Altnaharra Hotel in Highland

When we arrived after our 10hr drive from Lancashire ready for our week ahead, we were made very welcome, offered a drink as we booked in for our rooms. Our evening meal was first class, with Henry’s drunken rum cake, which got top marks for taste. Our fishing trip was organised by the hotel with all permits and boats covered. We caught the weather right for the loch and enjoyed fishing. We will return.

Food, staff and location were excellent. Staff very helpful and attentive. Food was deiivered in a reasonable time, cooked well and hot.

Yet another successful stay at the Altnahara, and yet again a gorgeous meal... Thanks all it was a pleasure to have dined and stayed with you again. Plus the stag who welcomed us was awesome

Stayed here whilst doing the NC500 route, it was a bit of a detour, as it was the only option available. So pleased we found it as this was a lovely hotel, in the middle of nowhere in beautiful surroundings. Morag could not have been more helpful or welcoming. Hope to go back again sometime. And the food was great too!

We had a lovely one night stay on a tour of the north west. The hotel is quiet and cosy. Our room was large, smart and comfortable. Huge bed, nice pillows. There’s a nice lounge area and quirky bar. The restaurant food was delicious and well presented. I had a tasty hake dish and my husband enjoyed a well cooked pink duck. The breakfast was excellent. I had haddock and he had a huge full Scottish.

Amazing excellent hotel with extremely friendly and professional service. Food was 5 star quality ! I would highly recommend this property over and over ...

We went here for an evening meal and drink. Was disappointed with the meal would have expected home cooked chips. Never mind the drink was good and the locals were friendly in the bar area. Usual from speaking to locals hot some good advice about the area and places to visit. Be aware as you have to travel a good distance from this location to eat elsewhere.

we were here the same time last year, since when it has changed hands. excellent scones, good cuppa. Hope to be back next year for another sampling.

Tuesday night is not a party night in Altnaharra. The pub was empty, but we had a good pint at usual prices. The service was quick, but could have been more welcoming. Think they had other customers to attend in the restaurant.

This is a very isolated place with no competition for miles. The staff are good but you get the feeling they could do with a couple more members at least. Food was excellent and the chef conjures up some great dishes - especially the beef which was as good as anything I have had. As several other reviewers have said the place needs a refurb - it has an antique heating system and rooms need brightening up. Just about value for money but marginal.

We booked into the bunk rooms advertised as "LeJog Cabin"- It turns out that they are out the back of the hotel with a view of abandoned dishwashers & washing machines. The room had a v small fan heater in it - The shower room had windows that didn't shut properly and was freezing - The shower was a tepid flow and nothing more. We went to the main bar area for a drink- The bar area was chilly and I asked for the fire to be lit as it was a cold wet miserable night to be told that it could not be lit as the smoke blows into the kitchen!! So many little things not done right add up to a night in hotel I would not recommend in its present state to fellow travellers or cyclists

In the middle of nowhere unless you are hunting, fishing or shooting. The hotel is badly in need of refurbishment. Breakfast average.

Recently dined here whilst staying at The Hotel Whilst I can't complain about the Hotel or the quality of food, what spoiled the whole experience for me and my friends was the incredibly rude girl who checked us in upon arrival and also served our table later that evening. Throughout our stay she was most unwelcoming, unhelpful, discourteous and downright bad mannered and rude. In all may years of travelling all over the world , this is probably the worst experience I've encountered and in my opinion, this girl shouldn't be allowed near front of house by the owners. Good hotel seriously let down by a very bad member of staff

We were 2/3 through a long highland drive, and were well ready for a cuppa. We went into the ghillies bar and rang the bell. Soon a friendly man appeared and suggested we would be more comfortable in the lounge, whomich is lovely and very comfortable. Soon the tea arrived with two packets of walkers biscuits which soon disappeared. We asked if any scones or cake were available. The waitress soon returned saying both scones and strawberry and pineapple loaf could be had. We opted for the latter, which was superb. As was the plentiful supply of tea. The price was very reasonable so I left a tip which I was told would go into the mountain rescue collection. 10/10 from both of us.

Stopped here for a few beers after hill walking, was made more than welcome in classic highland surroundings. Very cosy.

Our second time in the hotel in July and the second time we lucked out with sun. Beautiful weather which enabled trips to beaches in nearby Tongue, Talmine and Durness. Nestled amongst breathtaking scenery and wildlife this hotel gives you an insight into a fishing lodge of the last century and is a must for anyone with a hankering for casting a line or 'dapping a dry'. Country house feel with a beautiful dining room, linens and fishing history in art and artifact. Try a local Rockrose G&T in the drawing room while you peruse the menu. Food is unbelievably delicious. Only two choices but seasonal and cooked perfectly, enjoyed loin of venison, sea bass and smoked mackerel with horseradish cream was my favourite. Chef is very talented and a real asset to the hotel. Try to taste some of the local chanterelles- they are amazing. A lovely selection of wines are available. The ghillies who take you fishing are wonderful, full of chat, tall tales and expertise. If you don't fish just spend an hour or two in the ghillies bar in the early evening for stories that will leave you wanting to spend a day on the loch. Service is generally laid back and friendly. However, we were surprised to observe a discussion with one of the waiting staff and some non residents who arrived for dinner which was not how we would have expected to be treated. Sign outside says 'non residents very welcome'. Didn't seem to be the case. Perhaps an opportunity for some staff training?

This a very welcome oasis in a beautiful part of Scotland where the nearest shop is 20 miles away! We were staying at the caravan club site on the loch and had booked 2 evening meals here. We booked ahead as last year we were unable to secure a table for any night during our stay which was very disappointing ! It is predominantly a fishing hotel. The menu has a restricted choice of basically meat or fish but it is all exceptionally well cooked. The staff are friendly and the whole hotel has a lovely intimate atmosphere. Out of the restaurant window I could see deer grazing. Beautiful !

We stopped in for a cup of tea. We were made very welcome and found our selves total taken back by all the olds and ends dotted around the lounge. We did not stsy overnight but was chatting the a staff member and was told that they have been fully booked this year. It a quercky place.

Stopped in for morning coffee whilst on a charity cycle ride from lands end to john o groats with 6 others

Altnaharra. pasando por una noche, me paré en el hotel y llama a un pequeño bar al lado del edificio (Gillies Bar) preguntó acerca de una comida en el bar, pero me dijeron que solo podía comer en el restaurante, decidieron tomar una copa y luego. Adivina! A pesar de que no hay cerveza de barril el letrero del hotel indicando cervezas de barril, y la rubia detrás del bar tenía las habilidades de la gente de Slug. Parece ser que ha reservado en su no bienvenido.

La comida era fantástica. Comida de origen local y cocinada a muy alto nivel. Intenté breakfastand cena. Los almuerzos son una gran diversión. Sándwiches caseros, tartas, fruta, etc, en una cesta de mimbre con un termo de té o café!

Todo fue perfecto, desde la posición del hotel, la decoración, el comedor estaba muy bien establecidos, lo que es más importante, la comida fue fantástico. Recomiendo encarecidamente este restaurante y sin duda volvería otra vez! Felicidades al chef! El servicio también fue excelente; una preciosa, ambiente relajado. genial.

Parado aquí el fin de semana, para comer un bocado. Realmente no quieren una comida en el restaurante, así que optamos por nosotros en el Ghillies bar a mano izquierda del hotel.

Booked the Altnaharra Hotel as it was exactly where we would end up at the end of a long motorbike trip still heading north. So that is the hotel, where shall we eat, lets look at TripAdvisor.......there is nowhere else, but we were not disappointed,...

It may be in the middle of nowhere but this is still one of the best meals I've had and in such fantastic surroundings. The 4 courses couldn't be faulted and the steak just melted in your mouth preceded by and amazing seafood chowder. If you're ever in the area I'd recommend booking a meal and the breakfast the following morning was just as good if you're staying at the hotel. A great night's sleep as well in very comfortable bedrooms.