9 Best Hotels With Pool In Inverness, UK - Updated 2024

Pallavi
Pallavi 
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Inverness is a small city in Scotland bisected by the River Ness and nestled on Beauly Firth. Take a tour of historic Inverness Castle, and Old High Church, the oldest church in the city. A trip to Inverness allows visitors to enjoy the outdoors despite being in a city. The city includes several gardens such as Whin Park and Inverness Botanic Gardens. Take a riverside stroll and stop by the Ness Islands, where you can walk or bicycle along the trails. The most famous lake of Scotland, Loch Ness, is less than 30 minutes away from the city and a must-visit attraction for visitors to Inverness. There are countless places to visit around the city, and for the days you just want to stay in, you can just relax in a pool. To have the most wonderful time in the Scottish Highlands, scroll down for the best hotels with pool in Inverness, UK.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to pool. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 14, 2024.

1. Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa (from USD 254)

Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa is not just on the banks of the River Ness, but also directly across the river from the Inverness Castle. The new and improved Palace Leisure Club is an oasis of calm where guests can relax after a day on their feet. Swim a few laps in the indoor 50-ft (15.24-m) swimming pool, or de-stress in the adjoining hot tub. The state-of-the-art fitness center runs the entire length of the pool, and its all-glass window overlooks the pool area.

Note that the pool stays open from 7 am to 9 pm daily.

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Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 8 Ness Walk

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

2. Kingsmills Hotel (from USD 272)

If you love to golf, you will love the proximity of Kingsmills Hotel to Inverness Golf Club. This luxurious spa hotel offers guests the chance to explore the Scottish Highlands and relax at the same time. Begin your day with a swim in the 12-m long (39.37-ft) indoor pool, and later, enjoy a soothing massage in the treatment room. The pool area includes separate changing rooms for men and women, including accessible rooms and facilities for babies.

The pool is open every day from 7 am until 9 pm and the facilities are free for hotel guests. The hotel offers day passes for the leisure club from 7 GBP (8.63 USD) onwards for non-residents.

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Kingsmills Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Culcabock Road

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

3. Leonardo Hotel Inverness (from USD 188)

Located just off the A9, Leonardo Hotel Inverness is a great hotel if you are looking for something comfortable and affordable. Each of the guestrooms comes with an ensuite bathroom, a work desk, and complimentary internet access. The hotel also features accessible rooms with lower table heights and wide passages.

The on-site sauna and steam room are the perfect place to relax after a long work day. The hotel also comes with an indoor pool and two adjoining hot tubs. The heated pool is open all year and comes with a shallow end to accommodate guests of all ages.

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Leonardo Hotel Inverness - Formerly Jurys Inn

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Millburn Road

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna Fitness centre

4. Craigmonie Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality (from USD 197)

Craigmonie Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality dates back to 1880 but has been refurbished to offer all the amenities required by modern travelers. With a facade resembling a country manor, it offers just 40 rooms, including family rooms. if guests wish to bring a pet, there is a small fee of 5 GBP (6.16 USD) per animal per night.

The hotel’s spa is the perfect place for a little pick-me-up that will have you feeling like a million bucks. The spa also features a freeform indoor pool with heated, located under a glass roof. The pool deck includes a couple of wooden loungers as well as chairs for guests to unwind.

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Craigmonie Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Wifi Available

Address: 9 Annfield Rd

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

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5. Golf View Hotel & Spa (from USD 321)

If relaxation is high on the agenda, then the fantastic waterfront Golf View Hotel & Spa is the place to be. Follow a private path down to the beach for a stroll, sit on a small bluff and listen to the waves crash onto the shore, and later, book a relaxing treatment at Coast Spa.

The spa is open from 8 am until 8 pm, and a session begins with a few laps in the indoor pool with a view of Moray Firth. Families with children under 12 years of age are free to use the pool at certain times during the day: 8 am to 9:30 am and 5:30 pm - 8 pm, with the last entry at 7:15 pm.

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Golf View Hotel & Spa

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 63 Seabank Rd

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court

6. Coylumbridge Hotel (from USD 51)

Set on a 65-ac (26.30-ha) estate, within Cairngorms National Park, Coylumbridge Hotel is perfect for a family holiday. Guests can easily explore the hiking and biking trails of the national park and visit the many lochs nearby. The fun does not stop even if you wish to spend a day at the hotel. There is an on-site adventure park, a play center, and a fun house. The hotel loves hosting families and includes five family-friendly restaurants and some guest suites that even come with a special kids’ room.

When you wish to relax, the indoor pool is the perfect spot for a few laps of solitude. The pool is open from 8 am until 10:30 am and from 3:30 pm until 7:30 pm. Children are not allowed in the pool area without adult supervision.

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Coylumbridge Hotel

Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: Aviemore Invernesshire

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
room described as cozy double at best would have said cozy single and thats being generous
Host:
friendly helpful staff made our stay very pleasant
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7. Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort (from USD 302)

Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of an estate with multiple hotels and self-catering accommodations. This is a family-friendly property with movies, a play park, and ice skating all available within the resort. The property also comes with the largest indoor pool complex in the area.

It includes a toddler pool, a wave machine, and water slides, which are sure to entertain the little ones. Adults will enjoy the heated lagoon pool, a whirlpool bath, and poolside loungers. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.

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Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: Aviemore Highland Resort

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Sauna

8. Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort (from USD 332)

Macdonald Highlands Hotel is part of Macdonald Aviemore Resort and offers visitors a chance to explore the facilities of all the properties. Guests have at their disposal multiple restaurants and bars, a movie theater, and shopping facilities. To cater to the various hotels, the resort houses the largest indoor pool complex in the Cairngorms. Children will love to whiz down the slides and make a splash in the pool. Adults can float in the heated lagoon pool or enjoy their favorite book on the poolside loungers.

The hotel also offers a range of rooms for guests to choose from, including family as well as connecting rooms. If you are celebrating a special occasion, book the one-bedroom Highlands Suite.

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Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Aviemore, Inverness-Shire

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court

9. Balavil Hotel (from USD 161)

Located within the protected grounds of Cairngorm National Park, Balavil Hotel is a family-run hotel. The building dates back to 1900, and the hotel has been run by the family since 1983. After a day of exploring the national park, relax your tired muscles with a soak in the indoor heated pool. The pool is open all year from 8 am until 8 pm daily.

The pool is free for guests, while there is a charge of 5 GBP (6.16 USD) for adults and 2.5 GBP (3.08 USD) for children who are non-residents for using the facilities

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Balavil Hotel

Wifi Available

Address: Balavil Hotel, Main Street

Parking Restaurant Bar Tennis court Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Fishing Skiing

Inverness, the gateway to exploring the Scottish Highlands

Inverness allows visitors to enjoy the perfect combination of city life along with the unspoiled Scottish outdoors. If you want to relax and recharge while on a trip to this beautiful city, pick one of these best hotels with a pool in Inverness, UK, for the perfect Scottish break.

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Raised in Bangkok and now living in India, Pallavi loves planning and going on road trips around the country. She believes they are the best way to understand a region!

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