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Highlander Hotel

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

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior entrance
Cosy Double room
Dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$95
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Family Room (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Highlights

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

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Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Chidren)

Family Room (2 Adults and 2 Chidren)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Cosy Double room

Cosy Double room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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. .With a stay at this 3-property class Newtonmore hotel, you'll be 18.2 km (11.3 mi) from Cairngorms National Park.

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 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Bowl - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Letterbox Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Joe's - The Chippy on the Corner - ‬4 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.

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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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Highlander Hotel Newtonmore
Highlander Newtonmore
Hotel Highlander
Highlander Hotel Newtonmore, Scotland
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Highlander Hotel Hotel Newtonmore

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 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highlander Hotel on 4 Nov 2025 start from NZ$94.81, 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.

Reviews

Highlander Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 480 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Findlay

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

1 night stay

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

WILLIAM

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I Like the Highlander is comfortable, friendly and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mouktar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you are looking for a clean place to spend the night, this honestly fits the bill. Not a lot to complain about, just don't expect any bells and whistles. As others have already pointed out, yes it does look like it is from the 1980s as the deco probably hasn't been updated in a while (bathroom looks refurbished though), but having said that, it was clean (apart from the extractor in the bathroom that needs a good scrubbing) As it is in the middle of nowhere, don't expect some fine dining experience (even though the tables are all set for a 6 course meal! Yes, complete with the salad forks), you also need to book a table in advance which is understandable due to its location and potentially limited seating. A great place to spend a night or two while exploring the local area. Staff were friendly and generally welcoming (Roshenka? seems to be in charge). We will consider staying here again
Bedroom - Note there is no air-conditioner, just electric heating
Bathroom with a shower in the corner (out of frame)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the fourth time we have stayed at this Hotel. Staff are very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shani

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

Happy customer

The Highlander Hotel exceeded our expectations wonderful room in a beautiful location, I'm sure we will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay in beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The property is dated, but it's what I expected for the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

mark

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

Great stay

Great stay, great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old property formerly i believe known as the Highlander Motel and parts of it still show its age That said my room was spacious, clean with what appeared to be a new refurbished bathroom with shower cabinet I enjoyed my stay with the staff on arrival and breakfast next morning being very pleasant. Service was excellent. One point to note is that the hotel is used for bus tours but that did not bother me in the least. Would stay here again if the need arose.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Henrietta

Comfortable bed & room, tasty breakfast, good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highlander Hotel was recommended by a friend who had been impressed at how well they catered for large bus trips as well as smaller parties. We weren't sure it would suit us but tried it for two nights. It was a very pleasant surprise. Despite being a pet friendly hotel our room had absolutely no sign of ever having an animal in it and was spotlessly clean. The food was good and the staff were excellent - even offering us a cooked breakfast when we arrived 20 minutes late after I misread the breakfast times! Facilities were very good and it is conveniently placed for travel without traffic noise. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Abigail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable area. Nice and quiet. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean & comfo
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My one night stay was fine. Friendly staff nice big room good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kath

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good overnight stay

One night stay. Staff efficient and pleasant. Room was on the ground floor and there was quite a lot of creaking floorboards from the room above which was on the verge of being disturbing. Found the bar lacked character, mistook it for a small dining area to begin with, no easy chairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff really friendly and helpful. A+++
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

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

Good value stay

Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was large and clean although there were a number of stains on the wall. Breakfasts were good but the evening meal we had was poor. Howwever, overall it was a good stay and I would recommend for a reasonably priced stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

NC 500 trip

Pleasant enough but could do with a bit of an update and refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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