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      The Waterside Hotel

      586 Reviews
      #17 of 34 Hotels in Inverness
      19 Ness Bank, Inverness IV2 4SF, Scotland
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      Overview
      4.0
      586 reviews
      • Excellent33%
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      • Average16%
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      “high tea” (27 reviews)
      “the river” (124 reviews)
      “superior room” (16 reviews)
      Free Wifi
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      6 - 10 of 546 reviews

      Reviewed 4 weeks ago
      Loved the Restaurant

      I would have given 5 stars for this hotel, but not aware when I booked that this is a Wedding Venue hotel - and did we know it. I was very concerned that young children were running up and down very steep stairs and shouting,...More

      Thank Hebs2014
      Response from Waterside1819, Owner at The Waterside HotelResponded 4 weeks ago

      Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit with us at The Waterside. We are indeed a wedding venue as well as a hotel, bar and restaurant. We can be very busy at peak times with a vibrant atmosphere, especially when we...More

      Reviewed 4 weeks ago
      Great location, good value

      We needed just one night in Inverness, and the Waterside was a really good value. The front desk staff held our luggage until check in time while we headed off on a tour of Loch Ness. The rooms are small, and ours had no view...More

      Thank Polishfan
      Response from Waterside1819, Owner at The Waterside HotelResponded 4 weeks ago

      Many thanks for taking the time to review your recent visit with us. I am glad you chose The Waterside and enjoyed your stay and wish you all the best with the rest of your trip.

      Reviewed 12 June 2017
      Great View of River Ness!

      We loved this hotel and restaurant. Rooms were clean, comfortable and quiet. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Location is extremely convenient - a short walk to restaurants and shopping, as well as Inverness Castle (for great views of the city). It is also just...More

      Thank Michelle L
      Response from Waterside1819, Owner at The Waterside HotelResponded 4 weeks ago

      Thanks Michelle, we loved having you stay. I hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday.

      Reviewed 7 June 2017
      Inverness

      The room was small. Bed was small and uncomfortable. Shower was small. NO ELEVATOR. Staff was not friendly at front desk. It was very expensive for what you got ($150 US per night.) I asked for upgrade, they said they could not do that. Breakfast...More

      Thank finny1951
      Response from Waterside1819, Owner at The Waterside HotelResponded 12 June 2017

      Thank you for your review and taking the time to share your experience. I am sorry if you were expecting an elevator, but this is a facility we do not have. I do hope you were offered help with your luggage as is our standard...More

      Reviewed 26 May 2017
      Brilliant

      The hotel is in a great location and has free parking, free wi-fi and great food. The reception staff were incredibly welcoming and as we were leaving early the following morning he organised a take away breakfast for us which was very much appreciated

      Thank bel213
      Response from Waterside1819, Owner at The Waterside HotelResponded 29 May 2017

      Thank you very much for your review. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay and you felt so well looked after. I wish you many happy future travels.

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      About
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      Amenities
      • Top amenities
      • Room Service
      • Free Parking
      • Restaurant
      • Bar/Lounge
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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      • US$105 - US$232 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
      • Hotel class
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      • #18 Romantic Hotel in Inverness
      • Room types
      • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
      • Accessible rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 35
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      Fiona A
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      Response from Chris R | Reviewed this property |
      We never saw any dogs during our stay but call the hotel they are very helpful
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      Rebecca F
      29 January 2017|
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      Response from Waterside1819 | Property representative |
      Hi Rebecca, thanks for your question. We have free private parking to the rear of the hotel and the car park is secured over night. I hope you have a great trip and we look forward to welcoming you to The Waterside and... More
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      Ruth W
      17 January 2017|
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      Response from Waterside1819 | Property representative |
      Hi Ruth, many thanks for your question. We have easy access to a specially designed room on our ground floor with entry available direct from the back car park. The room is currently being re-modeled but should be in use... More
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      "Ask for a river view. I'm sure those rooms will be much nicer than the one we stayed in."
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      "We had a large and quiet room overlooking the river. Room 143"
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      "we had side window room- which overlooked the 'wedding reception'"
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      "My tip did not work. They would not let us upgrade. My room overlooked the roof of the hotel."
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