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Altnaharra Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Traditional building with a round tower and prominent chimney, set amidst a serene landscape.
Cozy living room with a traditional fireplace, comfortable sofa, and decorative mantelpiece.
Relax in this inviting space with a high ceiling, traditional floor, and comfortable seating areas.
Experience the charm of the Altnaharra Hotel, nestled in a picturesque rural setting with a scenic view.
Cozy room with a traditional fireplace, ornate mirrors, and a comfortable seating area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$301
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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Cozy retreat with a large bed, nightstand, and picture frame.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A simple, single-story building with a gabled roof, featuring a flat front and side entrance.

Basic Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, bedside lamps, and a beautiful flower painting.

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Cozy retreat with a fireplace, comfortable armchair, and plush bed.

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Two beds with white linens and plaid blankets, a nightstand with a lamp, and a TV are featured in this hotel room.

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Comfortable retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and chair, featuring a television and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
Altnaharra, Altnaharra, Scotland, IV27 4UF

What's nearby

  • Carbisdale Castle - 41 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Smoo Cave - 57 min drive - 80.9 km
  • Durness Beach - 58 min drive - 82.2 km
  • Dunrobin Castle - 60 min drive - 81.5 km
  • Skibo Castle - 61 min drive - 82.0 km

Getting around

  • Kinbrace Station - 44 min drive

About this property

Altnaharra Hotel

Eco-certified hotel
Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a bar at Altnaharra Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Kitchens, electric kettles and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and from GBP 9.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property will place a credit card authorization of 25% at time of booking as a deposit.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Altnaharra Hotel Lairg
Altnaharra Lairg
Altnaharra Hotel Hotel
Altnaharra Hotel Altnaharra
Altnaharra Hotel Hotel Altnaharra

Frequently asked questions

Is Altnaharra Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Altnaharra Hotel?

As of 11 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Altnaharra Hotel on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$300.99, 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.

How much is parking at Altnaharra Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Altnaharra Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Altnaharra Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Altnaharra Hotel located?

Situated in Altnaharra, this eco-certified hotel is within 20 miles (32 km) of Ben Hope, Castle Varrich and Cnoc an Fhreiceadain. Ferrycroft Visitor Centre and Skinnet Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Altnaharra Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cesare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Altnaharra Hotel is a backstep in the past. The staff was really nice. The room, the hall, everything is well manteined and frozen in the '80ies.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent and the staff were brilliant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a remote spot with not many accommodation options and yet this is a very nice place to stay. Welcoming, good food and lots of very pleasant lounge space. Well equipped for cyclists too. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good staff and food. We were well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff cant do enough for you. Very quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming Hotel with very nicely appointed room. Very comfortable and quiet. Alan was particularly helpful with checking me in and providing a safe storage for my bicycle. I very much enjoyed my stay over during by cycling tour.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

MARK

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel grounds appeared untidy and neglected. The bar was limited (and expensive)since my last visit. I had difficulty understanding the managers strong eastern European accent, he was helpful and courteous though. The bed was very soft and because the bedding/pillows and mattress were foam I was overheating and sweaty so did not sleep, which was disappointing as I had booked to avoid a 3 hour journey from home in the morning. I was not aware breakfast wasn't included when I booked through Expedia, that made it not such a good deal after all. Overall I would say that over the years I have stayed here this hotel appears to be decaying, internally and externally.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paolo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, restaurant for dinner and breakfast was outstanding, very comfortable room with a lot of space available
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

pip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

roger

Noisy motor running from 7oclock in the morning. Limited milk and one biscuit in room. Heating dated. Low shower pressure. Good point. Food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

Remote Highland Hotel worth visiting

Splendid highland situation in a remote scenic area with good parking. Well appointed furniture and fittings and country views, although I could not see the lake from inside the hotel. Room warm on arrival but tv being upgraded so not available. Very good internet signal, Only a couple of guests as out of season so had personal service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and tranquil place to stay. Extremely friendly staff, amazing food, a cozy and chilled out setup. Will definitely be returning again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staying at the Altnaharra Hotel is like walking into a big warm hug .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Beautiful location

Friendly staff. Beautiful location with stunning views. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nyrelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 1 night. Had a great meal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

Genuine hospitality.

Fantastic welcome from Henry & Valentin. The food was absolutely superb. The room had fantastic views
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel is just perfect for a stop over. Great staff, excellent food and comfortable lounge to relax
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff, very traditional fishing hotel. Great for relaxing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - loved the fireplace in our room! Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A clean and comfortable room in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old property with lots of character. Staff are friendly and helpful. Fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stopover

Lovely accommodation, floor in room sloped which made it a bit quirky, great decor and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lene

In the middle of nowhere and charming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness
A great hotel and perfect stopover if you’re driving by. But the property could use some more care.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024