Hotels in Highlands

Situated in a breathtaking lochside setting at the foot of dramatic Glencoe, The Ballachulish Hotel featuring the award winning Bulas Bar & Bistro offers a year-round warm welcome and comfort. A great choice of bedroom styles is on offer; many with outstanding loch views and all reflecting the Highland heritage. The log fires roar all year making this the perfect venue for great escapes and romantic breaks.

A Scottish mansion house set in 4 acres of gardens, 1 mile from the city centre and adjacent to an excellent golf course. The hotel has a superb leisure club featuring an indoor heated swimming pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room, fitness room, sunbed, hair and beauty salons. The restaurant offers excellent food and fine wine and the conservatory offers snacks all day. Ideally situated to visit Loch Ness, Cullochen and to go skiing in the Highlands.

Almost afloat, the Isles of Glencoe Hotel nestles on the lochside, and this friendly family hotel offers everything for which you dream on holiday; spacious loch and mountain view bedrooms and a relaxed convivial ambience. Luxuriate in the Leisure Centre, facilities include pool, steam room, Jacuzzi, exercise room and solarium. Enjoy dinner in the casual lochside conservatory restaurant.

The Macdonald Four Seasons Hotel is located in the foothills of the Cairngorm mountains, offering guests a real flavour of Scotland. Relax in the hotel's elegant cocktail bar or dine in the Four Seasons Restaurant. The hotel has excellent leisure facilities including swimming pool, sauna and steam room. Local leisure facilities nearby include golf, skiing and watersports.

The Macdonald Highland Lodges are nestling in a beautiful woodland setting, a real home from home featuring their own spacious living room and kitchenette. Guests of the Lodges have full use of the new leisure arena including swimming pool, sauna, steam room & state of the art gymnasium. The resort offers a variety of dining options which are available to lodge guests.

With The Aviemore Highland Resort, Macdonald Highlands Hotel offers a fine dining restaurant and bar. Leisure facilities include 25 metre swimming pool with wave machine, Jacuzzi, steam room, solarium and gym. Nestling in the Cairngorm National Park it is the ideal year round location.

Rising from the waters edge, the historic Caledonian Hotel has commanding views over the sheltered bay of Oban to the hills and islands of Scotland's magnificent west coast. A travellers' rest for centuries, the hotel has undergone an extensive refurbishment and now offers stylish, contemporary comfort and service. Ideally situated for exploring the town, surrounding area and Islands the hotel has an elegant Harbourside Restaurant and the informal Café Caledonian whilst all the bedrooms are comfortable and well appointed.

The Swallow Columba Hotel is conveniently situated on the banks of the River Ness, within easy walking distance of the theatre, shops and other amenities. As capital of the Highlands, Inverness is an excellent base for exploring the area, with Culloden Battlefield, Spey Valley and the Whisky Trail nearby.

The Swallow Craigmonie Hotel is located close to the centre of Inverness and provides an ideal base from which to explore the many attractions Highland Scotland has to offer including Loch Ness, historic castles and the Culloden Battlefield. All 35 bedrooms are tastefully decorated and well equipped with modern facilities. The hotel provides a variety of dining options as well as a bar. Leisure facilities include a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, mini gym and Jacuzzi.

The Newton Hotel is set in 21 acres of mature parkland overlooking Nairn Golf Course and beyond to the Moray Firth. Because of the hotels secluded location the hotel is ideal for lovers of outdoor pursuits. Guests can enjoy a drink at the hotel bar or a meal at the hotels restaurant with children's menu.

The Royal Golf Hotel is situated on the first tee of the famous Royal Dornoch Course. The hotel is beautifully located on the Dornoch Coastline offering a tranquil base to discover the treasures of the surrounding Highlands. Guests can enjoy a meal in the hotel restaurant or a relaxing drink in the hotel bar area.

The 4 star Golf View Hotel & Leisure Club is situated adjacent to Nairn Golf Club and overlooks the Moray Firth. The hotels excellent location provides an excellent base for exploring the surrounding areas including Culloden, Caudor Castle, Loch Ness and The Malt Whisky Trail.

