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Highlander Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Newtonmore with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Enjoy a serene outdoor picnic in our garden, surrounded by lush greenery, with a beautifully set table featuring a teapot, cup, saucer, and plate with sandwiches.
Formal dining area with tables set for service, offering a view of lush greenery.
Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, armchair, and table with a lamp and telephone.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a central reception desk and a beautifully patterned carpet.
Welcome to our hotel, featuring a covered porch and reception area.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

Explore the area

Map
Kingussie Road, Newtonmore, Scotland, PH20 1AY
  • Fused and Light
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Highland Folk Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Highland Wildlife Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Cosy Double room

Cosy Double room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Chidren)

Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Chidren)

Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Chidren)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Triple Room

Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Newtonmore

Highlander Hotel places you steps from Fused and Light and within a short 5-minute stroll of Highland Folk Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and ski passes. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class Newtonmore hotel include Cairngorms National Park and Urquhart Castle.

What's nearby

  • Fused and Light - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Highland Folk Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Newtonmore Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kingussie Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Highland Wildlife Park - 12 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Newtonmore Station - 19 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ralia Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Newtonmore Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Joe's - the Chippy on the Corner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ghillies Cellar Bar & Bistro - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Highlander Hotel

Hotel in Newtonmore with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Highlander Hotel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Newtonmore hotel.

  • 83 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Highlander Hotel offers 83 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Newtonmore hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ski passes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 12.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, 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
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, Eurocard, debit cards and cash.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Highlander Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Highlander Hotel?

As of 31 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highlander Hotel on 20 Aug 2025 start from NZ$163.64, 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.

Is parking available at Highlander Hotel?

Yep, Highlander Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Highlander Hotel?

The closest beach to Highlander Hotel is Dores Beach (37.8 km).

Does Highlander Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is offered on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Highlander Hotel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Highlander Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Highlander Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at Highlander Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at Highlander Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Newtonmore Golf Club is a short 11-minute walk away.

Highlander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 450 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Yaiza Mariela

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jade

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The customer service is amazing throughout. Breakfast was alright, loved the serving to the tables. Beans and sausage, not really for my taste, everything else was delicious. There was not a lot of options for a vegan, but you’d probably survive. Ask for veggie milk if you need it. Fruit tea was delicious. Room was little meh, there was a window open probably cause it smelled. The door lock was difficult to lock but maybe we just didn’t know how 😂 Maybe someone’s smoked there. Tbe cold tap was hard to close, we kept thinking we closed it but it started running again when we got to bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

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

Pleasant stay

Good value family hotel with half board just as advertised. Highland folk museum a must visit. Good local walks. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly country hotel. Good value Half Board. As advertised. Friendly and helpful staff. Highland folk museum a must visit. Good local walks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

marta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great value

I used this as a stop-off, due to a long journey from further up in The Highlands. The room was fairly basic but clean and comfortable and equipped with everything I needed. Good value for money and I will definitely use this again, if it's a logical base for my journey.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable, good position
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Idéal pour un court séjour dans les Cairngorms

Bonne localisation, idéale pour visiter le parc national des Cairngorms. Restaurants, pharmacie, station service, supérette à proximité. Chambre et salle de bain spacieuses, mais mal insonorisées, et des fuites dans la salle de bain. Personnel très agréable et réactif.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stop off for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

Newtonmore stay

We stayed for one night and found the hotel easily on the main road. The room was large as was the bathroom, and the bed was comfortable. If I went again I would ask for an upstairs room due to floorboard creaking above us from 6am. Breakfast was plentiful and the service was very quick even though they had a coach party in also. We had evening meal of steak pie, fish and chips which was very good. Drinks from the bar were not overpriced and all staff were extremely pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A lovely Highland getaway!

I enjoyed a two night stay here recently and I was treated to excellent service. The hotel is a little tired but the staff were superb and the hotel location is perfect to explore the Cairngorms and, in my case, explore the local golf courses. I will definitely return! The hotel was superb value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, easy parking. TV had a poor reception. Bathroom clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Warm clean bedroom and lovely staff,breakfast choice is basic and cheaper end mass produced bulk buy food such a shame with all the amazing locally produced food, this is an untapped opportunity didn’t motivate us to look at the dinner menu, old fashioned dining room and the hotel is showing its age now
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
For the price it was fine for one night. Wouldn't have liked to stay more than one night as the mattress was very uncomfortable. The hotel is in need of renovation, but I can't complain as we only paid 37 for the room. The service was good and with a smile.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amt

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great the food and service were very good. Our room was cosy as described by them but that did reflect in the cost. We certainly intend to return. Col
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is immaculately clean. Staff were very friendly and the service in the bar for food was fantastic. Very happy and it far exceeded my expectations for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely warm room to come into after travelling
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dervin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

Me my wife and our 2 fur baby's loved our 2 night stay the hotel was easy to find with plenty of space in the room with a large double bed clean and tidy rooms plenty of car park space of the main roadwe would use again as it cheap and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice wee hotel

Nice wee hotel. Clean room, comfy bed, extra covers if needed. Shower and toilet very clean and shower was good and water hot. Pillows not to my liking, some you win, some you lose.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024