Is parking available at the hotel?

Self-parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 6 per day. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children.

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

Pets are allowed at the hotel for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel features elevators and step-free entrances, making it accessible for guests with disabilities. Other accessible facilities include wheelchair-accessible public areas and rooms.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Inverness (Crown), within a 15-minute walk of Inverness Castle and Bellfield Park. It is approximately 0.7 miles from Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery and 0.8 miles from the Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, which is available for guests to enjoy. Operational hours are not specified.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children are welcome at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Stay at Craigmonie Hotel Inverness

Average nightly price at Craigmonie Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$62
February	US$64
March	US$85
April	US$155
May	US$251
June	US$222
July	US$201
August	US$237
September	US$263
October	US$120
November	US$74
December	US$73

What guests think

Craigmonie Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality draws consistent praise for its warm, accommodating staff and generally satisfying breakfasts, while its quiet, walkable setting suits many visitors, though some find the uphill walk or distance less convenient.

Rooms range from small to spacious but are often described as dated, with warm temperatures, no air conditioning, and occasional noise from slamming doors. Facilities receive mixed feedback: the small pool and sauna can be enjoyable, yet closures, maintenance issues, and changing-area concerns occur; on-site parking is available but may incur a fee or feel limited. Cleanliness and upkeep vary between stays, so this hotel best suits travellers comfortable with a traditional property over modern polish.

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Facilities

The small pool and sauna are appreciated by some, but others report closures, maintenance problems, or awkward changing areas; the lift was out on one stay. On-site parking is available, with fees and limited spaces noted at busy times.

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8

Vicki

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable and ensuite shower was great. Spa area was a little disappointing as it was only a pool and very small sauna (seating 3 and cosy at that). The pool changing room area was a bit dirty and very awkward changing around kids swimming lessons and parents in the changing rooms but for the price we paid it was ok.

8

Suzanne

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable, with onsite parking. Walkable to restaurants.

8

ANNETTE

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

the staff are excellent , always cheerful and helpful. sauna was not working which was a disappointment. One note to the hotel . we did not go swimming in the very inviting pool as the screen in the reception showed EVERYONE who was in the pool. Reposition the screen so only reception can view it . I would not re-book if it was still so visible to the public. No one likes to be seen in their swim wear by strangers

2

Stuart

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charged for parking at the hotel. Ridiculous

10

Kate

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very welcoming staff, a lovely pool, nice buffet breakfast. We had a spacious quiet room, perfect for a comfortable and relaxing stay. It was an easy walk to the town centre and to the Ness island. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you!

4

Robert

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We went for the pool. The pool was not available. They only told us when too late to rebook. Not even a free breakfast to compensate.

8

Sammy

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is £6 per day and quite full in the evening.

4

Dale

6 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel has seen better days. The lift was down. Room was average at best. Bed was uncomfortable with a zipper down the middle. Pillows felt like rocks. Not worth the price.

6

Fiona

8 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Some areas a bit grubby - lift. Squeaky floorboards in corridor level 2 woke me up in the night. However breakfast and service was excellent.Small clean pool but ok and the sauna was roasting!

6

Scott

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location to down town. Helpful staff. Good breakfast. Room and property not up to expectations. Very old and run down building. Parking was difficult.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many rooms are reported clean, but several reviews mention worn or stained carpets/curtains, grubby lift areas, and untidy pool changing rooms.

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Linda

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was the most expensive accommodation on my trip! Terrible view, dirty carpet, cramped space! Won’t return

8

Vicki

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable and ensuite shower was great. Spa area was a little disappointing as it was only a pool and very small sauna (seating 3 and cosy at that). The pool changing room area was a bit dirty and very awkward changing around kids swimming lessons and parents in the changing rooms but for the price we paid it was ok.

6

Alice

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunate that at check in we were informed of the leisure facilities being closed which was one of the main reasons for booking. £6 parking fee also levied at check in. Pleasant and helpful staff. Partially renovated but still some areas needing attention. Need queen linen for bed not just stretched king sheets! Room was clean and a great size. Outside needs a tidy up. Good breakfast.

4

Colette

15 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This old hotel still gives a few clues to its former grandeur. It has a cosy lounge/bar area. Ok breakfast room. We had a plumbing problem with the first room we had booked. It was a very tired room with stained bedding and curtains. However the exceptionally helpful member of staff upgraded us to a larger suite room which was in much better decorative order - which we obviously enjoyed. My review would have not been good for the ‘standard’ room at all! Price point is relatively low but the condition of the pool and other facilities is still a bit of a shock!

10

Steve

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

From check-in to check out everything was great about my stay. I had an issue with my room window which was sorted quickly after i mentioned it to reception. My room was serviced every day which is unusual these days and the staff were all very nice and friendly 😁

8

Jacqueline

24 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel although a little dated . Floors throughout the hotel were very creaky. Our room was clean and well appointed. The staff were all great, breakfast was prepared for us and was adequate.

6

Fiona

8 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Some areas a bit grubby - lift. Squeaky floorboards in corridor level 2 woke me up in the night. However breakfast and service was excellent.Small clean pool but ok and the sauna was roasting!

6

Anton

19 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms are clean. Needs some updating for sure.The staff were so friendly. Claire is so great. She needs a raise !!!!!. We enjoyed out stay very much. Please do some updates!. Good location,great looks from outside. We ate there 2 meals. Food was ok,big portions. Food was average. We will visit again if they do upgrades. If not we will find another location. Must say it was clean. Bathroom was big. Our room was next to exhaust fan from kitchen. We did not spent lots of time in the room. Too much to see and visit while in Inverness.Great location and great staff.!!!!

6

Caitlin Elizabeth

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Just want to start this off by saying the staff are superb and so friendly. When booking through Expedia we paid extra to have breakfast and parking included. When we arrived they had it noted that we’d paid for breakfast but not parking. Showed my booking and this was fine but they didn’t know this was a thing. Wasn’t informed until 24 hours before stay that the pool/sauna was closed and our booking was non refundable so couldn’t even change hotel. Really disappointed - Expedia info should be changed to reflect this. Doors need silencers or something, I was woken up so much by slamming doors or people chatting right outside my room. Room covered in scuff marks. No AC or fan so had to keep window opened up all night - which meant being woken up by birds or folk working in early morning. Breakfast was just fine. Food was okay but anytime we went down it was looking a bit dirty around food (cereal everywhere, crumbs, spilled food). Carpets all over hotel (especially the staircase) looking really tired and worn. The money paid just didn’t equate to amenities received.

6

Martine

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is rather dated and seems to be short staffed. The room was reasonably clean but the curtains had dirty marks on them and the bathroom mirror light needed a new bulb. The breakfast buffet ran out of bacon quickly and the staff had to be asked to replenish. Reception was unattended in the morning when we checked out so we couldn't flag the issues.

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Rooms

Rooms vary from small to spacious and are frequently described as dated. Some guests mention warm temperatures with no air conditioning and noise from slamming doors.

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4

Colette

15 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This old hotel still gives a few clues to its former grandeur. It has a cosy lounge/bar area. Ok breakfast room. We had a plumbing problem with the first room we had booked. It was a very tired room with stained bedding and curtains. However the exceptionally helpful member of staff upgraded us to a larger suite room which was in much better decorative order - which we obviously enjoyed. My review would have not been good for the ‘standard’ room at all! Price point is relatively low but the condition of the pool and other facilities is still a bit of a shock!

10

Robert

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel and the staff were fantastic, only a 15 min walk to the town centre,very quiet and peaceful at night ,breakfast was brilliant in the morning,only thing was our room 102 was extremely warm but apart from that fantastic stay,hopefully get to come back again ,thanks

10

Kate

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very welcoming staff, a lovely pool, nice buffet breakfast. We had a spacious quiet room, perfect for a comfortable and relaxing stay. It was an easy walk to the town centre and to the Ness island. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you!

6

J J S

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The service is excellent and the people are friendly. The breakfast is an average buffet, nothing wrong, nothing great. The rooms are a bit tired as are the hallways. The brown carpet in the bedroom shabby. Its a long walk into town up a hill so we had to always take a taxi. Thus, the location is not ideal for anyone with mobility issues.

4

liron

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outdated, found some spider webs on the wall, low water pressure, no air conditioning or even a fan.

8

Anne

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, helpful staff, good breakfast and comfortable bed. Doors need dampers as slam loudly, hotel needs a refurb. Had everything we needed in the room. Can walk into town in 20 mins. Shouldn’t have to pay for parking if you are staying there.

6

Kim

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were very dated. No charging outlets for electronics. Our TV was the size of a small computer monitor. The rooms were not indicative of the price charged. Having said that the staff were amazing and we loved the lounge.

6

Scott

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location to down town. Helpful staff. Good breakfast. Room and property not up to expectations. Very old and run down building. Parking was difficult.

6

Caitlin Elizabeth

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Just want to start this off by saying the staff are superb and so friendly. When booking through Expedia we paid extra to have breakfast and parking included. When we arrived they had it noted that we’d paid for breakfast but not parking. Showed my booking and this was fine but they didn’t know this was a thing. Wasn’t informed until 24 hours before stay that the pool/sauna was closed and our booking was non refundable so couldn’t even change hotel. Really disappointed - Expedia info should be changed to reflect this. Doors need silencers or something, I was woken up so much by slamming doors or people chatting right outside my room. Room covered in scuff marks. No AC or fan so had to keep window opened up all night - which meant being woken up by birds or folk working in early morning. Breakfast was just fine. Food was okay but anytime we went down it was looking a bit dirty around food (cereal everywhere, crumbs, spilled food). Carpets all over hotel (especially the staircase) looking really tired and worn. The money paid just didn’t equate to amenities received.

6

Rhonda

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very small rooms. Very good customer service

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Service

Service is a standout, with consistently friendly, helpful staff and quick problem resolution. A few guests noted understaffing or an unattended reception at times.

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10

Timothy

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel to stay at. The staff - front desk, morning breakfast, lounge - are very friendly and helpful. Definitely would recommend the Craigmonie Hotel

10

Kate

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very welcoming staff, a lovely pool, nice buffet breakfast. We had a spacious quiet room, perfect for a comfortable and relaxing stay. It was an easy walk to the town centre and to the Ness island. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you!

10

Lynda

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Started with a bit of a hiccup after we checked in but was very promptly resolved by Kristy the duty manager, so thank you. This hotel has very, very helpful friendly staff everywhere, nothing was too much trouble. Our room was spacious and clean, the breakfast had a good range and the location was very handy.

8

Jagannath

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a good experience. The property needs a bit of sprucing up but otherwise the service and staff were brilliant

6

J J S

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The service is excellent and the people are friendly. The breakfast is an average buffet, nothing wrong, nothing great. The rooms are a bit tired as are the hallways. The brown carpet in the bedroom shabby. Its a long walk into town up a hill so we had to always take a taxi. Thus, the location is not ideal for anyone with mobility issues.

10

Steve

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

From check-in to check out everything was great about my stay. I had an issue with my room window which was sorted quickly after i mentioned it to reception. My room was serviced every day which is unusual these days and the staff were all very nice and friendly 😁

10

Lily

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful and lovely staff, gave us great restaurant recommendations too. The staff (front desk and kitchen) really made our stay just wonderful.

8

Cheri

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were all very helpful and friendly. The room was clean, bed was comfortable, towel warmer and shower worked well. The television in our room did not work, even after one of the employees tried several fixes. He promised they’d get it fixed or replaced the next day (we were staying two nights). The next afternoon an outside service person came and did make the needed repair. We were appreciative of their follow-up on the issue. They also comped our breakfast for the inconvenience.

