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Altnaharra Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Altnaharra with a restaurant and a bar

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Altnaharra Hotel welcomes guests with its beautiful garden, laundry facilities, and inviting bar. Travelers stay connected with WiFi while savoring meals at the restaurant. The staff consistently receives positive reviews for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Basic Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Basic Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Altnaharra, Altnaharra, Scotland, IV27 4UF

What's nearby

  • Carbisdale Castle - 41 min drive - 34.6 miles
  • Smoo Cave - 57 min drive - 50.3 miles
  • Durness Beach - 58 min drive - 51.1 miles
  • Dunrobin Castle - 61 min drive - 50.9 miles
  • Skibo Castle - 62 min drive - 51.0 miles

Getting around

  • Kinbrace Station - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dining Room - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Altnaharra Hotel

Property highlights
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), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, tubs 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 Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and 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-authorize 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 elevators

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 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Altnaharra Hotel located?

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

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Altnaharra Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
free parking, wonderful food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Amenities
Beds clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place miles from nowhere which suited us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly comfortable and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and evening meal and breakfast. Very handy if needing place near Tongue. Only issue is that you dont get any decent TV reception.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. Morag, silvia and henry are all stars, providing great service and fantastic food Would go back any time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was such an amazing find. The view is spectacular. It was homey but professional. The morning breakfast was diverse in options which was nice. Hope we can go back again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

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

Authentic and atmospheric

Wonderfully isolated and atmospheric. It was perfectly situated for me to stay 3 nights and drive around exploring Sutherland. Nice staff and guests. More of a rustic lodge feel than dressy hotel. Restrained and authentic
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet setting
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

Louise

Great stay at this lovely hotel. All the staff very helpful and eager to please. However on departure there was no record of our payment through Expedia.. we showed proof of payment to the hotel which they agreed to accept, and fight Expedia for reimbursement
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Disliked: Staff & service
Room was damp, slugs on the floor in the morning, bed was comfy and clean but not great to walk in to someone else’s dirty cups by the bed and used shower gel caps in the shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was small but reasonable. Had a country, homey feel. Food was quite good. Relaxed atmosphere. Hostess was lively, positive and helpful. We weren't there to fish, so perhaps missed out on its main attraction. Staff shortages impacted was services could be offered. For what it was, seemed quite expensive. Internet was a bit patchy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Petit-déjeuner et personnel très agréable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, great service and food from the restaurant was 5 star.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent. Hotel is in the middle of nowhere which is wonderfull
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

Andy

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

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