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3-star hotel Check-in 15:00 · Check-out 10:30

The Waverley Inn

Enjoy free breakfast and Wi-Fi at The Waverley Inn, a 3-star hotel located steps from Dingwall train station and historic Dingwall Castle ruins.

1 Castle St, Dingwall IV15 9HU, United Kingdom View on map
6/10
Average Based on 306 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Pet-friendly Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort with helpful service

Visitors appreciate the convenient location, friendly staff, and good value, while noting the basic facilities and some housekeeping inconsistencies.

Guests often praise

  • Helpful and welcoming staff providing useful local advice.
  • Good value for money, especially for short stays or stopovers.
  • Convenient location near Dingwall train station and local attractions.
  • Complimentary continental breakfast with friendly service.
  • Spacious rooms with decent shower water pressure and parking availability.

Worth knowing

  • Rooms have a dated appearance and some minor maintenance issues like worn mattresses and door locks.
  • Housekeeping can be inconsistent, with occasional lapses in cleaning thoroughness.
  • No toiletries provided and Wi-Fi may not always be reliable.
  • No air-conditioning, fitness center, pool, or airport shuttle available.
  • Pet-friendly and kid-friendly policies enhance convenience for families and travelers with pets.

Best for

  • Travelers seeking affordable accommodation near Dingwall’s town centre and train station.
  • Guests valuing helpful front desk service and simple amenities.
  • Short-term stays and road trippers needing convenient parking access.
  • Visitors planning to explore local historical sites such as Dingwall Castle ruins and nearby Inverness attractions.
  • Families and pet owners looking for an easy-going, budget-friendly option.
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About this property

Welcome to The Waverley Inn

Located at 1 Castle St in Dingwall, The Waverley Inn is a straightforward, mid-range hotel offering practical accommodations with complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The property is known for its unassuming rooms that prioritize essential comforts over luxury, making it suitable for travelers seeking value and convenience. It provides free parking and welcomes pets and families, though the hotel does not include air conditioning, a fitness center, or an airport shuttle.

Guests appreciate the central location, just a short 4-minute walk from Dingwall train station, and within close walking distance to local attractions like the ruins of the medieval Dingwall Castle and Dingwall Museum. Several nearby points of interest, such as Inverness Castle and The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery, are easily accessible for day trips.

Feedback from visitors highlights helpful and friendly staff who offer a welcoming atmosphere and practical assistance, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some reviews note that rooms are dated and basic, guests often find good value for money given the location and included amenities. Occasional comments mention housekeeping as an area for improvement, but the hotel succeeds in meeting the needs of those looking for a simple, comfortable stay.

Check-in begins at 15:00 with check-out at 10:30. The Waverley Inn’s position in Dingwall’s town centre and its combination of no-frills service and pet-friendly policies make it a practical choice for travelers passing through or exploring the Highlands on a budget.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Air-conditioned
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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Brahma Raina Apr 11, 2026
8.0

Situated a mere 5 minutes walk from the railway station, this is one of those quiet hotels that can be booked on Booking.com. We stayed at this property for six days and had a very relaxing time there. While parking for our car wasn’t an issue, it is advisable to park towards the rear of the property, as there’s more room to clean your car if you so desire. Check-in was a breeze and although we got a not so good family room on the ground floor the first day (the bathroom had no door to the shower stall, the mirror was affixed on the opposite wall as compared to the washbasin - try shaving that way, and the passageway was very noisy with guests moving about and talking loudly late at night!) Manager Robert was very accommodating and moved us to a much better room on the first floor. Room 21 accorded us better views, the bathroom was a delight (if that word can be used!) and the beds were very clean. It was also very quiet. All in all, a very comfortable room. The Reception cum dining area was very clean with Roberts personally helping clean-up. The included breakfast unfortunately was “continental” that apparently means that no cooked food items can be served. So no eggs, no bacon , no baked beans or any food items that require any cooking. Also, apart from breakfast, the hotel doesn’t serve any meals - no cooking space remember? Keep that in mind while booking. If only they served a normal or regular breakfast, this is a 5 Star property. All in all, it’s a quiet place even for families with Robert the perfect host.

GH
Gary Harrison Mar 21, 2026
10

I had originally booked for the Royal Hotel, after a long day on the road driving over 12hrs I was absolutely exhausted. When I got to the Royal there was a sign requesting you come to the Waverley Inn to check in. I was then informed due to renovations my booking would be transfered to the Waverley Inn. (As I approached this place I was already thinking I wish I'd booked here.) The lady that checked me in was really really helpful, advised me where everything was locally. And said I was welcome to continental breakfast. Honestly such a nice helpful person I really hope the Waverley Inn is a huge success because people like this are great in hospitality there's not enough people of this manner and personality in the industry. I highly recommend this place, great value for money as well. And cracking town centre location with loads of parking. 100% I'll be back here if am in the area, and I'll advise others that do the same job as me of this place.

DB
Deep Bisht Feb 16, 2026
8.0

Spacious room. Had parking available for hotel guests. Used it for a night pit stop during our Scotland road trip. Very basic set-up; but high value for money; as the nightly rates are super low. Decent locations; with a few restaurants nearby. Very basic breakfast, but then with the low Room Rate, was not expecting much. No toiletries provided (hand wash, shampoo, etc.), was told by reception that they don't provide it. Internet did not work. Overall, Decent stay. Good for an overnight pit stop.

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Norris Alawi Feb 15, 2026
10

Great place to stay. Staff are brilliant. Ethan was very helpful giving me directions around Dingwall . Great service please keep up the good service.

HMM
H M MacLeod Feb 06, 2026
8.0

Great accommodation to suit our needs with our dog. Very helpful staff. The room was a great size and well furnished with a great shower. Continental breakfast was very good, even though it was busy, more products were taken out. Housekeeping lets it down, cutting corners by not dusting, hoovering and bathroom needed a thorough clean.

AH
Andrew Hubb Jan 12, 2026
10

This place is a great value. Yes, the rooms are dated, but you can’t argue with the price and location. The water pressure in the shower was great, beds were decent, room had a lot of space. Robert at the front desk also went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and help us out.

JM
Jen Mc Jan 06, 2026
10

There were 8 of us split between 3 rooms. The downstairs family rooms were nice. I was in the upstairs room. The lock on the door looked like it was tampered with but maybe the old lock was bigger so a gap was left. The door slammed if you didn't hold it and close it. I think it disturbed other guests. The dining area was nice and breakfast good. There were lots of things to walk to. I think it is staffed 24 hours so they were not concerned that we were arriving late. I would stay there again.

RJ
Roger Jackson Dec 23, 2025
8.0

We enjoyed our one-night stay here. Stephen and Camila were very friendly and helpful, providing us with extra bedding items. The room was spacious and everything worked; however, the mattress on the double bed was a bit worn, and extra bedding was needed to lessen the feel of the bed springs; also there was no unit for hanging clothes. The breakfast was good. Parking was safe. An added bonus was Lilly the cat doing her stretching exercises in the window!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find The Waverley Inn

Dingwall, United Kingdom

A 4-minute walk from Dingwall train station, this straightforward hotel is a 2-minute walk from the ruins of medieval Dingwall Castle and a 3-minute walk from Dingwall Museum.

  • Dingwall 4 min Walk
  • Hill Street 1 min Walk
  • St Clements 6 min Walk
  • Inverness Airport 30 min Car · 53 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

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