The Best Hotels Closest to Ness Islands in Inverness - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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.

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

1. The Ambassador Hotel

Inverness City Centre, 1.2 km from Ness Islands

฿16,273

฿19,527 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A stone building with a red door, steps leading up to the entrance, and potted plants.

A hallway with a patterned carpet, black railing, and framed pictures on the walls.

A staircase with black balusters and a checkered carpet.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a small table, a chandelier, and a window with frosted glass.

2. Cambeth Lodge Guesthouse

Dalneigh, 1.7 km from Ness Islands

lisa

฿6,222

฿7,466 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A garden with pink roses, a fountain, and a table with chairs.

A hallway with a check-in desk, a vending machine, and a staircase leading to another floor.

A neatly made bed with red and grey bedding, a black headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A traditional stone building with a blue door, a wrought iron gate, and potted plants.

3. Dionard Guest House

Inverness City Centre, 1.2 km from Ness Islands

Lesley

฿5,657

฿6,788 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a sofa with cushions, a red and black rug, and a welcome mat with "AYE STAY" and a deer silhouette.

A hallway with a wooden shelf displaying various bottles and a mounted deer head.

A hallway with dark walls, wooden shelves displaying bottles, and a ceiling fan.

A garden with a green statue of a deer and a wooden bench with a shield emblem.

4. Aye Stay

Ballifeary, 0.9 km from Ness Islands

Marika

฿5,540

฿6,648 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A large, two-story house with a well-maintained garden in front.

A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a dartboard.

A kitchen with a loaf of bread on a cutting board, a knife, a sink, a coffee maker, and a bowl of fruit.

A bar area with a rustic wooden bar, leather barstools, and a brick wall backdrop.

5. Lairds Lodge

Ballifeary, 0.9 km from Ness Islands

Pam

฿25,554

฿30,665 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

6. Ness Walk

Ballifeary, 0.9 km from Ness Islands

Darren

฿13,518

฿16,222 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a window, and a radiator.

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

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

7. Scardroy Bell Tower

Inverness City Centre, 1.6 km from Ness Islands

Adrian

฿9,989

฿11,987 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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 modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a city view.

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

8. Highland Apartments By Mansley

Inverness City Centre, 1.5 km from Ness Islands

Kim

฿7,292

฿8,751 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

9. Loch Ness Country House Hotel

2.9 km from Ness Islands

Simon

฿8,513

฿10,660 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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 bar area with shelves displaying bottles, a round table with a glass and a decorative item, and a red chair.

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

10. River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

Inverness City Centre, 1.7 km from Ness Islands

Vivienne

฿5,889

฿7,066 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A river with a bridge, trees, and historic buildings in the background.

A view of a historic building with a large tower and a church-like structure across a river.

A stone building with multiple windows, outdoor seating, and a sign for 'Glenmorris Hotel.'

A spiral staircase with wooden steps and black metal railings.

11. Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel

Inverness City Centre, 1 km from Ness Islands

Sukhrob

฿6,596

฿7,916 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a chandelier.

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

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

12. Rossal House Apartments

Lochardil, 0.3 km from Ness Islands

Kyle

฿3,609

฿4,331 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A stone patio leading to a white house with a window and a garden with various plants and a stone wall.

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

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

13. 26 Green Drive

Lochardil, 1.2 km from Ness Islands

David

฿5,083

฿6,099 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A restaurant interior with hanging plants, stone walls, and wooden furniture.

A staircase with a black railing, a potted plant, and framed pictures on the walls.

A staircase with a patterned carpet, a potted plant, and framed pictures on the walls.

A street view of a building with a sign that reads "Blackfriars."

14. Black Friars

Inverness City Centre, 1.9 km from Ness Islands

mahyar

฿7,054

฿8,465 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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 two-story building with a yellow door, multiple windows, and a brick facade.

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

15. The Coo's Guest House

Inverness City Centre, 1.4 km from Ness Islands

Autumn

฿4,200

฿5,040 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A room with a brown armchair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed.

