Best Hotel Near Skye to Combine with Isle of Skye Day Tours

If you’re dreaming of a Highland escape, here’s one of my favourite little travel hacks: stay at the Glenmoriston Arms Hotel in Invermoriston and hop on a WOW Scotland Isle of Skye tour right from the village. It’s the best hotel near Skye to combine with an Isle of Skye day tour. Honestly, it couldn’t be easier — the bus literally picks you up just outside the hotel!

Why Glenmoriston Arms?

First things first, let’s talk about the Glenmoriston Arms. This place is exactly what you hope for in a Highland hotel: it’s warm, welcoming and full of character. Ailsa, who runs it, has the knack for making you feel right at home — and judging by the glowing TripAdvisor and Google reviews, I’m not the only one who thinks so. Guests rave about the friendly service, hearty food and comfy rooms.

It’s also in such a handy spot. If you’re coming up from Fort William, staying here makes total sense. Instead of rushing all the way to Inverness for a pick-up, you can relax, enjoy a proper night’s sleep, and simply stroll out the front door in the morning to meet your tour.

And here’s another biggie: finding accommodation on Skye in the summer is tough. Places sell out months in advance and, when you can find a room, it usually comes with a pretty eye-watering price tag. Glenmoriston Arms gives you the best of both worlds — a comfortable, good-value stay in the Highlands and a hotel near Skye with easy access to the island via WOW Scotland’s tours.

All Aboard the WOW Scotland Tour

So, what’s the big deal about the tour? Well, WOW Scotland’s Ultimate Isle of Skye Tour is a bit of a legend. You’ll cover all the highlights in one day — think Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, and the Fairy Pools. It’s the best of Skye rolled into one epic adventure.

The guides are what really set it apart though. They’re locals who live and breathe this landscape, and they’re full of stories, history and Highland humour. It’s like exploring Skye with a really clued-up friend who knows all the secret spots.

And here’s the bonus: it’s not just our flagship Skye tour that picks up in Invermoriston. You can also join the Skye Hiking Tour or the Fairy Pools Discovery Tour from here too. So, no matter your style — whether you’re into easy sightseeing or keen to lace up your boots — you’re sorted.

Bags, Buses and Easy Travel

One of the clever things WOW Scotland offers is the option to bring your luggage along. So if you want to stay in Invermoriston the night before, do the tour, and then carry on to Inverness, that’s no problem. They’ll pop your bags in the coach and you can end the day in town, ready for the next leg of your trip. Handy, right?

A Day in the Life

Here’s how it might play out:

• Wake up at Glenmoriston Arms, enjoy a proper breakfast (you’ll need the fuel!).
• Enjoy a wander down to the impressive waterfall as you wait for your WOW Scotland tour bus
• Spend the day marvelling at Skye’s wild landscapes, chasing waterfalls and snapping more photos than your phone has storage for.
• Come back tired but happy, step off the bus in Invermoriston, and head straight back to your cosy hotel for dinner and a dram.

Perfect.

Final Thoughts

If you’re heading to the Highlands from Fort William, Invermoriston is such a great halfway house. You avoid the hassle of backtracking, you get a friendly base in Glenmoriston Arms, and you’ve got the Isle of Skye practically on your doorstep with WOW Scotland. Plus, you dodge the stress (and the cost!) of scrambling for accommodation on Skye itself.

Honestly? It’s one of those combinations that just works.