# 319 Family-friendly hotels in Highlands (2026)

> 319 family-friendly hotels in Highlands, best reviewed first — including Clachaig Inn. Ratings, locations and details.

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319 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Highlands](https://staycation.co.uk/highlands/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 46](https://staycation.co.uk/highlands/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 319](https://staycation.co.uk/highlands/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 13](https://staycation.co.uk/highlands/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[Ballachulish Clachaig Inn ★ 4.5 (4,099) In Ballachulish beneath the Glencoe hills, Clachaig Inn is a walkers' pub-hotel with en-suite rooms, hearty food and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballachulish/hotels/clachaig-inn) [Inverness Kingsmills Hotel ★ 4.5 (2,863) A long-established four-star hotel on the edge of Inverness with extensive spa facilities, set in mature grounds beside the golf course.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/kingsmills-hotel) [Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel ★ 4.4 (3,087) A straightforward Highland base on Grampian Road in Aviemore, suited to walkers, cyclists and anyone touring the Cairngorms by car.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/cairngorm-hotel) [Drumnadrochit Loch Ness Inn ★ 4.6 (2,076) A pub-style hotel in Lewiston, Drumnadrochit, with its own restaurant and bar, minutes from Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle.](https://staycation.co.uk/drumnadrochit/hotels/loch-ness-inn) [Inverness The Kings Highway Wetherspoon ★ 4.0 (4,395) A budget hotel on Church Street in the heart of Inverness, close to Culloden Battlefield, with a bar and restaurant downstairs.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/the-kings-highway-wetherspoon) [Inverness Mercure Inverness Hotel ★ 4.1 (3,065) A 121-room hotel on Church Street in Inverness city centre, with many rooms looking straight out over the River Ness.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/mercure-inverness-hotel) [Inverness Whitebridge Hotel ★ 4.7 (995) A straightforward Highland hotel in Whitebridge, minutes from Loch Ness and the surrounding mountain scenery, with free parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/whitebridge/hotels/whitebridge-hotel) [Inverness Loch Ness Clansman Hotel ★ 4.2 (2,016) A 26-room hotel at Brachla on the shores of Loch Ness, with a restaurant, pool and spa within easy reach of Culloden Battlefield.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/loch-ness-clansman-hotel) [Inverness Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive ★ 4.3 (1,565) A four-storey riverside hotel on Ness Walk in Inverness, with 110 rooms, spa and pool, and castle views close by.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/inverness-palace-hotel-spa-worldhotels-distinctive) [Fort Augustus Lock Chambers Caledonian Canal Centre ★ 4.4 (1,265) A café-hotel by the Caledonian Canal in Fort Augustus, known for homemade soups, a Scottish breakfast and canal-view rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/fort-augustus/hotels/lock-chambers-caledonian-canal-centre) [Mallaig Chlachain Inn ★ 4.5 (1,017) A three-room inn on Davies Brae in Mallaig, with mountain views and a bar and games room for a small, sociable stay.](https://staycation.co.uk/mallaig/hotels/chlachain-inn) [Aviemore The Balavoulin ★ 4.4 (1,152) Small 8-room hotel on Grampian Road in Aviemore, with mountain views over the Cairngorms and its own garden and bar.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/the-balavoulin) [Aviemore High Range Lodge Hotel ★ 4.6 (842) High Range Lodge Hotel on Grampian Road, Aviemore, offers en-suite rooms including family and accessible options, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/high-range-lodge-hotel) [Plockton Plockton Inn ★ 4.5 (977) A village inn on Innes Street in Plockton, close to Loch Alsh, with a restaurant, bar and free parking for exploring the Highlands coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/plockton/hotels/plockton-inn) [Glencoe Ballachulish House ★ 4.2 (1,544) A quiet Highlands B&B in Glencoe, well suited to walkers and anglers wanting Ben Nevis and the surrounding hills on their doorstep.](https://staycation.co.uk/glencoe/hotels/ballachulish-house) [Fort William The Ballachulish Hotel ★ 4.2 (1,538) A 53-room hotel in Ballachulish near Fort William, known for seafood dinners and loch-view rooms looking out towards Ben Nevis.](https://staycation.co.uk/fort-william/hotels/the-ballachulish-hotel) [Inverness Premier Inn Inverness Centre River Ness ★ 4.3 (1,292) Premier Inn hotel by the River Ness in Inverness, with 99 en-suite rooms, some with river or city views, close to the centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/premier-inn-inverness-centre-river-ness) [Beauly The Priory Hotel ★ 4.4 (1,060) The Priory Hotel sits on The Square in Beauly, Highlands, with Culloden Battlefield just a short drive away for history-minded guests.](https://staycation.co.uk/beauly/hotels/the-priory-hotel) [Strathpeffer Coul House Hotel ★ 4.8 (586) A 21-room country hotel near Strathpeffer, within reach of Culloden Battlefield and the Highland countryside around Contin.](https://staycation.co.uk/strathpeffer/hotels/coul-house-hotel) [Inverness Bunchrew House Hotel ★ 4.7 (637) Country house hotel on the Beauly Firth near Inverness, known for its restaurant and hearty breakfasts amid grounds of ancient trees.