Golf View Hotel & Spa, Nairn – 4 Star
With its seafront location and panoramic coastal vistas, the Golf View Hotel & Spa offers guests a harmonious blend of luxurious accommodations, exquisite dining, and rejuvenating spa experiences – all set against the backdrop of Scotland’s iconic location in Nairn, just 20 minutes from Inverness.
Each room and suite at the Golf View Hotel & Spa is meticulously designed to provide comfort and elegance. Many accommodations feature expansive sea views, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Moray Firth and the Black Isle. Thoughtful amenities and tasteful decor ensure a restful and memorable stay.
As a nod towards the golfing history and proximity of the coastal hotel to the esteemed golf courses, Hickory Restaurant honours Nairn’s rich golfing tradition named as a nod to the hickory wood used in crafting old golf club shafts. Now, as an AA Rosette-awarded restaurant, the Hickory showcases the finest Scottish produce in a setting that exudes sophistication. Guests can savour dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients while enjoying panoramic sea views through vast picture windows. The Golf View Hotel & Spa also offers delightful Afternoon Tea experiences, adapted throughout the year to the areas seasonal produce.
Guests looking for ultimate relaxation can take sanctuary within Coast Spa, a tranquil haven for those seeking rejuvenation and renewal. A team of highly trained spa therapists can tailor each guest’s experience with bespoke treatments created using premium products from ishga and TEMPLESPA. The spa’s luxurious facilities include the signature Thermal Experience, featuring Scotland’s first Kurland-Steinbad Stone Bath, experience shower and salt room along with an outdoor hot tub and sauna with uninterrupted views across the Moray Firth, providing an exquisite escape from the everyday hustle. Complemented by a 14-meter indoor pool and relaxation areas, a stay at Golf View Hotel & Spa offers the perfect opportunity to unwind and recharge in style.
For those seeking a wellness-focused getaway, there is a selection of spa packages tailored to provide the most luxurious relaxation. Whether you wish to enjoy a peaceful day of pampering or extend your experience to an overnight stay, Coast Spa offers a range of indulgent packages designed to renew energy whilst restoring balance and well-being. With your spa break or spa day, you will have your choice of spa treatments, ranging from massages and facials all the way to full body experiences, to release stress and leave you feeling refreshed. Not only that, you’ll also gain access to the Thermal Experience and delightful dining options depending on the package selected. Whether it’s a solo retreat, a romantic escape, or a girls’ getaway, spa breaks promise total relaxation with a touch of coastal charm.
Bringing a four-legged companion? At Golf View Hotel & Spa, pets are part of the family, which is why hotel pups Finn and Fleur happily welcome dogs. Pet-friendly rooms are designed to ensure a comfortable stay for both you and your furry friend. Upon arrival, dogs are treated to a warm welcome, complete with a cosy dog bed, bowls, and tasty treats. Nairn offers the most idyllic coastal walks, perfect for your pups to run along the long, sandy beaches while taking in the stunning views of the Black Isle and Moray Firth, ideal for leisurely strolls and wildlife spotting. For those seeking a more adventurous walk, the area offers scenic routes such as the 16.5 km beach walk to Whiteness Point, providing opportunities to immerse oneself in the region’s natural beauty. With all this accessible from the moment you step out of the hotel, Golf View Hotel & Spa is the ideal retreat for an unforgettable holiday with your canine companion. After a day of exploration, dogs can relax in designated areas within the hotel while their owners enjoy some well-earned refreshments.
Being based in the picturesque seaside town of Nairn in the Scottish Highlands, guests have a diverse range of attractions and activities at their disposal, catering to various interests. From historical landmarks and cultural experiences to outdoor adventures and culinary delights, visitors to Nairn and its surrounding areas are spoiled for choice.
Guests can enjoy beach strolls, visit nearby golf courses, or venture into Inverness, which is just a short drive away. The area’s natural beauty and cultural richness ensure a variety of activities to suit all interests, from leisurely coastal walks to discovering the legends of Loch Ness. For those seeking a bit of historical culture, the Nairn Museum delves into the rich history that showcases artefacts and stories that chronicle the town’s evolution over the centuries. Or why not visit Culloden Battlefield, the site of the last pitched battle on British soil, where the Jacobite Rising met its end? The battlefield has gained additional fame through its depiction in popular media, such as the television series “Outlander,” so it’s the perfect place to showcase some of the culture.
The fun doesn’t stop here. As a seaside location, there are, of course, adventures to be found out in the water—whether you choose this to be a summer or winter activity is entirely down to preference. Take a dip into the sea and try some wild swimming, or if you’re looking to remain a little more on the dry side, there are instructor-led paddle board sessions available nearby the hotel.
When visiting Nairn, there are endless touring and sightseeing opportunities. Have fun strolling on the beaches and investigating wildlife in rock pools, or go dolphin watching on the Moray Firth. The River Nairn has good runs of salmon and sea trout, and there is river and loch fishing for brown trout, too.
