OUR STORY

Built in 1857,  Havelock House is a listed building, meaning it is protected due to its special historical interest. It was built in the early 19th century and was the summer holiday home of the Emir of India.  

He named the house in honour of Major-General Sir Henry Havelock KCB (1795-1857) in gratitude for the General's support during the Indian rebellion of 1857. A much admired British general, Sir Havelock was the only English general to command a Scottish brigade and the full story of his time in India is fascinating. 

His statue stands in Trafalgar Square, London. 

 Today, The Havelock is a  family run hotel. It has a welcoming, informal atmosphere and a lively bar. It enjoys sea views over Nairn beach and the Moray Firth and takes full advantage of its position with two beer gardens.

It has five comfortable well-equipped en suite bedrooms which were refurbished in April 2026.  Decor has a light and airy sea-side feel. Some rooms can affected by noise from the Bar, particularly twin bedrooms at weekends, so if you prefer a quiet environment, contact us in advance so we can allocate one of our quieter rooms.  Pets are not allowed in the bedrooms. The listed building includes a picturesque Victorian veranda in the front garden. A lovely place to enjoy and evening drink.

In 2025, we extended the hotel to create a beautiful sea view restaurant.  We have an excellent new Head Chef whose passion for food, guarantees our guests a wonderful dining experience.   Our popular Bar stocks a wide range of premium lagers, beers and Scottish local real ale, gins, cocktails and Scottish single malt whisky.  We also have the largest choice of low alcohol and alcohol free Gin, Wine, Seedlip and Beers available locally.

Well behaved dogs are welcome in the bar (but only assistance dogs are allowed in the restaurant). 

On Thursday we hold a Pub Quiz and once a month, Sunday Karaoke Night. Throughout the summer, we often have Live Music showcasing local talent. See EVENTS for full calendar.