The Ben Wyvis Hotel is situated in the picturesque woodland setting in the Victorian spa village of Strathpeffer, the hotel is only 20 minutes drive from Inverness, the capital of the Highlands and all its attractions. The surrounding area provides a wealth of activities from walking, golf and fishing, to visiting the many castles, gardens and distillers in the area.

A handsome stone-built Victorian hotel standing within its own grounds on the edge of Grantown on Spey. The Craiglynne overlooks parkland to the forest and the River Spey beyond. The Craiglynne provides an excellent standard of accommodation with an atmosphere of old world charm, maintained by the many open log fires. The hotel's gardens, in summer, are a tranquil experience as is the comfort of the Geranium filled lounge. Grantown on Spey makes an excellent base from which to follow the whisky trail or discover Loch Ness and Inverness.

Magnificently positioned on Craignure Bay on the Sound of Mull, this hotel has panoramic views from every bedroom, many of them looking across from the Bay to Duart Castle. This impressive hotel is set within its own grounds that run down to a private pebbled beach, ideal for relaxing. The hotel’s lounges provide comfortable places to relax and admire the magnificent views.

Situated in the Royal Burgh of Inveraray overlooking Loch Fyne, the Loch Fyne Hotel has 80 bedrooms and leisure suite with swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. There is a comfortable lounge bar and an excellent restaurant. The town of Inveraray is a short stroll away and the hotel is situated 55 miles from Glasgow, making the hotel the perfect touring base for Oban, and Glencoe. Inveraray Jail and Inveraray Castle are a short stroll away.

Loch Ness House Hotel offers highland hospitality at its best at this welcoming family-owned hotel. The centre of Inverness is just 5 minutes' drive away and the surrounding area offers a range of activities including golf, fishing and sailing. Torvean Golf Course is next door to the hotel and free golf is available for 2 people subject to availability (to be arranged locally).

Within the Resort, The Macdonald Academy Hotel is a family hotel with a food terrace for informal dining. All bedrooms are fully equipped with Satellite TV, trouser press, hairdryer and refreshments tray. Just a short stroll away is use of the Resort Leisure facilities.

Overlooking the banks of the River Ness, the Ramada Inverness assures you of a warm welcome. The excellent Sebastian Coe Health Club includes an indoor swimming pool, sauna and spa bath. The hotel provides a superb base from which to explore the Scottish Highlands.

The Swallow Broadfoot sits overlooking the old harbour wall in Broadford with magnificent views across the sea to Loch Kishorn and the Applecross hills. The hotel has recently been refurbished and is a friendly and welcoming holiday base from which to explore the magical Isle of Skye. Swallow Broadfoot offers a combination of Skye charm with modern day comforts. It is Skye's largest hotel with a team of friendly staff who will ensure your stay on the misty isle is an enjoyable one.

Situated in a pretty fishing village on the west coast of Scotland, the Swallow Glenfield Hotel is the ideal base from which to explore the West Highlands. This custom built hotel has a relaxing atmosphere with a spacious and light open plan reception, restaurant and lounge bar. The hotel is set in peaceful gardens and offers the highest standard of accommodation.

Situated in the picturesque village of Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye, the Swallow Kyleakin overlooks Lochalsh. One of Skye’s oldest hotels the Swallow Kyleakin provides all the modern comforts, yet it retains the charming, friendly atmosphere reflective of its history. The hotel is the perfect base for exploring the Island from “the garden of Skye”, Armadale in the South, to the Fairy Bridge and the Cullin Hills.

The Swallow Queens Hotel is a former Victorian Villa situated on the Esplanade in Oban with wonderful views across Oban Bay. The hotel is within pleasant walking distance of Oban town centre and many interesting shops and attractions. An intimate and friendly hotel, the Queens is the perfect location for a relaxing break in Oban and to enjoy a high standard for accommodation and cuisine, take a day trip from Oban to Mull, Iona, Glencoe and Inveraray with its castle and jail!

