Dionard Guest House

The room was well kept after, and had modern amenities (mini fridge, and TV), and the bed was very comfortable. The guest was quite accommodating, very warm and friendly, and really knowledgeable about the local area. I only wish I had more time in Inverness to stay longer.

Dionard Guest house is in a great location when visiting Inverness, a ten minute walk to the city centre or the beautiful Ness Islands. A good private car park for guests, it is a great base for exploring the area. The host Gail is very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area and amenities, she can guide you to local hidden gems. Gail will advise on suitable places to eat or accommodate you eating a takeaway in if that's your choice. The room I stayed in was well appointed, very comfortable beds and pillows. The ensuite shower room has a good shower and heated towel rail. The room was really warm and cosy in February. I highly recommend Dionard Guest house for a stay and I look forward to staying there again.

This was the first time I stayed in a Guest House and it was one of the best travelling experiences ever. The owner Gail has the perfect balance of being personable while being informative about room info, local restaurants and culture. Some superb tips on well known, beautiful places to walk like Ness Islands, but also lots of info about other not so well known places that might be of interest...she is a font of knowledge. Her experience as a travellor informs Dionard, is like it's heartbeat, having spent a year travelling when she was younger. In all my years of travel no hotel staff ever came near this type of personal attention, hospitality and joy. Gail is from Inverness and her love for the area is infectious. The room I stayed in was perfect! This guest house has seven rooms and each is slightly different and I love that the decoration matches the house. Everything was immaculate and you can tell Gail takes enormous pride in Dionard Guest House as there were little details, or "wee details" as they say here in Scotland that were utterly enchanting. I had hoped to see the Northern Lights whilst here, a long shot, but still a hope...unfortunately that never happened but in my room, as well as all the rooms I believe, are these wee spacemen that shine a Northern Lights pattern / star on the wall or ceiling. When I asked about them Gail said something like "Here at Dionard you can find an Aurora inside every room". After my experience at Dionard Guest House I will never stay in a hotel again.

What a find and for a great price! We were on a stop off in Inverness and wish we had a little more time! The Dionard is a friendly, cozy place with great people running it. The staff are extremely helpful to meet every need. They live right in the victorian home with the guests. The room was comfortable and spacious. Every room is different. Located walking distance from the main shopping and pub area. Great pubs with live music in Inverness. Also, close to the river and islands to walk amongst. This place is not a tourist stop but if you want a nice, calm rest, this is a nice one. Breakfast was excellent too! We loved everything about our stay!

Your impression of this place will depend on the room you get. We were traveling with another couple, who were given a lovely room. Our room, however, seemed to be furnished with old worn cast-offs. The inn keepers were not friendly or helpful. Would not stay here again.

Nothing special, just all good, comfortable, nice helpful staff ,nice room, simple but good breakfast and mostly the motel is very well located. I liked the mixture of guests of all ages and different culture.

I’m a Tour Guide and live out of Guest Houses and B&B’s. Gail who owns this is a delight, she bends over backwards to ensure every guest has a fantastic time. Everything is perfect, from the delightful rooms, cleanliness, chat, location and the almighty breakfast!! Elaine who will most likely serve you your breakfast is also very pleasant and makes sure you’re well taken care of. The location is easy walking distance to all the lively activities in Inverness. I wish I stayed here every time I was in Inverness but it books up quickly.

This BnB was our last stop after two weeks of travel. The location was easy to get to, with ample parking accessed around the corner. Our host, Gail, was very helpful, pointing out several places in town where we could find good food and not super expensive. She very thoughtfully prepared the sandwiches for us on our 4 AM departure for home. The room and ensuite bath were clean and functional. My wife noted that there were other rooms that were larger (and cost slightly more) in the house. I felt super comfortable and relax staying in our room. There were umbrellas at the front door for the guests which came in very handy during our stay. Breakfast was a nice selection of fruit and meat, eggs and if requested, a special oatmeal porridge prepared by our host. it was very good. If needed, laundry service can be requested for a reasonable charge. The river walk, and business area are just a short stroll down the hill. We took advantage of the beautiful river the whole time we were there. It is not necessary to take the car for in town activities. Unfortunately, the castle, which was even closer, was still closed for repairs until next year.

Gail was a wonderful hostess and I wish we could have stayed here more than one night! She was so friendly and made us feel right at home. She made some excellent recommendations for things to see and where to eat since we only had one night in town. Our room was really nice, we had a lot more space than I expected. Everything was very clean and well-maintained. There is a private parking lot kind of in the back which was really great. We had a wonderful Scottish Breakfast before we checked out and got to have both haggis and black pudding from a local butcher which was surprisingly tasty. If you're traveling in the Inverness area, I 100% recommend staying a Dionard Guest House. We had a great time here and would stay here again if we ever make it back to Scotland. :)