Beachfront hotels in Nairn

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Nairn. I hope you will like it!

• 1 The Havelock Nairn, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Located in Nairn, a 4-minute walk from Nairn Central Beach, The Havelock has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around a 5-minute walk from Nairn Museum, 0.8 miles from Nairn Dunbar Golf Club and 1. 2 miles from The Nairn Golf Club. Free WiFi is available and Inverness Castle is 16 miles away. Rooms contain a flat-screen TV, and certain accommodations at the hotel have a sea view. The rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. The breakfast offers à la carte, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. Castle Stuart Golf Links is 10 miles from The Havelock, while University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness is 16 miles from the property. Inverness Airport is 6.8 miles away. Show full description

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• 2 The Bandstand Nairn, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. With stunning views over Nairn’s beach and the Moray Firth, this comfortable independent hotel offers a friendly welcome, an award-winning bar with a range of real ales, delicious locally sourced dishes and weekly live music. In the heart of Nairn, The Bandstand is a great base from which to visit the Highlands of Scotland. The charming traditional pub was once again named CAMRA Highlands and Islands’ Pub of the Year for 2025 (following wins in 2020, 2022 and 2024! ) and is Cask Marque accredited – and its popular events such as the Bandstand Beer and Music Festival have been recognized by the Scottish Hospitality Awards. The hotel’s Sea View Restaurant offers fresh seafood, steaks and traditional Scottish cuisine, with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available. A cozy fire glows in the guest lounge over winter months, and come summer, the beer garden is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Dogs get a very special welcome in the bar with free biscuits, and can stay in the guest rooms on request. From traditional acts to rock bands and vinyl DJs, a fantastic variety of musicians provide regular entertainment, and it’s over to the local community every week for the Bandstand’s Sunday Session open mic night. Each en-suite guest room features bright and calming decor and is equipped to meet business and leisure needs. All rooms have free wifi, TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, and hairdryers, and most have sea views. A full, traditional cooked Scottish Breakfast is included in the price. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 60 GBP.

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• 3 Invernairne Nairn, United Kingdom

  

  Guest house. Invernairne has a great position overlooking the Moray Firth, and from the garden you can stroll down a path to the beach. This historic mansion has one of the best positions in Nairn, and many of its rooms overlook the sea. Try and spot dolphins, seals, yachts or a beautiful sunset. Invernairne has free Wi-Fi and excellent breakfasts are available. A baronial lounge bar is open until the early evening and hosts a log fire in cooler months. Show full description

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• 4 Rileys Cottage Nairn Nairn, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. Set in Nairn, just 500 metres from Nairn Central Beach, Rileys Cottage Nairn offers beachfront accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. The property has garden views and is 26 km from Inverness Castle and 17 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links. The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with fridge and oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Nairn Museum, Nairn Dunbar Golf Club and The Nairn Golf Club. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 12 km from Rileys Cottage Nairn. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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• 5 Seaview House - A Traditional Home by the Beach Nairn, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. Seaview House - A Traditional Home by the Beach is a beachfront property located in Nairn, 300 metres from Nairn Central Beach and 26 km from Inverness Castle. This holiday home is 18 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links and 25 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness. Providing a patio and sea views, the holiday home includes 4 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms with a shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy hiking and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Popular points of interest near Seaview House - A Traditional Home by the Beach include Nairn Museum, Nairn Dunbar Golf Club and The Nairn Golf Club. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 12 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.8

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• 6 Ceol Na Mara Cottage by the sea Nairn, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. Ceol Na Mara Cottage by the sea enjoys a location in Nairn, just less than 1 km from Nairn Museum and 10 km from Cawdor Castle. This holiday cottage is by the beach and offers has free WiFi. The holiday home offers a terrace. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings and the property can arrange a bicycle rental service. Inverness Airport is 13 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 126 GBP.

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• 7 Holiday Home Golf View Nairn, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. Holiday Home Golf View, a property with a bar, is set in Nairn, 400 metres from Nairn Central Beach, 27 km from Inverness Castle, as well as 18 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links. Private parking is available on site. The 2-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and oven, and 1 bathroom with shower. A children's playground is available on site and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday home. University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness is 26 km from Holiday Home Golf View, while Inverness Railway Station is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 12 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!