# 13 4 and 5-star hotels in Highlands (2026)

> 13 4 and 5-star hotels in Highlands, best reviewed first — including Kingsmills Hotel. Ratings, locations and details.

Source: https://staycation.co.uk/highlands/hotels/four-and-five-star (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version.

13 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)

[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) [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) [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) [Inverness Glenmoriston Town House Hotel ★ 4.2 (673) A boutique riverside hotel directly across the water from Inverness Castle, known for its Italian restaurant and extensive whisky bar.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/glenmoriston-town-house-hotel) [Fort William The Moorings Hotel ★ 3.9 (975) A canal-side hotel at Banavie beside Neptune's Staircase, with Ben Nevis views and a well-regarded restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/fort-william/hotels/the-moorings-hotel) [Fort William Lime Tree An Ealdhain Hotel ★ 4.3 (420) A boutique hotel and working art gallery on the shore of Loch Linnhe, a short walk from Fort William town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/fort-william/hotels/lime-tree-an-ealdhain-hotel) [Ullapool Riverside Guest House ★ 4.7 (205) A modern bed and breakfast on the North Coast 500 route, 300 metres from the harbour, with a guest lounge and bike storage.](https://staycation.co.uk/ullapool/hotels/riverside-guest-house) [Inverness Ardconnel House ★ 4.6 (117) A well-regarded small guest house near the river, offering a warm welcome, comfortable rooms and a hearty Scottish breakfast.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/ardconnel-house) [Ullapool Lochview Guest House ★ 4.6 (87) A family-run guest house on the banks of Loch Broom with six rooms, accessible options, and freshly cooked à la carte breakfasts.](https://staycation.co.uk/ullapool/hotels/lochview-guest-house) [Ullapool The Sheiling Guesthouse ★ 4.7 (67) A modern guesthouse directly on the shore of Loch Broom, five minutes from the ferry terminal, praised for its views and breakfasts.](https://staycation.co.uk/ullapool/hotels/the-sheiling-guesthouse) [Fort William Crolinnhe ★ 5.0 (50) A small, highly rated guest house on Achintore Road with loch views and a reputation for its breakfasts and hospitality.](https://staycation.co.uk/fort-william/hotels/crolinnhe) [Inverness Trafford Bank ★ 4.8 (51) A highly rated five-star guest house in a Victorian villa, known for its individually decorated rooms and generous, locally sourced breakfasts.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverness/hotels/trafford-bank) [🏨Hotels Fort William The Grange ★ 3.6 (5) An upmarket Victorian B&B above Fort William with loch views, antique-furnished rooms and a strong local reputation.](https://staycation.co.uk/fort-william/hotels/the-grange-fort-william)

## Quick answers

How many 4 and 5-star hotels are there in Highlands?+

We list 13 in Highlands. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which 4 and 5-star hotels in Highlands are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Kingsmills Hotel (4.5/5, 2,863 reviews), Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive (4.3/5, 1,565 reviews) and Ness Walk (4.6/5, 597 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.