The Tongue Hotel, by Highland Coast Hotels

Hotels
8.7 (1732 reviews)
Tongue , Tongue , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Clean rooms
Cons:
Parking not clearly marked
Small rooms
Some areas shabby

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Rooms were clean, but some areas were noted as shabby.
Service
9.16
Staff were described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.7
Convenient location for the NC500 route.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms were well designed and comfortable, but a few were smaller than expected.
Amenities
8.68
Amenities were generally well-rated, with excellent dining options.
Value for Money
8.14
Price considered high relative to the offerings.
Food and Beverage
9.19
Food received high praise, especially breakfast and dinner.
Overall Experience
8.86
Overall experience was very positive with enjoyable stays reported.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 11:49

Property Description

Luxurious Victorian Lodge in the North Highlands

Individually Designed Rooms: Experience luxury in uniquely designed rooms featuring period features and modern amenities including a decanter of sherry, TV, and Gilchrist and Soames toiletries.

Delicious Scottish Breakfast: Start your day with a hearty Scottish breakfast made from locally sourced ingredients, followed by a selection of snacks, bar meals, and formal dining options with an impressive whisky and wine selection.

Outdoor Adventures: Explore the stunning surroundings with hiking, angling, and climbing opportunities in nearby nature reserves, including the iconic Ben Loyal and Ben Hope mountains, as well as access to picturesque sandy beaches along the northerly coastline.

Book now to indulge in a memorable stay at Tongue Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that for groups of 8 or more, an additional meal supplement of 30 GBP per person will be charged for dinner at the restaurant.
Please note that dogs will incur an additional charge of GBP 20 per dog, per night. Please note that a maximum of GBP 80 per dog will be charged per stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: INV

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.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1732 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.16
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 8.86
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Vlastimil couple cz
9
Pros:

Very nice apartment, nice bathroom, I only miss separate shower. Everything was in traditional style but new. The size of bad was more than enough and bigger than in other hotels

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Jana family_with_children cz
9
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple gb
10
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
8
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Marsha solo_traveller xx
9
Stay here.
Pros:

It is a beautiful hotel in a gorgeous spot. If driving the NC 500 this is the place to stay along the northern coast.

Cons:

No place to hang a toiletries bag in the bathroom is really my only complaint.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
10
Perfect stay, beautiful hotel
Pros:

Attentive friendly lovely staff. Catered for our doggie so well. Nice welcome pack, drink and beautiful room. Great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Manuel couple be
9
Rgerettons de ne pas y être resté plus longtemps
Pros:

Hotel de charme très agréable et bien rénové.
Très bonne table

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Ronald couple nl
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Luub solo_traveller nl
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Alison couple gb
10
We had a fabulous night here, a real accommodation highlight of out NC500 trip. Would highly recommend .
Pros:

Our room was fabulous, the food was excellent and the service was out standing. Would highly recommend.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Shona couple gb
8
Lovely big room and well decorated
Pros:

The restaurant breakfast and dinner were very good.

Cons:

No milk with the breakfast tray in the room
No plus near the mirrors

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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van Luijt couple nl
9
Prettig verblijf, prima diner
Pros:

Heel prettig klassiek Schots hotel.
Goed diner, klassiek Schots ontbijt.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Kate solo_traveller gb
7
OK but would not stay again
Pros:

Room was comfy and well appointed. Nice outside areas.

Cons:

Food prices were high, £20 for 3 scallops. One of the downstairs ladies toilets did not lock and upstairs one closed, cracked window in restaurant, just felt like the building was not well maintained

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Randall couple us
10
Pros:

Beautiful property with fantastic breakfast

Cons:

Not many options in Tongue

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Martin solo_traveller ch
10
Sehr schönes Zimmer in einem schön gepflegten alten Hotel mit schönem Restaurant und guten Essen.
Pros:

Sehr schönes Zimmer in einem schön gepflegten alten Hotel.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
10
The hotel, was clean, tidy and the room was spacious and comfortable.
Pros:

Breakfast was great,
Dinner was also great

Cons:

I do not have anything to add here

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller gb
8
Good stay, accommodation nice but no soul
Pros:

Nice room, as you would expect for the price. Beautiful old building. Very corporate, you can tell it’s a chain.

Cons:

My room was above the bar so was noisy with music from below. It was turned down when I mentioned it though. Limited evening meal choices.
Disappointed in the breakfast. Had my first full Scottish of the trip and it was just ok. Tattie scone wasn’t cooked, sausage poor quality.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff friendly

Cons:

Would benefit from having a shelf/ holder for shower gel& shampoo in shower instead of placing it on the floor

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Jan solo_traveller nl
10
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel. Goede bedden. Rustige, grote slaapkamer. Prima restaurant.

Cons:

Nogal wat trappen voordat je bij de kamer bent. Nog net geen 'doolhof'. Aan de andere kant heeft dat ook wel een bepaalde charme.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee