Stayed for three nights during mid April 2007. This is the second time we visited this year. Booked latest trip through the Lastminute website.

First time was nice and left a lasting impression on us, which was why we returned a second time. Only downside to the first trip was the food. We ate in the restaurant the first night and to be honest it was nothing exceptional. Otherwise, we had a room overlooking the sea and had an enjoyable stay.

The second trip was less memorable. We were given a room overlooking the car park. It was musty and the extractor fan in the bathroom didn't work. Consequently, the bathroom ceiling was crumbling next to the shower cubicle. The drains in the bathroom were smelly and revolting and we were forced to ask for bleach to be poured down them. No-one actually got round to doing this. Even worse was the discovery of a smelly ashtray in one of the bedside cabinets, in what is a non-smoking hotel. Also noticed general cleanliness of the hotel, especially the breakfast dining room was disappointing.

Spoke to reception who told us that if we wanted a room overlooking the sea, we would be required to pay a 'supplement.' This despite, the hotel being virtually empty! A supplement to see a view which is owned by no-one! Receptionist admitted that 'Lastminute website guests' were given a room 'through the back.' We felt let down and that we were being treated second class because we had booked a room on a discount website.

Overall, enjoyable. But the Hotel is getting tired and in need of a little care and attention. In conclusion, if booking through a source other than the hotel, beware of the two tier system!

Having just returned from a short stay at The Golf View Hotel it was simply fantastic.
First impressions, the place was lovely, over looking the beach. Nairn is a lovely quiet little town.
The receptionist was very friendly and helpful. We got to our room which was superb, it had a huge 4 poster bed, jacuzzi and shower in large bathroom.The decor was rich and very comfortable. We then had a few drinks in the bar which we took outside into the glorious sunshine.
We later ate in the conservatory, the menu had a great choice of dishes and the food was delicious.
Breakfast is served until 10am in the dining room.
Could not fault a thing, the hotel, staff, location, food, room.. all excellent 10/10
Many Thanks I will definately be back

We spent Easter weekend here on a D,B&B basis with 2 children under 5 in a family room.This was our first visit and first impressions were good . There are great views from the hotel and the location suited us. The room was ideal for our purposes. We found the staff to be polite, helpful and attentive although they were clearly short handed for breakfast one day.The pool was clean and tidy and ideal for us but not for anyone wanting to put in some lengths .We ate in the conservatory and found the food to be generally of a high standard but they are not going to win a michelin star. Re the previous review I agree the 6-6-6 table d'hote menu could have been more varied but in my view you are better having a few things done reasonably well than too large a choice done badly.If there were specials they were never offered. We would definitely recommend it for a family break based on our experience and will be back.

My wife and I have just returned from a short break at the Golf View -- the latest of many visits to this hotel during the last 30 years. We were shocked to find that standards have plummeted since our last visit 3 months ago. The hotel is now under new ownership and appears to be seriously short-staffed; particularly in the Kitchen. The housekeeping / facilities standards are reasonable, but the most noticeable change was the decline in Restaurant standards.

The wide ranging a la carte menu has gone -- completely. The only offering is a 6+6+6 table d'hote menu that, we understand, runs unchanged for 2 weeks. That's it. That's your lot. Take it or leave it.
A discussion with the Chef indicated that a limited number of "specials" are available every night, but they were never offered and the staff didn't know anything about them. The prices are such that it is also very difficult to see how one can select a 3 course dinner from the menu within the 20GBP allowance that is included in the room rate. I was even charged extra for the chips (French fries) that I ordered with my steak.

Even though we were on inclusive DBB rates we were so disappointed with the restaurant that we decided to abandon the unchanging offerings at the Golf View and dine at the Newton Hotel along the road. No refund was made.

As on previous visits, we found the restaurant standards at the Newton Hotel to be excellent with a wide ranging menu that offered reasonable value for money. It did a lot to relieve our disappointment.

For 30 years we have recommended the Golf View to family and friends. This morning we left our favourite hotel feeling very sad and disappointed, and with the impression that we had been blatantly ripped off by an hotel that is trading on its past record.

On our next visit to Nairn we will be staying at the Newton Hotel.