Ben Wyvis Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (1513 reviews)
Strathpeffer , Strathpeffer , gb

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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:
Cleanliness
Excellent service
Spacious rooms
Beautiful location
Good food
Cons:
Limited drink options
Dated decor in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.83
Guests consistently mention a clean and well-maintained environment, indicating high cleanliness standards.
Service
8.3
Staff are highly praised for being friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout various reviews.
Location
7.34
The hotel is in a beautiful location, although some mentions of external factors, like external lighting, were noted.
Room Quality
6.79
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, but some reviews hinted at a dated decor needing updates.
Amenities
6.82
Limited options at the bar were mentioned, but the overall amenities received a positive sentiment.
Value for Money
7.28
Excellent value for the quality received, making it competitive for the region.
Food and Beverage
7.83
Food received high praise, especially for its quality and preparation.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall experience highly rated, with guests feeling well cared for during their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:53

Property Description

Charming Victorian Manor House: Nestled in a woodland setting in Strathpeffer, the Ben Wyvis offers a blend of modern comforts and old-world charm, perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Tranquil Atmosphere: With elegant public rooms and a non-smoking lounge, guests can unwind in a peaceful environment, ideal for a leisurely holiday.

Abundance of Activities: From golf and fishing to exploring castles and distilleries, the hotel's surroundings offer a diverse range of activities for guests to enjoy.

Experience the serenity of a bygone era at Ben Wyvis - book your stay now for a truly unforgettable retreat.

Important information:

Well-behaved dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a lead at all times and are prohibited from dining areas.

When booking 6 or more rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that additional guests above the maximum room occupancy will incur an additional charge.

Please note that the room is located on the third floor, accessible only via one flight of stairs. Elevator access is only available from the second floor.


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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 1513 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.83
Service: 8.3
Location: 7.34
Room Quality: 6.79
Amenities: 6.82
Value for Money: 7.28
Food and Beverage: 7.83
Overall Experience: 7.8
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SARAH • extended_group • gb
8
Very happy and would book again
Pros:

The staff were all excellent

Cons:

Longer hours for dining would be better

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Petra • solo_traveller • be
9
Heel mooi, authentiek verblijf!
Pros:

De locatie. De dag zelf kreeg ik een kamer aan de voorzijde met een bad.

Cons:

Ik betaalde een kamer voor 2 personen als single en moest dan nog 10 pond per nacht voor de hond bijbetalen. Men had de meerprijs voor de hond kunnen compenseren met het tweede ontbijt dat ik niet nam.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Value for money

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
8
Grand, old hotel set in beautiful grounds
Pros:

A grand old hotel, with lots of charming features. The bed was comfy and the room, clean and tidy. The staff were lovely and very helpful. Set in beautiful grounds with plenty of places around within walking distance, to explore.

Cons:

There was a mix up with the booking. We'd paid for breakfast through booking.com but it hadn't registered on the hotel's system, so we ended up paying twice. Unfortunately I couldn't find the email confirming the prepayment whilst I was in the hotel, I only found it when I got home. The restaurant was very busy, there were 3 separate coach loads in, but the staff warned us of this and we were offered an early sitting, which worked out fine.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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MAILLOT • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Tristan • solo_traveller • nl
7
Prima
Pros:

Grote kamer, goed bed

Cons:

Tapijt op de grond in het hele hotel oogt gedateerd en de kamers zijn heel gehorig.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Gayle • couple • gb
5
Disappointing due to the lack of sleep
Pros:

The outside of the building

Cons:

That there is no consideration for people sleeping in rooms of the first floor. We were only there for one night and we were awake from 3am due to people coming back from being out and talking loud and then staff getting up for the kitchen duty in the morning. If you are offered a ground floor room, I would refuse it if you want to sleep all night. Staff were super friendly and accommodating - especially the bar staff.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
9
beautiful grounds lovely staff
Pros:

The dinner was great value. It was like a sunday dinner back in the day, but tasted good and was very very good value for money. Staff were really nice. very friendly.Its been a grand place in its day. In some areas threadbare carpets and needed a paint but for what you pay it is excellent value. clean and lovely staff

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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SARAH • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent location but kitchen needs to stay open longer
Pros:

The staff

Cons:

Restaurant timings

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Hugh • couple • gb
8
Lovely building, views were excellent and staff were lovely. A bit dated and pricey but wasn’t a big issue.
Pros:

Beautiful views, lovely staff and the breakfast was excellent. Bed was very comfortable and the room was clean, large and well lit.

Cons:

Felt a little bit dated and a bit on the pricey side for what you get. But it is summer to it is to be expected.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Joel • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • gb
8
Would definitely stay here again if in the area as it was a great hotel and staff were lovely.
Pros:

Stunning property and grounds.
Great staff, smiling, attentive and personable.
Room was clean and had everything we needed.
Food was excellent.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Linda • extended_group • gb
9
Great value for the money
Pros:

Everything was good. Quality of food excellent.breakfast and dinner. Barman/waiter pleasant and chatty

Cons:

The weather hahaha 🤣

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
8
People lovely, building magnificent, countryside gorgeous, breakfast great, room too cramped.
Pros:

Breakfast was great. Dining room staff lovely.

Cons:

The room was a little dark and pokey (because the en suite conversation made it cramped. It was fine for my stay, but if I was to have spent more time in the room I would have found it a little claustrophobic.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Ulf • extended_group • se
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • family_with_children • gb
10
Enjoyed our stay, would definitely recommend.
Pros:

Very friendly staff, super location.
The hotel is a typical old-fashioned spa town hotel. Although the decor is a little tired in places, this is understandable for a building that's around 150 years old. The hotel is comfortable, the food was very good and the staff were friendly and attentive.
We stopped just for one night as were were en-route further west, but would definitely come back sometime and stay longer to explore the local area.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • family_with_children • it
10
Ottima esperienza
Pros:

La gentilezza dello staff, la posizione

Cons:

Non ci è stato detto che i cappuccini che abbiamo preso a colazione erano a pagamento.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • gb
4
Could have easily been so much better.. breakfast spoiled it, and very few guests, so new excuse.
Pros:

lovely old victorian large hotel , public areas very pleasant. Comfy bed, hot water, and fresh carpets, curtains and linen in bedroom.

Cons:

Away from public areas tired paintwork and worn /threadbare carpets in corridors.. but with such a big hotel understandable this would be a major expense in somewhere obviously catering for budget coach parties. Sadly.. atrocious breakfast spoiled the stay. Tepid congealed lukewarm 'hot' buffet, cold rubbery toast, and the continental being just tinned fruits and budget cereals, very disappointing for the price.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very comfortable and enjoyable
Pros:

The location of my room was perfect. The breakfast was good.

Cons:

The standard of catering for the evening meal was disappointing. But that was the only thing that could have been better. It wasn’t good value for money at all, alas.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee