Strathness House

3.5 star property
Riverside guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Strathness House welcomes visitors to central Inverness with a restaurant serving local cuisine and a bar for evening drinks. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout this smoke-free property. Previous travelers consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance their stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premier Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premier Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premier Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
4 Ardross Terrace, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 5NQ

What's nearby

  • Inverness Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Victorian Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 12 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny Foxes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Number 27 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grain & Grind - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Xoko - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tavern - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Strathness House

Guest house near Inverness Castle
Strathness House provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self-parking (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 16 September 2024 to 30 August 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/lounge
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
 

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 4 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 5 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 4 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Strathness House Inverness
Strathness House Guesthouse
Strathness House Guesthouse Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Is Strathness House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Strathness House?

Self-parking is available for GBP 5 per day.

What time is check-in at Strathness House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Strathness House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Strathness House located?

Located in Inverness City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Inverness Cathedral and Inverness Castle. Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre are also within 10 minutes. Inverness Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Strathness House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 163 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect location for us
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good property, well located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fantastic Indian food. Helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility was clean and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ana

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

Lovely room overlooking the river Ness

Lovely atmosphere, great location, an excellent comfortable room with a view! Easy to check in, nice staff and great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely experience at this hotel. The staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room with view of the river. Walkable to restaurants and attractions
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Clean and charming hotel. Friendly staff and their breakfast was really good. Its close to town and within walking distance. Parking is not great and was hard to find. Otherwise everthing else was great and we would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joni

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

Awesome stay

Perfect place to spend few nights in Inverness. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Room was just enough for two persons! Location is absolutely perfect, close to everything and just by the river. Can surely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, good restaurant, great location. BUT—-inadequate hot water. Staff tried to help, said it was an old building and they are waiting for permits, but probably a new water heater is needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location but parking is a challenge. Parking instructions would have been helpful in the email. Friendly staff. Nice room. Tiny showers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome. Only issue was the shower. Impossible to adjust the water température. Cold as Artic, hot as Volcano.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location in Inverness. A lovely historic building - be aware, no lift/elevator. Rooms were small but clean and comfortable. The main floor and halls smelled very strongly of curry due to the Asian restaurant on the mail floor, but fortunately the smell didn't penetrate the rooms. The staff were very nice - a young man stood outside to save us a parking spot nearby -he was a star to a weary group of travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very mediocre breakfast. Cold scrambled eggs and bacon. Overall unpleasant smell of curry throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very clean and beds were super comfortable. All of needs were met. Shower stall is tiny but water pressure was strong. Towels were clean and fluffy. Soaps were lovely. Wish we had had some help w luggage to room. No cleaning service on weekends. Location was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and perfectly located for us. It was quiet and away from the main streets yet close enough for a quick walk. Rooms, beds and bath were clean and roomy. The staff was kind and helpful. The only word of caution I would say is there is an Indian food restaurant at the bottom of the hotel. The smell of the food was very strong and even permeated up to the rooms. if you have an aversion to strong spiced foods then this might not be the place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Audrey

Liked: Staff & service
The listing should report that the lift is not in use. This would be helpful for clients who are disabled and cannot climb stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A friendly welcome on arrival, and attentive service throughout my stay. The bed was comfortable, and an excellent breakfast was included in the Expedia rate. The only issue was that the shower in my room was a very tight space, and it took 4-5 minutes to receive hot water each morning, but it was not a big problem to wait. The hotel is well located next to the river, about a 5 minute walk from the city centre. On street parking nearby is free overnight between 5pm and 10am, and all day on Sunday. This hotel has COVID-19 safety measures in place, which made me feel safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Meifang

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was very cold, hard to control the heating. Cleanliness was ok, bathroom was extremely small. It was a pretty outdated hotel. Walls were a bit thin as there was a dog staying down the hall and we could constantly hear it’s crying and barking throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Beth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room wasn’t very clean. Beard/body hair all over the window ledge on arrival and the bathroom smelled musty the whole time. A lot of noise from the rear of the building - kitchen/plant etc, too noisy to have a window open. Whole hotel smells strongly of Indian food due to the attached restaurant downstairs which is open plan so odours travel up the stairway/hallways. Wouldn’t stay again or recommend. Great location to explore the town centre though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was too small and the windows need proper blackout curtains. The blinds were insufficient - I was awakened by the morning sunlight at 4 AM. Also, room was too warm and I needed to open the window, but this then allowed the smells and venting from the kitchens (2 restaurants on main level) into the room. On the good side, the bed was comfortable and the room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Roumen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly. The carpet in the room is very dirty. There isn’t A/C in the room. The bathroom has a corner shower, which is very small. The showerhead is low pressure and it doesn't release Enough amount of water. There is a aroma of curry everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, great view from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location, historic, but...

The hotel is historic and beautiful. The room was clean and comfortable. The woman who checked us in was nice. The only drawback (for us) was the fact that the first floor is a restaurant and going in and out causes you to walk through sometimes overwhelming spicy food smells. The room did not smell like food, so it wasn't much of a problem for us, but it could be for others. The location is fantastic and we had a nice 3 night stay, but really only were in the room to sleep and shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good value for a historic feeling hotel in a prime location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024