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Reviews of Gordon Arms Hotel 3 stars

80 High Street, Fochabers, IV32 7DH, United Kingdom

#10 of 13 hotels in Fochabers

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 440 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor TV signal.

    Great central location. So quiet at night. Breakfast and breakfast staff first class. Evening meals good with big hearty portions. Home cooked food.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    8.0
    comfortable stay with friendly staff in perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room is a bit dated/in need of a refresh.

    Staff were friendly and very helpful. Food was good for dinner and breakfast. Location was perfect.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Old english style hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff seemed a bit overworked

    Big comfortable room & bathroom, no extra cost for a dog, car park was next to the hotel

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Classic Scottish hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast service a bit clunky. Food that was available was cooked fresh and good quality, but self service availability variable.

    Ambience, location, staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable, everything you need in the room and a good breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I enjoyed my evening meal, but my dad didn't really enjoy his mixed grill- it wasn't good value for money on the grill. We waited quite a while for the meal to arrive (around 40 minutes) and the waiter said there were 2 large tables they were serving in the other room, which we thought was fair enough to start with, but then a couple was seated next to us as our food was arriving, they ordered and literally 10 minutes later- their food was served- they ordered the same meal i had, the burger. It was a bit bizarre how we waited nearly 40 minutes and others can get served quicker...the male waiter was a bit slow and found it difficult to understand a 'no peas' request on a the mixed grill dinner. But this is literally our only critism for our entire stay at the hotel.

    The room was clean, had everything we needed and it had a private bathroom. The ladies working there were extremely friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was lovely.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    7.0
    Local hotel with a homely feel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was uncomfortable

    The breakfast was tasty but not a lot of choice. We stayed 4 days but only eat in the restaurant once. The food was homemade and delicious.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed

    Clean and centrally located

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice clean and comfortable hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice clean and comfortable hotel

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    9.0
    Great homely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good.

    Very quiet. Good breakfast with plenty choice. Staff Very pleasant. Central location to several towns. Room had everything you need.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    😉

    ☺️

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    8.0
    Lovely welcoming staff in a very clean old time hotel with delicious home cooked food to order.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really maybe all the stairs without a lift but they were manageable

    Lovely homely hotel very clean and comfortable although old fashioned. All staff were exceptionally helpful and kind . Breakfast and dinner cooked to order so fresh and well presented

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable highland Hotel offering a warm welcome and service with a smile.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extractor in bathroom not functioning despite switching on, so got rather steamy especially the mirror

    Great breakfast served by cheerful attentive staff. Good selection on the dinner menu which was very good.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Excellent cooked breakfast. Happy staff. Room’s basic but comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    9.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Staff were excellent. Food was fabulous. Property shows its age and bit tired in places but room, linen and towels were clean/tidy. Great car park

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Airconditioning

    Awesome Staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    7.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No water pressure in the bathroom basin.

    Breakfast was okay and the location was handy for us.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Hotel is dated Bedroom was ok - bed was uncomfortable. Will visit again - to enjoy the menu.

    Very nice evening meal in the bar and good breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Access to the room was up a stairway and along a number of corridors

    A great breakfast was part of the price. Free car parking was close by

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    8.0
    good location the interesting things are easy to prepare
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the pub to sit and socialize closed early

    good hotel simple dining room. but with friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    7.0
    Nice place with lovely staff and great food too.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 11 needs an upgrade, looks pretty worn and Smells like there’s damp. In the bathroom the wall behind the radiator is definitely damp with paint blistering all over!! Albeit the room was clean and Served its purpose.

    It was old and pleasant downstairs in the public areas.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    9.0
    Would stay at the Gordon Arms again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    Excellent breakfast. Very clean bathroom, with lovely deep bath!. Plenty of clothes storage.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    8.0
    Very enjoyable break. Great staff 😁
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been great if the window had a blackout blind or heavier curtains to block out the light, but that's just personal preference and did not detract from our enjoyment.

    All staff were very friendly, helpful and welcoming. Room was spacious, clean, very comfortable and had everything we needed. Large modern bath was a real bonus. Restaurant food was top quality, breakfasts were amazing! We enjoyed our stay and will return.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2025

    8.0
    A homely stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although the propery is showing its age in design, decor and room furniture, it is well kept, clean and comfortable.

    The homely welcome and attentive manner of the dining room staff. Evening meal was lovely and the young waiting staff were very well mannered and thorough in their hospitality skills.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    7.0
    Well located and traditional!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms could be updated but all was clean and comfortable.

    Excellent value in a traditional Scottish hotel. The team were so helpful and the breakfast was great. Freshly prepared to each order.

    Stayed in May 2025

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