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8.7

525 reviews

The Bandstand

The Bandstand

Crescent Road, Inverness, IV12 4NB, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Beachfront

Free wifi

Beach

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

The Bandstand

Welcome to The Bandstand, a delightful 3-star hotel tucked away just 15.1mi from the vibrant heart of Inverness! With a starting price of just $84, this gem promises not only comfort but also an exciting stay filled with memorable experiences. Guests rave about the hotel's inviting atmosphere, where the warmth of Scottish hospitality meets modern amenities.

Set on the beachfront, you can enjoy stunning views while lounging on the sun deck or indulging in live music performances that are hosted regularly—free of charge! Foodies will appreciate the handy on-site restaurant, and the added option of kids' meals makes it a perfect family retreat. For those who love the outdoors, a beach right at your doorstep, a picnic area, and a nearby golf course (extra charges apply) create the perfect playground for adventure seekers.

You won't want to miss the complimentary breakfast to fuel your day of exploration, whether that means lazy mornings gazing out at the waves or gearing up for a fun-filled day in Inverness. With 525 glowing reviews praising its picturesque location, friendly staff, and cozy non-smoking rooms, The Bandstand is the perfect launchpad for your Scottish getaway. So why wait? Dive into your adventure and discover all the charm that awaits you at The Bandstand!

At The Bandstand, every moment is designed to be a delightful experience. Dive into the culinary journey at the Bandstand Restaurant, where the family-friendly atmosphere invites you to savor traditional British cuisine prepared with local flair. Whether you’re enjoying fresh seafood while gazing out over the shimmering sea or treating the kids to something special from the kids' menu, dining here is a treat for all ages. Be sure to save room for dessert— a sweet ending that will linger in your memory long after your plates are cleared.

After a day of exploration, return to the comfort of your room for a rejuvenating night’s sleep. Choose from a variety of accommodations, including spacious sea view rooms that frame the breathtaking horizon. Families can revel in suites that comfortably host everyone, while solo travelers can enjoy cozy single rooms designed for relaxation. With a variety of beds, from twin to king, you’ll find the perfect setup to recharge before your next adventure. Each room effortlessly blends cozy comfort with thoughtful amenities, ensuring everyone has the perfect home base to return to after a fun day.

Adventure awaits just outside your hotel door! Spend your days basking in the sun on the beach or discovering picturesque walking trails nearby. Golf enthusiasts can swing by a local course for a round or two, while those looking for leisure can settle in for a picnic at the charming outdoor area. The Bandstand is not just a place to stay; it's a vibrant hub of fun and relaxation in the heart of nature. So grab your sense of adventure and step into the experience that awaits you—there's truly something for everyone at The Bandstand!

Closest airports

Inverness Dalcross Airport

7.3mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Beachfront

Free wifi

Beach

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Rooms

Superior, Sea View

1 Double Bed

270 sqft

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

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Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room features a seating area, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests.

Room With Sea View, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Flat-screen TV

Shower

+

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Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This single room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

215 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

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This twin room has free Wi-Fi, a sea view and an en suite shower room.

Room - 1 Bed

110 sqft

Flat-screen TV

+

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Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This single room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Superior, 1 Bed

215 sqft

Flat-screen TV

+

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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a seating area, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Room With Sea View

1 Double Bed

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

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Room - 2 Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Single Room, Sea View, Single Use

1 Twin Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Flat-screen TV

Shower

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Indulge in stunning sea views from this cozy Standard Single Room, featuring a comfortable Twin bed, private bathroom, and complimentary toiletries. Enjoy a peaceful retreat in this 108 sqft space perfect for solo travelers.

Superior, Sea View, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

1 King Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Flat-screen TV

Shower

More details

Indulge in the spacious Superior Double/Twin Room with stunning sea views, free toiletries, and a private bathroom. Perfect for a solo retreat or a cozy getaway for two.

Small, Single, Single Use

1 Twin Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

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Cozy up in our Small Single Room, featuring a comfortable Twin bed, a private bathroom, and complimentary toiletries for a relaxing stay.

Single Room, Single Use

1 Twin Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

More details

Relax in our cozy Standard Single Room with a comfortable twin bed. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom and complimentary toiletries in this 108 sqft space.

