Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, the hotel offers free on-site parking for guests.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, breakfast is available on the premises, though specific details about the type and cost are not provided.

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

Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?

The hotel provides step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests with disabilities.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located in North Kessock, close to Inverness Castle, Red Castle, and attractions like Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park. It is also near Inverness Botanic Gardens and Inverness Leisure.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the hotel, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

North Kessock Hotel

What guests think

At North Kessock Hotel, guests highlight a scenic waterfront setting near Inverness and an on-site restaurant serving very good meals, making this small, family-run inn a comfortable and convenient base for relaxed short stays.

Rooms are generally comfortable, many with lovely firth views; sizes vary from tiny to very spacious, and decor ranges from modern to dated. Service is widely praised as friendly and accommodating, but late check-in, lack of a traditional reception, and after-hours availability can be limiting. Cleanliness is usually good with modern bathrooms noted, though a few guests reported carpets or bathroom fixtures needing deeper attention. A straightforward, small-inn experience.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

The on-site restaurant and bar are frequent highlights, and several guests mention convenient parking in front or nearby. No other facilities are consistently noted.

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Simon

Mar 23, 2023

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The meal in the evening was superb. The staff were helpful and friendly.

10

Andrew

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! Beautiful view, kind and helpful staff, pulled straight into parking right in front of hotel. Not walkable to downtown, but worth it.

10

Gary

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We spent a delightful night at The North Kessock Hotel during our nine-day road trip around Scotland. This quaint little pub, located right on the water in North Kessock, offers a truly restful and charming atmosphere. Perched overlooking the stunning Beauly Firth, the hotel provided breathtaking views that enhanced our stay. Dining downstairs at the restaurant was a wonderful experience, with a vibrant ambiance that made every meal special. We couldn't fault this experience in any way—truly a highlight of our trip!

10

barry

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

lovely little hotel in the old slipway at base of the bridge on the north side of the Ness just outside Inverness.pleasant staff and proper man sized meals at reasonable prices.If you are heading to John o'Groats and want a quiet,easy parking place to stay hassle free to find its just the job.Beware the Hassock Hamfull meal -enough for 2!

10

Nicholas

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had the Superior Twin room and the view outside is very pleasant. Large and clean room to accommodate everything for our stay. We stayed on our last night for the NC500. Staff are lovely and generous. Bar is great for decent selection of beers and wines. Pool table is also pretty good.

10

Heidi

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little odd to start with as was met in a hallway for check-in… but.. rest of the stay was wonderful! Lovely room, very comfortable bed! Stunning food and wonderful service. If we travel that way again we would absolutely book to stay here. Thank you for a really lovely stay :)

10

Jo

Oct 18, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

This was a lovely hotel in a great location, perfect for our needs. Food in the restaurant was excellent and service friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend

8

Joshua

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay at the North Kessock Hotel! The owners and staff were so helpful and friendly throughout our stay. The rooms were a little bit small but overall very comfortable and cozy. We opted to stay a little outside town rather than in central Inverness, and happy we did. Lovely location with great views from the hotel and nice walks in the area. Still very convenient location with easy free parking nearby. We did eat at the restaurant one night and everyone in our group felt it was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone staying near Inverness and we'll stay here again.

10

Andrew

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely little hotel across the street from the water in a quiet part of town. Great value with a very nice on premises restaurant. Would stay here again in a second.

10

Ann

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A great location with views across Beauly Firth. A bus opposite the hotel for easy travel into Inverness. Excellent restaurant for dinner and breakfast.

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Cleanliness

Many describe the hotel and bathrooms as very clean, though a few report areas needing deeper attention (carpets, behind beds, and some bathroom fixtures). Overall standards appear good but not flawless.

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Allison

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful inn, well kept and comfortable. Lovely staff and just minutes from Inverness.

10

Justin

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel and restaurant! Staff were very kind and helpful. Though it’s an older hotel, the place was very clean and the food was excellent! Ate dinner and breakfast here, both meals were very good. The views are also very stunning.

10

Brian

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Interior of hotel was very modern. Bathrooms were very clean and modern

8

Harini

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a good stay. The room was a bit small for 4 of us but neat. Beds were good and bathroom was neat. Expedia customers don’t get free breakfast so we had to pay.

10

Nicholas

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had the Superior Twin room and the view outside is very pleasant. Large and clean room to accommodate everything for our stay. We stayed on our last night for the NC500. Staff are lovely and generous. Bar is great for decent selection of beers and wines. Pool table is also pretty good.

