Hotels near the Moray Firth Dolphins
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Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, Best Western
Swimming pool Riverside location Parking Check Trivago Prices |
Glen Mhor Hotel & Apartments
Short walk to city centre Onsite Distillery! On banks of River Ness Check Trivago Prices |
Premier Inn Inverness, River Ness
Onsite restaurant Close to Inverness City Centre On banks of River Ness Check Trivago Prices |
Many dolphin watchers decide the best option is to stay in Inverness when they are in the area. This gives easy access to eating out, shopping, traditional pubs and music. As well as dolphin watching areas on the outskirts of inverness, you are around 20 miles from Chanonry Point, and less to Nairn and Fort George.
The Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa was built to serve the increasing number of tourists staying in Inverness after the railway opened. It is situated near the town centre, just over the River Ness. The hotel has a swimming pool and spa facilities. The hotel has regular special offers throughout the year available if you book direct . Check Inverness Palace Hotel reviews here.
Culloden House Hotel is located near Culloden Battlefield. It is a mansion hotel offering a high standard of accommodation, fine dining and is set in lovely grounds. It also has lots of history. Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed at Culloden House prior to the Battle of Culloden. Check special offers here and check traveller reviews here.
Bunchrew House Hotel is a 4 star hotel situated just outside Inverness in Beauly. Some of its bedrooms all look out over the Moray Firth and the hotel itself is set in quiet expansive grounds. Great base for exploring the Highlands of Scotland. Check reviews.
The Kingsmills Hotel is a 4 star hotel with a long history of offering hospitality to guests. It offers a variety of room types. It also offers a range of spa treatments and a well stocked whisky bar. The Kingsmills also has a concierge service. Check reviews.
The Drumossie Hotel is stlylish 4-star hotel set in nine acres of parkland with a distinct Art Deco flair. It offers spacious, elegant rooms and is home to an award-winning restaurant known for using fresh, local Highland produce. Located slightly outside the city centre, it provides a quiet and professional atmosphere, making it a popular choice for both leisure travellers and those attending events. Check reviews.
The Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa was built to serve the increasing number of tourists staying in Inverness after the railway opened. It is situated near the town centre, just over the River Ness. The hotel has a swimming pool and spa facilities. The hotel has regular special offers throughout the year available if you book direct . Check Inverness Palace Hotel reviews here.
Culloden House Hotel is located near Culloden Battlefield. It is a mansion hotel offering a high standard of accommodation, fine dining and is set in lovely grounds. It also has lots of history. Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed at Culloden House prior to the Battle of Culloden. Check special offers here and check traveller reviews here.
Bunchrew House Hotel is a 4 star hotel situated just outside Inverness in Beauly. Some of its bedrooms all look out over the Moray Firth and the hotel itself is set in quiet expansive grounds. Great base for exploring the Highlands of Scotland. Check reviews.
The Kingsmills Hotel is a 4 star hotel with a long history of offering hospitality to guests. It offers a variety of room types. It also offers a range of spa treatments and a well stocked whisky bar. The Kingsmills also has a concierge service. Check reviews.
The Drumossie Hotel is stlylish 4-star hotel set in nine acres of parkland with a distinct Art Deco flair. It offers spacious, elegant rooms and is home to an award-winning restaurant known for using fresh, local Highland produce. Located slightly outside the city centre, it provides a quiet and professional atmosphere, making it a popular choice for both leisure travellers and those attending events. Check reviews.
Is it best to stay in Inverness when dolphin watching?
Inverness is a good base for dolphin watchers in the Moray Firth, but there are other good options as well.
Distance from the dolphin watching spots you are going to go: Inverness is located at the western end of the Moray Firth and Chanonry Point and Fort George are less than 20 miles away. If you dolphin watching at Spey Bay and Burghead, them they are further east along the coast.
Accommodation options: Inverness has a wide range of accommodation options, from budget-friendly hotels to luxury guesthouses. There are also a number of self-catering options available.
Other activities: The long awaited Inverness Castel Experieince is now open, giving the area another must see attraction. Inverness is a city with a lot to offer visitors, including museums, art galleries, shops, and restaurants. There are also a number of historical sites in the area, such as Culloden Battlefield and Cawdor Castle.
If your main interest is in dolphin watching, consider staying closer to the best dolphin watching spots. However, accommodation supply is less than that of Inverness. However, if you are also interested in exploring other parts of the Highlands, Inverness is a good base.
Distance from the dolphin watching spots you are going to go: Inverness is located at the western end of the Moray Firth and Chanonry Point and Fort George are less than 20 miles away. If you dolphin watching at Spey Bay and Burghead, them they are further east along the coast.
Accommodation options: Inverness has a wide range of accommodation options, from budget-friendly hotels to luxury guesthouses. There are also a number of self-catering options available.
Other activities: The long awaited Inverness Castel Experieince is now open, giving the area another must see attraction. Inverness is a city with a lot to offer visitors, including museums, art galleries, shops, and restaurants. There are also a number of historical sites in the area, such as Culloden Battlefield and Cawdor Castle.
If your main interest is in dolphin watching, consider staying closer to the best dolphin watching spots. However, accommodation supply is less than that of Inverness. However, if you are also interested in exploring other parts of the Highlands, Inverness is a good base.
You might also be interested in:
- If you are planning a trip to Inverness - see the Inverness Guidebook in the shop.
- Self catering accommodation in the Moray Firth area
- Dolphin spotting locations on the Moray Firth
- Chanonry Point location details
- Purchase our guides in the shop
- Things to do in the Moray Firth
Where next?
Dolphin Spotting LocationsDiscover dolphin spotting locations along the Moray Firth
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Dolphin GalleryAn image gallery of the Moray Firth Dolphins
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