The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property

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Lounge
Interior
Lounge
Superior Double Room
Property grounds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$237
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June

Explore the area

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Bay Highland Hotel, Strathpeffer, Scotland, IV14 9AN
  • Place, Upper Pump Room
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathpeffer Pavilion
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathpeffer Pump Room
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin Room with Scenic View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room with Scenic View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

24 Hrs. Stay - Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Strathpeffer

At The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality you'll be within steps of Upper Pump Room and 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 terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli 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 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Strathpeffer hotel include Eagle Stone and Strathpeffer Pump Room.

What's nearby

  • Upper Pump Room - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Strathpeffer Pavilion - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eagle Stone - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Strathpeffer Pump Room - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Blackmuir Wood - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Dingwall Station - 10 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Glen Ord Distillery, Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Khan Tandoori - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chilli Masala - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ord Arms Hotel Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Miss Ying Thai - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality

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 (limited 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 self 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

  • Limited-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: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality?

As of 2 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality on 7 June 2026 start from AU$237, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 194 out of 633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 633 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room with loverly views, staff fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was lovely, staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel. On my last two visits I've had a recently refurbished room, so clean and fresh. Friendly helpful staff who go out of their way to make your visit a memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location nice little town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Luidgardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, cluter free fresh environment. Staff very decent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, and great view over the village. Very clean. Dinner and breakfast excellent as always. Staff all friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great common areas.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A really lovely hotel with an interesting history. The staff were absolutely lovely and really made the effort to look after us. The room was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. We had our evening meal in the hotel with delicious food and top notch service. Overall we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable room and yummy breakfast! We really enjoyed the entertainment on the nightvwe arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Nice location and good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value with clean room and quiet location. Included food and dinner service was average.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge rooms lots of space nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A comfortable stay. Good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

MARK

Clean hotel and staff good, somewhat dated .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very welcoming to our dog and its situation in the centre of the beautiful town was perfect for exploring.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were awesome and the food was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in a small village. Decent breakfast and good parking spots
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing stay ever
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with lots of character. Staff friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the food in the evening and at breakfast was very underwhelming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff made my parents feel very welcome for their special stay, really went above and beyond, thank you 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

thomas

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

Hotel stay

It was really nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mara

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

Quiet hotel in the country

Very clean, quaint village and very friendly staff. A great place to relax and enjoy rural Scotland.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Burton

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