8

Craig

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room with great views over the Motay Firth, cleanliness needs to improve however - carpet needs shampooing, bed needs pulled out, washed down and cleaned/hoovered behind. Get rid of scatter cushions and cover at base of bed (these dont look to be laundered between guests). I never used the restaurant as VERY expensive. Staff friendly and helpful

10

James

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Freshly cooked breakfast,decor. Throughout the hotel was immaculate. Price of drink normal pub prices. For the price point the hotel exceeded my expectations.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable with appealing water views, but sizes vary widely from tiny to very spacious and some feel basic or dated.

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Susan

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very enjoyable 1night stay- we have been before and it’s still as good as the 1st time. Staff very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed a meal in the restaurant at night. As our stay was on a Friday, it’s best to book a table beforehand as it gets really busy. Our room this time was a side sea view and very spacious with a walk-in shower- only thing I would say( as an older person) is the shower could do with a rubber mat as it can be a bit slippery

6

Ilan

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Pros: located by the water with a great view of Inverness, restaurant on premises Cons: No reception, Basic room, uncomfortable bed, overpriced.

8

Raylene

Sep 1, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Tiny room with a nice view. Dinner at the restaurant was excellent

10

Susan

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The accommodations were wonderful. Comfortable bed. Great view from room. Restaurant is excellent. Location is great - On Inverness Firth

10

Nicholas

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had the Superior Twin room and the view outside is very pleasant. Large and clean room to accommodate everything for our stay. We stayed on our last night for the NC500. Staff are lovely and generous. Bar is great for decent selection of beers and wines. Pool table is also pretty good.

8

stephen

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The food was excellent! The room was quiet

8

Joshua

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay at the North Kessock Hotel! The owners and staff were so helpful and friendly throughout our stay. The rooms were a little bit small but overall very comfortable and cozy. We opted to stay a little outside town rather than in central Inverness, and happy we did. Lovely location with great views from the hotel and nice walks in the area. Still very convenient location with easy free parking nearby. We did eat at the restaurant one night and everyone in our group felt it was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone staying near Inverness and we'll stay here again.

8

Craig

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room with great views over the Motay Firth, cleanliness needs to improve however - carpet needs shampooing, bed needs pulled out, washed down and cleaned/hoovered behind. Get rid of scatter cushions and cover at base of bed (these dont look to be laundered between guests). I never used the restaurant as VERY expensive. Staff friendly and helpful

6

matthew

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Handy location and excellent food. Small rooms.

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Service

Staff are widely described as warm, friendly, and helpful, with thoughtful touches even when arriving late. However, limited late check-in and the lack of a traditional reception or after-hours coverage were frustrations for some.

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Paul

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very dated. Staff not available after hours. And you have to drive/ leave area for any type entertainment.

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David

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a great little inn, small family owned local business, not fancy but it was great. Super friendly and amazing service.

10

Moira

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved the quiet and scenic location. Taxi was about $15 from the train station. Everyone was warm and helpful. Would highly recommend it!

10

Susan

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very enjoyable 1night stay- we have been before and it’s still as good as the 1st time. Staff very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed a meal in the restaurant at night. As our stay was on a Friday, it’s best to book a table beforehand as it gets really busy. Our room this time was a side sea view and very spacious with a walk-in shower- only thing I would say( as an older person) is the shower could do with a rubber mat as it can be a bit slippery

10

Jacqueline

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly & helpful staff

6

Ilan

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Pros: located by the water with a great view of Inverness, restaurant on premises Cons: No reception, Basic room, uncomfortable bed, overpriced.

10

Bianca

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Trotz grossem Trubel im angebundenen Restaurant wurden wir sehr freundlich empfangen. Da wir sehr spät angereist waren, wurde uns sogar noch eine Mahlzeit im Restaurant nach Küchenschluss angeboten und ein Platz in der vollen Gaststube organisiert. Das Essen war äusserst lecker und ist sehr zu empfehlen.

2

Roman

May 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I am giving this rating because things came up during the trip and we were running late. The hotel basically said too bad that is when we close for the night. We paid full price as it was charged to our card and we didn’t spend the night. We had to scramble late at night to find another hotel in Iverness. Luckily the local Courtyard by Marriott let us come late even though they were closed. Thank you to them for understanding our circumstances and being accommodating. We checked in about 20min after closing so it wasn’t unreasonably late. Considering this is the hospitality industry we were disappointed. Unfortunately circumstances happen while travelling and this hotel was not very understanding and accommodating. Will not recommend this hotel to anyone.

10

Heidi

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little odd to start with as was met in a hallway for check-in… but.. rest of the stay was wonderful! Lovely room, very comfortable bed! Stunning food and wonderful service. If we travel that way again we would absolutely book to stay here. Thank you for a really lovely stay :)

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Location

Quiet, scenic waterfront location in North Kessock with views over the firth and easy access to Inverness by car. Convenient for NC500 travelers, though it is not walkable to downtown.

