Nestled in a rural setting, The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality offers an idyllic retreat with a charming bar and restaurant. Guests can unwind on the tranquil terrace or stroll through the garden, while appreciating the helpful staff and convenient location.
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
Inverness (INV) - 32 min drive
Dingwall Station - 8 min drive
Muir of Ord Station - 12 min drive
Conon Bridge Station - 12 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
The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality is a great choice for a stay in Strathpeffer. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
131 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.0 for adults and GBP 6.0 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Does The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality and nearby?
The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality like?
The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality is a short 4-minute walk from Strathpeffer Pavilion and 3 minutes' walk from Upper Pump Room. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
Aug 18, 2025
Grand hotel in quaint beautiful Victorian spa town - the hotel is tired but the rooms are very clean with large windows and beautiful vistas, depending on the room you get!
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 18, 2025
It was amazing stay ever
Mit
Mit, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 23, 2025
Cute place with traditional Scottish interior decorations. Good value for money. Peaceful and quiet location.
Tauseef
Tauseef, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
Aug 14, 2025
It’s a wonderful building with rich history. Excellent location.
Downsides, it does not come with parking and that should be amended. While I realize they’re working on building a new car park, parking for guests was a concern.
Air conditioning would be nice. It was really warm in our room
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 10, 2025
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
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 25, 2025
Charming town and hotel.
Burton
Burton, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 5, 2025
Lovely Hotel we itj character in the Scottish Higlands
Sanjay
Sanjay, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 14, 2025
Good
Mengqi
Mengqi, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
Apr 28, 2025
Staff very helpful, room was clean, it was as we expected it to be.
Murdo
Murdo, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 18, 2025
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.
Joseph
Joseph, 5-night trip
8/10 Good
May 20, 2025
Nice hotel with friendly staff
Was upgraded following an issue with the toilet.
The staff were lovely and very helpful. Breakfast was really good.
Debra
Debra, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jul 9, 2025
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.
Ronald
Ronald, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
May 15, 2025
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
Darron
Darron, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 18, 2025
Beautiful old building but with modern, basic rooms. Lovely dining hall and well maintained gardens, staff lovely. Windows unfortunately only partly opened - not ideal during our summer visit. Limited restaurant menu but other restaurants within walking distance. Bathroom a bit musty but the room was clean. Car parking very limited, priority seems to be coach tours. Overall good, would stay again, but not the best value for money at the price we paid.
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 25, 2025
Music venue below room until 11:00 pm. Very noisy
brian
brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 22, 2025
Had a wonderful time. Very relaxing.
Burton
Burton, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 3, 2025
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.
Jodi
Jodi, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 11, 2025
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
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 2, 2025
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
George
George, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
May 5, 2025
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.
Lotte
Lotte, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 18, 2025
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.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 31, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 9, 2025
Enjoyable stay
Nice hotel, large entrance and reception hall. Room clean and warm. Well worth the cost.
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 11, 2024
Nice stay, comfortable and clean.
Meta
Meta, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 10, 2025
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.