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North Kessock Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Inverness Castle

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A traditional building with a sign reading "North Kessock Hotel" and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.
A dining table set with multiple wine glasses, forks, and knives, with a view of a body of water through large windows.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a fishbowl, and a clock on the wall.
A staircase with ornate white railings and a chandelier above.
A nighttime view of a bridge with lights reflecting on the water.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Main Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 3XN
  • Place, Sarens PSG Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Victorian Market
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastgate Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View

A bed with a remote control and a note, a window with a view of the sea, and curtains.

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Side Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, Side Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a chair, a small table, and a window with a view of the sea.

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a window with a view of a beach and water, and a curtain.

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the garden through a window.

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a radiator, and framed artwork on the walls.

Family Room, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Inverness

Near the airport.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Moray Firth and 2 miles (3 km) of Sarens PSG Stadium with a stay here. Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Victorian Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Sarens PSG Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Victorian Market - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Inverness Castle - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 14 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The King's Highway (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪MacGregor's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pepe's Piri Piri - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Café - ‬9 min drive

About this property

North Kessock Hotel

3-star hotel near Inverness Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly North Kessock Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Inverness hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
North Kessock Hotel offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Inverness hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • In-room crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 31 to January 15:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Parking area
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children

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 mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, American Express, debit cards, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is North Kessock Hotel to the airport?

North Kessock Hotel is 11.7 mi (24-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at North Kessock Hotel?

As of Sept 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Kessock Hotel on Oct 22, 2026 start from CA $211, excluding 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.

Does North Kessock Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at North Kessock Hotel.

How close is North Kessock Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 12.7 mi (36-min drive) from Dores Beach and 14.3 mi (26-min drive) from Rosemarkie Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does North Kessock Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at North Kessock Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at North Kessock Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at North Kessock Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at North Kessock Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does North Kessock Hotel have a pool?

North Kessock Hotel does not have a pool.

Does North Kessock Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from December 31 to January 15. The dining venue(s) are closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Does North Kessock Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is North Kessock Hotel to downtown Inverness?

North Kessock Hotel is 1.8 mi away from Inverness.

North Kessock Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 179 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alishia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
small but cute room, friendly staff, great dinner and drinks
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful after London stay! Bathroom was fabulous - clean and new. Staff was friendly and helpful. Restaurant / food was great! Staff also gave us great tips on places to eat in Skye. It’s worth staying on this side of Inverness.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, accommodating and friendly staff. Room was great, bathroom was updated but small. We dinned one day at the restaurant and had a great meal. Convenient location to get on daily trips on the east portion of NC500.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great family run hotel in a good location for touring.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic food and very nice rooms. The staff were also great with the a special mention of the girl with the awesome pink hair - she was a great host! The food was great, we recommend the scallops, duck and venison dishes. We stayed in room 6 which was lovely and a really nice ensuite bathroom. Very quiet and slept well so can’t complain!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Locality was amazing, away from city center and overlooking the water. Small boutique family hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique style rooms in a gorgeous location with a terrific restaurant and bar on site. I’m so glad we stayed here. It was a perfect start to our visit to Scotland. Beautiful views over the water from the front porch of the hotel. Plenty of available parking. And a bus stop across the road from the hotel if you don’t want to drive. Beds were very comfortable. Blackout curtains genuinely darkened the room. Bathroom was very clean and well appointed. Huge fluffy towels. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and the staff were good. The shower is too small, it you drop your soap you almost have to get out of the shower to pick it up and we are not big people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel on the waterfront outside of busy Inverness. Friendly staff and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

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

Great Stay

Fantastic hotel. Cannot fault rooms, staff or the food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn, well kept and comfortable. Lovely staff and just minutes from Inverness.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Lovely stay

Super friendly & helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, excellent hot breakfast served to your table
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room struggle to get past the end of the bed , but clean and modern , drinks priced well, food is around 50% more than elsewhere in Inverness , does a job around 10 mins outside of city centre, bed was comfy ,wasn’t the wow we were expecting but an acceptable standard
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely little hotel across the street from the water in a quiet part of town. Great value with a very nice on premises restaurant. Would stay here again in a second.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and clean accommodations, people were very friendly, nice location and enjoyed the terrace with a drink. The room had no hooks to hang clothing, a towel or a toiletry bag. The electric shower was terrible, no water pressure and temperature was continuously changing, warm to cold. Otherwise enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great little inn, small family owned local business, not fancy but it was great. Super friendly and amazing service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

Fabulous stay, amazing food and lovely people

A little odd to start with as was met in a hallway for check-in… but.. rest of the stay was wonderful! Lovely room, very comfortable bed! Stunning food and wonderful service. If we travel that way again we would absolutely book to stay here. Thank you for a really lovely stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a hidden gem. The rooms are quite nice and the restaurant is absolutely fantastic with great dinner and dessert options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great overall hotel . Will use again

Freshly cooked breakfast,decor. Throughout the hotel was immaculate. Price of drink normal pub prices. For the price point the hotel exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location with views across Beauly Firth. A bus opposite the hotel for easy travel into Inverness. Excellent restaurant for dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Beautiful view, kind and helpful staff, pulled straight into parking right in front of hotel. Not walkable to downtown, but worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and service was fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and restaurant! Staff were very kind and helpful. Though it’s an older hotel, the place was very clean and the food was excellent! Ate dinner and breakfast here, both meals were very good. The views are also very stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024