THE KEMPS Guest House

3.0 star property

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Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom amenities | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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64 TELFORD STREET, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 5LE
  • Place, Victorian Market
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Cathedral
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Inverness

Located in Merkinch, THE KEMPS Guest House is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Inverness Cathedral and Inverness Castle. This 4-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Inverness Castle - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Eden Court Theatre - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The King's Highway (Wetherspoon) - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪MacGregor's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Mustard Seed Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hou Hou Mei - ‬14 min walk

About this property

THE KEMPS Guest House

THE KEMPS Guest House features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. If you drive, take advantage of free parking.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Electric kettles are also included.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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 of 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • 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

KEMPS Guest House B&B Inverness
KEMPS Guest House B&B
KEMPS Guest House Inverness
KEMPS Guest House
The Kemps Inverness
THE KEMPS Guest House Inverness
THE KEMPS Guest House Guesthouse
THE KEMPS Guest House Guesthouse Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at THE KEMPS Guest House?

THE KEMPS Guest House provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to THE KEMPS Guest House?

This guesthouse is situated in Merkinch within a short 16-minute walk of Victorian Market and also 18 minutes on foot from Eastgate Shopping Centre. You'll also find Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at THE KEMPS Guest House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does THE KEMPS Guest House feature a casino on the premises?

No, THE KEMPS Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at THE KEMPS Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Does THE KEMPS Guest House have a hot tub?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does THE KEMPS Guest House feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

THE KEMPS Guest House offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will THE KEMPS Guest House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at THE KEMPS Guest House though service animals are welcome.

Does THE KEMPS Guest House have connecting rooms available?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from THE KEMPS Guest House?

The closest major airport to THE KEMPS Guest House is Inverness (INV), which is 9.9 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at THE KEMPS Guest House?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at THE KEMPS Guest House.

THE KEMPS Guest House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy-Philippe

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

10/10 Excellent

Vasile

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lili

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

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
Verified

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.
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Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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