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Altnaharra Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Altnaharra with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Lobby lounge
Exterior detail
Lobby lounge
Food and drink

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

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Altnaharra, Altnaharra, Scotland, IV27 4UF
  • Place, Ben Hope
  • Place, Smoo Cave
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Place, Durness Beach
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Basic Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the area

Altnaharra

At Altnaharra Hotel, you'll be 23.6 km (14.7 mi) from Ben Hope and 27.3 km (17 mi) from Castle Varrich. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Altnaharra hotel include Ferrycroft Visitor Centre and Ben More.

What's nearby

  • Carbisdale Castle - 41 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Smoo Cave - 57 min drive - 80.9 km
  • Durness Beach - 58 min drive - 82.2 km
  • Dunrobin Castle - 61 min drive - 81.8 km
  • Skibo Castle - 62 min drive - 82.0 km

Getting around

  • Kinbrace Station - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dining Room - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Altnaharra Hotel

Hotel in Altnaharra with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Altnaharra Hotel also features a garden and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Altnaharra hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Altnaharra Hotel offers 19 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchens. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and from GBP 9.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Altnaharra Hotel Lairg
Altnaharra Lairg
Altnaharra Hotel Hotel
Altnaharra Hotel Altnaharra
Altnaharra Hotel Hotel Altnaharra

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Altnaharra Hotel?

Yep, Altnaharra Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Altnaharra Hotel?

The closest beach to Altnaharra Hotel is Durness Beach (36.3 km).

What makes Altnaharra Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Altnaharra Hotel.

Does Altnaharra Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Altnaharra Hotel?

No, Altnaharra Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Altnaharra Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Altnaharra Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Reviews

Altnaharra Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place miles from nowhere which suited us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

MARK

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel grounds appeared untidy and neglected. The bar was limited (and expensive)since my last visit. I had difficulty understanding the managers strong eastern European accent, he was helpful and courteous though. The bed was very soft and because the bedding/pillows and mattress were foam I was overheating and sweaty so did not sleep, which was disappointing as I had booked to avoid a 3 hour journey from home in the morning. I was not aware breakfast wasn't included when I booked through Expedia, that made it not such a good deal after all. Overall I would say that over the years I have stayed here this hotel appears to be decaying, internally and externally.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy, St Peter Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff cant do enough for you. Very quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Finn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a remote spot with not many accommodation options and yet this is a very nice place to stay. Welcoming, good food and lots of very pleasant lounge space. Well equipped for cyclists too. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming Hotel with very nicely appointed room. Very comfortable and quiet. Alan was particularly helpful with checking me in and providing a safe storage for my bicycle. I very much enjoyed my stay over during by cycling tour.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming vintage hotel. The staff were so nice and helpful. The restaurant was very good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good staff and food. We were well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent and the staff were brilliant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly comfortable and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Great dinner. Great breakfast. Wonderful staff. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

roger

Noisy motor running from 7oclock in the morning. Limited milk and one biscuit in room. Heating dated. Low shower pressure. Good point. Food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Remote Highland Hotel worth visiting

Splendid highland situation in a remote scenic area with good parking. Well appointed furniture and fittings and country views, although I could not see the lake from inside the hotel. Room warm on arrival but tv being upgraded so not available. Very good internet signal, Only a couple of guests as out of season so had personal service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

pip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

pip

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Their attention to detail was highly appreciated. There was a nice fire in the fireplace. The room and bathroom were clean. And dinner, the Balmoral Chicken, was delicious. The best I’ve had in Scotland. Veggies cooked to perfection as well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Genuine hospitality.

Fantastic welcome from Henry & Valentin. The food was absolutely superb. The room had fantastic views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was damp, slugs on the floor in the morning, bed was comfy and clean but not great to walk in to someone else’s dirty cups by the bed and used shower gel caps in the shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and tranquil place to stay. Extremely friendly staff, amazing food, a cozy and chilled out setup. Will definitely be returning again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I guess they charge top dollar because there’s not many other places to stay? The place is tatty, battered paintwork, broken light fitting and £100 for a very average meal served by a bloke in a tracksuit. The much anticipated rainfall shower was more light drizzle and intermittent at that. Running dry frequently. I’d have done better under the leaking guttering perfectly placed above the entrance door. Went for breakfast, said hello to the waitress and was then roundly ignored for a party of four who came in after us and were served immediately. I’m guessing they are preferred regulars judging by their interactions with staff who all seemed to know them? After waiting 10 minutes we gave up. We then had a dispute about the bill which I’d paid in advance. The clue is the evidence I presented so don’t try “oh it’s just a prepayment”. I’m also unsure why your bill didn’t match my payment unless of course we were on the other side of the wrong room saga other guests had. In short, this place is hugely overpriced trading solely on its location. Wouldn’t recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really Nice location in The North of Scotland

Remote and quaint Fishing Hotel. Out in the wilds of Sutherland. Miles from anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024