A former Coaching Inn, the Swallow Thurso Hotel is one of the best-equipped hotels on the North Coast of Scotland. The Royal retains a warm and friendly atmosphere, which help to make it one of the most popular hotels in the area. The North Coast of Scotland is still relatively undiscovered and yet it is surprisingly easy to travel there, the hotel makes an excellent base for trips to the Orkney Islands and the ferry from John O’Groats takes only 45 minutes.

The Aviemore Inn is set on three floors within the newly redeveloped Aviemore Highland Resort. Guests can enjoy the use of a wide range of leisure facilities including a 25 metre swimming pool, whirlpool, Beauty Spa and fully equipped gym. All hotel bedrooms are comfortably furnished and equipped with refreshments tray and satellite television.

Privately owned, with recent renovations and full of Victorian charm, The Boat Hotel overlooks an 18 hole golf course surrounded by the magnificent Cairngorm Mountains in Scotland's largest National Park and only a stroll from the lovely River Spey. Award winning 2 AA Rosette cuisine, friendly personalised service, individually furnished bedrooms, comfortable and attractive lounges and a warm relaxing atmosphere.

The Palace Hotel & Spa sits on the banks of the River Ness and has a great city centre location. Guests can relax and enjoy the newly refurbished bedrooms and stylish bar and lounge area as well as the luxury leisure club, beauty salon and free car parking. Sample the Highland history and culture in the new millennium city.

The Highlander Hotel is based in the village of Newtonmore, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Over the years the hotel has earned an enviable reputation for providing quality holidays and true highland hospitality. The hotel is set in an area surrounded by natural beauty with mountain ranges, forests, river valleys and loch all nearby.

Delightfully situated on the Esplanade in Oban with magnificent views across the Firth of Lorne to the hills of Lorne. The Oban Bay has a unique feel with its welcoming foyer and bar combined with the full-length sun lounge with spectacular views across the bay. The hotel has an excellent reputation for food, utilising local produce, especially seafood. Guests can choose from a four-course table d’hote menu or a la carte. Oban is a superb location for exploring islands off the west coast of Scotland including Iona and Mull.

Beautifully situated on the shores of Loch Long at the foot of the ‘Arrochar Alps’ the Swallow Arrochar Hotel has magnificent views across the Loch to the mountains beyond. A comfortable and friendly hotel, the Arrochar prides itself on the warmth of welcome and quality of service guests receive. Arrochar is only 1½ miles from Loch Lomond and makes a superb base for touring Glasgow, Oban, Callander, the Trossachs and Stirling.

A friendly and welcoming hotel, the Swallow Caledonian Hotel overlooks Ullapool Harbour and the colourful fishing boats on Loch Broom. The Caledonian combines the character of a traditional West Highland hotel with modern facilities and standards including the Caley Inn bistro. Ullapool is the ideal base from which to visit Inverewe Gardens or explore the West Highlands. Inverness, the capital of Highlands, is under two hours drive away.

In an outstanding elevated position with views across Fort William to Loch Linnhe, the Swallow Fort William Hotel is only a short walk from the town centre. Originally a station hotel, the hotel has been sympathetically modernised and retains many of its original features, most notably the wood panelling and open fires. Fort William is an excellent touring base with Great Glen and Ben Nevis within easy distance. During the summer there is the famous steam train that runs between Fort William and Mallaig, the port for the ferry to Skye.

Centrally located on the Esplanade in Oban, the Swallow Regent Hotel comprises two distinct styles of architecture. The original building is Victorian and the modern extension, built in the 1930’s, is Art deco in style and now listed as a classic example. The restaurant offers a choice of table d’hote or a la carte menus both of which utilise the best of local produce. Many of the rooms offer magnificent views across Oban Bay. The hotel is close to the pier and convenient for taking the ferry to Mull and Iona.

The Swallow Wick Hotel is situated close to the town centre overlooking the River Wick. A purpose built hotel the hotel prides itself on its high standards of accommodation, cuisine and the warm friendly welcome. The hotel’s ‘Wicker’s Bar’ is a popular venue for a quiet drink.