The Best Hotels Closest to Ness Islands in Inverness for 2026

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a sloped ceiling.

A small, single-story building with a pitched roof, two windows, and a door with glass panels.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a toaster.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a matching ottoman, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned rug on the floor.

1. Appin Apartment

2.5 km from Ness Islands

Carol

￥33,800

￥33,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A large, historic building with multiple windows and a prominent tower, situated by a river.

A room with a large window, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a large window, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.

A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a chandelier, and a door with a sign.

2. The Ambassador Hotel

Inverness City Centre, 1.2 km from Ness Islands

￥89,972

￥107,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A courtyard with a covered seating area, a building with multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A Christmas tree with ornaments and lights in a room with a window, a table, and a chair.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with two armchairs, a small table, and a breakfast setup.

A multi-story building with a green roof, situated on a golf course with sand bunkers and a view of the sea.

3. Ness Walk

Ballifeary, 0.9 km from Ness Islands

Darren

￥78,337

￥94,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A historic stone building with a conservatory, a driveway, and a parking area marked with a wheelchair symbol.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair. There are two windows with curtains, a chandelier, and a radiator.

A wedding reception table with 'Mr & Mrs' illuminated letters, a floral centerpiece, and a view of a grassy area through large windows.

A grand staircase with wooden balusters and a red carpeted floor.

4. Lochardil House Hotel

Lochardil, 0.7 km from Ness Islands

Sanhita

￥29,434

￥35,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with black cabinets, a stainless steel island, and pendant lights.

A modern kitchen with a central island, black chairs, and a microwave.

A staircase with wooden steps and a metal railing, leading to a landing with a framed picture on the wall.

A living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, a television, and a coffee table.

5. Scardroy Bell Tower

Inverness City Centre, 1.6 km from Ness Islands

Adrian

￥47,373

￥56,847 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A building with a grand entrance, steps leading up to a covered area, and a stone facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outside.

A red-walled room with a grand piano, a sofa set, and a large mirror.

A hot tub with a towel, a table with chairs, and a candle.

6. Rocpool Reserve

Inverness City Centre, 1 km from Ness Islands

Rachel

￥55,682

￥66,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table. There is a kitchen area with a stove and cabinets.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, large windows with a city view, and a kitchen area.

A riverside view with a bridge, buildings, and a castle in the background.

A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a view of a bridge.

7. Highland Apartments By Mansley

Inverness City Centre, 1.5 km from Ness Islands

Kevin

￥38,800

￥46,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A large, historic stone building with a prominent tower and a curved wing, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a gravel driveway.

A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a glass table set for dining, overlooking a scenic landscape.

A table with a champagne bottle and glasses, set against a window with a view of a green landscape.

A historic stone building with a curved facade, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and a gravel driveway.

8. Loch Ness Country House Hotel

2.9 km from Ness Islands

Simon

￥48,207

￥59,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window, and a view of greenery outside.

A blue door with glass panels, a small porch with steps, and two potted plants.

A white wooden staircase with a railing, a mirror on the wall, and a potted plant on the landing.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a tray table with a coffee maker, and a bed with a red pillow.

9. 26 Green Drive

Lochardil, 1.2 km from Ness Islands

Richard

￥23,321

￥27,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

10. Kingsmills Hotel

Crown, 1.6 km from Ness Islands

Warren

￥43,481

￥52,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a view of trees through the window.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a large arched wooden structure, a bed with white linens, a nightstand, and a mirror on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a glass coffee table, a dresser, and a window with a view of trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee machine.

11. Rossal House Apartments

Lochardil, 0.3 km from Ness Islands

Paul

￥16,548

￥19,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bar area with teal seating, a bar counter, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a built-in headboard.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a sofa, and a potted plant.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

12. River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

Inverness City Centre, 1.7 km from Ness Islands

Vivienne

￥55,981

￥67,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, and a painting on the wall.

A corner room with two chairs, a small table, and a vase with flowers.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a wall-mounted vent.

A wooden deck with picnic tables, a potted plant, and a brick building in the background.

13. The Coo's Guest House

Inverness City Centre, 1.4 km from Ness Islands

Autumn

￥24,170

￥29,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A restaurant with wooden tables, comfortable seating, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel room with a large forest-themed mural on the wall, a neatly made bed with a brown throw blanket, and two nightstands with lamps and decorative items.

A bar with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, copper pipes, and a coffee machine.

A distillery with copper stills and a large window overlooking a stone wall.

14. The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery

Inverness City Centre, 1.1 km from Ness Islands

Eryn

￥33,165

￥39,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a variety of seating options including a blue armchair, a yellow chair, and a grey sofa.

A commercial kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including multiple burners and a large range hood.

A modern hotel lobby with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a small round table, and a decorative wall mural.

A lobby with a reception desk, a grey sofa, two patterned armchairs, a patterned rug, and a potted plant.

15. Inverness Youth Hostel

Millburn, 2.1 km from Ness Islands

Anonymous traveler

￥13,114

￥15,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A crowded indoor venue with round tables and chairs, people engaged in conversation, and a warm, dimly lit atmosphere.

A room with a window, a blue armchair, a wooden bench, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A room with a floral-patterned armchair, a framed artwork, a flat-screen TV, and a radiator.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wall-mounted shelf with a framed picture, and a potted plant.

16. Hootananny

Inverness City Centre, 1.7 km from Ness Islands

Adam

￥31,941

￥38,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A room with a view of a castle through large windows, a round table, and two upholstered chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, glass walls, and a view of greenery outside.

A room with a round table and two chairs, large windows with white frames, and a view of a building and trees.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and three chandeliers.

17. Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive

Inverness City Centre, 1.3 km from Ness Islands

Jennifer

￥47,337

￥56,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A mirror with a decorative deer head centerpiece, a candelabra with lit candles, and a patterned wall.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a round cushioned bench, and a planter box.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Beaufort Hotel, indicating it offers banqueting, conferencing, and accommodation with a bar.

A bar area with stools, a coffee machine, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

18. Beaufort Hotel

Inverness City Centre, 1 km from Ness Islands

Thomas

￥27,638

￥33,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A corner house with bay windows, a front door, and a sign indicating it is a guest house.

A staircase with a plaid carpet leading to a room with a desk, a couch, and a fire exit sign.

A hotel courtyard with a checkered floor, potted plants, and outdoor seating.

A signboard with 'Loch Ness' and 'Welcome to Fort Augustus' written on it, placed by a lake with waves and hills in the background.

19. Park Hill Guest House

Inverness City Centre, 1.5 km from Ness Islands

Rebecca

￥22,101

￥26,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A two-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden door and a balcony.

A conference room with a dark wooden table, two chairs, a laptop, and a printer on a small table. There are hanging lights, a window with blinds, and a potted plant on the windowsill.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a bidet.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a kettle, and a chair.

20. Bank House

Inverness City Centre, 1.2 km from Ness Islands

Vignesh

￥19,036

￥22,843 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Ness Islands

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Appin Apartment	10.0 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
The Ambassador Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Ness Walk	9.8 Exceptional 594 reviews	View
Lochardil House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 559 reviews	View
Scardroy Bell Tower	9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews	View

Top Ness Islands Hotel Reviews

Aye Stay

10/10 Excellent

"My room was clean and comfortable. It was easy to walk everywhere in Inverness, and it was in a quiet residential location."

Ardross Glencairn

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice small inn I found on Expedia. I have no negatives to offer. Great location close to restaurants and shops."

Ness Walk

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel staff very helpful also."

The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is very close to the busy center of town and right across the street from the river. The room was clean and had more than adequate space for two. The hotel did not provide shampoo, so bring some. The breakfast buffet was filling."

The Royal Highland Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Royal Highland Hotel is a great place to stay. It is an old building and retains the splendid character of its original design, both inside and out. The facilities are perfectly adequate, and it is an ideal place to stayi f connient"

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful location, right in the heart of town and yet the room was so quiet. We faced the street side, but could not hear any traffic or noise of any kind. Our room was spacious, clean, and well stocked with complimentary water and wine in the fridge. Staff were absolutely wonderful! We did not end up having the breakfast, but our friend did, and she raved about it – especially the fresh fruit."

Beaufort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Chief Chambers Suite is exquisite! Comfy king size bed plus pull out sofa chairs for my son. Elegant furnishings. Gorgeous bathroom with jacuzzi tub and oversized rainfall shower. Staff is friendly and helpful."

Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Modern building with the modern features and they worked like they should. I can highly recommend it. (a bonus is the great restaurant and brewery next door)"

Lochardil House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Lochargil hotel was clean and comfortable with friendly staff and good food. We especially enjoyed our junior suite which was roomy and quiet."

Other attractions near Ness Islands

A modern building with a glass facade and a covered entrance area.

Eden Court Theatre

8.6/10 (180 reviews)

See a performance, watch a movie or take a creative class at this important cultural venue.

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A historic church with twin towers and a surrounding park.

Inverness Cathedral

8.8/10 (605 reviews)

Discover the intriguing art and artifacts housed inside this controversial cathedral in the city center.

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A historic castle on a hill with a river in the foreground.

Inverness Castle

8.4/10 (1,112 reviews)

A setting in one of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedies, this crenellated castle sits on a hill overlooking the River Ness.

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Inverness Botanic Gardens

9.2/10 (7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Inverness Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Inverness. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Inverness Leisure

Enjoy an outing to Inverness Leisure during your stay in Inverness.

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Torvean Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Inverness at Torvean Golf Club. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

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Bellfield Park

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Bellfield Park, a lovely green space in Inverness. Discover the lively bars in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery

You can take time to visit Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery during your travels to Inverness. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ness Islands?

Ness Islands is located in a welcoming area of Inverness known for its beautiful river views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 385 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Ness Islands?

The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Ness Islands. Other good options within a short distance include Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality and Lochardil House Hotel.

How many hotels will I find near Ness Islands?

Expedia has 385 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Ness Islands.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ness Islands, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Ness Islands.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ness Islands?

For more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Ness Islands, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Ness Islands?

Get outside and spend some time strolling around Inverness Botanic Gardens, Bellfield Park, and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. Attractions like Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery highlight the local culture. Explore nature at Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Loch Dochfour.

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Our top choices for Ness Islands hotels

1. Appin Apartment

2. The Ambassador Hotel

3. Ness Walk

4. Lochardil House Hotel

5. Scardroy Bell Tower

6. Rocpool Reserve

7. Highland Apartments By Mansley

8. Loch Ness Country House Hotel

9. 26 Green Drive

10. Kingsmills Hotel

11. Rossal House Apartments

12. River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

13. The Coo's Guest House

14. The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery

15. Inverness Youth Hostel

16. Hootananny

17. Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive

18. Beaufort Hotel

19. Park Hill Guest House

20. Bank House

Compare popular hotels close to Ness Islands

Top Ness Islands Hotel Reviews

Aye Stay

Ardross Glencairn

Ness Walk

The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery

The Royal Highland Hotel

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

Beaufort Hotel

Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel

Lochardil House Hotel

Other attractions near Ness Islands

Eden Court Theatre

Inverness Cathedral

Inverness Castle

Inverness Botanic Gardens

Inverness Leisure

Torvean Golf Club

Bellfield Park

Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery

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