Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore

Stayed 19th March 2023

Fantastic stay. Very comfortable hotel and an excellent base for exploring the highlands.

Stayed 10th March 2023

An enjoyable 2-day stay at the Highlander Hotel. Excellent location. Efficient check-in and check-out. Our (Double) Room was not particularly modern but absolutely acceptable, large, spacious and very clean. Fairly large bathroom. All members of staff whom we encountered were particularly friendly, polite and efficient. We stayed on a DB&B basis. Overall the food was acceptable but could have been a little more 'interesting'. Breakfast was adequate but not quite as substantial as a traditional Full English/Scottish, and there were a few alternative options. Dinner options could have been more exciting. I would reiterate an existing Review comment which pointed out that table service was somewhat 'speedy'. This was a new experience to us, given that the opposite is more likely to be a problem. Staff are obviously observing the progress of guests at Dinner but are, in our opinion, responding far too quickly between courses. This made the dining experience appear/feel rushed. Having said all that, our stay was most enjoyable and we would be happy to return for further visits.

Stayed 13th February 2023

Had a couple of nights midweek and thoroughly enjoyed it , room was really clean had what youd expect with tea , coffee , milk sugar etc etc and a couple of biscuits , had a tv , only thing I would say was the mattress was a bit on the hard side for us but that's just nit picking , where it is , is the perfect base to explore the surrounding area , the staff were very pleasant professional and very attentive, nothing was to much trouble for them , well worth the money if we are back up that way we will definitely be staying at the Highlander Hotel

Stayed 24th October 2022

Excellent two-day break. Hotel is great base for touring. The Highland folk museum is two minutes away and you pass by the Highland wildlife park on the 25 minute drive to Aviemore. It's about an hour to Inverness in the north and Pitlochry in the south. Plenty of parking space also available. Double room was large, warm and comfortable. Breakfast substantial, with veggie options. Evening meal had adequate choice of starters and main dishes, including vegetarian. Menu seems to change daily. Service was excellent with very friendly staff. Bar prices were also reasonable. This was our second visit this year and we look forward to returning next year.

Stayed 30th September 2022

Hotel is a little old fashioned, but the staff were very friendly and polite. Made us feel welcome. The hotel was very dog friendly as well. Room was a decent size and also clean and the bathroom was also good with plenty of from the shower. Food was OK, but nothing special, however for the price we paid, I could not complain. Overall I would be happy to return as the staff were great.

Stayed 11th April 2022

Excellent service from friendly staff. Hope to return again soon.

Stayed 7th April 2022

Stay here a couple of times a year when we visit the Highland Wildlife Park. The staff are always lovely and it is perfect for our needs.

Stayed 25th March 2022

Room with beautiful view over the hills . Basic but clean and fresh. Shower cubicle very small. No space to move about. Staff helpful & friendly. Food typical, basic pub food, 3-4 choices for each course. But nice enough. Good value for money.

Stayed 11th February 2022

We are a group of 6 [nearly] elderly siblings who get together twice a year. The visit to the Highlander Hotel was first class. Every member of staff was helpful and attentive, the food was delicious and very plentiful. The rooms were clean and all you would hope for. We have no hesitation in giving this hotel top marks and believe me we do not always give good feedback. Thank you.

Stayed 10th December 2021

Had a lovely time at the highlands hotel, rooms very clean , and food was excellent,would definitely recommend.jane

Stayed 25th October 2021

The hotel represents pretty good value for money....We were on a £109 2 nights B&B and a £30 meal allowance:- So "come on! £40 B&B p/n. It is basically "no frills" but essentially it's all there. Reception staff were lovely and chatty. Restaurant staff pleasant, attentive. Breakfast is fine enough:-both cereals/porridge and also additional cooked option. Dinner menu is good and our choices all tasty and well presented. The bedroom walls however are not the most soundproofed. A bargain stay in the midst of the great Highland outdoors. Ideal for southwards to Laggan or nortwards for Aviemore/Cairgorms. We would happily return.

Stayed 29th October 2021

This was a last minute break and we were not disappointed. We had a lovely big room which was spotlessly clean with plenty of clean fresh towels. The staff were so nice and made you feel very welcome,nothing was a bother for them. The meals were excellent and the serving staff were so professional and polite it was a pleasure to eat in the restaurant. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 19th October 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Staff, food etc all 1st class. Staff very helpful indeed

Stayed 12th October 2021

Clean & comfortable, bathroom was lovely and looked recently refurbished. Would have preferred 'proper' cups for the tea / coffee rather than the paper versions in the room. Lots of cleaning stations. As others have noted some noise depending on if the bedroom is next to the adjoining bathroom, but this will only affect some rooms. Food was good and given the rate paid, couldn't really complain. Staff polite and helpful.

Stayed 13th August 2021

Great hotel. Food very good with a good choice and service excellent. Would definitely go back, great value for money.

Stayed 7th August 2021

Although the rooms had everything that was needed they could do with a refurb, and proper cups instead of paper ones. Everything else was excellent!!

Stayed 19th July 2021

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Stayed 6th July 2021

Nice hotel and very friendly staff and food was great. Special mention to head barman (apologies as I've forgotten your name) He was great chatting and welcomed our dog with fun and attention.

Stayed 10th June 2021

Enjoyable couple of days here. Staff were friendly and attentive. Rooms were larger than expected and comfortable. No complaints and will consider returning another time.

Stayed 7th June 2021

Very friendly staff and a clean hotel. Only downside is the dinning experience. The food is good quality but is far to quick. 3 courses in 35 minutes. The second night we kept out cutlery in our hand longer to try and extend the time between courses. The bottle of wine we had had a couple of sips out of it at the end of our meal. Please leave a space between courses, the food is good but we ate so quickly, we couldn't eat the desert.

Stayed 16th May 2021

This is a basic hotel with modest charges. It is situated in a the scenic Cairngorm area and is a good centre from which to visit the many attractive locations nearby. Our room was comfortable but soundproofing is poor and we were wakened by noise from above which sometimes sounded as though in our room. The staff were exceptionally kind and attentive.With one exception the food was plain, wholesome and well prepared.

Stayed 12th May 2021

Nice stay at this hotel. Staff friendly and helpful. Covid arrangements work very well, plenty sanitiser and wipes available in various locations.

Stayed 1st May 2021

Great stay, staff friendly band went out their way. It was my daughters birthday and lovely gesture of a ballon and card on the room and happy birthday banners at meal time. I would definitely come back again thank you to all the staff

Stayed 2nd May 2021

Lovely wee break here , room was clean , new bathroom . Nice bright airy room . Food was good and great breakfast . Reduced menu but something for everyone

Stayed 9th October 2020

7 or 8 times we have stayed here now and cant fault it. Not once in all the times we have stayed. Have we had any reason to complain. Family rooms are big clean and comfortable and spotless. Yeh some bits of the hotel are tired looking but who cares. We go away to make memories as a family. Stayed two nights this time and great as usual only complaint. They weren't serving alcohol but a can live with that. We should have stayed a 3rd night but I wanted to try anther hotel in Aviemore and that was a big mistake. Should have just stayed at the highlander that 3rd night