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THE KEMPS Guest House

3.0 star property
Travelers wake up refreshed at this peaceful retreat near Inverness Castle, where natural beauty meets convenient location for exploring the historic city

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THE KEMPS Guest House, steps from Inverness Castle, offers a quiet garden for relaxation after sightseeing. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, cooked-to-order breakfasts, and hassle-free self parking after Highland adventures.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

About the area

Merkinch, a neighbourhood in Inverness, is home to THE KEMPS Guest House. Inverness Castle and Muirtown Canal Locks are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Inverness Botanic Gardens and Inverness Leisure. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Caledonian Stadium or Fairburn Activity Centre. Visit our Inverness travel guide
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64 TELFORD STREET, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 5LE

What's nearby

  • EAX2E1 dh Victorian market INVERNESS INVERNESSSHIRE Interior of old shopping mall shops. Image shot 2014. Exact date unknown.
    Victorian Market
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Inverness Cathedral featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and night scenes
    Inverness Cathedral
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • HDTCMN The Eastgate shopping centre in Inverness in the Highland Reigon of Scotland. SCO 11,266.
    Eastgate Shopping Centre
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Inverness Castle which includes a castle, heritage architecture and heritage elements
    Inverness Castle
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Eden Court Theatre showing modern architecture and theatre scenes
    Eden Court Theatre
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station
    3 min drive
  • Inverness (INV)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • The King's Highway (Wetherspoon)
    14 min walk
  • MacGregor's
    13 min walk
  • Black Isle Bar
    14 min walk
  • River House
    11 min walk
  • Miele's Gelateria (Ice Cream & Dessert Shop)
    14 min walk

About this property

THE KEMPS Guest House

Guest house near Inverness Castle
THE KEMPS Guest House provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.0 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is THE KEMPS Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at THE KEMPS Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at THE KEMPS Guest House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE KEMPS Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE KEMPS Guest House located?

Located in Merkinch, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Muirtown Canal Locks and Inverness Castle. Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve are also within 15 minutes. Inverness Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

THE KEMPS Guest House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, comfortable bed, very clean, good location, great hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts and very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place!

I love staying at The Kemps. The host was very friendly! The room was clean, cozy and comfortable! We had a great night of sleep before hitting the road. That's a lot of stores around the property which makes it easier to walk around. I would definitely recommend this place.
Room
Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Guesthouse near the city centre

The Kemps is a delightful guesthouse. The room was beautifully decorated, well equipped and extremely clean. Owner was super friendly and very informative. We will most certainly stay again the next time we are in Inverness. THANK YOU
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy-Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, free parking, cozy room

10/10 Excellent

Vasile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people, great location, great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay

Host was very courteous and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

ileana di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Kemps guest house. Clean, comfortable, super friendly and conveniently located: we'd surely stay again when we visit Inverness!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and great location! Danny and Laura were excellent hosts!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place with the best hosts! The rooms are very clean, and the breakfast is delicious and freshly made. I highly recommend this place and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room very welcoming couple, arrived early and was able to check in. Very informative on where to eat and go in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely people, great stay

Excellent introduction on arrival they couldn’t do enough for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Lovely clean room comfortable bed very welcoming Couldn't ask for any better
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Stay

This was a fantastic stay,Danny and Laura the owners were so incredibly kind and helpful. Check in was nice and easy and the room was beautifully clean. Parking was fantastic and a bonus to have a little mini fridge in the room also.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome host and a great location in Inverness. Very welcoming to their guest and helped us get around the city and local sites. Great breakfast too. Highly recommend them
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laura and Danny were so nice and welcoming , the room was spotless and comfortable everything we needed was at hand,10 minute walk to town centre and plenty of places to eat and drink,we would highly recommend this guest house and will definitely will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcoming Stay

Lovely little place to stay in Inverness. Host was so welcoming and helpful and room was cozy with all the essentials. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The KEMPS is a small guest house with clean, updated rooms. Our room was a good size and included a table and chairs. The hosts were very helpful with information about local attractions and restaurants. We would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts. A lovely quiet room (even though road side) with great amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very cordial and helpful. We felt warmly received.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Super-clean, comfortable, value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very friendly and helpful host, tasty breakfast, chiller in the room - would recommend! Maybe a couple of easily accessible sockets, near the bed, for phone charging would be useful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Danny was so helpful, giving us all kinds of advice for our stay in Inverness and our trip. He is from the Glencoe area and gave us great recommendations for travel. Kemps guesthouse couldn’t have been more friendly. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Many thanks

Great little place, wonderful hosts, gave great advice on local food, and we're very helpful sorting out parking for our motorbikes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022