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A historic stone building with a conservatory, a driveway, and a parking area marked with a wheelchair symbol.

A spacious conservatory with multiple dining tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling.

A hotel room with a large bed, a red sofa, a small table, and two chairs. There are framed pictures on the walls and a window with curtains.

A chessboard on a table with a chair in the foreground.

1. Lochardil House Hotel

Lochardil, 9.7 km from Clava Cairns

SAR 279

SAR 335 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

2. Kingsmills Hotel

Crown, 8 km from Clava Cairns

SAR 505

SAR 606 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A buffet with labeled food items including granola, fruit compote, and various muffins.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign for the beverage section.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a lamp.

A vending machine stocked with beverages and snacks in a hotel lobby.

3. Holiday Inn Express Inverness by IHG

6.6 km from Clava Cairns

Manuel

SAR 261

SAR 313 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a view of trees through the window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee machine.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a large arched wooden structure, a bed with white linens, a nightstand, and a mirror on the wall.

4. Rossal House Apartments

Lochardil, 9.5 km from Clava Cairns

Kyle

SAR 405

SAR 486 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern interior with a dining area, kitchen, and seating space.

A spacious living area with a large Christmas tree, wooden flooring, and comfortable seating.

A Christmas tree decorated with ornaments and lights in a hotel lobby.

A bar area with multiple beverage dispensers, a computer monitor, and a variety of bottles.

5. Smithton Hotel

4.6 km from Clava Cairns

Chris

SAR 462

SAR 555 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A lobby with a checkered floor, a sofa with red cushions, a table with a vase, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A hotel lobby with a grand staircase, a round table with a floral centerpiece, and a man in a suit standing by the door.

A patio with outdoor seating and a garden area.

A neatly arranged breakfast tray with various food items and a glass of orange juice on a bed.

6. Macdonald Drumossie Hotel

5.4 km from Clava Cairns

Rajeev

SAR 402

SAR 483 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a sofa with cushions, a red and black rug, and a welcome mat with "AYE STAY" and a deer silhouette.

A hallway with dark walls, wooden shelves displaying bottles, and a ceiling fan.

A hallway with a wooden shelf displaying various bottles and a mounted deer head.

A garden with a green statue of a deer and a wooden bench with a shield emblem.

7. Aye Stay

Ballifeary, 9.6 km from Clava Cairns

SAR 637

SAR 764 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a lamp.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

7.3 km from Clava Cairns

Jane

SAR 257

SAR 308 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A traditional stone building with a red awning labeled "Torridon," featuring a corner window, a chimney, and decorative flower boxes.

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.

A cozy dining area with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a table set for a meal.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a mirror.

9. Torridon Guest House

Inverness City Centre, 9.7 km from Clava Cairns

Sandi

SAR 567

SAR 680 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious lobby with a pool, seating areas, and a staircase.

An indoor swimming pool with a clear ceiling, lounge chairs, and safety signs.

A historic building with a reception area, outdoor seating, and a covered walkway.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a wardrobe, and a nightstand with a lamp.

10. Belvilla Inverness Craigmonie Hotel

Crown, 8.4 km from Clava Cairns

emily

SAR 233

SAR 280 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A river with a bridge, trees, and historic buildings in the background.

A spiral staircase with wooden steps and black metal railings.

A hotel room with a large bed, red and beige bedding, a tray with a teapot and cups, and a view of a lake through the window.

A view of a historic building with a large tower and a church-like structure across a river.

11. Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel

Inverness City Centre, 9.2 km from Clava Cairns

David

SAR 291

SAR 350 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A restaurant with tables, chairs, and hanging lamps.

A restaurant with a wooden counter, bar area, and seating with menus.

12. Premier Inn Inverness Millburn Rd

Millburn, 8.3 km from Clava Cairns

Marty

SAR 215

SAR 258 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A clock tower with a large clock face, stone architecture, and a view of houses in the background.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a landscaped garden and a historic building in the background.

A dining area with multiple tables set for meals, a television mounted on the wall, and a view of the sea through the windows.

A desk with a lamp, a vase of flowers, a mirror, and a wooden door.

13. Ardentorrie Guest House

Inverness City Centre, 9 km from Clava Cairns

Clarissa

SAR 410

SAR 492 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A building with a stone facade, a wooden door, and flower boxes on the windowsills.

A staircase with a white wall and black-framed pictures.

A building with a sign for guest parking and entrance.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.

14. Heathcote B&B

Ballifeary, 9.8 km from Clava Cairns

Amy

SAR 534

SAR 641 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A traditional white building with a sign reading 'NORTH KESSOCK HOTEL' and a green fence in front.

A dining table set with multiple wine glasses, forks, and knives, with a view of a body of water through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, floral wallpaper, a window with a view, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a view of the sunset, and a parking lot in the background.

15. North Kessock Hotel

10.7 km from Clava Cairns

SAR 425

SAR 509 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A mirror with a decorative deer head centerpiece, a candelabra with lit candles, and a patterned wall.

A hotel entrance with a sign for Beaufort Hotel, indicating it offers banqueting, conferencing, and accommodation with a bar.

A bar area with stools, a coffee machine, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a round cushioned bench, and a planter box.

16. Beaufort Hotel

Inverness City Centre, 9 km from Clava Cairns

SAR 285

SAR 342 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle, and a painting on the wall.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a wall-mounted vent.

A two-story building with a yellow door, multiple windows, and a brick facade.

A corner room with two chairs, a small table, and a vase with flowers.

17. The Coo's Guest House

Inverness City Centre, 9.6 km from Clava Cairns

James

SAR 287

SAR 344 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A historic building with ivy-covered walls, a grand entrance, and a paved driveway.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a table with cups and saucers, and a lamp.

