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About the Hotel

Morriston Road, Forres, United Kingdom, IV30 6UL
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Close to Elgin Cathedral
Guest rating
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The 3-star Eight Acres Hotel Elgin includes 35 rooms and is situated about 25 minutes' walk from River Lossie. This Elgin hotel, located 2.6 km from the Biblical Garden, boasts a swimming pool along with a Jacuzzi and a sauna.

Location

The hotel puts you in the very heart of Elgin, within 25 minutes' walk of the Dandy Lion Statue and around 10 minutes by car from Spynie Palace. The city centre of Elgin can be reached in 20 minutes on foot.

Guests can enjoy the scenery of a mountain, situated near the Eight Acres Elgin.

Inverness airport is 50 km from this smoke-free property and Elgin train station is 3.3 km away.

Rooms

Some of the modern rooms are equipped with central heating and an iron, as well as media facilities such as a tv set with satellite channels and a radio. Also, they feature marble flooring. Some rooms look out over the garden.

Eat & Drink

There is a lounge bar onsite. The bar area includes a lounge.

Leisure & Business

Eight Acres Hotel indulges guests with a spa salon, as well as a gym area. Thanks to a golf course, guests can stay fit at this hotel. Business travellers will have access to a conference space and a business centre provided on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Taste the local haggis at The Haggis Box for an authentic meal.
  • Visit the Elgin Cathedral for stunning architecture and history.
  • Check out the local artisan goods at Elgin Farmers' Market on Saturdays.
  • Stroll through the scenic Brodie Castle gardens, just a short drive away.
  • Sample the unique whisky at the nearby Glen Moray Distillery tour.
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Eight Acres Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
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Standard Double or Twin Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
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Single Room
2 persons
80 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
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Facilities

Eight Acres Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free internet access
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • Pets allowed

Sports & Fitness

  • Exercise gym
  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Laundry

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Buffet breakfast

Business

  • Business centre

Children

  • Cots
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Sitting area

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Eight Acres Hotel Location

Morriston Road, Forres, United Kingdom, IV30 6UL
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Morriston Road, Forres, United Kingdom, IV30 6UL
Nearby
dannish camp
3800 ft
Restaurants
Darroch Restaurant
1200 ft
Morriston Road Eight Acres Hotel
Getting around
City Centre
Forres26 min  ·  10.5 mi
Airports
Inverness Airport (INV)70 min  ·  28.7 mi
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)150 min  ·  61.8 mi
Train
Forres Train Station26 min  ·  10.8 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
from 07:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP18 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 2. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
35
Former name
crerar eight acres hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Eight Acres Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 96 verified reviews
5.9/10
Guest rating
46%
Recommend
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Comfort
7.4/10
Facilities
6.5/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.0/10
Location
8.0/10
Value for money
7.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 467 reviews
6.0/10
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