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Carlton Hotel

2.5 star property

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A cozy interior with a stained glass window, a bench, and a staircase.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A bar with multiple beer taps and a counter.
A four-poster bed with a green bedspread and matching pillows, a black armchair, a small table with a red tablecloth, and framed certificates on the wall.
Front of property

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July

Explore the area

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67 High St, Forres, Scotland, IV36 1AE
  • Place, Moray Coast Trail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grant Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Dava Way
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, and a small bedside table with a mirror.

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Traditional Double Room

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a lamp, and a telephone.

Traditional Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Basic Quadruple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Triple Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a smaller bed in the corner.

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a radiator.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden frame, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand, a built-in sink, and a mirror.

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Traditional Double Room

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a lamp, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Room

A four-poster bed with a green bedspread and matching pillows, a black armchair, a small table with a red tablecloth, and framed certificates on the wall.

Comfort Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Forres

At Carlton Hotel you'll be within steps of Moray Coast Trail and Forres Tolbooth. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a vending machine. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Forres hotel include Dava Way and Grant Park.

What's nearby

  • Moray Coast Trail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forres Tolbooth - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grant Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dava Way - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Suenos Stone - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Forres Station - 12 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 1496 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brodie Countryfare - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mosset Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kimberley Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Captains Table - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Carlton Hotel

Carlton Hotel offers its guests a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Bar or lounge
Carlton Hotel offers 13 accommodations with a hairdryer. This Forres hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 11:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 10 per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: from approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Pet deposit: GBP 10 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Carlton Hotel Hotel
Carlton Hotel Forres
Carlton Hotel Hotel Forres

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Carlton Hotel?

Carlton Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Carlton Hotel?

As of 1 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlton Hotel on 8 Jul 2026 start from NZ$180, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Carlton Hotel?

The closest beach to Carlton Hotel is Nairn Beach (14.5 km).

Does Carlton Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carlton Hotel?

No, Carlton Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Carlton Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Carlton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 69 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Yes car park nearby. The lady from the bar was lovely and friendly great service. The poor chef doing breakfast on his own was fantastic. Lovely cooked breakfast and really good service. The hotel could do with refurbishing, it’s a lovely building. We stayed 1 night as visiting family in area so served its purpose. Thank u
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value hotel,nice staff..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Carlton staff was very kind. Facilities were nicely kept. My only complaint would be the noisy nights outside of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with the family. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super friendly staff and a comfy stay

I was visiting Forres for a work event and needed a hotel nearby. The Carlton was lovely. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming; check in was a breeze. The room was super clean and had all the amenities you needed. The bed was excellent and very comfy. Would thoroughly recommend this excellent hotel which is great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Very comfortable and welcoming. The staff are all very friendly and helpful . The bar downstairs also very welcoming and the bar staff were really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Very cute place right in the center of town. Comfortable bed, lovely staff, charming town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Shaiju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with excellent staff service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Helena

Comfortable sleep and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The hotel/pub looks like an 'old man's pub' but the rooms are very comfortable and clean. The breakfast was very tasty and Claire was amazingly helpful and friendly by pointing out the best places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Staff & service
the staff that this hotel was extremely helpful. Basic hotel good for a couple of nights stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really big , bed was comfortable loads of shops round about and lovely gardens to explore. Only bad thing was the parking there isn't any for the actual hotel . You have to take your chances in the car park up the road or park in the street beside the hotel which is limited time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

machel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Decent room, free drink voucher, free breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very unique, beautiful, and comfortable. The pub was lively! Very interesting place to stay, would return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

CRAIG

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming, property itself was fairly run down carpets could have been vacuumed, windows had to be propped open and some had metal straps across to prevent opening due to rot, power shower was cold and just a trickle lucky was only one night stay as i would have left.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Rebekah

Liked: Staff & service

Inverness and The Highlands weekend

A long weekend in The Highlands. Visiting many historical and tourist sights.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Baxter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cozy and clean, staff was extremely friendly and enjoyable to talk to. The bar/pub downstairs was a great chill atmosphere filled with people who clearly knew and loved each other. Plenty of options for food in the area, and the pub was priced very reasonably. Will absolutely be staying again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a great deal, breakfast included which was very nice. A drink voucher and a pack of sweets. A big room, and bed, nice bathroom and shower and good size tv. Downside was curtains didnt quite fit windows. Heating was stuck on low so made room really warm, and bed was quite creaky.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yuk

Terrible hotel, dirty worn out and food ghastly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Maxwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and recently decorated but building was old fashioned.The staff were very friendly and efficient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always stay at the Charlton, 3-4 times a year. Every visit is the same.. warm, welcoming and a feel of home away from home. Staff are great, facilities perfect, location great and parking at rear. Go for the Comfort Room (4 poster bed) as the rooms are bigger, comfier and comes with great facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was old but affordable but lacked parking nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Forres hotel.

Lovely old building, very comfy bed. Right on the high street. Amazing staff. It was quite noisy until the bar closed but it meant we had the chance to meet the friendly locals and have a few drinks. Great weekend break.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Josette

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We tried to save a little money by staying here and I guess we got what we paid for. The room was sparse, the mattress was uncomfortable, the room was too warm, and it was noisy. There is no parking on premises, but free parking down the road. Breakfast was fine, and the checkout was easy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025