Whether you’re a history buff, outdoor enthusiast, or culinary aficionado, Nairn and its surrounding areas provide a wealth of experiences that cater to all interests, ensuring a memorable visit to this charming part of Scotland.
Accommodations :
The Nairn Golf View Hotel & Spa presents a full selection of bedroom styles from singles to suites, with many offering spectacular sea views over the sparkling Moray Firth. There are 42 modern guestrooms in total. Almost all en-suite bathrooms comprise separate bath and shower, with Scottish Fine Soaps products provided on a complimentary basis.
The hotel can accommodate children in our large family rooms, with six family units of various sizes available. Singles, a suite and four poster guestrooms – all of various sizes and views – are also available. Being a dog friendly hotel, pets are allowed in all guestrooms, though we ask you to take care with your pet in the public areas of the hotel for maximum comfort to our other guests.
All standard guestrooms comprise the following amenities:
- En-suite bathroom
- Bathroom with separate bath and walk in shower (other than our two single rooms)
- Scottish Fine Soaps toiletries
- Heated towel rail
- Still and sparkling mineral water
- Welcome tray with shortbread
- Wide screen colour television
- Direct dial telephone
- Hairdryer
- Ironing facilities
- Desk and chairs
- Trouser press
Sea View Junior Suite – King
Blending comfort, style and sophistication, our junior suite features an expansive separate seating area with panoramic Moray Firth views. Guests can enjoy Scottish toiletries from The Highland Soap Co and luxury amenities to unwind during their coastal escape.
The hotel gardens and seascape beyond present a spectacular outlook. A copper roll-top bath offers an indulgent alternative to the adjacent walk-in rain shower. There’s also ample storage for short or extended stays, refreshing toiletries from The Highland Soap Co, and sweet treats from Tunnock’s.
Views across the Moray Firth are the icing on the cake in our seaview rooms. Classic furnishings in dark wood and gold detailing give the rooms an elegance, whilst floor-to-ceiling marbled tiles and luxury bathroom amenities create a fresh, modern feel.
Spacious and airy, our classic rooms have been decorated to a high standard, offering a comfortable night’s rest in shades of woodland green and gold, complemented by subtle lighting and soft furnishings.
Dining :
Our Hickory restaurant is one of the best eateries in Nairn, showcasing the best of Scotland’s local produce, in the stylish surroundings of leather, marble, velvet and wood. Floor-to-ceiling windows celebrate the shoreline panorama from morning to night, from breakfast to dinner.
Sweeping curves and coppery crushed velvet of intimate booths usher in an evening of sensory delight. Marble table tops are assuredly cool, complemented by welcoming soft leather seating.
Private Dining
Come together with family and friends to celebrate and reconnect. From birthdays and anniversaries to meetings of up to 18 guests in our Squirrel Room with outstanding views of the Moray Firth. Our team will tailor your menu to your requirements and with our partnership with de Burgh Wine Merchants, we can pair the perfect wines to your culinary feast.
BAR
Golf View Bar
Signature cocktails and a collection of single malts with a panoramic sea view. At lunchtime, this space opens up for light bites and afternoon tea on the garden terrace, while in the evening you can enjoy a sundowners with views of the Moray Firth.
Spa:
Time in our Nairn spa takes you on a journey of reinvigoration. Our indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, steam room and Stone Bath all add to the relaxing options. Discover our relaxing spa breaks and days below, and get in touch with our team to book your spa experience.
Golf :
Golf View Hotels & Spa works with you to create your perfect Scottish golf experience, whether it be a one off event, short golf break or bespoke luxury golf vacation.
Few places could offer more stunning settings for classic links golf than the Highlands of Scotland. From Nairn to Dornoch, this part of Scotland is blessed with many excellent golf courses, all offering a challenge to golfers of all levels as well as superb surroundings. While the Nairn Championship Course and Royal Dornoch are probably the best known golf courses in the area, there are enough courses to fill a full golf itinerary to keep any golfer satisfied.
Try Nairn Dunbar or Tain which are both relatively flat links, or the inland Boat of Garten, often described as one of the most picturesque courses in Scotland. With so many fantastic Scottish golf courses, Scotland is more than the Home of Golf; it is the home of links golf, the original form of the game that had its beginnings in Scotland over 600 years ago. Scotland’s golf courses have forged a reputation as the finest and the most famous links golf courses in the world.
At Golf View Hotel & Spa, our aim is to create an unforgettable golf vacation for you, taking in the best of golf in Nairn and the surrounding area. We can plan everything for you, leaving you to enjoy your golfing vacation in the knowledge that you will be experiencing the finest standards of golf and the warmest Scottish hospitality. We understand the importance of high quality, personal service both before, and during, your golf tour.
Few towns the size of Nairn feature two championship golf courses in such close vicinity. Within just over one mile of each other lie the excellent facilities of Nairn Golf Club and Nairn Dunbar Golf Club. Nearby there are two more golfing gems – the Royal Dornoch and Castle Stuart championship links courses. Together they provide a challenging and enjoyable test for all standards of players – from novices to the world’s top amateurs and professionals.
