Name: Ben Wyvis Hotel
Address: Strathpeffer, Strathpeffer, Scotland, United Kingdom, Strathpeffer, Highland, GB
Price range: $122–$258 per night
Rating: 7.77

What guests think

Ben Wyvis Hotel is a historic property with pretty grounds and a quiet setting, where many guests praise friendly staff and value, but the building and rooms show age and can feel worn compared with expectations.

Rooms vary from spacious with views to small or very warm, with creaky floors, thin ceilings, and occasional issues like weak showers or broken fixtures. Dining feedback is mixed: some enjoyed good dinners and breakfasts, while others found limited menus, uneven quality, or high prices. Coach parties and events can affect noise, breakfast queues, and access to restaurant or bar. Expect character and helpful staff more than modern polish.

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Facilities

On-site bar and restaurant noted, with ample parking. The lift is limited and some rooms require stairs, and large coach groups or events can affect access to dining and the bar.

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4

Nick

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

20 mins queuing for breakfast because 4 coach parties all heading for breakfast all at once.

4

Ryan

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately for us there was a wedding so hotel guests had to use a separate room for dining etc. This room was cold and few other guests said the same. We were on the second floor but the music from downstairs was loud plus we had a floodlight that lit our room up, overall disappointing.

10

Paul

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Bar and restaurant are lovely. Great location and grounds.

8

Jeffrey

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very good hotel at reasonable price. Food basic and mediocre with poor menu choices. My room was in the attic on 4th floor and the lift only goes up to the second. With a convoluted trek up and down stairs to get there. Beautiful Highland setting and the staff were friendly and helpful. 3* rating about right.

8

John

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet with reasonably good parking and convenient for access to both Inverness and Dingwall. Very high quality of catering and friendly and helpful staff.

10

Martin

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was a coach party stopping at the same time but the staff cope well

8

Kristine

Apr 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There's a stone maze up in the woods behind the property. It was an art installation, but still very cool. The staff was very friendly and gave great recommendations Though it is a lovely building, we were surprised at how worn is was in areas. We decided this added to the ambiance. A surprise was, that even though there is a lift to the upper floors, our floor still required us to carry our luggage up and down a few stairs. It wouldn't have changed ours minds about staying here, but we wondered how more elderly patrons would have handled this. Overall, lovely place to stay for a little peace and quiet. Great country atmosphere

10

Trace

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The bar was nice and the breakfasts were very yummy.

10

Kathryn

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel and restaurant. Lift is limited.

10

Katarzyna

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean room, good breakfast, big parking, easy access

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, but visible wear and maintenance issues appear, and a few guests reported dust or rooms not feeling very clean.

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8

Lily

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wash hand basin in room cracked, light in bathroom only worked sometimes but reported it so hopefully fixed . Stair carpet quite threadbare. Staff friendly dinner good value for money

6

T

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dusty in parts and generally old fashioned. Room was noisy from other inconsiderate guests. The room wasn't worth the amount paid and booking direct from the hotels own website was £100 more, which given the hotel isn't justified. Bar area was comfortable, if slightly in need of an upgrade. Staff we came across were friendly and helpful, but mostly kept to themselves. On checkout we weren't asked if we enjoyed out stay as it's the little things that count. Not much to do in the area either.

10

Camila

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms with beautiful views

8

Lynette

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice old hotel, and a nice place to stay however carpet is old and worn. Breakfast was cold.

6

Vincent

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The environment is very good. The building is in need for a renovation

10

Tara

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Much better than expected, very friendly staff (from the receptionist to cleaners to breakfast servers), clean, spacious rooms, comfortable beds, tasty breakfast. Only slight downsides were a creaky door and thin ceilings, where we could sometimes hear other occupants, but it didn't stop a good night's sleep.

10

Lynda

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a wonderful atmospheric, historic hotel kept in very good condition and a reminder of the olden day times. Room was spacious, warm and clean and the hotel lounge bar was beautiful to have a drink and relax.

8

mike

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonably priced, Bedroom clean and comfortable. Unfortunately there was no television. Cooridor had squeaky floorboards which could be heard in the bedroom.

4

Caitlin

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very poor quality in desperate need of repairs and didn’t feel very clean

10

David

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hi my stay at the hotel was very good comfortable room bathroom clean hot water good only thing is that i prefer a walk in shower as oposed to one in the bath as i have some mobility issues but that’s seid exelent definitely go back again

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and vary widely: some are spacious with views and comfortable beds, while others feel small, hot, or noisy, with weak water pressure, nonworking showers, or occasional missing amenities like a TV.

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Wei

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was as mostly as expected except for the issue of no hot water till we checked out in the morning. We were told the problem was caused by the Scotland water company so the hotel had no control over the issue. Nevertheless, it was not very pleasant when you cannot shower after a long day of travel.

8

Olivia

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hot showers, comfortable beds, spacious room with view. Full Scottish buffet breakfast, dinner was really good with lots of options.we will go back we enjoyed the atmosphere and how beautiful the hotel is, be a good wedding venue too.

6

Norrie

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Got put in a room that was tiny no water cold or hot coming out of the shower or tap's stayed before and room was lovely but unfortunately this one was crap I'm 5ft8!&still had to duck in bits won't be back 😔

6

Stephen

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The heating was on all the time, the room was hot and I couldn’t sleep properly.

10

Tara

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Much better than expected, very friendly staff (from the receptionist to cleaners to breakfast servers), clean, spacious rooms, comfortable beds, tasty breakfast. Only slight downsides were a creaky door and thin ceilings, where we could sometimes hear other occupants, but it didn't stop a good night's sleep.

6

claire

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

shower in 1st room given didnt work it should never have been sold to us , were told no other room available at 1st but finally got moved for second night poor value for money compared to other hotels on our trip

6

Julianne

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location and property grounds, hotel is unique and historic. The room was clean and standard - listed as a mountain view but our windows faced a building. The shower water pressure was quite poor and the room was very warm. We ate dinner and breakfast in the restaurant and the food was fair, but coffee was stale. The staff were lovely. We don’t regret our stay here, but we probably won’t book here again.

8

mike

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonably priced, Bedroom clean and comfortable. Unfortunately there was no television. Cooridor had squeaky floorboards which could be heard in the bedroom.

6

Edgar

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The grounds and building were excellent. The room was very outdated. No air conditioner so made the room hot even in May. The windows don't have any screens so all the bugs (spiders/mosquitoes/etc) come in. Some of the windows were painted shut. The bed was hard and the pillows were flat. Lighting in the room was very dim. Not many USB connections. The bathroom was renovated in the "four post" room, but still was not up to standard. The tub was so narrow that standing perpendicular your toes will hit the side walls. Water pressure was very low, so showers take even longer. Carpet in the hallway worn and you can see threads. Reception staff was helpful and friendly.

6

Keith

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tired hotel and certainly not worth the money. Shower was terrible. Staff were friendly and the evening meal was good.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful, with effective problem‑solving in some cases, but bar staffing can be slow and some guests felt coach groups were prioritized.

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GADI

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location and facilities excellent. Staff and service not to my liking. Not 1 smiling face from anyone.

8

Julie

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although I didn’t have the chance to stay at Ben Wyvis Hotel due to a maintenance issue, I was thoroughly impressed with their commitment to customer service. As soon as the problem was realized, they proactively reached out via email and phone to ensure my tour group was accommodated at a nearby property. They took care of all the details, making what could have been a stressful situation completely seamless. Thanks to their efforts, we stayed at the Highland Hotel, which turned out to be a lovely alternative. Situated at the top of a hill with views overlooking part of the town, it provided a welcoming and comfortable stay. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the included breakfast was a great way to start the day. While I can’t speak to the experience at Ben Wyvis firsthand, their dedication to ensuring guests were well taken care of speaks volumes about their hospitality. If I ever return to the area, I’d certainly consider staying with them.

10

Po Fai

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Impressive ! Phone line reachable & able to help bçs my flight delay 9hrs. Driving 270Km, I was 5min late, staff no complaint even they said wait me till 11:00pm ! Spaces room. Grand hotel inside both paintings, furniture with good match. Like stay at a small castle. Traditional Scottish restaurant, cosy, good food. Friendly greeting staffs. Big laund in front ... so good!

6

Ian

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Priority given to coach trip customers. Unable to eat in hotel 3 nights out of 4 due to being too full or closing early due to busyness. Not ideal after working all day. Hotel has grand old hotel getting run down vibe. Needs some improvements to decor. Breakfasts not good enough for £14.50.

10

Paul

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Bar and restaurant are lovely. Great location and grounds.

8

Sarah

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel (though a bit old) is in good condition and good value. Staff are friendly and helpful.

4

Harry

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was dated in its bar area old sagging furniture . Very poor choice on menu two pasta and one rice dish no proper local food or vegetables . Ordered wine was brought the wrong bottle . Paid bar bill only to find I had been charged for two bottles of wine and the barman could not give me a refund had to wait until the morning to see a Manager . Barman was not at the bar kept disappearing had to wait 10 to 15 minutes for him to come to the bar and then again the same happened to other people . No way of getting anyone’s attention. Although the next morning there was a bell on the bar which was not there the night before .Room quite small basic ok fir one night but no more . Would not recommend here to anyone

8

Christine

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only thing we could fault was the lack of bar staff on Saturday evening. My partner waited twenty minutes to be served— only one person trying to serve about twenty customers. The staff members we came into contact with during the rest of our stay were excellent.

10

Trace

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The bar was nice and the breakfasts were very yummy.

10

Kathryn

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel, staff where friendly and helpful

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Location

Scenic setting with attractive grounds and a generally quiet atmosphere, plus convenient access to Dingwall, Inverness, and the NC500.

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John

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Middle range in every aspect. Quiet, with easy access to Dingwall and Inverness, if you have a car.

10

steven

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is an old victorian hotel stayed with family for 3 nights. Breakfast was lovely and really enjoyable the bacon and sausage out of this world!! We had a triple room which was large and very clean. Please remember this hotel is around 150 years old the odd creaky floorboard old decor and furnishings this was all amazing stay at to many modern hotels this place is ideal good value and makes you smile as so much character cant wait to book next trip here . Location is ideal for trips into the northern highlands .

6

Julianne

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location and property grounds, hotel is unique and historic. The room was clean and standard - listed as a mountain view but our windows faced a building. The shower water pressure was quite poor and the room was very warm. We ate dinner and breakfast in the restaurant and the food was fair, but coffee was stale. The staff were lovely. We don’t regret our stay here, but we probably won’t book here again.

10

Marc R

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Truly picturesque town and accommodation. Some renovations welcome in the future. Grand dining room.

8

Ian

May 16, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Good for location of NC 500

10

Paul

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Bar and restaurant are lovely. Great location and grounds.

10

JacQueline

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with good local dining options.

8

John

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet with reasonably good parking and convenient for access to both Inverness and Dingwall. Very high quality of catering and friendly and helpful staff.

8

Kristine

Apr 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There's a stone maze up in the woods behind the property. It was an art installation, but still very cool. The staff was very friendly and gave great recommendations Though it is a lovely building, we were surprised at how worn is was in areas. We decided this added to the ambiance. A surprise was, that even though there is a lift to the upper floors, our floor still required us to carry our luggage up and down a few stairs. It wouldn't have changed ours minds about staying here, but we wondered how more elderly patrons would have handled this. Overall, lovely place to stay for a little peace and quiet. Great country atmosphere

10

Fiona

Aug 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What a wonderful hotel in a lovely location. Grounds are beautiful and the village it’s nestled in is just beautiful. Staff and service at the hotel were excellent. Really friendly Reception Team and we’ll done Connor on your first shift!!!! Hotel is a tiny bit dated but it’s clean and comfortable. The Bar area could do with dimmed lights in the evenings, some music and candles maybe. But all in all, I loved it

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Dining

Food feedback is mixed: some praise tasty dinners and breakfasts and a pleasant bar, while others report limited menus, inconsistent breakfast quality, and high prices.

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Lily

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wash hand basin in room cracked, light in bathroom only worked sometimes but reported it so hopefully fixed . Stair carpet quite threadbare. Staff friendly dinner good value for money

8

Olivia

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hot showers, comfortable beds, spacious room with view. Full Scottish buffet breakfast, dinner was really good with lots of options.we will go back we enjoyed the atmosphere and how beautiful the hotel is, be a good wedding venue too.

10

Steven

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t expect much when I saw how busy the place was but it was fantastic. Great food with great service. Excellent room too

8

Lynette

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice old hotel, and a nice place to stay however carpet is old and worn. Breakfast was cold.

10

Paul

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Bar and restaurant are lovely. Great location and grounds.

8

Jeffrey

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very good hotel at reasonable price. Food basic and mediocre with poor menu choices. My room was in the attic on 4th floor and the lift only goes up to the second. With a convoluted trek up and down stairs to get there. Beautiful Highland setting and the staff were friendly and helpful. 3* rating about right.

10

Trace

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The bar was nice and the breakfasts were very yummy.

6

Carolyn

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The exterior and grounds were lovely, but the interior was very dated and worn. The staff were friendly and helpful, but breakfast was lacking. All the ingredients but no flavor.

10

Cynthia

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pricing in the restaurant was high.

6

John

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was average in quality but overpriced for what was provided. Dinner menu was clearly designed for the busloads of tourists present. It was limited in scope and imagination and again, overpriced given the range and quality on offer. Breakfast too, was limited in choices and lacked finesse. This used to be a really good hotel, with excellent cuisine. Sadly, this is no more the case. Overall, average at best.

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Month	Average price
January	$55
February	$60
March	$69
April	$100
May	$124
June	$155
July	$166
August	$165
September	$133
October	$105
November	$62
December	$69

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4 $167	5 $198
6	7 $258	8 $165	9 $148	10 $165	11 $196	12 $164
13 $164	14 $158	15 $237	16	17 $168	18 $185	19 $140
20 $149	21 $159	22 $245	23 $151	24 $158	25 $151	26 $148
27 $159	28 $139	29 $133	30 $135

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $133	2 $143	3 $171
4 $140	5 $143	6 $146	7 $136	8 $133	9 $161	10 $185
11 $143	12 $134	13 $136	14 $134	15 $130	16 $127	17 $136
18 $131	19 $130	20 $130	21 $129	22 $122	23 $137	24 $136
25 $145	26 $134	27 $127	28 $128	29 $129	30 $141	31 $141

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