Budget Hotels in Scottish Highlands with rooms from under £50 per night

A comfortable but informal Country Hotel with a Cliff Top position, overlooking Melvich Bay to the Island of Hoy and the Orkney mainland beyond. The lounge bar with its peat fire has wonderful views over the bay to Orkney. There is also a games room with a Pool Table adjacent to the Public Bar where you can experience true Highland Spirits!! The large garden allows guests to take in the breathtaking sights and sound of the surf from the bay.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £49.5

All our rooms come with all the features that will make your stay a real treat. The attitude of total flexibility at the Priory is one of its great features - early check-in, late check-out, breakfast until lunchtime and room service that will deliver anything from Champagne and smoked salmon to lager and pizza. The Priory is an ideal location for enjoying the unspoilt beauty of the North and West Highlands of Scotland. Run by the same owners since 1972 the hotel has gained and retains an excellent reputation for quality and value for money. Having undergone major refurbishment in the 1990's, the Priory now enjoys its standing as one of the premier hotels in the North. The above combined with friendly and efficient service will ensure your stay is enjoyable and memorable.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £49.5

The Windsor Hotel is set only a few miles from Inverness and in the best residential area of Nairn within three minutes walking distance of the town centre. Beautiful sandy beaches, putting green, children's adventure play park, swimming pool, squash courts and full leisure facilities are also within easy reach of the Hotel. Nairn, with its unique micro climate is an ideal touring centre for the Highlands of Scotland, close to Inverness, Loch Ness and all it has to offer. Only 15 minutes from Cawdor Castle and Culloden Battlefield. It is a perfect break whatever your interest - Whiskey Trail, Heritage, Touring, Walking and Golfing.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £49

Situated in the town centre all amenities, including an interesting selection of shops, are within easy walking distance. A perfect base for business, with the friendly public bar and ambiance of the Orkney Restaurant, the Royal Hotel will cater for all your needs. The North Coast of Scotland is an almost untouched paradise with miles of white sandy beaches contrasting with the craggy headlands and the dramatic cliffs that you would expect.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £49

Youll find the Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club a great place to stay and relax, with its truly great atmosphere with comfortable surroundings and friendly staff to make sure youre well looked after. Situated only a mile outside of Fort William, the Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club is in a prime spot for exploring the area. Your bedroom will have all the comforts of home, so youll be able to relax and enjoy your break away together. Bedrooms and Public Areas are non smoking.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £49

A comfortable family run inn (3 stars) in the historic village of Auldearn. The Covenanters is in an ideal location to explore the magnificent scenery of the North and West Highlands, Moray, Speyside, the Cairngorms and Aberdeenshire. Situated between Inverness and the historic town of Elgin and about 8 miles to Inverness Airport. We offer a wide choice of good food. The Kiln Lounge Bar (recently refurbished) offers excellent food in historic surroundings. It is situated in the 'mill' section of the building. After eating, why not enjoy a dram at the bar or sit in the (non-smoking) conservatory and watch the sunset. Douglas, Louise and their daughters look forward to welcoming you to The Covenanters.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £48

Not only do you have the opportunity of staying in the award winning family run hotel but you will also have the chance to visit the fantastic Multi Media, computer controlled 5 star Loch Ness Exhibition that is narrated into 14 different languages. There are a variety of shops in the complex including the Nessie shop and the Whisky shop and all things Scottish with a huge variety of products to remind you of your time with us on the shores of Loch Ness. The Three Crown Scottish Tourist Board commended hotel offers several types of accommodation to suit various groups and budgets. All rooms have newly refurbished en-suite bathrooms, 2 with facilities for the disabled. Our newly refurbished Loch Ness Bistro features the freshest local cuisine and there is regular Scottish entertainment and guaranteed 'good crack' with fellow guests and staff in the Loch Ness Bar. Our evening dining offers traditional Bar meals and an A La Carte menu served between the hours of 6pm through to 9:30pm. Vegetarians and Vegans are also catered for within the restaurant. The hotel can also help organise a range of activities you might like to try when not watching for ripples in the water. The 'Drum,' as it is affectionately known, is the deserving winner of several top awards, including the Scottish Licensed Trade News Tourism Initiative Award for 1996 and the Scottish Licensed Trade Use Marketing Initiative of the Year in 1997 and 1998. Sharon Curry the hotel manageress will be on hand to help out with any information and advice you may need during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you to the Drumnadrochit Hotel. PLEASE NOTE: THE HOTEL OPERATES ONLY ON A BED AND BREAKFAST BASIS FOR THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER THROUGH TO MARCH. THE LOCH NESS BISTRO & BAR DOES NOT OPERATE DURING THESE MONTHS. SUBJECT TO SEASONAL CHANGE.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £47.5

