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North Kessock Hotel

3.0 star property
Inverness hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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North Kessock Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Inverness Castle. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$112 nightly
The total price is $134
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Side Sea View | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Side Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Superior Twin Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View

Family Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Main Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 3XN

What's nearby

  • Caledonian Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Inverness Castle - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Urquhart Castle - 35 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 21 min drive
  • Inverness Station - 13 min drive
  • Muir of Ord Station - 17 min drive
  • Conon Bridge Station - 17 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪MacGregor's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Miele's Gelateria (Ice Cream & Dessert Shop) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mcleod's Fish & Chips - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Innes Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

North Kessock Hotel

North Kessock Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Inverness Castle. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

North Kessock - Onsite restaurant.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

Also known as

North Kessock Hotel Inverness
North Kessock Hotel
North Kessock Inverness
North Kessock
North Kessock Hotel Hotel
North Kessock Hotel Inverness
North Kessock Hotel Hotel Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Does North Kessock Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, North Kessock Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at North Kessock Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at North Kessock Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by North Kessock Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is GBP 20.00 per vehicle roundtrip.

What are the check-in and check-out times at North Kessock Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at North Kessock Hotel and nearby?

North Kessock Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near North Kessock Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, North Kessock.

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Reviews

North Kessock Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was very good with excellent food and great service. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great family run hotel in a good location for touring.
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect hotel on the waterfront outside of busy Inverness. Friendly staff and great food.
Georgette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful inn, well kept and comfortable. Lovely staff and just minutes from Inverness.
Allison, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Super friendly & helpful staff
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay

Fantastic hotel. Cannot fault rooms, staff or the food.
Kimberley, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable room with great views over the Motay Firth, cleanliness needs to improve however - carpet needs shampooing, bed needs pulled out, washed down and cleaned/hoovered behind. Get rid of scatter cushions and cover at base of bed (these dont look to be laundered between guests). I never used the restaurant as VERY expensive. Staff friendly and helpful
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely little hotel across the street from the water in a quiet part of town. Great value with a very nice on premises restaurant. Would stay here again in a second.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable room, excellent hot breakfast served to your table
Anand, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is a hidden gem. The rooms are quite nice and the restaurant is absolutely fantastic with great dinner and dessert options.
Ben, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved everything about our one night stay! Quaint room, quiet location on the water. The staff were friendly and helpful. And the food in their restaurant was great!! Especially the made from scratch sticky toffee pudding that i would love to get the recipe for!! 😁 Definately recommend!
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and restaurant! Staff were very kind and helpful. Though it’s an older hotel, the place was very clean and the food was excellent! Ate dinner and breakfast here, both meals were very good. The views are also very stunning.
Justin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, staff and views

Very enjoyable 1night stay- we have been before and it’s still as good as the 1st time. Staff very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed a meal in the restaurant at night. As our stay was on a Friday, it’s best to book a table beforehand as it gets really busy. Our room this time was a side sea view and very spacious with a walk-in shower- only thing I would say( as an older person) is the shower could do with a rubber mat as it can be a bit slippery
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Interior of hotel was very modern. Bathrooms were very clean and modern
Brian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The restaurant was good, and very busy on a Friday night, but we thought it was quite expensive. Good breakfast. The location is lovely, and very convenient to get to the airport. We'd certainly go again.
Judith, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Handy location and excellent food. Small rooms.
matthew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Worth a overnight stay.

Nice view down to the firth. Very close to the water
Mogens, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were lovely and accommodating. The room was comfortable and well appointed. Great view of the water and fantastic restaurant!
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The accommodations were wonderful. Comfortable bed. Great view from room. Restaurant is excellent. Location is great - On Inverness Firth
Susan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Pros: located by the water with a great view of Inverness, restaurant on premises Cons: No reception, Basic room, uncomfortable bed, overpriced.
Ilan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The owners and staff are welcoming, helpful, and provide a hospitality that is second to none. The food they provide is delicious and if you are lucky enough to be there on Sunday, get the roast. The view from the front porch is amazing and we were fortunate enough to see the dolphins. Our favorite stop in all of Scotland.
Selah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

lovely,simple to find and good room / food

lovely little hotel in the old slipway at base of the bridge on the north side of the Ness just outside Inverness.pleasant staff and proper man sized meals at reasonable prices.If you are heading to John o'Groats and want a quiet,easy parking place to stay hassle free to find its just the job.Beware the Hassock Hamfull meal -enough for 2!
view from room 1 looking south
barry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superior Twin Room - NC500

We had the Superior Twin room and the view outside is very pleasant. Large and clean room to accommodate everything for our stay. We stayed on our last night for the NC500. Staff are lovely and generous. Bar is great for decent selection of beers and wines. Pool table is also pretty good.
Nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel

Great hotel to start the NC500 on my motorbike. Great spot on the shore. Great staff. My only niggle which is a personal one is that every Scottish breakfast should have Lorne sausage and haggis. Sadly this wasn't on the menu. Still, a very good breakfast!
Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect choice for places near Inverness

We loved our stay at the North Kessock Hotel! The owners and staff were so helpful and friendly throughout our stay. The rooms were a little bit small but overall very comfortable and cozy. We opted to stay a little outside town rather than in central Inverness, and happy we did. Lovely location with great views from the hotel and nice walks in the area. Still very convenient location with easy free parking nearby. We did eat at the restaurant one night and everyone in our group felt it was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone staying near Inverness and we'll stay here again.
Joshua, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The bed was comfortable and the views out of our room window was decent. There is no front desk. There is a bell that you ring or you walk into one of the restaurants to speak to a staff member. There is no elevator, so if you have a lot of heavy luggage and depending on where your room is, it will be a bit of a task to get them up the stairs. A lot of small winding hallways. There was noticeable black mold and grime in the bathroom along on the shower wand, shower head and walls as well as the grab bar. Street parking was relatively easy.
Gayatre, 1-night trip