Welcome to our small family run hotel, Accommodation of 6 bedrooms, a Restaurant and a Bar, open to residents and visitors, serving local seafood and real ales throughout the summer and open all year round. Our warm friendly atmosphere together with the somewhat wild yet romantic background setting lends itself well to any Private Function or special occasion.
To make a reservation or booking enquiry, please use the Contact Us form, completing your full name, email and contact details; remembering to provide a check-in and check-out date; as well as the type of room(s) required and how many people are travelling with you. Named after the famous Sutherland 'Smoo Cave' the hotel is situated in the east of Durness, just off the A838 at Lerinmore with private car parking.
To make a reservation or booking enquiry, please use the Contact Us form, completing your full name, email and contact details; remembering to provide a check-in and check-out date; as well as the type of room(s) required and how many people are travelling with you. Named after the famous Sutherland 'Smoo Cave' the hotel is situated in the east of Durness, just off the A838 at Lerinmore with private car parking.
Services
Smoo Cave Hotel serves a wide variety of hot and cold snacks and meals from our main menu, for residents and non-residents. Smoo Cave Hotel is fully licensed and the Bar serves refreshments, both soft and alcoholic drinks.
In the bar, there is a juke box playing the latest tunes and some oldies too and frequently there is live music, guests and locals can play darts, pool and a fruit machine or when there is a sporting fixture feel free to watch that on our large screen television.
In the bar, there is a juke box playing the latest tunes and some oldies too and frequently there is live music, guests and locals can play darts, pool and a fruit machine or when there is a sporting fixture feel free to watch that on our large screen television.
Set in a traditional crofting house, the Smoo Cave Hotel having been developed with character and in keeping with its surroundings, has a tastefully extension. The hotel has six bedrooms, each room has ensuite facilities, its own controlled heating, a television, tea & coffee making and throughout Smoo Cave Hotel there is free wifi.
The Smoo Cave Hotel has plenty to offer and many different types of in-house entertainment for all ages, including chess, backgammon, other board games and playing cards for those rainy days. Whilst in the Bar there is a music machine, darts, pool table, fruit machine and a large screen television for sporting fixtures as well as the news.
Right on the door-step of the Smoo Cave Hotel are many really good Photographic, as well as Drawing and Painting opportunities. Feel free to ask our staff if you need any inspiration on where to go or if you are looking for a snack and a packed-lunch to take with you. On returning you may want to enjoy a well earned hearty meal, in the Summer take-in the sun-set or northern lights and in the Winter rest-up by the fire with a wee dram.
You can cylce from outside the door of the Smoo Cave Hotel, weather you want road cycling, off-roading or beach riding; there are many types of cycle rides for all ages and stages of bicyclists, varying in gradient and for any length of distance. The Smoo Cave Hotel has an air-pump suitable for most tyres and a secure lockable shed for parking your bicycles overnight or whilst taking refreshments.
Reviews (6)
David Rodwell
Nov 02, 2021
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Paul Smith
Oct 28, 2021
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Nice atmosphere, tidy and clean, "Non residents welcome", (because that's a thing in Scotland).
A lot less expensive than many places that I've had a meal and a drink in around Scotland.
Food was decent, hot, and served promptly (at least in my experience).
Free WiFi for patrons.
Reasonable parking facilities, off season at least (your mileage may vary during busier months).
Drinks are a little expensive, but frankly that's nothing new for Scotland.
A lot less expensive than many places that I've had a meal and a drink in around Scotland.
Food was decent, hot, and served promptly (at least in my experience).
Free WiFi for patrons.
Reasonable parking facilities, off season at least (your mileage may vary during busier months).
Drinks are a little expensive, but frankly that's nothing new for Scotland.
Lindy Lunar Brooke
Oct 26, 2021
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Simon Barrow
Oct 17, 2021
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Given the circumstance around Covid and restrictions currently, all at the Smoo were welcoming, and extremely accommodating. Theres certainly a fine balance for residents and non residents and I think its fair to say the Smoo Cave team try to please all to the best of their abilities. Accommodation is spotless and the bar is great for a bite to eat of some really good home cooked food! (Recommend the steak pie!) Smoo Cave Hotel is a must for those visiting the area in need of food or those looking for a place to stay!
Zak Rafih
Oct 14, 2021
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Went for a meal after a long day of travelling. Service was amazing and the lady who was working the bar/floor was an absolute delight.
The meal itself was substantial in size and tasted amazing. I had grilled haddock with potatoes and vegetables and my wife had the lasagna meal. Both were great and VERY reasonably priced.
On the way out the lady who was working also offered us advice on local things to do and was as friendly as anyone could be. I wish we got her name so we could mention it here. Definitely recommend!
The meal itself was substantial in size and tasted amazing. I had grilled haddock with potatoes and vegetables and my wife had the lasagna meal. Both were great and VERY reasonably priced.
On the way out the lady who was working also offered us advice on local things to do and was as friendly as anyone could be. I wish we got her name so we could mention it here. Definitely recommend!
Aaron Gasson
Sep 13, 2021
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Food and drink was lovely and the prices were great. Just a shame they advertise as non-residents welcome yet the hospitality says otherwise. We were asked on arrival to not take too long, not quite sure why as there were many empty tables during our meal. Our server Hugh seemed annoyed at our being there. You would think they would want tourism money after a dead season due to Covid! I used to wait tables myself and would never dream of being so rude to paying customers.
