In Altnaharra .You'll be within 16 miles (25 km) of Ben Hope and 20 miles (32 km) of Castle Varrich. Cnoc an Fhreiceadain is within 20 miles (32 km) and Ferrycroft Visitor Centre is within 32 miles (40 km).
What's nearby
Ben Hope - 17 min drive - 23.7 km
Carbisdale Castle - 45 min drive - 58.9 km
Smoo Cave - 47 min drive - 65.5 km
Durness Beach - 48 min drive - 66.6 km
Dunrobin Castle - 51 min drive - 65.5 km
Getting around
Kinbrace Station - 44 min drive
About this property
Altnaharra Hotel
3-star eco-certified hotel with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The eco-certified Altnaharra Hotel also features a garden and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.
This 3-star Altnaharra hotel is smoke free.
19 guestrooms or units
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Garden
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Altnaharra Hotel offers 19 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchens. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
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.
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
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Towels provided
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: GBP 15 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property will place a credit card authorization of 25% at time of booking as a deposit.
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
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Altnaharra Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Their attention to detail was highly appreciated. There was a nice fire in the fireplace. The room and bathroom were clean. And dinner, the Balmoral Chicken, was delicious. The best I’ve had in Scotland. Veggies cooked to perfection as well. Highly recommended.
Fantastic welcome from Henry & Valentin. The food was absolutely superb. The room had fantastic views
Fiona
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Sophie
Travelled with group
20 Sep 2024
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
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.
I guess they charge top dollar because there’s not many other places to stay? The place is tatty, battered paintwork, broken light fitting and £100 for a very average meal served by a bloke in a tracksuit.
The much anticipated rainfall shower was more light drizzle and intermittent at that. Running dry frequently. I’d have done better under the leaking guttering perfectly placed above the entrance door.
Went for breakfast, said hello to the waitress and was then roundly ignored for a party of four who came in after us and were served immediately. I’m guessing they are preferred regulars judging by their interactions with staff who all seemed to know them? After waiting 10 minutes we gave up.
We then had a dispute about the bill which I’d paid in advance. The clue is the evidence I presented so don’t try “oh it’s just a prepayment”.
I’m also unsure why your bill didn’t match my payment unless of course we were on the other side of the wrong room saga other guests had.
In short, this place is hugely overpriced trading solely on its location. Wouldn’t recommend.
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.
Lovely quiet and beautiful location. Old but fabulous hotel, great breakfast, beware the midges/mossies.
Nick
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Louise
Travelled with family
2 Jul 2024
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
Attentive staff, very traditional fishing hotel. Great for relaxing!
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Lene
Travelled with partner
28 Jun 2024
In the middle of nowhere and charming
Lene
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
4/10 Poor
Anthony
Travelled with partner
27 Jun 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ignore the website which says they do bar meals - they don’t. The only option is meals in the restaurant or a long drive to another town. The place is tired and in desperate need of updating
The breakfast was good and the evening meal was ok too.