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/bunchrew-house-hotel) [Inverness The Royal Highland Hotel ★ 3.8 (2,906) Hotel by Inverness station with restaurant, bar and breakfast, 84 rooms, a grand historic staircase, and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/the-royal-highland-hotel) [Munlochy Allangrange Hotel near Inverness ★ 4.5 (792) A traditional stone-built hotel in Munlochy, near Inverness, known as much for its restaurant as its comfortable rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/munlochy/hotels/allangrange-hotel-near-inverness) [Lairg Kylesku Hotel ★ 4.4 (913) Kylesku Hotel sits by the water in Kylestrome, Highlands, with mountain views and fishing right on its doorstep.](https://staycation.co.uk/kylestrome/hotels/kylesku-hotel) [Thurso Bettyhill Hotel ★ 4.6 (673) A traditional Highland hotel in Bettyhill with its own bar and restaurant, handy for Castle Varrich and the north coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/bettyhill/hotels/bettyhill-hotel) [Inverness North Kessock Hotel ★ 4.5 (758) A quiet hotel on Inverness's Main Street with clean, comfortable en-suite rooms and some sea views, close to Culloden Battlefield.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/north-kessock-hotel) [Garve Aultguish Inn ★ 4.6 (652) A traditional Highland inn near Garve with just six rooms, a bar, restaurant and mountain views, close to Loch Maree.](https://staycation.co.uk/garve/hotels/aultguish-inn) [Thurso Northern Sands Hotel ★ 4.6 (648) A 12-room hotel in Dunnet near Thurso, close to Dunnet Head and the North Coast 500, with an indoor pool and spa.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/northern-sands-hotel) [Newtonmore The Glen Hotel ★ 4.7 (562) A 10-room hotel on Newtonmore's Main Street with straightforward comfortable rooms, handy for exploring the Cairngorms National Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/newtonmore/hotels/the-glen-hotel) [Fort William Roam West ★ 4.5 (739) Hotel at Inchree near Fort William with mountain views and a menu of venison, lamb kofta and haggis in its own restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/fort-william/hotels/roam-west) [Inverness Drumbuie Farm B&B ★ 4.7 (556) A working farm B&B in Drumnadrochit, close to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, with en-suite rooms and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/drumnadrochit/hotels/drumbuie-farm-b-b) [Fort Augustus The Lovat Loch Ness ★ 4.6 (631) A 28-room hotel in Fort Augustus on Loch Ness, with restaurant, bar, gym and garden, and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/fort-augustus/hotels/the-lovat-loch-ness) [Glenfinnan The Princes House Hotel ★ 4.6 (602) Nine-room hotel on Glenfinnan's Main Street in the Highlands, with a restaurant, bar and garden, close to Ben Nevis.](https://staycation.co.uk/glenfinnan/hotels/the-princes-house-hotel) [Boat of Garten Boat Country Inn and Restaurant ★ 4.1 (1,308) A 32-room inn on Deshar Road in Boat of Garten with its own restaurant and bar, right on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/boat-of-garten/hotels/boat-country-inn-and-restaurant) [Invergarry Invergarry Hotel ★ 4.4 (801) A 13-room hotel in Invergarry for travellers touring the Highlands, with easy reach of Loch Ness and Eilean Donan Castle.](https://staycation.co.uk/invergarry/hotels/invergarry-hotel) [Inverness Ness Walk ★ 4.6 (597) A luxury riverside hotel on the banks of the Ness, built around a converted Victorian villa with a highly regarded restaurant and spa.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/ness-walk) [Spean Bridge Whispering Pine Lodge ★ 4.6 (597) A loch-side lodge near Spean Bridge suited to walkers and Ben Nevis trips who want a hot tub and sauna to return to, not just a bed.](https://staycation.co.uk/spean-bridge/hotels/whispering-pine-lodge) [Inverness Holiday Inn Express Inverness ★ 4.1 (1,297) A no-fuss base for drivers touring the Highlands, with free parking, pet-friendly rooms and easy reach of Loch Ness and Inverness city centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/holiday-inn-express-inverness) [Wester Ross The Torridon ★ 4.6 (580) An 18-room Highland hotel at Achnasheen with en-suite rooms, a bar and restaurant, and fishing on the doorstep.](https://staycation.co.uk/achnasheen/hotels/the-torridon) [Wester Ross Torridon Estate ★ 4.6 (580) A Highlands B&B at Torridon House with sea views, garden seating and breakfast included, close to Loch Alsh in Torridon.](https://staycation.co.uk/torridon/hotels/torridon-estate) [Carrbridge Cairn Hotel - Inn ★ 4.6 (560) A 14-room inn on Main Road in Carrbridge, with its own gym and garden, handy for exploring the Cairngorms.](https://staycation.co.uk/carrbridge/hotels/cairn-hotel-inn) [Mallaig The Steam Inn ★ 4.3 (871) Adults-only hotel on Davies Brae in Mallaig, with en-suite rooms, a bar and restaurant, and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/mallaig/hotels/the-steam-inn) [Fort William Inn at Ardgour ★ 4.4 (730) A small 11-room inn on the shore at Ardgour near Fort William, with loch views and Ben Nevis within reach.](https://staycation.co.uk/fort-william/hotels/inn-at-ardgour) [Nairn The Bandstand ★ 4.5 (630) A 10-room hotel on Crescent Road in Nairn, close to Culloden Battlefield and within easy reach of golf and fishing.](https://staycation.co.uk/nairn/hotels/the-bandstand) [Inverness Loch Ness Country House Hotel ★ 4.6 (541) A 15-room country house hotel on Loch Ness Road near Inverness, with spacious rooms, comfortable bathrooms and gardens to wander.