We first went there as a family three years ago, had wonderful food, excellent service, and met the lovely friendly staff. This time.....total nightmare. The food was still good - though a much reduced menu - but the owner was drunk and extremely rude to his staff, and there was a - literal - dog fight in the bar which... More

The castle is a lively pub full of characters, If you want genuine hospitality good food and a good laugh then this is for you, You have to be down to earth to enjoy what the pub has to offer. You will get great food a good pint, if you are staying then the rooms are clean and well fitted... More

We didn't stay there we had lunch. A totally souless L-shaped bar (apparently they have live music some evenings) with nobody else in. But a decent pint and fantastic fresh fish 'n' chips and "gourmet" scampi. The chef/owner came out of the kitchen, totally hammered, advised us to choose the fish as it was fresh in, staggered around the bar... More

We spent a week at Portmahomack and loved every minute The Castle Hotel is a real pub filled with larger than life Characters, it maid our holiday as we were made to feel very welcome we can't wait to go back! see you soon Sandy

a pub / inn the owner was drunk the whole two days we stayed he was rude to customers and fell asleep in the bar a lunchtime. the best bit of this review was the food and the pleasant nature of the staff especially the larger than life chef whose food and constant banter made what could have been a... More

Not a fancy hotel - Great welcome from everyone involved. Breakfasts and meals were excellent. Room to the rear was up to standard, clean and quiet. Be happy to return any time.

The Castle Hotel is not a hotel at all but a pub with rooms. The pub is clearly the most important part of the business. The dining room is at one end of the bar with all its sights and sounds. The night we ate there the food was okay but the dogs and flies were somewhat off putting. Our... More

Arrived after booking 2 rooms to be asked if we could both sleep in the same room,bad start right away.Great breakfasts and evening meals were fantastic.The biggest let down was the jukebox blaring until midnight on a wednesday night ,we had our tv volumes up full blast and still struggled to hear the tv.Probably the most inconsiderate act by a... More