The Castle Hotel Nr Tain, Portmahomack ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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The Castle Hotel, Portmahomack, United Kingdom, IV20 1YE

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7.9

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4.7

“The hotel's location by the seaside offers stunning views and easy access to beautiful sandy beaches.”view full review

The Castle Hotel, rated 8.4/10 on Booking.com, is a family and dog-friendly establishment in Portmahomack, offering stunning views over the Dornoch Firth and modern facilities in a traditional highland setting. As the only pub in the village, it serves a variety of spirits, wines, and ales, making it a lively hub for both locals and visitors.

Rooms & Amenities

The Castle Hotel features four guest rooms named after local Scottish whiskies, including Morangie, which has sea views. Each room comes with an en-suite shower room equipped with underfloor heating and includes tea and coffee facilities. The family-friendly Grouse room accommodates up to four guests with double and bunk beds.

Dining & Entertainment

Guests can enjoy a pub dining experience offering a selection of dishes like succulent steaks, sharing platters, and a limited menu of curries from Zepice. Meals must be ordered by 7 PM. The pub frequently hosts live music, providing entertainment without leaving the hotel.

Local Area & Activities

The Castle Hotel serves as a base for exploring North East Scotland and is near the scenic NC 500 route. The surrounding area includes the Tarbat Discovery Centre, which showcases Pictish history, and the nearby town of Tain, home to magnificent buildings and historical sites.

Services & Pet Policy

As a dog-friendly hotel, The Castle Hotel welcomes up to two medium-sized dogs in all rooms except the Highland Park room. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel, and the staff can assist with local insights and recommendations to enhance guest experiences.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

2 persons

35 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Family Room

2 persons

65 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Twin Room

2 persons

45 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spotless & Spacious

“The room was impeccably clean and offered ample space, making it a truly comfortable stay.” view full review

Delicious Late-night Meal

“We enjoyed an excellent meal even late at night, and it was a wonderful treat after a long day.” view full review

Comfy Beds

“The beds were incredibly comfortable, providing the perfect environment for a restful night's sleep.” view full review

Stunning Sea View

“The view from our room was amazing, allowing us to relax while watching the sunset over the beach.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Pets allowed

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

Beach access

Room features

Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

The Castle Hotel, Portmahomack, United Kingdom, IV20 1YE

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The Castle Hotel, Portmahomack, United Kingdom, IV20 1YE

City landmarks

Landmark

Tarbat Discovery Centre

990 m

Landmark

Tarbat Ness Lighthouse

990 m

Landmark

Evacuation Memorial

990 m

Landmark

Tarbat Free Church Continuing

990 m

Landmark

Ballone Castle

2.8 km

Landmark

WWII Quadrant Tower

2.7 km

Landmark

WWII Bombing Marker

3.3 km

Landmark

WWII Building

3.6 km

Nearby

Tarbat Golf Club

300 m

Restaurants

Carnegie Hall Cafe

80 m

Well Street

Getting around

City Centre

Portmahomack3 min · 200 m

Airports

Inverness Airport (INV)116 min · 77.3 km

Wick John O'Groats Airport (WIC)194 min · 128.7 km

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-20:00

Check-out

until 10 am

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Breakfast

At the hotel The Castle Nr Tain guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

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The Castle Hotel Nr Tain, Portmahomack

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Entertainment

Local Area & Activities

Services & Pet Policy

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Dining

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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