Providing the best of Highland hospitality. All home cooking using fresh local produce Serving traditional or vegetarian meals (special diets arranged), picnic lunches on request. Full Scottish/Continental Breakfast included. Free car park. THIS IS A NO SMOKING ESTABLISHMENT

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £46

We have been awarded the FHG Diploma for 'Holiday Accomodation of the Highest Standard'. The Donn famiy welcomes you to their home and small family hotel. The rooms are cosy and individually decorated in a traditional style in keeping with the 100 year old building. Rooms to the front have magnificant views over Oban bay. The hotel is ideal for ferry, train and bus travellers due to its location,. However we do not have a car park, the nearest pay and display car park is behind the hotel. If you plan to visit the islands during your stay, we will provide a full cooked breakfast at 7.00am to allow you to catch the early boat if you wish. If you wish to bring your pet on holiday they will be made very welcome, although they must be supervised at all times. Golf, fishing, horse-riding, sailing and swimming are all available within a short distance. Please note that as the hotel has a pets welcome policy it may not be suitable for people with pet alergies. There is a central feature staircase in the hotel (and no lift), however the lowest bedrooms are on the second floor. Most rooms are currently non smoking and from 26th March 2006 it will be illegal to smoke in enclosed public areas including hotels. As a small family run hotel we hope that your stay with us will feel more like a home from home rather than just a hotel as it has been our home for 28 years.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £45

Inside you'll find attractive, comfortable rooms each with its own unique look. All our bedrooms include many modern amenities such as private bathroom, direct dial telephone, satellite television, hospitality tray, radio and hairdryer. Other toiletries are available at reception. As well as a fine selection of double and twin rooms we also cater for single travellers and families. The Onich Hotel has greatly benefited from a programme of upgrading both facilities and services in recent years. High standards continue to be maintained, enhanced by the personal touch of our friendly staff, well known to those many guests who return year after year to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Conference and business facilities can be provided to suit your specific needs. Weddings are our speciality and the Onich Hotel is a charming venue, with the local church across the road and our extensive gardens giving a spectacular loch and mountain background for photographs. The invigorating West Highland air ensures a keen appetite, satisfied by our restaurant, which enjoys a well-earned reputation, specialising in fresh local produce including seafood, venison and game in season. You can relax in our residents lounge while choosing your menu and our attentive staff will take you through to your table. A peaceful candlelight dinner awaits you, each sumptuous course created by our talented team of chefs. Our extensive wine list is chosen to complement our food, and offers a wide selection from Europe and the New World. For those wishing less formal surroundings, the warm, friendly and fully licensed bar is a popular choice for locals and visitors alike with tasty home cooking available all day. There is a selection of lounges for you to relax in, our Cocktail Lounge with bar, our Sun lounge with its panoramic views, which leads into the garden and our main Deerstalker bar with its wide range of ales, whiskies and spirits. In the summer months, tables are available throughout the day and early evening out in our landscaped gardens, offering an idyllic spot for a leisurely meal. Picnic lunches are available if you are planning a days walking, cycling or touring the countryside.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £45

Still retaining many of its original features notably the wood panelling and open fires which create the welcoming atmosphere of a bygone age. The Highland is a fine example of a 'Highland Hotel'. Fort William is an excellent touring base. Places of interest include: the Great Glen, the Caledonian Canal with Neptune's staircase, Glenfinnan and of course Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain. During the summer there is a steam train which runs between Fort William and Mallaig (the port for the ferry to Skye).

