Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport)

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Muthu Hotels
8 (1789 reviews)
Inverness Rd , Nairn , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 11 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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

8
Based on 1789 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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Sofia • family_with_children • it
10
Rilassante
Pros:

Bellissima e’ a dir poco meravigliosa

Cons:

Nulla

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Nick Schenk • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
8
A grand historic mansion in lovely grounds
Pros:

A lovely historic building, the Newton was originally a Scottish Baronial Mansion and retains many of its original features. The grounds are beautiful, too, and the location at the edge of the fine town of Nairn is great.

Cons:

For some reason they put us in an annexe which I think was originally a stable building. The room was clean and comfortable but rather tired, and didn't have the glamour of the main house. Breakfast was a bit disappointing for this kind of hotel.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Tammie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Charles • extended_group • ca
8
Love the hotel for its look and location, i would recommend it.
Pros:

Very spacious, very quiet, beautiful building in a charming environment, free parking and at a walking distance for the city center and the beach. there is a field in front of the hotel where you can see up close "Hairy Coos"

Cons:

You can tell that this hotel was once is hidden gem. It is need of a fresh coat of paint inside.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Scott • extended_group • gb
7
Lovely old building in a great location.
Pros:

Beautiful surroundings and building, attentive staff. Good local amenities.

Cons:

The dining area was getting a little tired with rotten interior window sills and ant catchers on the floor!

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Richard-N • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • solo_traveller • gb
8
I enjoyed the stay, the evening meal scenario was not good though.
Pros:

Room was very comfortable, staff were pleasant.

Cons:

Couldn,t get evening meal as it was fully booked, TV remote did not work, had to switch television off at socket. In the morning the lift had suitcases left in it meaning only 1 person could access it at a time,when the lift door opened at ground level there was suit cases left abandoned blocking exit from lift .

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Viviana • couple • ar
10
Hermosa casa de campo con vista a la montaña !
Pros:

Me encantó porque es una casa atendida por su dueña , con vista a la montaña , todo está índices le y d e muy buen gusto .

Cons:

Solo sugeriría que expliquen a los huéspedes el sistema de la ducha que es muy extraño .

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Dean • couple • au
9
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Dean • solo_traveller • au
9
Definitely keeping this one for next trip
Pros:

Another great find this was a great place to stop if you don’t like staying in the city area close to the airport and other attractions.Room was a great size, clean and comfortable, shower was very powerful. Dinner in the evening was good. Staff were great. Highland cows outside was a bonus

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Comfortable, quiet and peaceful

Cons:

Rooms showing their age a bit

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Mitchell • solo_traveller • gb
7
Comfortable one night stay
Pros:

Beautiful property in an excellent location overlooking parkland and Moray Firth

Cons:

As with a lot of older hotels, some investment in decor could elevate from good to excellent

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Shona • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good location, friendly staff
Pros:

Room was a great size, clean and comfortable, shower was very powerful. Dinner in the evening was good. Staff were great. Highland cows outside was a bonus!

Cons:

Cooked breakfast was not good.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • gb
8
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
1
Bad food bad vibes bad maintenance bad everything
Pros:

The location is very nice and the Chaplin’s restaurant was nicely done.

Cons:

Worn down and in need of refurbishment. The carpet was horribly dirty in the breakfast room, there were patches in the hallway and seams were exposed and coming apart not to mention missing lightbulbs in the hallway which is a safety issue. The hotel is dominated by bus tours which arrive every day and which get much higher priority than mere paying guests. Despite their listing as well as the information card in the room there is no laundry service available. We were advised to go to a laundromat in town. The staff appeared frightened of management and not able to make independent decisions. This hotel has been struck off my future visit list. The food in the restaurant is generally low quality. That was the toughest rib-eye I have ever encountered.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • family_with_children • it
6
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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karla • couple • gb
7
Nice hotel
Pros:

Very reasonable hotel
Good value
Enjoyed stay

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
1
Awful. Definitely not the 4-stars it has been given.
Pros:

Do not stay in a 'Courtyard Room'. These are very dated, furniture is old and worn. For those old enough to remember - it's very 'Crossroads Motel' - including the flimsy, old, worn doors and lack of soundproofing. There is a lot of noise - literally every 2 minutes or so - from the water heating system that sits above the rooms. Toiletries, coffee/tea stuff is all low cost/budget and certainly not a reflection of their Booking.com 4 star rating. The breakfast included budget white bread. It was all very very poor and did not reflect it's rating at all. I would like to say that the main building was better but both the bar and dining room had significant damp patches and damage to their ceilings which were just examples of the general state of the place. The accommodation and breakfast were so poor, I'm finding the other reviews very hard to believe.

Cons:

The room was in poor shape and was noisy as a result of an old water heating system.
The whole estate was in serious need of maintenance and repair.
The breakfast was made from budget products including very poor processed white bread and awful filtered coffee.
It was not a 4-star and was poor to the degree that I will be taking the rating up with Booking.com as I believe it was completely misrepresented.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee