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The National Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Dingwall hotel

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Cafe
Front of property - evening/night
Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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High St, Dingwall, Scotland, IV15 9HA
  • Place, Dingwall Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Inverness Cathedral
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Family Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dingwall

In Dingwall .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Dingwall Museum and 3 miles (5 km) of Blackmuir Wood. Eagle Stone and Castle Leod are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Dingwall Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 21 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 22 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Eden Court Theatre - 22 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Urquhart Castle - 43 min drive - 29.7 miles

Getting around

  • Dingwall Station - 2 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Storehouse Of Foulis - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Glen Ord Distillery, Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ord Arms Hotel Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Miss Ying Thai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The National Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Dingwall hotel
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The National Hotel also features coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Dingwall hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The National Hotel offers 42 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 6:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 6:30 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number SC721829

Property is also known as

The National Hotel Hotel
The National Hotel Dingwall
The National Hotel Hotel Dingwall

Frequently asked questions

How close is The National Hotel to the airport?

The National Hotel is 20.8 mi (30-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The National Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The National Hotel.

How close is The National Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 16.1 mi (26-min drive) from Rosemarkie Beach.

Does The National Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The National Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 7 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The National Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The National Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The National Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The National Hotel have a pool?

The National Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The National Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The National Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The National Hotel to downtown Dingwall?

The National Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Dingwall.

The National Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 188 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our one night stay here was good in general. Not much interaction with staff. Entry to reception through the main front door proved difficult as entry was only via key card which you dont have until you have checked in. Entry through the bar to reception. The hotel was clean and food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in for two nights, we were told on arrival that it was chefs night off but would be open the following night but it wasn’t. A complete stranger opened our room door to come in on the second evening. He had been told this was his room, but obviously it wasn’t. The room had the bed against one wall which was inconvenient. It is in a great spot, easily accessible to the town and railway station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fine for a night or 2, good value for money and good staff. Very tired but clean and comfortable. Food in the bar attached was exce
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the cleanliness and the quick check in. The room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Only downside was the lack of hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Traveled with partner
Reception staff very good & helpful. Breakfast was the worst in a month of staying in different places in the UK
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Average overall. However, opened the windows and the ledges were covered in large amounts of bird feces.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower had two temperatures - Ice cold or slightly less cold. The cold tap ran hot water and the hot tap ran room temperature. The decor is very dated, worn furniture. As a positive - parking is free and staff are nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

VERY Basic

Less than impressed with this venue. Extremely dated - probably quite pleasant in its heyday. Very few staff (only saw 2 during our overnight stay, although they were pleasant and polite enough) - seems they have to look after the hotel and adjoining bar/cafe. Room very cramped, only way to ventilate was by placing a piece of wood under the window - which was not easy to lift. No fan available when we asked. No refrigerator in room, no hairdryer. One of the sheets was dirty (looked like bird faeces). Would not use the rear car park, as did not feel car would be secure there. Photo very misleading. Could only rate this accommodation as VERY basic, although it provided a roof over our heads for the night. However, would definitely not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pub downstairs was great. Friendly staff but delays in check in and breakfast due to limited staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice Hotel

Very enjoyable stay. Very clean spacious room. Very friendly courteous staff Excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, tidy and comfortable room but the stairs could do with a paint job. We didn't gave any food but the bar was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Barrie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness

So So

Hotel is a little run down. Breakfast, no more than average.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First class customer service...staff extremely welcoming and friendly and very helpful...would definitely come again and would highly recommend it to family and friends
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness
The overnight stay was fine, the room and condition of the areas I felt were in need of some refurbishment. The room carpet for instance was showing signs of the netting. The shower however was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
All was superb EXCEPT for the vacuuming which left a lot to be desired. However the staff everywhere were supremely helpful and friendly. Thanks to our stay at The National Hotel, we were able to contact a taxi that took us to a very small area east of Dingwall to honour our ancestors, so we are still pleased and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Leon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Paid £71 for double room only for 2 adults. Main door locked with note saying ring this no. for attention. Immediately answered and told to enter through bar on right hand side. Poor guy on bar doing everything -serving/checking in etc etc. Hotel is a little dated and needs modernisation. Room was small (double bed against wall) . Ensuite was good -shower/sink/loo etc. Everything was clean but a little shabby. Room above arrived home late (midnight) and proceeded to get his steps in walking up and down the floor. Fridge unit outside was noisy as it turned on/off throughout the night. But for £71 I guess it was fair. Probably wouldn't stay here again but would spend a little more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed overnight but friendly staff & in centre of town would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025