Superior, Single Use

1 Queen Size Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Shower

Free toiletries

More details

Indulge in comfort in our spacious Superior Double Room, designed for single occupancy. Enjoy a cozy stay with a queen size bed, free toiletries, and a private bathroom in a 194 sqft space.

Guest reviews

8.7

525 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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David

8.2

January 2025

The breakfast is great, the breakfast chef was proactive in making bacon sandwiches for our children who didn't get out of bed in time. The food at dinner is good quality and relatively inexpensive. I love the views and proximity to the beach and to town.

There was a low frequency humm throughout the night in our room, only periodically switching off. It could have been an exhaust fan from an adjoining room, or something else. But I'd guess it's on for more than half the night, making it difficult to sleep.

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Victor

9.1

May 2024

Loved the view from the dinning room looking over the ocean. There was a good variety of food along with good atmosphere. We enjoyed the signer and his family one evening. The bar staff knew their Single Malts. Staff always had a smile and greeted you and offered advice when asked. Good location for accessing a variety of things to see from castles to beaches and lots more. Nice beaches to swim on if you don't mind the cold of May.

The bathroom was a little small, but that seems to be the case all over the UK. Parking was awkward but there was always space.

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Katrina

8.2

January 2024

Room was nice with a sea view. Bed was very good size - more like a small double than single. Decent shower in the bathroom. Breakfast was very good - plenty of choice. Lunch and evening meal were also very tasty. Staff were very friendly and helpful, especially the breakfast staff.

The only negative was that I asked for a decaf coffee after my evening meal and I learned the next day that the waitress had used a decaf coffee bag but put it through the machine, which is why I had a sleepless night. I was told by another member of staff when I checked out that they usually give decaf coffee in a cafetière - that would have been fine. As it was I was it ruined my night and left me shattered the next day, but hopefully they won't make the same mistake in future. My room was lovely and peaceful in the night but if there's entertainment in the bar you can hear it all as well as clattering about downstairs, so take ear plugs if you want or need to sleep before midnight.

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Jacqueline

8.2

April 2024

Staff are amazing, view is fantastic! The Most comfortable bed I've slept in and I travel for business a lot! And clean

Tv ariel was faulty and kept losing signal but the staff couldn't have done more, fixed it every time. Nothing worse than sitting down to breakfast and being told to move to another table for no real apparent reason. Had to humf my heavy bag and all my stuff. Plenty free tables. Ariel didn't bother me because they were great trying to fix it but if I hadn't been told to move would have got 10/10.

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Sara

10

September 2023

Had a late check in and caught the bus from Inverness airport - Brilliant connection to the hotel and only a short walk away from the bus station at Nairn. Arrived at the hotel around 10.30pm. Room was lovely and very well equipment for what we needed. Bar had live music when we arrived which was fantastic. Staff were friendly and the bar was well stocked. Breakfast was great! cooked to order with cereal to choose from. Good choice for Vegetarians and Vegan from the breakfast menu and they will take requests that you might have for breakfast. Views are amazing looking right over the sea - even our room had a sea view! Will be staying again

Everything was great, I think the only thing I found was a little daunting when we arrived late as you could hear the music from outside and people were gathered drinking and smoking right by the entrance door. Would be be good to be told Live music was happening ahead of our stay.

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Martin

10

July 2023

Central location: excellent for beaches and shops. Dinner menu excellent; recommend the venison or the duck. Breakfast very good: waited on at table with a great choice of food; such a nice change to buffet style breakfasts. Again food excellent. Lively bar with plenty of music. Our room had a lovely sea view and was quite a distance from the bar beyond a heavy fire door; so no disturbance with loud music. Hot water piping hot for showers. Plenty of tea/coffee provided in room.

Because of waitress service, thinge got a bit hectic when busy in the morning.Double bed was comfortable but a little small. TV rather small.

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Stuart

8.2

September 2023

Rooms were comfy, plenty of power sockets to charge devices. Good quality evening meal with a range of local ales available. There was a live band playing on the night of my stay - I was worried that they may be a bit loud, but not the case, they were very enjoyable. Great views out over to the beach and the Moray Firth. It's only 20 minutes to Inverness and much better value than accommodation located in the city.

Breakfast was tasty, but service was very erratic and disfunctional - things like the cereal packets are on a table of their own with bowls available. But no milk / juice beside them - when asked for milk, server supplied a silly little jug of milk - barely enough for a large spoonful! We'd finished cereals before order was taken for cooked breakfast. Only other niggle is that there are a lot of stairs to the bedrooms upstairs with my room also having some steps down into it which you had to be careful about. Car parking is limited outside the property. Overall, nothing major though.

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Mamacher

9.1

July 2023

The location is a very short walk to the beach. There are no lifts; check in as at the restaurant. I booked the seaview room, and given the low price I paid, I was not expecting much. But I was pleasantly surprised. You can see the sea and the park from your window, and I loved waking up to such a lovely view. The area is quiet. There is complementary biscuit, coffee, tea, milk and a water kettle in the room. The toilet and shower are clean; the towels are fluffy. Water pressure from the shower is acceptable but can be improved. They sometimes have a live band/singer performing at night at the restaurant and you can hear the music from your room, but this did not bother me at all. Excellent breakfast (cook to order, and plenty of choices) is served at the restaurant, which has a great seaview. The restaurant staff were very pleasant and attentive. Will book here again next time I’m in Nairn.

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Murray

10

April 2024

Very much enjoyed my stay at The Bandstand. The staff were very friendly indeed and the owner was very helpful. I had an evening meal and I must say that the food was fantastic, your Chef is at the top of his game! There is also a fantastic choice of craft beers available at the bar which were fantastic, no wonder this place was voted best highlands and Islands pub of the year!! I will most definitely be staying again, looking forward to it.

Nothing, no issues at all.

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Ian

9.1

June 2023

Bedroom though small had an excellent view of the links and sea. Food was really good, well prepared, tasty and nicely presented. Drinks menu was also excellent with a good variety of beers, lagers, ciders and wine.

The room we were in was small but nicely furnished and decorated, as was the corridor. Better quality pillows would have been nice and if I was to complain it would be about the quality of workmanship in the bathroom and bedroom where skirting boards, would have been better replaced when the rooms were renovated. These features detracted from was otherwise a small but pleasant room.

Points of Interest Around The Bandstand

Attractions

Cawdor Castle and Gardens

4.8mi

Fort George

7.5mi

Clava Cairns

10.9mi

Culloden Battlefield

11.4mi

Old High Church (Old High St. Stephen’s)

15.2mi

Inverness Castle

15.2mi

River Ness (Abhainn Nis)

15.3mi

Great Glen Way

16.3mi

Cardhu Distillery

21mi

Glen Ord Distillery

22.9mi

Glenlivet Distillery

26mi

Rogie Falls

27.2mi

Loch Ness

27.7mi

Urquhart Castle (Caisteal na Sròine)

28mi

Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition

28.4mi

Restaurants

Bandstand Restaurant

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Amenities of The Bandstand

Restaurant

Beachfront

Free wifi

Beach

Bar

Sun deck

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Bandstand

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Bandstand

What's the nightly rate at The Bandstand?

The Bandstand offers accommodations starting at $84. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.

What types of rooms does The Bandstand offer?

The rooms at The Bandstand hotel include Standard Single, Small Single, Standard Double, Superior Double or Twin, Double with Sea View, and Family Suite. Occupancy ranges from single to four adults per room. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes vary from Twin to King and Queen in different room types. Room sizes range from 108 to 377 sqft.

What are the main attractions at The Bandstand?

Guests at The Bandstand can indulge in a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can spend their time enjoying beachfront views, relaxing on the sun deck or terrace, and exploring the garden. For those who love golf, there is a golf course available. The hotel also features live music and performances for entertainment. Guests looking for delicious meals can dine at the on-site Bandstand Restaurant, which offers traditional British cuisine in a family-friendly ambiance. Additionally, the hotel includes a bar for guests to unwind with their favorite drink and a picnic area for those looking to enjoy a meal outdoors.

Does The Bandstand have on-site restaurants?

The hotel has an on-site restaurant called Bandstand Restaurant, offering British cuisine in a family-friendly and traditional ambiance.

Which payment methods are supported by The Bandstand?

The Bandstand accepts Mastercard, JCB, Visa, and Solo. Cash payments are not accepted at the hotel.

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$84

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