Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. UK hotel reviews
  3. Highlands hotel reviews
  4. Strathpeffer hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality

Reviews of The Highland Hotel by Compass Hospitality

Strathpeffer, Strathpeffer, IV14 9AN, United Kingdom

#12 of 16 hotels in Strathpeffer

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1569 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    6.1

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As above

    Price increased by over £20 since my previous stay a few months earlier. Was worth the previous price but not the new increased price.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    7.0
    A step back in time to the heyday of the railways.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place appears to be suffering from a lack of investment, it's literally falling apart inside and out which is a shame given how grand it looks from a distance. I understand that it's a massive building for *only* 125ish rooms and the maintenance/upkeep costs must be astronomical. It could really do with a commited owner willing to invest for the long-term to really do it justice. Food - Breakfast was generally good apart from the scrambled(powdered) eggs that were tasteless and watery.

    Wonderful building oozing with history. They don't make hotels like this anymore!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dog friendly Friendly staff,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    A nice memorable visit to Strathpeffer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    plug sockets by bed not accessible and the room was a little cramped.

    The friendly atmosphere in the bar and the availability of board games. Lovely bright and airy shower room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no ramps to enter the hotel which made it extremely difficult to go in and out of the hotel as both my wife and I are disabled. They have no disabled facilities which spoiled our stay a bit.

    Staff friendliness, location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and warm hotel with the potential to be better.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first room we were given smelled of urine so we complained and were offered an alternative room that was much better. Some of the younger students in the restaurant could do with more training in fact the restaurant needed a manager to ensure people that needed to be charged for their meals did pay.

    Adam was great. We had our dogs with us so not allowed in the dining room so he set us up a table in the lounge and brought our meals to us. That made the stay so nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    6.0
    Accommodation was okay, but service needed looking at and some thought to accommodating mobile acces
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lift was tiny. Not easy to accommodate a wheelchair. It had to reverse in! The breakfast was poor. No eggs, little tomato and onion, the hot plate foods had been sitting out for some time the side plates were still all wet from the dishwasher., despite asking for more butter, only 6 portions were put in the basket, there was no room service for rhe 3 days we were there, on asking we were told it happened every 2nd day, the rooms were a bit small to accommodate a wheelchair and for guests.

    Lovely Victorian hotel. It was clean and palatial situated overlooking Strathpeffer Square. A couple of good places to eat out in.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Scenic View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Obviously trouble with hotel finance. Bar badly understocked and not enough staff on duty. The staff who were there were friendly and helpful

    Location and refurbished room with a view .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit run down and furnishings not all very fittings for surroundings. Needs TLC.

    Lovely old building in great location. Staff was friendly. There was live music and dancing and a good crowd of people.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No soap in bathroom. Two broken hair dryers. Lamps not plugged in. Carpet dirty. Bar was nice friendly staff but some music would've helped the atmosphere

    Friendly staff, good location, comfy bed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    stay was fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    location is superb

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    6.0
    A no frills experience in a beautiful setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bar very crowded.

    Very pleasant staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Worth a visit
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff wasn’t very welcoming honestly

    A little decadent but fascinating, old times’charme

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Scenic View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar didn't open till late afternoon, having to request an iron instead of having one in room when already sent message about said iron

    Staff were helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant rooms are good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No music in the place to give atmosphere. Main dinning Troon not open.Quality of food has changed.

    I have stayed before 3 years ago

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    6.0
    Had to ask for two towels. One only in the room but was dirty from previous occupant. No soap in shower dispenser.no inf
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The car park could do with a good tidy up and removal of the mud!

    Average room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    6.0
    Adequate and perfectly comfortable for one night.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is a coach tour hotel so is tailored to meet a certain clientele. People smoking out front is not a great first experience, Room was adequate and beds were very comfy. The hotel is clearly dated and there were signs of water damage on the combed ceiling above one of the beds from a previous leak. There was a sign at reception saying that dinner had to be booked before 7pm so if you checked in after 7pm then there is no chance of evening food at the hotel. Breakfast was mediocre - the scrambled egg tasted of water and nothing else. Choice was limited although there was plenty of food and it was kept restocked.

    Location is lovely and there was evening entertainment on in the bar for the coach parties which was unexpected, but added to the atmosphere.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    It was fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was clean and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Just a single night stay, but was clean, warm and comfortable.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hallway carpets and ceilings were a bit dated and worn, but it didn't affect the stay. Did not have breakfast or use WIFI, so cannot comment on those.

    It was a large quaint old Victorian-era hotel that has a large lounge and rooms on multiple floors. My single room was a decent size and both clean and comfortable. No issues with the room and was warm enough.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As there was no chef we had to go look for somewhere to eat an evening meal

    Breakfast was fine

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    First night in the highlands
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great,a grand old hotel

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location and some lovely interior.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Great location. Very pretty village. Easy parking.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Would definitely stay again
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit noisy on the Saturday night with the disco but super comfortable bed made up for it

    Large comfortable room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    A good base for hillwalking with many mountains in driving distance
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Fruit at breakfast

    Grand old hotel, affordable, practical.

    Stayed in March 2024

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: