Old North Inn Hotel

United Kingdom , Inverness
Near Inverness, Kirkhill, N/A
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Stephanie

The staff were amazing. So friendly and kind. Trying to help out where ever they could. Always a smile on their face. If I ever go back to Inverness I will for sure stay there again, even if it’s 15-20 minutes outside the city.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Nick

Pleasant stay.

Apprehensive on arrival, as outside gives impression its not really open! However reception warm & welcoming. Room modernised & very well appointed. Evening meal and breakfast enjoyable

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2024

Dawson

Staff was amazing and really friendly. We checked in at almost 9pm but was offered to be served warmed meals that's charged because she understood that there's no restaurant nearby. The fish and chips were one of the best I've had in my life.

The menu for dinner rotates as well. Parking was easy. Room was comfy but unfortunately heating in the toilet didn't work so we couldn't dry our clothes.

Room was right by the roads and there wasn't any aircon, so had to open the windows for ventilation since there's no fan, this, it was pretty noisy.

Even with windows closed, it was pretty noisy.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2024

Euan

Staff and food were very good

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Very nice accommodation!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2024

Dawn

Simple comforts with excellent service

Overall our stay was very nice. The rooms were a dated and some of the comforts were pretty basic. It has all that was needed for a comfortable quick stop. The service was exceptional. All the employees we interacted with were thoughtful and attentive.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2024

Laura

The staff are very friendly, the room is nice and clean. Newly renovated.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2024

David

We loved our room. The breakfasts were great! I loved being able to watch sheep grazing across the street during our meals. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We were given excellent tips on our visits to Fort George and Culloden Battlefield by the breakfast staff.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2024

James

Extremely small room without enough space to fully open a suitcase, staff were very friendly but seemed limited by the availability of food in the restaurant both at dinner and breakfast. Cleanliness was ok, parking excellent but without a car or his property would be too far from anything. Overall this place was good for a historic hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2024

Audrey

Nice location; quiet amdfcharming.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2024

Tavia

We had a very lovely day at this property. We had two different rooms, one had a tub, one did not. The one with the tub was closest to the motorway which was noticeably loud however it was no problem with earplugs. Also the noise from the next room was quite loud so I would say it's an easy enjoyable stay with ear plugs. You might be unhappy if you're a light sleeper without them. Out of the four of us staying, I was the only one who needed earplugs to sleep. There was a very lovely walk you could take away from the hotel through a little woods on the opposite side of the field and back around. The best deal on the menu is the chicken Caesar salad. It's a starter that could easily have been a meal. Prices for meals was the same as we have found most places although we found the menu was far more interesting. Service for some tables was very quick, our table did wait quite a long time. A very feeling hot breakfast was included with our stay. A choice of any or all of five different proteins plus beans and a scone as well as coffee orange juice and toast and cereal. So filling I couldn't even finish it all. The rooms have very updated modern bathrooms and although they are small the beds were extremely comfortable which is always the most important thing.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2024

Megan

Yummy and cozy!

Cute hotel and restaurant! We ate dinner the evening we arrived and it was fantastic! Shower was warm and the room was comfy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2023

Kahlyn

Just what we needed

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2023

John

Superb

Superb standard of food, service and accommodation. Will gladly return when next in the area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Oct 2023

Joseph

The food was excellent, location is spot on and very easy to park at. The only thing i didnt like was how much was neglected in cleaning. Under the bed was layers of dust, obviously not cleaned for weeks.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2023

Julie

Great overnite stay after visiting Inverness for day. Enjoyed staying out of town and going for walk before dinner by the farms. Friendly helpful staff. Enjoyed dinner and yummy breakfast and owner gave me directions for scenic route to Isle of Skye. Some of the most beautiful scenery l have seen driving through the highlands.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2023

Gareth

Great place to stay

Great location, the staff were so welcoming, food was great and the room was lovely with a nice big comfy bed.Breakfast was also very good

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2023

Gina

Great place to stay with friendly staff and amazing scenic views. Good food and a solid bar. The area has spotty cell service and internet, but that is no fault of the inn.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Apr 2023

Vivien

Was not really our scene .bedroom was too small and a job getting into bed .hadto walk sideways to get in .bed was comfy though .when booking in there was not a lot of reaction and given key and room shown where we were accommodated.no refill for tea next day and no milk
Also had to out stairs entrance as down stairs was locked .dont think we would stay again .

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2023

darrin

hi this was a great small hotel, the staff were very helpful. I wanted to leave early before breakfast and they made me a bag up of sandwiches and fruit. they even had gluten free bread for me.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2023

Michelle

Brilliant.

My husband and I had a wonderful stay for our anniversary. The staff were amazing and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was memorable gifting us a ballon for our anniversary. Check-in was easy. The room was great, very clean and comfortable....freshly decorated it was beautiful. We had breakfast every day, but one and dinner every night, but one, the food was beautiful even though they were short staffed. The staff were easygoing and friendly and gave us ideas of where to visit, the bar staff were very informative about the local distilleries and whisky. Would recommend staying here. We will be returning.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2022

All good

All good. Chris is excellent at everything! Food great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2022

Cynthia

Old North Inn Hotel

Very friendly staff. Good food (breakfast and dinner).

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2022

Jenny

Excelent place!