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Timothy

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great family run hotel in a good location for touring.

10

Allison

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful inn, well kept and comfortable. Lovely staff and just minutes from Inverness.

10

Andrew

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! Beautiful view, kind and helpful staff, pulled straight into parking right in front of hotel. Not walkable to downtown, but worth it.

10

Gary

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We spent a delightful night at The North Kessock Hotel during our nine-day road trip around Scotland. This quaint little pub, located right on the water in North Kessock, offers a truly restful and charming atmosphere. Perched overlooking the stunning Beauly Firth, the hotel provided breathtaking views that enhanced our stay. Dining downstairs at the restaurant was a wonderful experience, with a vibrant ambiance that made every meal special. We couldn't fault this experience in any way—truly a highlight of our trip!

8

Judith

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant was good, and very busy on a Friday night, but we thought it was quite expensive. Good breakfast. The location is lovely, and very convenient to get to the airport. We'd certainly go again.

10

barry

Mar 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

lovely little hotel in the old slipway at base of the bridge on the north side of the Ness just outside Inverness.pleasant staff and proper man sized meals at reasonable prices.If you are heading to John o'Groats and want a quiet,easy parking place to stay hassle free to find its just the job.Beware the Hassock Hamfull meal -enough for 2!

8

Mogens

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice view down to the firth. Very close to the water

10

Georgette

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect hotel on the waterfront outside of busy Inverness. Friendly staff and great food.

8

Joshua

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay at the North Kessock Hotel! The owners and staff were so helpful and friendly throughout our stay. The rooms were a little bit small but overall very comfortable and cozy. We opted to stay a little outside town rather than in central Inverness, and happy we did. Lovely location with great views from the hotel and nice walks in the area. Still very convenient location with easy free parking nearby. We did eat at the restaurant one night and everyone in our group felt it was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone staying near Inverness and we'll stay here again.

10

Ann

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A great location with views across Beauly Firth. A bus opposite the hotel for easy travel into Inverness. Excellent restaurant for dinner and breakfast.

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Dining

Restaurant and breakfast receive strong praise for quality and desserts, and it can be very busy on weekends. Some guests find prices high, but overall the food stands out.

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Justin

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel and restaurant! Staff were very kind and helpful. Though it’s an older hotel, the place was very clean and the food was excellent! Ate dinner and breakfast here, both meals were very good. The views are also very stunning.

10

Gary

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We spent a delightful night at The North Kessock Hotel during our nine-day road trip around Scotland. This quaint little pub, located right on the water in North Kessock, offers a truly restful and charming atmosphere. Perched overlooking the stunning Beauly Firth, the hotel provided breathtaking views that enhanced our stay. Dining downstairs at the restaurant was a wonderful experience, with a vibrant ambiance that made every meal special. We couldn't fault this experience in any way—truly a highlight of our trip!

10

Ben

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel is a hidden gem. The rooms are quite nice and the restaurant is absolutely fantastic with great dinner and dessert options.

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Judith

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant was good, and very busy on a Friday night, but we thought it was quite expensive. Good breakfast. The location is lovely, and very convenient to get to the airport. We'd certainly go again.

10

Bianca

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Trotz grossem Trubel im angebundenen Restaurant wurden wir sehr freundlich empfangen. Da wir sehr spät angereist waren, wurde uns sogar noch eine Mahlzeit im Restaurant nach Küchenschluss angeboten und ein Platz in der vollen Gaststube organisiert. Das Essen war äusserst lecker und ist sehr zu empfehlen.

10

Georgette

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect hotel on the waterfront outside of busy Inverness. Friendly staff and great food.

10

Kevin

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved everything about our one night stay! Quaint room, quiet location on the water. The staff were friendly and helpful. And the food in their restaurant was great!! Especially the made from scratch sticky toffee pudding that i would love to get the recipe for!! 😁 Definately recommend!

10

Heidi

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little odd to start with as was met in a hallway for check-in… but.. rest of the stay was wonderful! Lovely room, very comfortable bed! Stunning food and wonderful service. If we travel that way again we would absolutely book to stay here. Thank you for a really lovely stay :)

10

Jo

Oct 18, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

This was a lovely hotel in a great location, perfect for our needs. Food in the restaurant was excellent and service friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend

10

Ann

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A great location with views across Beauly Firth. A bus opposite the hotel for easy travel into Inverness. Excellent restaurant for dinner and breakfast.

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North Kessock Hotel

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Superior Double Room

Superior Twin Room with Sea View

Superior Triple Room

Family Room with Garden View

Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

Double Room with Sea View

Standard Double Room

Standard Twin Room with Side Sea View

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