About Eight Acres Hotel
Eight Acres Hotel is a 3-star bed and breakfast five minutes away from the Elgin rail station. The inn periodically hosts murder mystery dinners, and is six miles from Lossiemouth.
The ensuite rooms are accessible only by steps and include tea/coffee, TV, and free Wi-Fi. There are dog friendly accommodations.
Parking is free and onsite at Eight Acres Hotel. There is a gym, spa, game room, snooker, and pool onsite. Business, wedding, and event facilities are also available.
Cooked English breakfast is complementary. The Darroch Restaurant serves all meals plus Sunday carvery and afternoon teas. There is also a bar onsite. Packed lunches are available.
Inverness Airport is 30 miles, while Aberdeen Airport is 62 miles. Moray Golf Club and Forres Golf Club are 15 minutes away. Spey Bay is a 25-minute drive.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Spacious grounds and area for travelling with dogs.
Eight Acres is a lovely place if you're travelling with your dog. They don't have to be confined to the rooms either, as long as they stay out of the restaurant, bar, or anywhere else food is present. (Exceptions are made for service dogs). The inn is als
positive:
Friendly staff and cosy and clean surroundings.
Staff are very congenial and helpful, and make you feel like a long time friend or family member. The leisure amenities, in addition to the general overlay of the hotel, are clean and comfy, creating a cosy and relaxing atmosphere. Many guests travelling
positive:
Great food and afternoon teas make it a delight.
The menu is highly regarded, and the afternoon teas garner a nice reputation. From presentation to taste and quality, the hotel's dining is first rate.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Rooms are small, cramped, and uncomfortable.
The rooms do not always meet hopes or expectations. They aren't spacious enough, lack sufficient storage, and beds are too firm to provide a proper sleep. The bathrooms are also cramped.
negative:
Credit cards are charged a small fee for their use.
There is a nominal surcharge for using credit cards that is not always disclosed. You may be unaware of this extra fee until you receive and peruse your bill. Remember this if you are not paying for everything in cash.
negative:
Thin walls mean you will hear all loud noises.
If the guest next to you makes any loud sounds in their own room, the loo, or in the hotel corridors, you will most likely hear it. Bring ear plugs to combat the thin walls.