Beautiful old hotel with lots of character and charm. Remote location, perfect to escape and slow down the pace a little. Cozy open fire, and comfy lounge area. Room was well equipped and clean. We had both dinner and breakfast in the hotel - and both were excellent. Great quality, good portion sizes and great selection available. We were pleased with our stay, staff were friendly and attentive. We would stay again.

Stayed in May 2025

Grounds could be smarter

Great location

Stayed in May 2025

it was remote

everything

Stayed in May 2025

The friendly ness and ambience of the place

Stayed in May 2025

Scenic location, good food and friendly staff

Stayed in May 2025

We booked this hotel thinking it was in or around the city of Lairg, it turned out to be over 20 mile north on a single track road. This was not the direction we had planned to go so ended up wasting travel time and mileage to get there. They also ran out of draft beer that night and didn't have bottled beer as a backup.

We arrive about 5PM and was able to get seated at the restaurant right away (the rest of the night was already booked) the meal and service was great. Its an older hotel but the room was okay, and a bit overpriced.

Stayed in May 2025

The place is a little run down. But don’t let that put you off. It’s a hotel full of character and full of brilliant staff.

Great location. Lovely staff. Amazing chef. Very accommodating.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing!

A little gem of a hotel. Great dinner and breakfast and the room was comfortable. Lovely location, it would have been good to stay for longer.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

We came years ago at the hôtel with friends and we had the very good surprise to find again this cosy and very tranditional hotel. You can enjoye drinking a glass in the lounge (almost private) while waiting for dinner. Wonderful hotel in his original state but very comfy. We recommand.

Stayed in May 2025

The food was superb.

Stayed in May 2025

Perhaps a little worn in places.

Lots of character, lovely room. Bathroom amazing. Food was great

Stayed in May 2025

1) it was a bit pricey for what was on offer 2) the twin room was rather small and initially a bit chilly 3) the windowsill in our ensuite was dirty

1) the real fire and character of the old hotel 2) the food was pretty good (though the menu was a bit predictable) 3) friendly, helpful staff 4) it's a pretty intimate place so provides the opportunity to chat to other guests

Stayed in May 2025

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The hotel was somewhat off our route along the NC500, but what a delightful discovery! Quiet and beautiful location. Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was delicious. I had scrambled eggs and smoked salmon, and my husband had the full English. We'll definitely come again if we're in the area.

Stayed in April 2025

Room not serviced everyday

Dinner quality and comfort of bed

Stayed in May 2025

Nice hotel, clean and friendly staff

Stayed in April 2025

Selection of beer was limited but they have only just reopened after winter closure so this will soon be resolved.

Lovely hotel and staff. Comfortable lounge. Great location ifbyou want peace and quiet.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

Very friendly and helpful staff. Amazing location. Excellent catering. Large, comfortable lounge

Stayed in April 2025

What a lovely find. We veered off the NC500 route as there wasn’t any last minute places to stay. Altnaharra is a lovely comfortable and quirky hotel, with a very relaxing atmosphere, ran at this time single handed by a helpful and friendly chap. Breakfast was delicious. Would recommend an off the route stay here as there are plenty of walks around.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing to not like.

I loved the very comfy bed, the hot bath with great hot water, yay, and the lounges, and decor and food looks really good, and the perfect setting, near fields, next to a creek, and a stone bridge, with a gorgeous drive to get there from Tongue, only about 25 minutes inland from the NC500. Well worth the fun drive. I loved the staff; Henry was very warmly welcoming and Valentine stood in the entry doorway, to wave us off, My Assistance Dog, Tarkina, and I.

Stayed in March 2025

The service is really good, hospitality of staff is way above average. Food served in hotel is excellent, with quite a few choices. Room is clean and comfortable, also size is okay. Although it is located a bit far away from NC500 main route.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Quiet location.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing really , it needs a little tlc here and there but sometimes that's part of the charm !

The bedroom was nice , headboard a bit grubby, windows held open with a piece of wood but quality bed linen and the room was lovely and warm . Wardrobe creaked when you walked across the floor so no tip toeing to the loo in the middle of the night . Bathroom a little dated but generally clean and heaps of hot water . Fab! The gentleman on reception was very welcoming. He was warm , friendly and attentive. He served us drinks , dinner , breakfast and he'd probably have read us a bedtime story if requested (we didn't, that would be weird) . The food was adequate, it's Altnaharra at the end of the season , I wasn't expecting Gordon Ramsey!! If I was going to Altnaharra again then I'd stay at this place but it's a heck of a trek and I don't anticipate a return any time soon. This corner of the world is definitely worth a visit, it's stunning , truly amazing scenery and you could do a great deal worse than staying at this hotel .

Stayed in October 2024

Room was pokey and poorly heated and there was funny smell in the corridors.

The public areas.

Stayed in September 2024

Middle of Scottish High Land moor was not sure what to expect. Very isolated therefore absorbed in silence, the setting was wonderful. Staff is helpful, both dinner and breakfast menu had variety of food including expected local Scottish food and very nice. Aging building but comfortable room with shower and good bed.

Stayed in October 2024