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The National Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Dingwall with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Cafe
Superior Studio
Front of property - evening/night
Standard Twin Room
Reception

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
High St, Dingwall, Scotland, IV15 9HA

What's nearby

  • Dingwall Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Strathpeffer Pavilion - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Inverness Castle - 22 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 22 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 22 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Dingwall Station - 2 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookies chinese - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Glenord Distillery Visitor Centre - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cononbridge Chinese Takeaway and Chip Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Strathpeffer Old Station - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The National Hotel

Property highlights
At The National Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a business centre. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The National Hotel have comforts, such as bathrobes, in addition to
Other amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 6:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and from GBP 7 for children
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 6:30 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number SC721829

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The National Hotel Hotel
The National Hotel Dingwall
The National Hotel Hotel Dingwall

Frequently asked questions

Is The National Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The National Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The National Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM for a fee of GBP 15.

What time is check-out at The National Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The National Hotel located?

Situated in Dingwall, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dingwall Museum and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Blackmuir Wood. Castle Leod and Strathpeffer Pavilion are also within 6 miles (10 km). Dingwall Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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The National Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 133 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed overnight but friendly staff & in centre of town would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Area was nice and quiet. Hotel looking tired need of refurb.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, tidy and comfortable room but the stairs could do with a paint job. We didn't gave any food but the bar was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
All was superb EXCEPT for the vacuuming which left a lot to be desired. However the staff everywhere were supremely helpful and friendly. Thanks to our stay at The National Hotel, we were able to contact a taxi that took us to a very small area east of Dingwall to honour our ancestors, so we are still pleased and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious,spotless and very comfortable.the massive double walk in shower was amazing and our bed was very comfortable.I would definitely recommend this hotel,just sorry that we couldn’t stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Winifred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
First night heard music downstairs from our room blast what sounded like the same song with loud beat till 1:00 am. Half owner said there wasn't anything she could do about it. Hotel restaurant food was good and handy to have nearby. Rooms small, but sufficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cheap and functional

Very helpful staff as I needed a check-in after 8pm which they had to accommodate for
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed our stay at the National Hotel. Lovely breakfast & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Muhammad Farhan

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent accommodation for backpackers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just an overnight stay for the football which was just a walk to the stadium so very handy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Lenard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If looks was the key factor for the room it deserves a 4 but when the 2 main light did not work, TV shuts down after 5 minutes, could not take a shower because only scalding hot water came out, took 2 people to open window a couple inches with blocks of wood I can only give the room a 2 out of 5. Breakfast same rating as room as most of the food that should be hot food was cold.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Good value for money (winter rates)

Short business trip. Ideal location for me. Recommend room 101 as the shower was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sidnei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel with pub and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Value for money

I was not expecting a lot when I booked but I was pleasantly surprised both by the service I received from the very friendly, helpful staff and how comfortable the bed was although the room was small there was plenty of storage. Everywhere was well maintained and spotlessly clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room and bathroom. There appeared to be a lack of staff for the number of people staying. This was very evident at breakfast on the Sunday. The bar closing at 9pm was also very dissapointing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sidnei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Armanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The desk clerk was very friendly and helpful. She gave us directions to a great restaurant. My personal favorite was the extra large shower with endless hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dionne

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

Brilliant

3 nights and very comfortable. Lovely staff everything you need for a comfortable stay is here .a small few issues but nothing mayor shower was cold and ran slowly . Bar to open later. Noisy fan But we could live with that
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

MR R D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, hotel situated in middle of dingwall,better value than most hotels in the vicinity
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness
Paid £71 for double room only for 2 adults. Main door locked with note saying ring this no. for attention. Immediately answered and told to enter through bar on right hand side. Poor guy on bar doing everything -serving/checking in etc etc. Hotel is a little dated and needs modernisation. Room was small (double bed against wall) . Ensuite was good -shower/sink/loo etc. Everything was clean but a little shabby. Room above arrived home late (midnight) and proceeded to get his steps in walking up and down the floor. Fridge unit outside was noisy as it turned on/off throughout the night. But for £71 I guess it was fair. Probably wouldn't stay here again but would spend a little more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

Weekend away

Lovely hotel and service was fab. Food in restaurant was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Annette

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked here because had been to the bar /restaurant earlier this year and was impressed with it but when we got there restaurant and bar was closed only had room which although clean was very small
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel, outside Inverness in the village of Dingwall. Good restaurant. Nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Predrag

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

Amazing stay

Our stay was amazing, rooms were clean and comfortable, host extremely friendly. The breakfast was incredible, we felt very welcome, and had a wonderful conversation with the host. We would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022