The Retreat Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (591 reviews)
Church Brae, Strathpeffer , Strathpeffer , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cozy rooms
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cold breakfast room
No TV in room
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.88
Clean and tidy room, but there were complaints about the breakfast room not being warm.
Service
7.85
Self-check-in was impersonal, but staff was friendly when seen.
Location
8.39
Great location for local music events and beautiful views.
Room Quality
7.34
Rooms were cozy and comfortable, but had some maintenance issues.
Amenities
6.87
Basic amenities were available, but some were lacking like a TV and hot water.
Value for Money
6.83
Paid extra for breakfast, but the quality was disappointing.
Food and Beverage
6.38
Breakfast options were limited and the room was too cold.
Overall Experience
7.85
Overall a nice stay but with some notable setbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 00:46

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities
Located in Strathpeffer, just 31 km from Inverness Castle, The Retreat Hotel offers a garden, free parking, and a restaurant.

Comfortable Rooms with Free WiFi
Each room comes equipped with a kettle and private bathroom. Guests can also enjoy free WiFi during their stay.

Delicious Breakfast and Sun Terrace
Start your day with a variety of breakfast options. Afterward, relax on the sun terrace before exploring the nearby cycling trails.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Retreat Hotel.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 591 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.88
Service: 7.85
Location: 8.39
Room Quality: 7.34
Amenities: 6.87
Value for Money: 6.83
Food and Beverage: 6.38
Overall Experience: 7.85
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Léa • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Un concept (hors saison ?) particulier : aucun humain vu de tout le séjour (hors autres résidents) : check in / out en ligne, petit déjeuner et bar en self service... surprenant !

Cons:

Phobiques de la technologie s’abstenir, et levez vous tôt pour le petit déjeuner, sinon très peu de choix (alors que ce n'est déjà pas fou)

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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François • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Easy check in, nice building, beautiful location, room small and cosy
Convenient EV charger
Affordable prices
Breakfast was alright

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Fredrik • solo_traveller • se
7
Pros:

Gammalt men lite mysigt hus med självincheckning och självservice-bar. Fungerade utmärkt. Visst är det lite slitet men ändå prisvärt.

Cons:

Frukosten var som helhet bra men allt räckte inte till alla gäster så där får man nog se till att vara uppmärksam på hur många gäster man har och vad som kan gå åt.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Jack • couple • gb
4
Good location but would only recommend for a short visit
Pros:

The location is great in the centre of strathpeffer

Cons:

The shower did not function and the hotel were not responsive to requests when contacted

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Steffi • couple • gb
6
Pleasant, comfortable and clean in a very beautiful area
Pros:

The location is fabulous for access to lovely walks in forests and along rivers, and to the mountains. The room was clean, large, comfortable and warm, with a controllable room radiator, and towel rail in the bathroom. I loved sitting in an armchair in the window, reading, looking at the lovely view and listening to the spring birds. I love the quiet and slightly faded Victorian aspect of both Strathpeffer and the Retreat Hotel, and the large Victorian bath in the en-suite bathroom was great.

Cons:

The hotel was largely unmanned with a help-yourself breakfast which was a bit limited in scope and made it feel more like a hostel without kitchen facilities. The village shop is also limited when it comes to healthy food. We ended up going to the wine bar in the village for a decent cup of coffee. Some aspects of hotel room maintenance need a little love and attention - for example the plug in the WHB didn't seal, the water pressure was difficult to control and converting the futons into armchairs was challenging.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Torben • solo_traveller • de
6
Pros:

The interior is rustic but well-maintained. Digital check-in went fast and smoothly

Cons:

There wasn't enough staff on duty at breakfast after all. At one point, we ran out of toast. It really lacked that personal touch.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuel • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Subramanian • family_with_children • gb
7
it was okay for the price
Pros:

the value for money , the cost is very competitive and on the way to NC500

Cons:

main bed was shagging and water pressure in 2nd floor room was poor, although 1st floor was okay.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • gb
4
When we arrived we thought it strange there was no staff the bar was self service via an app which we couldn’t get to wo
Pros:

The setting was lovely

Cons:

No staff, cleanliness was poor, curtain kept falling off rail

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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hliukko • solo_traveller • fi
9
Pros:

Kodikas ja viihtyisä majoitus.

Cons:

Itsepalveluaamiaisesta.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Dan • family_with_children • it
8
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Mohamed Muneer • family_with_children • in
9
It’s nice hotel
Pros:

Location and stay

Cons:

Toilet

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
3
Look anywhere else
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

No staff or direct communication.
Breakfast offering abysmal.
Place felt unloved and neglected.
Not really a Hotel.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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captainchou • solo_traveller • fr
6
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse et propre. Pas vraiment de contact avec le personnel, tout étant automatisé. Toutefois le système de code pour la porte (pas de clé) est pratique. Pas grand chose pour petit dejeuner ou diner dans la ville.

Cons:

Literie à revoir car un des deux lits bougait dangereusement. Nous nous sommes demandé s'il tiendrait tout la nuit.
De plus pas d'ascenseur et escaliers et couloirs étroits avec les bagages.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Delphine • couple • fr
7
Hôtel qui fait le job mais ne procure pas de plaisir particulier
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

Un personnel fantôme

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Janne • solo_traveller • fi
2
Not visiting again
Pros:

Self-checking worked fine and beds were decent. Eating places (inc. breakfast) in town within a very short walk.

Cons:

No hot water in the shower (and only mild flow even with the cold one) was a huge disappointment.
Somewhat chilly in the room.
Wifi was not working well.
Disgusting smell in the hallway.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
7
Old house but you get what you pay for
Pros:

Good position clean large room comfortable bed. Kettle in room. Good parking. Bath and good shower

Cons:

No staff. Breakfast not brilliant and was set up day before.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • couple • fr
7
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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VARUN • family_with_children • gb
3
Pros:

Heritage building and large rooms and beds

Cons:

We reached the hotel late and turned on the heating and within 1 hour the heatiung was turned off, single glazing in highlands with no heating left us freezing all night. I had to tuck my child with my wife and I to keep him warm using all the duvets available in the room. There was no staff to help us out. The Duvet and the pillow were stinky.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Adeline • extended_group • fr
1
Je ne reviendrai pas et je ne conseillerais pas
Pros:

La situation géographique

Cons:

Il n’y avait personne
Petit déjeuner : rien de frais et eau chaude pour thé ou café non disponible avant 8h30….

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee