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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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Front of property
Interior
Bar (on property)
Lounge
Superior Twin Room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bay Highland Hotel, Strathpeffer, Scotland, IV14 9AN
  • Strathpeffer Pavilion
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Castle Leod
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Falls of Rogie
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Twin Room with Scenic View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

TV
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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room with Scenic View

Double Room with Scenic View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Strathpeffer

The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality places you steps from Upper Pump Room and within a short 5-minute stroll of Strathpeffer Pavilion. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include a snack bar/deli, a garden and a ballroom. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Strathpeffer hotel include Eagle Stone and Strathpeffer Pump Room.

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

  • ‪Ord Arms Hotel Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Glen Ord Distillery, Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cookies chinese - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Strathpeffer Old Station - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Batty’s Baps - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality

Hotel in Strathpeffer with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality also features a terrace and a garden. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality offers 131 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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: 4:00 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: GBP 10 per pet, per night
    • Service animals 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

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

  • 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

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Yep, The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

No, The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 570 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 570 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 570 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 570 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 570 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not worth the money

Hotel is very dated although the bedroom was ok. The lift only worked when it felt like it. The staff were few and far between and juggling different jobs. I asked if they were short staffed and was told it was like that all the time. The menu and food was the worst. Breakfast was a buffet which wasn't restocked when it ran out. Plates were a mystery. My husband had to have his food on a side plate, making several trips and the man at the next table had his porridge on a side plate because that was all that was available. Dinner menu was very limited and the food was very badly presented and poor quality. Definitely not value for money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old and beat up.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Room comfort

Almost good

Room was a bit of a mixture. New furniture and a comfortable clean bed. However it could really do with a paint and the window frames were dirty and peeling. Bathroom could have been cleaner and there was dirty soap left on the shower tray. Shour had no curtain or screen when we arrived although we eventually got on on our second day .Used pillow in the wardrobe so we had to ask for a clean pillow slip. The staff were lovely and the breakfast was good. A little investment in cleaning and paint would make all the difference
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel doing a good job with coach parties making it busy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

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

Enjoyed our stay

The hotel is grand and getting on in years now. For instance the lift is ancient/quaint. However the room was very clean and comfortable. The hotel appeared to cater for a number of large coach parties so if you came down for breakfast at the wrong time the dining room was mobbed and you sometimes had to wait for some items. The staff were very pleasant and hard working and on occasion trying to keep up with the rush. Having said that overall we really enjoyed our stay. The hotel/Strathpeffer is very well situated for access to both the east and west coasts of the NC500 which is why we spend 2 nights here on the way out and one on the way back. A short drive to (maybe) see the dolphins at Chanonry Point and just 10 minutes to the Rogie Falls in the other direction.
Rogie Falls
Chanonry Point
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

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

Nice hotel with friendly staff

Was upgraded following an issue with the toilet. The staff were lovely and very helpful. Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Will definitely be back

Had a great 1 night stay. Have stayed here a few times before but this was the nicest room. Had recently been done up with new carpet. Wasn’t the biggest room but was lovely. Lovely little town. Didn’t have breakfast this time. Will definitely be back. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good place to stay overnight

Property needed some investment. Staff were excellent. Meal was good. Would have liked a little more choice for evening meal. Generally good value a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highland Fawlty Towers

What was once a grand hotel in its hey-day, it is now very tired, e.g. peeling paint, water stains on bedroom ceiling, etc. Very limited menu selection for evening meal, but food was the hotel's only saving grace. Everything else, sadly, had a Fawlty Towers vibe to it. The hotel needs a lot of investment and a complete overhaul of its staff training programme.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel we itj character in the Scottish Higlands
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointed

Lovely place, been before, totally different this time, a couple of staff really rude, cleanliness is not great, carpet dirty, lots of cobwebs on inside of windows, hardly any alcohol on tap as staff said theyve not had an order from Easter, shocked to see the manager still there, after stories.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Murdo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very helpful, room was clean, it was as we expected it to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Burton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming town and hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Burton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good value for money.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

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

10/10 Excellent

Callum, Englefield Green

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Mariia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

George

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Terry

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

Enjoyable stay

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025