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/loch-ness-country-house-hotel) [Inverness Chieftain Hotel ★ 4.4 (705) A central Inverness hotel with free parking, family rooms and a restaurant known for hearty food, handy for the city's attractions.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/chieftain-hotel) [Inverness Premier Inn Inverness East ★ 4.1 (1,129) Premier Inn Inverness East offers on-site dining and breakfast plus free parking near Beechwood Business Park, handy for exploring Loch Ness.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/premier-inn-inverness-east) [Aviemore The Rowan Tree Country Hotel ★ 4.7 (451) Country hotel at Loch Alvie near Aviemore, with en-suite rooms, free parking and easy reach of the Cairngorms, Loch Morlich and Rothiemurchus.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/the-rowan-tree-country-hotel) [Fort William The Garrison ★ 4.2 (914) A 41-room hotel on Fort William's High Street, close to Ben Nevis, known for tidy rooms and a generous breakfast.](https://staycation.co.uk/fort-william/hotels/the-garrison) [Kilchoan Mingary Castle - Restaurant with Rooms ★ 4.9 (340) Restaurant with rooms at Mingary Castle near Acharacle, with en-suite bedrooms, sea views and a garden setting in the Highlands.](https://staycation.co.uk/acharacle/hotels/mingary-castle-restaurant-with-rooms) [Fort William Clan Macduff Hotel ★ 4.4 (656) A loch-view hotel on Achintore Road above Fort William, with Ben Nevis on the skyline and comfortable, well-equipped rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/fort-william/hotels/clan-macduff-hotel) [Thurso Castletown Hotel ★ 4.5 (565) Castletown Hotel on Main Street in Thurso pairs a generous breakfast and hearty restaurant menu with 24 comfortable, well-priced rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/thurso/hotels/castletown-hotel) [Fort William Premier Inn Fort William ★ 3.8 (1,784) A straightforward base for walkers and Ben Nevis climbers, this Fort William Premier Inn offers free parking and loch or mountain views.](https://staycation.co.uk/fort-william/hotels/premier-inn-fort-william) [Wick Seaview John O Groats Hotel ★ 4.1 (1,017) Hotel in John o Groats with a restaurant and bar, sea views and free parking, well placed for Highlands walking and cycling routes.](https://staycation.co.uk/john-o-groats/hotels/seaview-john-o-groats-hotel) [Fort William Cruachan Hotel ★ 4.2 (856) Hotel on Achintore Road in Fort William with a restaurant and bar serving hearty breakfasts and evening meals, plus loch views and Ben Nevis nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/fort-william/hotels/cruachan-hotel) [Fort William Nevis Bank Inn ★ 4.3 (726) An 18-room hotel on Belford Road in Fort William, close to Ben Nevis, with a restaurant, bar and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/fort-william/hotels/nevis-bank-inn) [Inverness AC Hotel Inverness by Marriott ★ 4.4 (622) Riverside hotel in Inverness with a strong breakfast spread and 191 modern rooms, many with water views, close to the Highlands.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/ac-hotel-inverness-by-marriott) [Mallaig Cornerstone ★ 4.7 (409) A simple B&B above Cornerstone Restaurant in Mallaig, well suited to travellers using the town as a springboard to Skye and the Highlands.](https://staycation.co.uk/mallaig/hotels/cornerstone) [Invergordon Kincraig Castle Hotel ★ 4.5 (529) A former baronial residence off the A9 near Invergordon, with garden and sea views over the Highlands countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/invergordon/hotels/kincraig-castle-hotel) [Wick Norseman Hotel ★ 4.2 (824) 48-room hotel by the Riverside in Wick with spacious comfortable rooms, a restaurant, bar and free on-site parking close to the Castle Of Old Wick.](https://staycation.co.uk/wick/hotels/norseman-hotel) [Thurso Dunnet B&B Escapes ★ 5.0 (278) Adults-only B&B in Dunnet, Highlands, with just two en-suite rooms and sea views over the surrounding countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/dunnet/hotels/dunnet-b-b-escapes)

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How many family-friendly hotels are there in Highlands?+

We list 319 in Highlands. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Highlands are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Clachaig Inn (4.5/5, 4,099 reviews), Kingsmills Hotel (4.5/5, 2,863 reviews) and Cairngorm Hotel (4.4/5, 3,087 reviews).

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