania • couple • es
10
Maravilloso
Pros:

El hotel, las instalaciones y la habitación.

Cons:

Los suelos sonaban al andar y no había secador de pelo.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Steven John • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful settings, great service, food and staff. Fantastic value

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • couple • gb
8
Would stay again
Pros:

Beautiful building, very quiet. There was a wedding on when we stayed but this caused no problem at all.
Bar man, Karel, gave excellent service above and beyond expectation.
Chaplins restaurant was good, quiet when we visited, nice decor.

Cons:

Breakfast service was slow. Hot food is cooked to order, which is great but was too slow. Forewarned is forearmed.
Carpets a bit tired but otherwise in good condition.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth Soh • solo_traveller • us
10
Great location & super value to visit Nairn especially if you want to walk the beaches or play golf
Pros:

Awesome location if you are playing Nairn Golf Club. You can literally walk from hotel to the club's driving range. Reasonably priced Scottish breakfast. Its also a lovely short walk to downtown Nairn and the Nairn train station. Hotel looks to be a beautiful former manor home. Fun historical connection to Charlie Chaplin.

Cons:

Like most manor homes, it could use a little refreshing. There were some loose tiles, odd renovations and items such as carpet which are a little past its prime.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Elena • couple • ro
4
I definitely never return here and cannot recommend to others
Pros:

The staff where we had breakfast were very friendly, and the croissants were delicious.

Cons:

I was disappointed about the cleaning, very dirty everywhere, the breakfast very poor, and no option to pay by cash in all the hotel: restaurant, bar…
The water was not bottled; it was clearly tap water. They would only provide it if you specifically asked for it at reception, which I found quite inconvenient.
On the penultimate day of our stay, the room was only partially cleaned. The bathroom towels were left on the floor and the bathroom bin was not emptied. I had to report this to reception, and we get clean towels.
In the evening, we could hear cracking sounds coming from the ceiling, which was a little scary😅
There were also cobwebs everywhere…

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Rosemary • extended_group • nz
5
Pros:

Historic House

Cons:

Expensive

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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JASON • couple • ch
1
Beau de l’extérieur mais dedans c est un cauchemar
Pros:

Les vaches devant l’hôtel

Cons:

La propreté
Le manque de personnel et le manque d amiabilité
Le petit déjeuner était immonde

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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dazo • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Tjalling • couple • nl
8
Relaxt hotel
Pros:

Personeel, gebouw en locatie

Cons:

Het had wat levendiger gekunt

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Nickkie • family_with_children • nz
2
Extremely disappointing, terrible value for money
Pros:

The gardens and driveway were stunning

Cons:

Staff at check in, room was extremely tired and well over priced. Very noisy from other guests leaving extremely early in the morning. No food available from early, no room service.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • extended_group • gb
7
Nice break, wouldn’t rush back.
Pros:

Beautiful grounds, comfortable public rooms, old Hollywood style decor, friendly staff. Breakfast was great both mornings, good choice and freshly prepared.

Cons:

Bedrooms were clean and beds comfortable but decor bit shabby, needing some upgrading as were the bathrooms.
Dinner was mediocre and quite expensive.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee