Lovat Arms Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (524 reviews)
Main Street , Beauly , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfy beds
Cons:
Cleanliness and room maintenance issues
Value for money concerns
Food quality complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Some complaints about cleanliness and room maintenance.
Service
8.5
Friendly staff and good service experience highlighted.
Location
8.5
Good location noted for convenience and charm.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms described as comfortable but needing some updates.
Amenities
7.5
Basic amenities are adequate but nothing extraordinary.
Value for Money
7
Concerns expressed about the price vs value.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Mixed reviews with complaints about breakfast quality.
Overall Experience
7.5
Overall experience was satisfactory with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 05:30

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in Scottish Highlands:
Nestled in the enchanting Scottish Highlands, The Lovat offers a cozy retreat just a short drive from Inverness.

Culinary Delights and Relaxation:
Indulge in delectable dishes crafted from local ingredients at the Strupag Brasserie or The Lairds Table restaurant. After a day of adventure, unwind by the crackling log fire in the foyer with a choice of fine whiskies.

Ideal Location for Outdoor Activities:
Perfect for fishing, walking, bird watching, and golf, The Lovat in historic Beauly is a haven for nature enthusiasts and explorers.

Experience the charm of the Scottish Highlands at The Lovat - book your stay now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 524 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Heather solo_traveller gb
10
Brenda and Nick are absolutely amazing behind the bar — warm, welcoming and always going above and beyond to make every
Pros:

I was only meant to stay for two days… somehow, two days turned into more than a week, and I think that says everything about the ambience of this place. From the moment you walk through the doors, there’s a warmth and character that makes you want to linger. The building has been beautifully decorated with the work of local artists, Scottish memorabilia, and little pieces of history and personality tucked into every corner. Nothing feels generic or manufactured; it feels authentically Scottish, welcoming, slightly quirky, and full of stories. There’s an atmosphere here that is difficult to put into words — the kind of place where you settle in, exhale, and suddenly realise you don’t particularly want to leave. I arrived expecting a hotel for two nights and somehow found a place that felt a little like home. ❤️

Cons:

I did not realise on a Saturday night the chef gets to take the night off so I missed out on there amazing food that night.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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robbes solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

De bar

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Martyn couple gb
1
Overpriced highland hotel that is in desperate need of TLC and is stuck in the 80’s
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Extremely tired and dated place. In need of serious investment. I booked a double room and was taken to a house property behind the hotel. It was damp, tatty and felt like a children’s home from the 80’s. Room was depressing and bed uncomfortable. Staff weren’t very helpful. Had to wander round hotel searching for a staff member to check in. Place needs shut down. This place cost us a fortune and was barely worth £30 a night. Sadly it was much much more expensive and simply not worth it - I’m so sick of highland hotels thinking they can screw folk for substandard accommodation- this is one of them.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Katy couple gb
6
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Detlef family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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cecilia solo_traveller fr
7
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Rodrigo family_with_children cl
7
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Patanė family_with_children it
7
Pros:

L’ambientazione d’epoca

Cons:

La colazione

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Watson solo_traveller gb
6
Disappointing
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room was very dated and the the facilities within room where average.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Maclaren solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Friendly atmosphere, wonderful staff. Most gracious young man running bar and restaurant. Mr Fraser oversees a very warm and welcoming hotel.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Sami solo_traveller gb
6
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Erik couple nl
7
Aardige en behulpzaam personeel. Leuke bar.
Pros:

Lokatie

Cons:

Deurpasjes die niet werkte en iedere keer opnieuw geprogrammeerd moesten worden. Te harde matrassen.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Tiernan solo_traveller ie
7
Overall very happy, except for the loud noise
Pros:

Location and any staff I interacted with were very friendly. Very quaint surroundings

Cons:

I’m not sure where the noise was coming from but the music was very loud. My first two nights (Thursday/Friday) the music was continuous until 11.30 but Saturday night the music started later, was much louder and went on later. It was thump thump music and quite annoying

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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G Neil couple gb
8
Pros:

This was a return visit and we were not disappointed.

Cons:

It was a pity that the restaurant was fully booked as the menu looked good.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Hayden solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great location friendly staff

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The staff were incredible, rooms were very comfortable and food was lovely

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple gb
8
Clean, breakfast good and very comfy bed, all-in-all a really good stay.
Pros:

Staff were very helpful though slightly understaffed I’d say.

Cons:

Check-out time of 10am is a tad too early, midday I feel is more favourable for me.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
6
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Mcvie extended_group gb
7
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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sarah family_with_children gb
10
Great fun
Pros:

Don’t listen to bad reviews property is very dated but thats what we loved about it. We felt we was having the propper highland experience

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-02 via Nuitee