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.

16. Hootananny

Inverness City Centre, 1.7 km from Ness Islands

Kevin

฿5,250

฿6,300 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

Inverness City Centre, 1.1 km from Ness Islands

Rebecca

฿6,259

฿7,511 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A spacious living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a TV, and a wooden side table.

A modern living room with two white sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a blue patterned rug.

A rustic stone sign with the text "ROSSIE LODGE" mounted on a weathered stone wall, surrounded by greenery and rocks.

A large, two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and a small garden area with white outdoor furniture.

18. Rossie Lodge

0.7 km from Ness Islands

Andrew

฿25,621

฿30,745 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

An outdoor patio area with stone tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.

A traditional building with a gabled roof, a covered outdoor seating area, and a sign indicating the name 'Rocklife Hotel'.

A room with a plaid armchair, a radiator, and a table with a book.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a decorative swan towel arrangement.

19. The Redcliffe

Inverness City Centre, 1.3 km from Ness Islands

Elizabeth

฿5,304

฿6,364 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

A bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne in a metal bucket filled with ice cubes, set in a room with a bed, pillows, and lamps.

20. Beaufort Hotel

Inverness City Centre, 1 km from Ness Islands

Debra

฿5,046

฿6,055 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ness Islands

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Ambassador Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Cambeth Lodge Guesthouse	9.8 Exceptional 133 reviews	View
Dionard Guest House	9.8 Exceptional 105 reviews	View
Aye Stay	9.6 Exceptional 254 reviews	View
Lairds Lodge	10.0 Exceptional 38 reviews	View

Top Ness Islands Hotel Reviews

Waverley Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was so helpful, breakfast was brilliant. Your spoilt for choice"

B&B HOTEL Inverness

8/10 Good

"N"

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very friendly and helpful. They have many resources for the local area. The room was excellent and as described. We plan on returning for future stays."

Beaufort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Beaufort Hotel was charming, centrally located, and had wonderful staff. There is a darling bar and beautiful restaurant. Our room was quaint, but worked well for my husband and me. I highly recommend."

Aye Stay

10/10 Excellent

"Love the decoration and the bathroom was perfect!"

Kingsmills Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

8/10 Good

"the hotel was clean and tidy but needs upgrading in the future like most hotels this age. the hotel is in good location for the town centre. The bedroom was a good size but unable to open any windows. The tv was hard to get local programs and streaming channels. Overall we would stay again as we new the age of the property when we booked."

Ness Walk

10/10 Excellent

"The Ness Walk is a lovely 5 star hotel right in the heart of Inverness and along the Ness River. Very easy to walk into towns where there is a plethora of restaurants. We were greeted by a friendly staff with a glass of their complementary Processco. The grounds are gorgeous. The room was very comfortable and the included breakfast was delicious! I would definitely stay here again!"

Rossal House Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"About a mile from downtown Inverness. Very close to the Island which was beautiful to walk around. Wonderful room that was conveniently located. Would absolutely stay here again"

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 Gothic architecture, surrounded by trees and a well-lit street at dusk.

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 visit 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 visit 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. Visit 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 stunning river views and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 390 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 390 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Ness Islands.

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. The Ambassador Hotel

2. Cambeth Lodge Guesthouse

3. Dionard Guest House

4. Aye Stay

5. Lairds Lodge

6. Ness Walk

7. Scardroy Bell Tower

8. Highland Apartments By Mansley

9. Loch Ness Country House Hotel

10. River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

11. Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel

12. Rossal House Apartments

13. 26 Green Drive

14. Black Friars

15. The Coo's Guest House

16. Hootananny

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

18. Rossie Lodge

19. The Redcliffe

20. Beaufort Hotel

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Top Ness Islands Hotel Reviews

Waverley Guest House

B&B HOTEL Inverness

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals

Beaufort Hotel

Aye Stay

Kingsmills Hotel

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Ness Walk

Rossal House Apartments

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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