# 12 4 and 5-star hotels in Moray (2026)

> 12 4 and 5-star hotels in Moray, best reviewed first — including The Fife Arms. Ratings, locations and details.

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

12 listed · best reviewed first

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

[Families 32](https://staycation.co.uk/moray/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 12](https://staycation.co.uk/moray/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[Cairngorms The Fife Arms ★ 4.5 (1,292) Five-star Victorian coaching inn in Braemar, reimagined as an art-filled Highland hotel with two Michelin Keys, 47 individual rooms and six bars and restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/cairngorms/hotels/the-fife-arms) [Speyside The Craigellachie Hotel ★ 4.6 (940) A Victorian railway hotel at the heart of the whisky trail, with the Quaich Bar's celebrated collection of hundreds of malts.](https://staycation.co.uk/speyside/hotels/the-craigellachie-hotel) [Cairngorms Muckrach Country House ★ 4.7 (259) Restored Victorian shooting lodge near Grantown-on-Spey with eleven en-suite bedrooms, taken by the night or hired exclusively for up to 22 guests.](https://staycation.co.uk/cairngorms/hotels/muckrach-country-house) [Speyside Mansion House Hotel ★ 4.2 (460) A baronial mansion on the banks of the River Lossie in Elgin, with a spa and pool, at the northern gateway to Speyside.](https://staycation.co.uk/speyside/hotels/mansion-house-hotel-elgin) [Elgin The Mansefield Hotel ★ 4.4 (335) A refurbished 15-room hotel near Elgin's centre with a restaurant known for local seafood and Aberdeen Angus beef.](https://staycation.co.uk/elgin/hotels/the-mansefield-hotel) [Cairngorms The Auld Kirk ★ 4.7 (140) Converted Victorian free church in Ballater, named AA B&B of the Year Scotland 2024, with seven en-suite rooms and a well-known afternoon tea.](https://staycation.co.uk/cairngorms/hotels/the-auld-kirk) [Cairngorms Darroch Learg ★ 4.9 (111) Family-run country house hotel above Ballater with ten bedrooms, a long-standing restaurant and views across the Dee valley towards Glen Muick.](https://staycation.co.uk/cairngorms/hotels/darroch-learg) [Elgin Moraydale Guest House ★ 4.8 (87) A Victorian guest house on the High Street with private parking, five room types and a full Scottish breakfast.](https://staycation.co.uk/elgin/hotels/moraydale-guest-house) [Elgin St Michaels Guest House ★ 4.7 (92) An iconic period townhouse in the town centre with eight en-suite rooms, an open-fire lounge, and locally sourced breakfasts.](https://staycation.co.uk/elgin/hotels/st-michaels-guest-house) [Speyside Culdearn House ★ 4.7 (18) A Victorian guest house on the edge of Grantown-on-Spey, known for its home-cooked dinners and personal service.](https://staycation.co.uk/speyside/hotels/culdearn-house) [Elgin The Mansion House Hotel ★ 5.0 (4) A 19th-century mansion in landscaped grounds beside the River Lossie, with an indoor pool, spa facilities and a restaurant serving Scottish menus.](https://staycation.co.uk/elgin/hotels/the-mansion-house-hotel) [🏨Hotels Speyside Minmore House ★ 5.0 (1) A small country house hotel in the grounds of the Glenlivet distillery, with an outdoor pool and an extensive malt whisky collection.](https://staycation.co.uk/speyside/hotels/minmore-house)

## Quick answers

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

We list 12 in Moray. The best-reviewed are shown first.

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

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Fife Arms (4.5/5, 1,292 reviews), The Craigellachie Hotel (4.6/5, 940 reviews) and Muckrach Country House (4.7/5, 259 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.