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £45

This 3 star hotel nestles on a secluded wooded hillside overlooking Loch Meiklie. Nearby are Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, picturesque Glen Affric and many more attractions. The accommodation consists of six bedrooms with en suite facilities, residents' lounge with log fire, restaurant serving taste of Scotland food, and bar. All rooms are centrally heated with TV and tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and bathrobe. Please note all bedrooms are non smoking. Corporate entertaining, small conference parties and wedding receptions are catered for.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £45

5 minutes walk from Inverness town centre and all amenities (shops, bus, rail, Eden Court Theatre, Loch Ness, Dolphin Tours, and much much more). Private parking and a garden to sit in on those warm Scottish days.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £45

One minute from alighting from the train, 15 minutes from the airport, and nestling in the vibrant and modern Highland capital of Scotland, is a true delight, a friendly, welcoming, real Scottish hotel of magnetic character and charm. A unique marriage of historical majesty and grandeur with that special brand of modern hospitality - dynamic and ever moving with modern demand, yet preserving the very best of the hotel's own great heritage and evoking fond memories and nostalgia borne out of its fascinating history and evolution to the proud position it holds today as one of Highland Scotland's most interesting and popular guest experiences. Guests savour two feasts here: the unmistakable hospitality and classical culinary experience of this grand hotel, and the freedom of one of the least crowded parts of Western Europe the enormous appeal of vibrant Inverness as an outstanding destination base from which to enjoy and savour a veritable kaleidoscope of activities, great shopping, touring and sightseeing opportunities which surround and abound.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £44.95

The Glenmoriston Town House prides itself in attention to detail and guarantees a warm and friendly welcome to residents and non-residents. The award-winning Abstract restaurant, is open for both Lunch and Dinner, prebooking is recommended to guarantee a table. Glenmoriston Town House is perfect for both the discerning business executive and individual traveller looking for high-quality service and facilities in stylish and scenic surroundings with the convenience of a city centre location Inverness airport is a short 20 minutes drive and the train station just five minutes away.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £44

This three star Victorian Hotel has magnificent character and is a mere ten minutes drive from the A9 and is close to the Highland capital, Inverness...

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £42.5

Originally built as a private house, the Loch Fyne Hotel has been extended to include a Leisure Club comprising a 15 metre swimming pool, spa and steam room. The hotel now also comprises 78 bedrooms including a 4 poster mini suite with fantastic views across Loch Fyne and 6 luxury superior rooms with king size beds and the little extra touches that make your stay special. Our Clansman Restaurant offers excellent food and service from either our table d'hote menu or our a la carte menu. The Loch Fyne Hotel is also proud to announce that we now have broadband wireless internet access.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £40

Family run hotel hosted by the owners, Janice and Neil Campbell. Situated overlooking the peaceful Cromarty harbour and with stunning views of the Cromarty Firth, the Royal Hotel offers the visitor the ideal opportunity for relaxation, romance or that special occasion. Superb food with an emphasis on seafood. Log fired bars. Highland Hospitality at its best. Ideally situated for walking, dolphin watching, wildlife, golf or simply relaxing.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £40

Known as The Granite City, Aberdeen, with its delightful combination of well-preserved architecture and modern buildings, is just nine kilometers away. Things to see and do in Aberdeen include; Stratosphere, a museum where a hands on approach is encouraged; Codona, Scotlands largest amusement park; and the Loanhead of Daviot Stone Circle. Dyce Skean Dhu is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding countryside; Balmoral Castle, Archaeolink Prehistoric Park and the Glenfiddich Distillery are all within easy reach. The hotel has a variety of facilities and services that are sure to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers. It is perfectly situated and serviced for guests using the airport; free car parking and a courtesy shuttle to the airport are available.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £40

For those who like to eat in, Scottish fish, beef, lamb and game is of outstanding quality and our aim is to present it cooked and served in the traditional way to preserve its natural flavours. A good selection of beers and lagers, along with a number of excellent malt and grain whiskies and a personally selected choice of wine by the glass, make staying in a must.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £40

