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The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
Hotel in Strathpeffer with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Surrounded by well-maintained hedges, the hotel features a traditional architectural style with multiple gabled roofs and a central tower.
Relax in comfort with ample seating and a stunning view of the surrounding landscape.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, a desk for work, and a window with curtains.
Relax in our inviting lobby, featuring a central bar, comfortable seating, and warm atmosphere.
Stroll through the elegant corridor, lined with paneling and leading to a tranquil outdoor area.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Twin Room with Scenic View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room with Scenic View

Double Room with Scenic View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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Bay Highland Hotel, Strathpeffer, Scotland, IV14 9AN

What's nearby

  • Strathpeffer Pavilion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Strathpeffer Pump Room - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Castle Leod - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Falls of Rogie - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Inverness Castle - 30 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • Dingwall Station - 8 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookies chinese - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Glenord Distillery Visitor Centre - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cononbridge Chinese Takeaway and Chip Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Strathpeffer Old Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tarvie Services - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality

Hotel in a rural location
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a bar at The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a ballroom and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Ballroom

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.0 for adults and from GBP 6.0 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Highland Hotel Strathpeffer
Highland Strathpeffer
The Highland Hotel
The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality Hotel
The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality Strathpeffer
The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality Hotel Strathpeffer

Frequently asked questions

Is The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Upper Pump Room and Strathpeffer Pavilion. Strathpeffer Pump Room and Blackmuir Wood are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 531 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10

The property certainly had some character but was very old and overpriced in my opinion. Staff were the hotels saving grace as they were all wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Charming town and hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Lovely Hotel we itj character in the Scottish Higlands
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Such a beautiful and unique hotel with a lot of charm and history. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The town of Strathpeffer is beautiful, quaint and peaceful. I am so glad I stayed here rather than in a bigger city like Inverness. Some of the interiors are a bit outdated, so if you are looking for something super modern and high tech, this may not be for you.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10

Staff very helpful, room was clean, it was as we expected it to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10

Very poor quality and choice at breakfast. Despite paying extra the bedroom was both small and in need of refurbish. We left a day early.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10

Music venue below room until 11:00 pm. Very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Although the hotel is old it is well kept…only issue was the walls were very thin and both nights I had a loud snoring person next door that kept me awake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Had a wonderful time. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We found it to be quite charming and relaxing. The only negative is their restaurant can't handle the number of guests the hotel can accommodate. We had to walk down the street and pick up Chinese food. That made the experience less than perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

Beautiful hotel on the ground floor, lots of space to sit and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Friendly staff. The hotel has a lot of charm. However, the room is very basic and misses any charm, the mattress is old and uncomfortable and outdated bathroom. Breakfast was also very basic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

classic large hotel, great history. very quiet at the moment but staff were friendly, especially the lady behind the bar (and reception too!) Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

The staff are friendly. Dinning room service great, and food good. Building and rooms in need of some refurbishment. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

The hotel had a nice atmosphere and friendly staff, although everybody seemed overwhelmed with a local event that night. We stayed for 2 nights, and it would have been nice if room service had cleaned up our overflowing waste bin as well as some used plates and glasses after the first night. The building itself needed some work in the upper floors. We looked over a rotting terrace/roof to the terrace on the ground floor. The carpet in our room needed replacement. But the room and bathroom were clean and spacious. I would likely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10

Staff not as helpful or friendly as other hotels we stayed in during our trip to Scotland. When I notified the front desk that we had no TV remote in our room their response to correct the issue was none existent. The only elevator was not working during our stay which made moving luggage difficult to the second floor. Not many food options to choose from in the small town center.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nice hotel, large entrance and reception hall. Room clean and warm. Well worth the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

Staff were amazing and made the stay a plus, especially the food and beverage manager. Room was clean, but a few draw backs were the tv which was the size of a computer screen and the one tiny window about 1 foot in width that only opened 3 inches was a negative. Was a little warm and dark because of this. If you get this type of room consider asking for an upgrade. Breakfast was a bargain and definately worth it. Had a concern that for some reason, the wifi in this hotel wouldn't allow us to us LGBTQ apps which made us feel they were blocked which made us wonder if the community and or owner are extremely conservative which made us feel uncomfortable. Apps worked in every other part of town and all over Scotland except the hotel wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice stay, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10

COACH PARTIES MEANT INDIVIDUAL GUESTS GOT LITTLE ATTENTION. Breakfast was especially bad food and drink items were running out and not replaced young staff were taking one plate at a time to kitchen when there were dirty tables everywhere. Staff just seemd uninterested. One exeption was reception who was very good. Whole hotel a bit tired
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Always comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10

With a very grand facade, this is a beautiful building in a lovely location. Handy for an overnighter on our way to catch the ferry to Ullapool the next morning. The staff were also great. However, our room was awful. We had a laugh about it as it was only for a night, but it was pretty grim. The walls were absolutely filthy, the window frame black with mould, the bathroom, while actually looking quite new and having all the mod cons, appeared neglected with the tiles in the shower showing signs of mould and the showerhead needing a good clean. The hairdryer was a real relic! As I say, fine for a night but don't expect anything more than you would find in a hostel. Also, to mention - the walls are paper thin. Could hear the people talking in the next room until about 4 in the morning. Could do with some serious investment and upgrading (even a lick of paint!) and it would be AMAZING! (Breakfast was good.)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very helpful and friendly staff, comfy beds, it was a short but pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Staff were friendly and service was good from them ,room was a bit dated but warm and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Beautiful old hotel. I arrived to a beautiful old hotel lodge lobby. It’s lined with fantastic old pinewood panelled walls. The staircase was also quite nice to look at. The staff were very friendly and parking was easy. My room was clean, nice and warm. Good hot water pressure, comfortable bed and it was quiet at night. I used the Highland Hotel as a base to drive around the Upper Highlands for a few days. Definitely a great pick. I didn’t eat or drink at the Hotel, but the bar looked good with plenty of comfortable places to sit. I had a nice stay. 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025