Lovely place! Very quiet. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. The bathroom/shower were great (super clean and updated). We had breakfast included and the service was amazing! Would recommend! I wish we would have stayed there longer.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2022

Jenny

Delightfulb thank you. Everything we needed and very comfortable and friendly.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2022

Elena

We were able to secure a room for an extra night but because we had 2 different bookings, we had to switch rooms. While we were touring Glascow the staff moved our luggage. One of the staff members introduced me to my new favorite single malt whiskey.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2022

Derek

Well located between Inverness and Beauly etc.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2022

We were interested in staying someplace less commercial and chose liked the idea of a 300 year old inn. The host was charming, the food fantastic, and the beds extremely comfortable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2022

tracy

Great little hotel

The hotel was really nice, all really clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The bed is really comfortable. There is a shower but it’s isn’t the most powerful but it does the job.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2022

Verified traveler

Relaxed stay with dogs
Made to feel at home from the start
Good food and great service

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2021

Faye

Thank you

Hotel is in good condition, as was the room, service was a little slow, first arriving we had to wait quite a while after a long drive to be seen whilst staff were busy serving drinks. Main issue for me was the pillows were very thin and I didn’t sleep very well at all whilst my partner noticed some grit in the bed. Fish and chips was were very nice and manager was friendly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2021

Alan

Fantastic

Very nice stay.

Host was exceptional, very welcoming and friendly.

Breakfast was excellent with a good selection of freshly cooked items. The host was, again, excellent.

Room was comfortable and clean with state of the art television.

Overall an excellent stay and will definitely stay again.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2021

Mark

The staff was incredibly helpful. Bed was really comfortable food was good.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2021

Patrycja

Very friendly staff, they doing good job.
Cleaning ok
Nice little pub in the hotel
All the best for staff xx

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2021

Ariadni

Renovated, cosy but not 100% clean

The room was beautifully renovated, cosy and quiet. The view was also beautiful. We stayed for 2 nights. The cleaning could be a bit better. The handsoap was diluted with water so that the bottle looked full. The floor could also be vacuumed better and the mini-fridge in our room was mouldy because it was unplugged and the door of the fridge was closed. So we didn't use it. I have to be fair and honest. All in all, it was a pleasant experience, I felt comfortable in the room and I will book again in the future if I travel to the highlands.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2021

James

Exceeded Expectations

Excellent stay at The Old North Inn. Brilliant service, excellent breakfast. Will definitely be going back soon.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2021

David

A Decent Place With Very Comfortable Beds.

The location is easy to find being sited by the main road. The food was ok but the prices reflected this. Breakfast was very good and of a good sufficiency. The large beds were among the most comfortable that I've ever slept in in any Hotel so well done to the owner for providing such a high-quality bed. The hotel is going through ongoing renovations so expect some very minor adjustments to the aesthetic of the establishment.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2020

Mark

Little gem in the Highlands

Had a great stay very peaceful and looked after. The hotel owner has do a great job of the hotel the breakfast was great. Definitely would recommend for a stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2020

Amy

We have travelled the Highlands for the past 10 days and this was by far the comfiest bed!! Exceeded our expectations for the price. Lovely cooked breakfast with an incredibly hardworking owner who could not do more for you.
Would definitely recommend and stay again if we’re back this way.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

good hotel in a quiet area

good hotel in quiet area, clean room and looks like recently been refurbished, overall, highly recommend

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2020

Helvijs

Helvijs

Everything was great! Self check in was easy!!

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Dreadful stay

First we were put in a room where someone was already set up.... then a party was organised in the room facing ours and we could not sleep before three in the morning.... no one from thé staff intervened...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2020

Elaine

Great little hotel

Had a great time at the hotel staff were fantastic and very helpful so much so that I’ve booked again. Great value 😁

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2020

James

Fantastic staff great hotel

Great value and brilliant staff. Excellent food and rooms. I will be back.

Business

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

A very nice country house in the middle of green fields. A very peaceful place.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

I stayed here for its proximity to the start line for the River Ness 10km and availability of booking within only a few weeks of race day at what seemed like a reasonable price as EVERYONE bumps their prices up, but I did no research as if I had I might have found that the bedrooms are above the bar and not separated; I wanted an early night but it was not to be as the bar does not close until 1am.
My room was also badly in need of an upgrade so the cost was clearly raised for the marathon weekend because I can't believe this would be the normal cost for such scruffy amenities.
The food however was good and as the restaurant was so busy and I would have had to wait until later than I was prepared to - I intended having an early night - so they agreed to do room service for me.
The staff were also very pleasant.
If i was passing I might stop for food but I would definitely not stay again as a room above a restaurant / pub is not a recipe for a restful night's sleep when you need it, and the room in such condition it just rankled all the more.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

This is a particularly good inn. The room was incredibly comfortable and spacious. The bed was great. Shower pressure was good. The curtains blacked out the light very well. There was some road noise from passing cars (the inn is quite close to the road), but it's not a very busy road (or at least wasn't while I was thete). Food was great - both supper and breakfast. Staff were superb. Very happy with my stay here.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

A mostly friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The food was original and freshly cooked. Everything worked and nothing seemed rushed

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2019

Lazaro

Room was ok, but shower was small and no place to put anything. About 15 minutes from Inverness, ensure you have a Taxi booked since front desk does not open early. T-Mobile roaming and could not get coverage to call taxi.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2019

Jocelyn

Staff was very welcoming, kind and attentive. The hotel restaurant had delicious food and staff did an excellent job of suggesting beverage pairings. The room was charming and clean and the bed was very comfortable. One thing to note, the room was quite noisy, throughout the night we could here traffic, guests in other rooms moving about and an occasional sheep baaa. This added to the charm for me, but those who require quiet to sleep should not stay here. If that’s not a concern for you, a stay here is fun.

Leisure Family