10

Linda

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a very pleasurable stay at the Craigmonie. Staff polite. Friendly and would do anything to help. Thank you will be back again soon. X

6

Martine

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is rather dated and seems to be short staffed. The room was reasonably clean but the curtains had dirty marks on them and the bathroom mirror light needed a new bulb. The breakfast buffet ran out of bacon quickly and the staff had to be asked to replenish. Reception was unattended in the morning when we checked out so we couldn't flag the issues.

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Location

Generally a quiet, walkable base for the city centre and restaurants. Some find the uphill walk or distance challenging, especially for those with luggage or mobility concerns.

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Suzanne

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable, with onsite parking. Walkable to restaurants.

8

John

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great customer service, comfortable room, hot water, close to city centre and historic sites, good parking

10

Abigail

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check in. Quick walk into the center of Inverness but far enough out to be quiet. Good parking. Very friendly staff and a good breakfast.

10

Elizabeth

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great option for our family of four. Kids enjoyed the swimming pool. Located in a quiet area but walkable to many shops and restaurants

10

Kate

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very welcoming staff, a lovely pool, nice buffet breakfast. We had a spacious quiet room, perfect for a comfortable and relaxing stay. It was an easy walk to the town centre and to the Ness island. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you!

8

Amanda

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is lovely and quiet. But it's not close to anything, so you have to drive everywhere. We had a nice large room.

6

J J S

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The service is excellent and the people are friendly. The breakfast is an average buffet, nothing wrong, nothing great. The rooms are a bit tired as are the hallways. The brown carpet in the bedroom shabby. Its a long walk into town up a hill so we had to always take a taxi. Thus, the location is not ideal for anyone with mobility issues.

8

K. M.

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Place is a bit worn, kind of quirky. Felt, somehow, somewhat more "authentic" and certainly not corporate. Very friendly and helpful staff. Close enough to Inverness Center to walk (though not with luggage).

8

Anne

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, helpful staff, good breakfast and comfortable bed. Doors need dampers as slam loudly, hotel needs a refurb. Had everything we needed in the room. Can walk into town in 20 mins. Shouldn’t have to pay for parking if you are staying there.

10

Simone

31 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is located walking distance from the city centre. Parking is free and the breakfast was delicious. The lady who checked me in was very friendly and welcoming.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised and often described as good, though a few found it average or the buffet area untidy. Dinner feedback ranges from very good to poor in isolated cases.

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David

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property a bit tired but service and breakfast were excellent

10

Kate

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very welcoming staff, a lovely pool, nice buffet breakfast. We had a spacious quiet room, perfect for a comfortable and relaxing stay. It was an easy walk to the town centre and to the Ness island. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you!

10

H

29 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely relaxing stay ,very helpful staff and lovely dinner.

6

J J S

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The service is excellent and the people are friendly. The breakfast is an average buffet, nothing wrong, nothing great. The rooms are a bit tired as are the hallways. The brown carpet in the bedroom shabby. Its a long walk into town up a hill so we had to always take a taxi. Thus, the location is not ideal for anyone with mobility issues.

8

Lauchlan T

10 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I enjoyed my stay at Craigmononie and found it very good value for money. The front desk staff were excellent - efficient and friendly. As for problems, the guys doing the renovations (right next to my room) started work at 0800, a bit early and without warning. The chicken burger in the restaurant was burned. My recommendation is to walk down the road for an evening meal. Breakfast buffet was very good.

8

Sarah

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very lovely hotel. The staff was very friendly and felt welcome. The food was amazing.

6

Fiona

8 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Some areas a bit grubby - lift. Squeaky floorboards in corridor level 2 woke me up in the night. However breakfast and service was excellent.Small clean pool but ok and the sauna was roasting!

10

A

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good service at breakfast. Can’t do enough for you.

8

Jakob

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff. Good breakfast.

10

Catriona

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Warm & cosy room. Great choice of breakfast items. Lovely, friendly staff.

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Executive Family Room (Ground Floor)

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Standard Twin Room

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Ground Floor Family Room For 5 People

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