Ardersier Alma The Star Inn Rooms

9.4
Exceptional
(108 reviews)

66 High St, Ardersier, Inverness IV2 7QB, United Kingdom

+44 1667 300333

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Hotel Description

Ardersier Alma The Star Inn Rooms, located at 66 High St, Ardersier, Inverness IV2 7QB, United Kingdom, offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience for those exploring the Scottish Highlands. Nestled in the charming village of Ardersier, the hotel is just a short 5-minute drive from the historic Fort George and a mere 10-minute drive from Inverness Airport, making it an ideal base for both local explorers and international travelers. The hotel's traditional yet modern decor provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for guests seeking a relaxed stay. Ardersier Alma The Star Inn is renowned for its welcoming service, with guests consistently praising the attentive and friendly staff.
The hotel offers a variety of well-equipped rooms that are perfect for both short stays and extended visits. Each room is designed to provide a cozy and restful environment, complete with comfortable bedding, Wi-Fi access, and a smoke-free ambiance to ensure a clean and fresh environment. While the hotel does not offer air conditioning, fitness centers, or pools, the charming atmosphere and spacious rooms more than make up for it, offering a peaceful respite after a day of sightseeing.
One of the standout features of Ardersier Alma The Star Inn is its on-site restaurant, a rare find in the area. Guests can enjoy delicious meals prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. The breakfast offerings are particularly well-loved by guests, providing a hearty start to the day. Families with children will find the hotel to be kid-friendly, making it an excellent choice for families traveling to the area.
Conveniently located with easy access to major transportation routes, the hotel is just minutes away from the Inverness Airport and nearby bus and taxi services. Visitors will appreciate the hotel's proximity to major attractions such as Cawdor Castle, Fort George, and the Clava Cairns, all within a short drive. For those interested in exploring further, Inverness Castle and Chanonry Point, where you can spot dolphins, are also nearby.
Dining options around the hotel include several excellent restaurants. A short taxi ride will take you to The Mustard Seed, offering modern European dishes, or Ozzy's Fine Dining Restaurant for a more refined experience. For those craving seafood, River House provides fresh, locally caught dishes. Scotch & Rye is another great choice, offering a lively bar and grill experience.
Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, Ardersier Alma The Star Inn Rooms provides a welcoming retreat with excellent amenities and a prime location for exploring the stunning Highlands.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Just 5 minutes from the historic Fort George and 10 minutes from Inverness Airport

2. On-site restaurant serving delicious meals with locally-sourced ingredients

3. Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the property for all guests

4. Kid-friendly environment, ideal for families traveling with children

5. Guests consistently praise the hotel's exceptional service and friendly staff

6. Delicious and well-reviewed breakfast offerings to start your day right

7. Conveniently located near popular attractions like Cawdor Castle and Clava Cairns

8. Close proximity to Inverness Castle, perfect for history enthusiasts

9. Short taxi rides to local dining hotspots including The Mustard Seed and River House

10. A warm and welcoming atmosphere with comfortable rooms designed for relaxation


7.2 Very Good

Location rating

Top sights

Cawdor Castle and Gardens
11 min
Fort George
5 min
Clava Cairns
19 min
Chanonry Point
42 min
Inverness Castle
23 min

Nearest locations

D'Lish Restaurant and Bar
9 min
Ozzy's Fine Dining Restaurant
13 min
Sun Dancer, Bar and Restaurant
15 min
Girvans
19 min
The Mustard Seed Restaurant
22 min
Scotch & Rye
22 min
The WaterFront
22 min
The Kitchen Restaurant
23 min
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Good to know

Check-in14:00
Check-out11:00
Location rating7.2
Nearest airportInverness Airport
Travel time to airport10 min

Location

66 High St, Ardersier, Inverness IV2 7QB, United Kingdom

Airports:

Inverness Airport

Taxi: 10 min

Transit: 10 min

Transit:

Manse Road

Walking: 5 min

Church

Walking: 2 min

Stuart Street

Walking: 1 min

Post Office

Walking: 1 min

Inverness Airport

Taxi: 9 min

Walking: 1 hr 23 min


Nearby locations

7.2

Very Good Location

Top Attractions

Top Restaurants


Amenities and Facilities

Pets

No pets

Parking & transportation

Parking

Policies & payments

Smoke-free property

Food & drink

Restaurant

Breakfast

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Children

Kid-friendly

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

No hot tub

Rooms

No air conditioning


Reviews

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8.8

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Bobbie G

3/5
The Star Inn has many things to recommend it, and we stayed in the newly renovated building across the street form the main inn. …

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Lynsay M

3/5
I feel bad writing this as the staff were so friendly and welcoming. (Sorry!)||The only thing that let our stay down was the food. …

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Denise C

5/5
I don’t have enough superlatives for this review. We’re still at the accommodation & I couldn’t delay the review. Rooms are SO well equipped. Beautiful decor. Very modern bathroom with fantastic shower. Very large TV. …

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Nathalie B

4/5
This is a beautiful town right by a cobblestone beach. Ok the decor is glitzy but the beds are comfy. We appreciated having an AC as it was crazy hot. It was noisy but worth it just to cool down the room a bit. …

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Roy Stevely

4/5
Had a very nice time, staff are very friendly and helpful particularly the lady (Housekeeper)that welcomed us. Sorry, I didn’t get her name but nothing was too much trouble. She went off to look for a bottle opener for me ( ps. I managed to borrow one from a local shop, brilliant community)Anyway back on track, rooms were spotless very nicely furnished, fridge is a great touch as are the robes.Only two things wrong, soundproofing wasn’t great although most guests were respectful there were two girls that came in late and talked very loudly half the night. They phoned over in the morning to cancel breakfast so I hope they got the hangovers they deserved. There is also a fair bit of road noise but it’s not so bad during the night as there’s little traffic. Maybe a bit of noise when the bar closes but only heard this on the Friday night.The other slight problem which I forgot to report when there was the heating, ( probably a timer problem) it was 22 degrees at 3 am and I couldn’t alter it, it was cooler by morning but uncomfortable in the night.But it was a fantastic stay and I will definitely return, a beautiful area too, well worth a visit.Very convenient for Inverness and the airport too.

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Jean V

5/5
Wow! I cannot say enough good things about the Star Inn. The room was spotless, very roomy, extremely comfortable, the breakfast was delicious, and the hostess, Clair, was wonderful! …

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Emmanuelle S

5/5
The staff was absolutely lovely and the room spotless. Had I known I'd have stayed a few days and not just 1 night ! Breakfast was very tasty and vegetables fresh too. The sea is just a 5 minutes walk from the hotel and the area overall very calm and peaceful. I'll definely visit again.

Room 5

Service 5

Location5

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Wiggle80

5/5
Perfect in every way, can not fault 1 single thing. Spotlessly clean, comfortable, very friendly staff. Had dinner over the road... wow l. Best soup we have ever had. Shop and chemist over the road. Would love to come back. Thank you

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Claire Hayward

5/5
Beautiful comfortable room, absolutely immaculate. Tea, coffee, biscuits and towel robes. Lovely bed linen. Plenty of hot water and spacious bedroom and bathroom. Breakfast was absolutely huge, lovely staff. Perfect in every way. Two minutes to shore for stunning walks.

Room 5

Service 5

Location5

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Jennifer D

5/5
Stayed for 2 nights, we liked it that much we wanted to stay a 3rd but was fully booked. Staff so friendly and accommodating, rooms clean and comfortable and the breakfast fab. Locals extremely friendly as well, had a great time staying here, hopefully we will be back soon.