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A quaint village with stone buildings, a well-maintained garden, and a hill in the background.

A dining area with a wooden table set for four, blue and white plates, cutlery, and glassware. There are plaid chairs around the table, and the room has large windows with blinds.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, red walls, a white ceiling, and a wooden floor.

A white building with a sign indicating it is a B&B with vacancies.

1. Bridgend House B & B

10.1 km from Dores Beach

Athol

￥28,693

￥34,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A hotel with a reception area, outdoor seating, and hanging flower baskets.

A building with a sign reading "Ness Reception & Cafe" and outdoor seating with tables and chairs.

A rocky shoreline with a house and forested hills in the background.

A restaurant with a long wooden table, plaid chairs, and a bar area with a wooden counter.

2. Loch Ness Drumnadrochit Hotel

9.9 km from Dores Beach

Nancy

￥15,957

￥19,149 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 5 - Sep 6

A building with a gravel courtyard, multiple rooms, and a covered entrance.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, and framed pictures on the walls.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a blue wall, and a potted plant.

A window with a yellow blind, a white window sill, and a potted orchid plant.

3. Loch Ness Bunk Inn

10.3 km from Dores Beach

Susan

￥36,932

￥44,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A dining table with two stools, a lamp, and a wine glass.

A modern kitchen with a built-in induction cooktop, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a seating area with a sofa.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a black appliance, and a towel with a cow design hanging on the oven door.

A patio area with wicker furniture and potted plants.

4. Free Parking Highland N500 Hideaway Inverness

14.8 km from Dores Beach

Kaylee

￥38,840

￥46,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern interior with a dining area, kitchen, and seating space.

A bar area with multiple beverage dispensers, a computer monitor, and a variety of bottles.

A spacious living area with a large Christmas tree, wooden flooring, and comfortable seating.

A hotel lobby with a dark wooden door, a reception desk, and a seating area with a plant.

5. Smithton Hotel

15.7 km from Dores Beach

Benjamin

￥33,079

￥39,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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.

6. Ness Walk

Ballifeary, 11.7 km from Dores Beach

Raquel

￥102,114

￥122,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

The Priory Hotel with a sign indicating it is an All Day Restaurant and Coffee Lounge & Bars.

A dining area with round tables and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a menu on the table.

A bar area with various liquor bottles and a digital payment terminal.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, a desk, and two chairs.

7. The Priory Hotel

13.1 km from Dores Beach

David

￥27,760

￥33,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A lobby with a checkered floor, a sofa with red cushions, a table with a vase, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A large, white building with a curved facade, labeled "Inverness Conference & Banquetting Centre."

A hotel lobby with a grand staircase, a round table with a floral centerpiece, and a man in a suit standing by the door.

A patio with outdoor seating and a garden area.

8. Macdonald Drumossie Hotel

13.5 km from Dores Beach

Jasvinderpal

￥31,550

￥37,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

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

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

9. Inverness Youth Hostel

Millburn, 13 km from Dores Beach

Anonymous traveler

￥21,868

￥26,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

A bar area with a green counter, black chairs, and a patterned floor.

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

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

10. Rocpool Reserve

Inverness City Centre, 11.9 km from Dores Beach

Rachel

￥55,303

￥66,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A wooden deck with a round table and chairs, overlooking a lake and mountains.

A garden with a wooden bench, a raised flower bed with yellow flowers, and a small sculpture.

A bedroom with a bed, two armchairs, a window with a view of a forest, and a deer painting on the wall.

A bar area with shelves stocked with various liquor bottles.

11. Foyers House

17 km from Dores Beach

Alicia

￥31,312

￥37,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two plaid armchairs, a sofa, and a view of a parking lot through large windows.

A variety of liquor bottles displayed on wooden shelves.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of the countryside.

A bedroom with two beds, a TV, and a window with curtains.

12. Old North Inn Hotel

10.1 km from Dores Beach

Nicholas

￥26,839

￥32,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A spacious lobby with a pool, seating areas, and a staircase.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a wardrobe, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A restaurant with a high ceiling, large windows, and plaid-patterned chairs. Tables are set with white tablecloths and silverware.

A historic building with a reception area, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

13. Craigmonie Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Crown, 12.3 km from Dores Beach

Marion

￥32,353

￥38,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A wooden table with a bottle, glasses, and a fruit platter in a room with patterned wallpaper and wooden beams.

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

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

14. The Ambassador Hotel

Inverness City Centre, 12 km from Dores Beach

￥104,886

￥125,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, and a view through a window with curtains.

A modern building with a unique architectural design, featuring large glass windows and a central atrium.

A living room with a TV, wooden entertainment unit, a coffee table with flowers, a sofa, and a lamp.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a Bosch oven, and a dining area with a glass table and two chairs.

15. Inverness City Suites

Inverness City Centre, 12.4 km from Dores Beach

Ryan

￥55,355

￥66,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A grand staircase with ornate railings, flanked by a reception desk and a clock.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a rug.

A bar counter with multiple taps, including brands like Stella Artois and Guinness. Behind the counter, shelves are stocked with various bottles of alcohol.

The Royal Highland Hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and flower boxes.

16. The Royal Highland Hotel

Inverness City Centre, 12.5 km from Dores Beach

Morgan

￥30,910

￥30,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A bedroom with two single beds, wooden headboards, a wooden dresser, and two bedside lamps.

A four-poster bed with white bedding, wooden nightstands, and lamps.

A bathroom with a white sink and a red-tiled wall.

A dining table with white plates, cups, and a teapot, surrounded by wooden chairs.

17. Inverness Hostel

Lochardil, 11.1 km from Dores Beach

DAVIE

￥15,019

￥18,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A distillery with a large sign reading "like theist" and outdoor seating with benches covered in snow.

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.

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

Inverness City Centre, 11.9 km from Dores Beach

mark

￥45,381

￥54,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A bar area with multiple beer taps and a selection of glasses hanging from the ceiling.

A small, dark leather armchair in a corner of a room with a radiator, a floor lamp, and a window with curtains.

A pizza with basil and tomato slices on a plate next to a glass of beer on a wooden table.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and barrels, surrounded by wooden fences and a corrugated metal roof.

19. Black Isle Bar and Rooms

Inverness City Centre, 12.5 km from Dores Beach

Christie

￥25,505

￥30,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

20. Scardroy Bell Tower

Inverness City Centre, 12.3 km from Dores Beach

Adrian

￥58,738

￥70,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Dores Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Bridgend House B & B	10.0 Exceptional 28 reviews	View
Loch Ness Drumnadrochit Hotel	8.0 Very Good 488 reviews	View
Loch Ness Bunk Inn	9.2 Wonderful 120 reviews	View
Free Parking Highland N500 Hideaway Inverness	10.0 Exceptional 5 reviews	View
Smithton Hotel	8.6 Excellent 265 reviews	View

Top Dores Beach Hotel Reviews

Loch Ness Clansman Hotel

8/10 Good

"Super nice staff – Very kind & helpful. It’s really just a nice, clean, safe, & quaint “boutique” motel that definitely gets the job done for a night or two. Beds clean & comfy!"

Loch Ness Country House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"overall, our stay here was wonderful!"

The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful rooms, friendly and helpful staff and good food in the restaurant."

Loch Ness Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing service and care by the staff. Upgraded room with a beautiful view."

Loch Ness Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Ness-side is a perfect home from home, fabulously appointed and beautifully presented. The views out across the Loch are stunning and I would quite happily have spent the day just sitting watching the world go by!! No sign of Nessie this time, I think she was on her hols!!!!"

Lochside hideaway with hot tub by Loch Ness

10/10 Excellent

"Great place and amazing stay"

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

8/10 Good

"Great location, historic building. Bar and breakfast were good. Could use some better upkeep."

Fern View House overlooking Loch Ness

10/10 Excellent

"The house was stunning. All things were brand new and beautiful. The view was phenomenal and the slide/playground was a great added bonus. It was great to have a washer AND dryer as well! Highly recommend staying here!"

Mor Carraig - Stunning Views Of Loch Ness - Perfect For Families And Couples

10/10 Excellent

"The property was as described. It has wear and tear, but that doesn't take away from the privacy and fantastic views. It was great to see recycling in place. The kitchen knives aren't sharp, but we were able to make due. It was way too warm to have a fire but it was well stocked."

Other attractions near Dores Beach

A historic castle on a grassy hill overlooking a large body of water.

Loch Ness

Scotland’s most legendary attraction, this mysterious loch is said to be home to a mythical monster.

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A historic castle ruin by a lake with a grassy hill and a stone pathway.

Urquhart Castle

9.2/10 (1,416 reviews)

Visit one of the most scenic heritage attractions in Scotland, a set of majestic ruins on the banks of the glittering waters of Loch Ness.

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Loch Dochfour

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch Dochfour during your travels in Inverness. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Abriachan Forest Trust

Explore the great outdoors at Abriachan Forest Trust, a lovely green space in Inverness. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Nessieland Castle Monster Centre

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Nessieland Castle Monster Centre in Drumnadrochit. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

8.6/10 (466 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition in Drumnadrochit. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre

8.6/10 (171 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre in Drumnadrochit. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop in Drumnadrochit. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dores Beach?

Dores Beach is located in Inverness. This walkable area is known for its array of dining options and interesting historical sites. You'll find 34 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Dores Beach?

Loch Ness Clansman Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Dores Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Loch Ness Lodge and Loch Ness Cottages.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Dores Beach?

Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Dores Beach.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Dores Beach.

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

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Our top choices for Dores Beach hotels

1. Bridgend House B & B

2. Loch Ness Drumnadrochit Hotel

3. Loch Ness Bunk Inn

4. Free Parking Highland N500 Hideaway Inverness

5. Smithton Hotel

6. Ness Walk

7. The Priory Hotel

8. Macdonald Drumossie Hotel

9. Inverness Youth Hostel

10. Rocpool Reserve

11. Foyers House

12. Old North Inn Hotel

13. Craigmonie Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

14. The Ambassador Hotel

15. Inverness City Suites

16. The Royal Highland Hotel

17. Inverness Hostel

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

19. Black Isle Bar and Rooms

20. Scardroy Bell Tower

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Top Dores Beach Hotel Reviews

Loch Ness Clansman Hotel

Loch Ness Country House Hotel

The Glen Mhor Hotel and Uile-bheist Brewery & Distillery

Loch Ness Lodge

Loch Ness Cottages

Lochside hideaway with hot tub by Loch Ness

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Fern View House overlooking Loch Ness

Mor Carraig - Stunning Views Of Loch Ness - Perfect For Families And Couples

Other attractions near Dores Beach

Loch Ness

Urquhart Castle

Loch Dochfour

Abriachan Forest Trust

Nessieland Castle Monster Centre

Loch Ness Centre & Exhibition

Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition Centre

Drum Farm Gallery Gift Shop

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