Imagine waking up to a spectacular view every morning with a truly wonderful setting. We are a small comfortable hotel with a well-appointed dining room, superior ensuite rooms, a comfortable residents lounge and two bars. Our hotel dining room offers panoramic views of Loch Inchard excellent for a relaxing evening meal after you day's activities

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £40

This 18th century, friendly hotel is the perfect location from which to enjoy the wonders of the north-west Highlands of Scotland. With exhilarating views, the hotel offers guests attractively furnished, well-appointed bedrooms. The intimate atmosphere of the Zetland Restaurant overlooking the Isle of Ewe offers the finest of service and traditional and local fare, specialising in seafood, highland beef and venison. Our comfortable lounge bar is perfect for a nightcap or try the public bar for a bit of 'local' atmosphere. During the day, relax in the conservatory or outside on the patio, overlooking the loch.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £38

The hotel - originally called The Lynwilg Mail and one of the oldest Inns in the Spey valley - was built in the 1700s as a coaching inn alongside the Great North Road. Extended in the mid-1800s, it rapidly established an excellent reputation and received honourable mentions in a number of diaries and accounts of the time. In its time, a part of the hotel has served as the village store, the post office and the local pub!! Renamed The Rowan Tree in the early 90s, the hotel has been tastefully modernised and upgraded but always with an eye to retaining its essential character and features: timber beams, open fires and the stained-glass leaded window at the head of the splendid staircase.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £37

The Alexandra provides traditional Scottish Hospitality at its best, is in a central location in Fort William. Whether you are shopping in the High Street, catching a bus or taking a train or just wanting to get away from it all, you will find the Alexandra is in the perfect position. Youve a choice of 2 restaurants and all 97 bedrooms are warm and cosy - just what you need when you are away from home. You can relax by the warmth of the open fire in the refurbished front lounge areas - ideal for you to enjoy on your stay. Theres a lift and ample FREE car parking.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £35

We are located in the centre of Stornoway, the capital of the Western Isles, accessible by sea or air. We are only five minutes from the airport and 5 minutes by car or one minute's walking distance from the ferry terminal which is the main travel link to the Western Isles. We are one of the most centrally located establishments close to the main facilities (museums, sport centres, restaurants, bars, clubs, shops, banks, etc.) The Martin family extend the island's warmest welcome to all visitors.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £35

Freshly decorated and comfortable with excellent service and friendly atmosphere.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £35

The village inn for 300 years the 'Caley' is that rare blend of the past and the present. One of the few Scottish establishments where hospitality is still dispensed by original Highlanders. All bedrooms are on the first floor; most overlook the 'Britain in Bloom' square.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £30

Aultnager Lodge Hotel is located near the beautiful Loch Shin, and overlooks the Kyle of Sutherland. We are located approx 50 miles North of the City Inverness.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £30

Whatever your interest - walking, climbing, canoeing, canyoning, ski-ing, mountain biking etc Kismet Villa is the perfect base while you explore Fort William, (the Outdoor Capital of the UK). Alternatively, if you're just looking for a peaceful place to rest and relax, Kismet Villa is for you. Due to new regulations, smoking is no longer permitted within the building.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £30

The St Clair Arms boasts a popular restaurant which offers a good selection of local produce and has an extensive wine list. There are also two bars and a comfortable residents lounge and function room with its own bar. The hotel provides an ideal place to stay for those touring Caithness and visiting its many attractions and also acts as a good stop over point for those travelling to the Orkneys.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £30

Guests are assured of a warm and friendly welcome from Matt and Sandra in this beautiful cosy Victorian Hotel. St. Ives has been in the same family since 1983 and guests return year after year to enjoy the service and hospitality the hotel provides. We offer a varied menu that is changed daily with local produce used for those special Scottish dishes. Vegetarian and alternate diets can be catered for. The hotel has a residential licence for those guests who wish to have drinks with their meal or to relax in the comfortable lounge. The tastefully decorated rooms are en-suite or with private facilities. All rooms have television, radio, direct line telephone, hair dryer and complementary tea/coffee. For the guests convenience there is a private car park at the front of the hotel.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £26

Whether its activities or a relaxing holiday you are after the Ben Aigen can offer it all. Distillery tours can be arranged.

Cheapest Midweek Rate = £20