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A large, historic stone building with multiple chimneys, a paved driveway, and a red car parked in the driveway. - Westerlea Hotel (Nairn)
A restaurant with booths, tables, and chairs. There is a bar area with a counter and shelves of bottles. - Westerlea Hotel (Nairn)
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Located close to Nairn Museum and Nairn Golf Club, Westerlea Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door with a sign.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, and two framed pictures on the walls.

Twin Room (with Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, a bedside lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door with a sign.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, each with a pillow featuring a floral design. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds, and a framed picture on the wall above the nightstand.

Twin Room (with Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a single bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Twin Room (with Shower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Nairn, Westerlea Hotel is near the airport and near the beach. Cawdor Castle and Fort George are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nairn Beach and Loch Ness. Nairn Museum and Nairn Golf Club are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Nairn travel guide
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Inverness road (A96), Nairn, Scotland, IV12 4SD

What's nearby

  • A calm body of water reflecting the sky during sunset.
    Nairn Beach
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A garden with orange and white flowers in front of a castle.
    Cawdor Castle
    11 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • A historic castle on a grassy hill overlooking a large body of water.
    Loch Ness
    42 min drive - 27.9 miles
  • Nairn Museum
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nairn Golf Club
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nairn Station
    2 min drive
  • Inverness (INV)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • The Classroom Bistro
    9 min walk
  • Waverley Hotel
    11 min walk
  • Cawdor Tavern
    9 min drive
  • Bandstand Bar & Restaurant
    13 min walk

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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

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for a fee of GBP 12; reservation required

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per accommodation, 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

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 12

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 cash
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 outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Westerlea Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Westerlea Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Westerlea Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Westerlea Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nairn Museum and Nairn Golf Club. Nairn Beach and Cawdor Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km). Nairn Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Westerlea Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely place! Staff was so kind and friendly, Sam, Angela, Chris, and Nick were all just the best. Breakfast was delicious and the portions were very generous. I prefer yogurt in the mornings and they were happy to store it and my lactose free creamer in the frig. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

caroline

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Stones throw away from shops & restaurants. Rooms spotless, staff very helpful would definately recommend a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast is excellent and cooked to order. Our room was spacious, comfortable and clean. Staff were very friendly and extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. We had a lovely big room with really nice bathroom which we've found is always the room which often is a bit tatty in other hotels. We had our labrador with us and staff spoilt her rotten. Great location for going off for the day. Breakfasts superb, cooked to order. Staff were really nice and helpful. Felt like leaving friends when we left.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel ,bedroom immaculate, fabulous power shower , comfy bed and very quiet ,excellent nights sleep , breakfast fabulous, again. Staff superb and very attentive making sure that our stay was superb and it was ,highly recommended,we will stay here again next time in area . 5 stars all around ,great parking also in well lit car park .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a very comfortable night, staff were friendly and we had a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel with excellent and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Amenities
I checked in about 7:00pm and my Booked room had been given to another guest. I was given the “last” room - a twin with basin in the room (tells you how outdated it was). Website also clearly states bar is open till 12 for guests. By the time I picked my partner up from Inverness airport and got back to hotel about 11:20pm (both looking forward to a “refreshment” after her delayed flight) everything was closed down for the night. Poor accommodation Poor service from staff giving a specified room to another guest Poor service not providing what’s declared on their website However to be fair - breakfast staff and breakfast was really good. But damage was done by then
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Colin

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

Charming hotel

Very nice comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Westerlea is a good location for Nairn beach and the breakfast is excellent. We took our pet dog with us and she was made very welcome. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel about 10 minutes from Inverness airport. Comfortable, updated rooms with a welcoming bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were made to feel welcome on arrival by Connor. The food served at breakfast and in the bar was very good as was the service. The room we stayed in was comfortable and the shower was great. A perfect place to stay to explore Nairn.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Room was lovely very spacious Shower amazing . Staff brilliant enjoyed a drink in the hotel Bar thoroughly recommend it will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Super hotel!

Could not fault it, nice spacious clean room and an excellent breakfast. Quick and easy check in and check out, friendly hosts - the dog treats left in the room were also a super touch, thanks so much!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chris & Heather are lovely friendly hosts. We enjoyed sitting with some locals & other guests in the bar & the meals were very good. Room had everything we needed & very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

very friendly

Friendly hotel and staff; very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely overnight stay prior to leaving for the airport the next morning. Wonderful staff, lovely "small" but comfy room for 2. Dinner in the bar/restaurant was wonderful and Connor was great- with meal recommendations and helping us settle into our rom for the night. Breakfast, included, was wonderful, offering a full Highlands breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a large, well appointed room that was very comfortable and clean. There were many others staying there but we never heard them. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly maintained beautiful older home, very charming. Loved the bar and food options, Making it convenient for our last night and early exit to the airport next morning. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Google directions, however, sent us to a dead end, not the front and parking of the building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Great stay!

Loved this place and the people. We came in very late after a long flight and they were expecting us, eagerly greeted us and helped us upstairs with our luggage. Great room, USB chargers in the lamp bases. Great breakfast in the morning in the former homes sitting room. Super friendly, and even a history lesson of the property. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bobi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checked my bags very early so I could travel to a nearby city for the day. When I returned that evening, they had put my bags into my room for me. Nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My cocker spaniel escaped immediately on arrival and headed directly to the kitchen. He was retrieved by the owner without fuss or bother. A bowl of hospitality dog biscuits in the room made him very happy. The room was well presented and very clean. The only problem we had was with the shower head which we were unable to operate. We had no time to contact staff as we did not realise there was issue until we were preparing to leave in the morning. Puddle, the cocker spaniel, was welcome in the bar and also the dining room. The staff were as polite, friendly and informative as I have ever met. It was an entire pleasure from beginning to end. I cannot rate highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place!

Everything you need for a pleasant stay 👍😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely facility with good food and terrific staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First class hotel , good food: excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023