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and mature trees.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

18. Culloden House Hotel

4.2 km from Clava Cairns

SAR 765

SAR 918 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A two-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden door and a balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a kettle, and a chair.

A living room with three plaid armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a small side table. There are two windows with blinds, a framed picture on the wall, and a ceiling light fixture.

A conference room with a dark wooden table, two chairs, a laptop, and a printer on a small table. There are hanging lights, a window with blinds, and a potted plant on the windowsill.

19. Bank House

Inverness City Centre, 8.9 km from Clava Cairns

Serena

SAR 249

SAR 298 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A public square with a tall monument, buildings, and a few pedestrians.

A breakfast buffet with various dishes, including eggs, sausages, and toast, in a hotel dining area with tables and chairs.

A table with a coffee pot, cups, and a newspaper by a window overlooking a castle and river.

A bar area with shelves of various liquor bottles, a cash register, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

20. Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Inverness City Centre, 9.2 km from Clava Cairns

SAR 183

SAR 220 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Clava Cairns

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Lochardil House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 575 reviews	View
Kingsmills Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Inverness by IHG	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Rossal House Apartments	9.4 Exceptional 96 reviews	View
Smithton Hotel	8.6 Excellent 282 reviews	View

Top Clava Cairns Hotel Reviews

Culloden House Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best hotels we've ever stayed at. The hospitality is bar none and the experience is ethereal. You can almost image the days leading up to the battle of 1746 unfold walking through the halls and the grounds. Lots of delightful surprises I won't spoil that make the experience unique and special from music, to gardens, to the hospitality."

Guernsey Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"The property was beautiful, very spacious, spotlessly clean. We used it as a base for visiting other places and it was very central. I would definitely recommend it to my family and friends."

Holiday Inn Express Inverness by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great hospitality!"

Free Parking Highland N500 Hideaway Inverness

10/10 Excellent

"Our hosts very graciously stayed on the phone with us guiding us turn by turn to the house. Nice, comfortable, clean. Great shower"

Immaculate Cabin 5 Mins to Inverness Dog Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"The property owners were so kind and helpful. The cabin was cozy and clean. We absolutely loved staying here. Thank you so much!!!"

1 Bed in Daviot (oc-c33520)

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room in a great location. So clean and bed was very comfortable"

Longfield, Daviot - woodland cottage near Inverness

10/10 Excellent

"So clean, gorgeous home. Room for everyone. Owners came by first day to make sure we were in and comfortable. They have thought of everything. So close to Inverness city but country quiet. Culloden battlefield and Clava Cairns are minutes away. Great yard space, walking trails and the scenery!. I see why they get such amazing reviews"

Ballagan Lodge - UK43375

10/10 Excellent

"My wife and I had a lovely time. I would recommend going for longer than a week as there is plenty of things to do we will be returning in the future"

2 bedroom accommodation in Culloden

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic place to stay. Quiet had everything and loved the local history."

Other attractions near Clava Cairns

A stone monument with a plaque commemorating the Battle of Culloden, surrounded by flowers and a bench.

Culloden Battlefield

9.4/10 (1,072 reviews)

Culloden Battlefield is just one of the places to see in Inverness, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Eastgate Shopping Centre

8.0/10 (625 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Eastgate Shopping Centre during your stay in Inverness. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront, or seek out the local tours.

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A historic castle on a hill with a river in the foreground.

Inverness Castle

8.4/10 (1,112 reviews)

Find out about the history of Inverness with a stop at Inverness Castle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Culloden Visitor Centre

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

After visiting Culloden Visitor Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Inverness. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

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Castle Stuart

9.2/10 (14 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Inverness with a trip to Castle Stuart. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

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Sarens PSG Stadium

7.8/10 (38 reviews)

Catch an event at Sarens PSG Stadium during your trip to Inverness. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

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Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre

8.6/10 (19 reviews)

Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre is just one of the places to see in Inverness, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery

You can take time to visit Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery during your travels to Inverness. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Clava Cairns?

Clava Cairns is located in a welcoming area of Inverness known for its beautiful river views and array of dining options. You'll find 117 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Clava Cairns?

Culloden House Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free valet parking. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Clava Cairns. Other good options within 5 miles include Smithton Hotel and Free Parking Highland N500 Hideaway Inverness.

How many hotels are there near Clava Cairns?

Expedia has 117 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Clava Cairns.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Clava Cairns, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Clava Cairns.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Clava Cairns?

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Our top choices for Clava Cairns hotels

1. Lochardil House Hotel

2. Kingsmills Hotel

3. Holiday Inn Express Inverness by IHG

4. Rossal House Apartments

5. Smithton Hotel

6. Macdonald Drumossie Hotel

7. Aye Stay

8. Courtyard by Marriott Inverness Airport

9. Torridon Guest House

10. Belvilla Inverness Craigmonie Hotel

11. Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel

12. Premier Inn Inverness Millburn Rd

13. Ardentorrie Guest House

14. Heathcote B&B

15. North Kessock Hotel

16. Beaufort Hotel

17. The Coo's Guest House

18. Culloden House Hotel

19. Bank House

20. Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

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Top Clava Cairns Hotel Reviews

Culloden House Hotel

Guernsey Cottage

Holiday Inn Express Inverness by IHG

Free Parking Highland N500 Hideaway Inverness

Immaculate Cabin 5 Mins to Inverness Dog Friendly

1 Bed in Daviot (oc-c33520)

Longfield, Daviot - woodland cottage near Inverness

Ballagan Lodge - UK43375

2 bedroom accommodation in Culloden

Other attractions near Clava Cairns

Culloden Battlefield

Eastgate Shopping Centre

Inverness Castle

Culloden Visitor Centre

Castle Stuart

Sarens PSG Stadium

Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre

Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery

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