Boat Country Inn and Restaurant
US$126
/ night
Avg. for October
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US$126
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Boat Country Inn and Restaurant average US$74 in the cheapest month (January) and US$177 in the most expensive month (June), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$74 |
| February | US$93 |
| March | US$83 |
| April | US$131 |
| May | US$167 |
| June | US$177 |
| July | US$163 |
| August | US$172 |
| September | US$175 |
| October | US$126 |
| November | US$80 |
| December | US$77 |
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Most expensive: June (~US$177)
Cheapest: January (~US$74)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski st...
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, The Boat Country Inn, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 34 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at The Boat Hotel in Boat of Garten, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 4-minute walk from Boat of Garten Golf Club and 7 minutes by foot from River Spey. This family-friendly hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Abernethy Forest.
What's nearby
Boat of Garten Golf Club(0.2 Miles)
River Spey(0.4 Miles)
Abernethy Forest(0.9 Miles)
Loch Vaa(2.3 Miles)
Lochan Dhu(2.6 Miles)
Loch Garten(2.7 Miles)
Loch Garten Osprey Centre(2.7 Miles)
Avie Lochan(3.1 Miles)
Loch na Carraigean(3.1 Miles)
Landmark Forest Adventure Park(4.1 Miles)
The Lost Labyrinth(4.4 Miles)
Carrbridge Golf Club(4.7 Miles)
Aviemore Kart Raceway(4.8 Miles)
Abernethy Golf Club(4.9 Miles)
Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre(5.6 Miles)
The preferred airport for The Boat Hotel is Inverness (INV)(34.4 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Business centre
Tennis courts
Housekeeping
Location
Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, Scotland, United Kingdom
Boat of Garten Golf Club (0.2 Miles)
River Spey (0.4 Miles)
Abernethy Forest (0.9 Miles)
Loch Vaa (2.3 Miles)
Lochan Dhu (2.6 Miles)
Loch Garten (2.7 Miles)
Room options
10
Classic Double Or Twin Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
14
Double Or Twin Room, Garden View
Room details
1 Double Bed
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
Deck or PatioHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Suite Double Or Twin Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and Shower
5
Comfort Double Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
14
Deluxe Double Or Twin Room
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and Shower
5
Classic Single Room
Room details
1 Single Bed
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
7
Suite
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and Shower
Guest reviews of Boat Country Inn and Restaurant
8.2
Very good
Based on 1,127 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
4%
Couple
62%
Family
18%
Group
10%
Solo
3%
What guests think
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At Boat Country Inn and Restaurant, guests highlight a scenic, quiet setting by the steam railway and generally friendly staff, while opinions on rooms and upkeep vary from spacious and comfortable to dated, small, or affected by maintenance issues.
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What guests think
At Boat Country Inn and Restaurant, guests highlight a scenic, quiet setting by the steam railway and generally friendly staff, while opinions on rooms and upkeep vary from spacious and comfortable to dated, small, or affected by maintenance issues.
Food is widely praised at breakfast and dinner, though several guests find drinks and some dishes expensive or service occasionally slow. Facilities are limited for accessibility with many stairs and no lift, and parking can be tight. Cleanliness ranges from very clean rooms to reports of mould, worn carpets, and housekeeping lapses. Expect a characterful country-inn stay with strong hospitality but uneven consistency.
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Facilities
Older building with many stairs and no lift; parking is limited at times. Guests like the outdoor seating areas, but there are occasional heating or hot water failures.
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Aaron
24 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We checked in very late, after they closed, but they accommodated us very well. Build is old but well kept, so expect thing that come with an old building: squeaky floors, etc. Not enough bedding and the light that they have shining on the front of the hotel was shining right in our window. We innovated and overall it was a very nice stay.
We checked in very late, after they closed, but they accommodated us very well. Build is old but well kept, so expect thing that come with an old building: squeaky floors, etc. Not enough bedding and the light that they have shining on the front of the hotel was shining right in our window. We innovated and overall it was a very nice stay.
4
Katya
2 Jan 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Our so called Deluxe room that we had paid extra for looked nothing like the Deluxe rooms on the website. The boiler broke so there was no heating for 3 days which in December in Scotland is a pretty basic necessity. They charged us for the NYE Gala dinner despite the website claiming it was included in the price of the room. There were other little annoyances like the breakfast coffee machine not working. They did finally move us to an actual Deluxe room after a few days complaining to several members of staff and by way of compensation for no heating they waived the Gala dinner charge, which we shouldn’t have been charged for in the first place, so no real compression. It was all a bit of a shambles and very poorly managed.
Our so called Deluxe room that we had paid extra for looked nothing like the Deluxe rooms on the website. The boiler broke so there was no heating for 3 days which in December in Scotland is a pretty basic necessity. They charged us for the NYE Gala dinner despite the website claiming it was included in the price of the room. There were other little annoyances like the breakfast coffee machine not working. They did finally move us to an actual Deluxe room after a few days complaining to several members of staff and by way of compensation for no heating they waived the Gala dinner charge, which we shouldn’t have been charged for in the first place, so no real compression. It was all a bit of a shambles and very poorly managed.
8
Howard
11 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly welcome and used nearby hotel parking. Managed to get an off duty waiter to carry my bags as no lift. One of the worst ever views from bedroom window of fire escape and the bathroom window faced a concrete wall a couple of feet away, so check with hotel about the situation of room before booking. Unable to get breakfast tea despite asking the waitress - this further spoilt my stay
Friendly welcome and used nearby hotel parking. Managed to get an off duty waiter to carry my bags as no lift. One of the worst ever views from bedroom window of fire escape and the bathroom window faced a concrete wall a couple of feet away, so check with hotel about the situation of room before booking. Unable to get breakfast tea despite asking the waitress - this further spoilt my stay
8
William
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Relaxing area for the hotel, close to golf course and woodland walks. Nice area in front of the hotel to have drinks outside. With the hotel being an old building noise issues between the rooms.
Relaxing area for the hotel, close to golf course and woodland walks. Nice area in front of the hotel to have drinks outside. With the hotel being an old building noise issues between the rooms.
8
Stephen
8 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice location. Rooms and hotel felt a little tired but service and food were excellent. Parking was a challenge and I had to park on the street next to hotel on second night.
Nice location. Rooms and hotel felt a little tired but service and food were excellent. Parking was a challenge and I had to park on the street next to hotel on second night.
6
Murray James
5 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location if you’re using the Speyside railway or playing golf at Boat of Garten (BoG). Room was suite like and excellent for two people to easily relax. Two radiators weren’t working and there was no hot water on our last day which was annoying. A 50 minute delay on our first night’s dinner meant we left and eat at Aviemore (not sure why the staff took a booking if they couldn’t cope with the numbers) and on day two we couldn’t get any food after 20:45 and the bar didn’t have any bar snacks (crisps or peanuts). That said it worked for our golf trip to BoG, Grantown on Spey, Abernethy Bridge and Carrbridge golf courses.
Great location if you’re using the Speyside railway or playing golf at Boat of Garten (BoG). Room was suite like and excellent for two people to easily relax. Two radiators weren’t working and there was no hot water on our last day which was annoying. A 50 minute delay on our first night’s dinner meant we left and eat at Aviemore (not sure why the staff took a booking if they couldn’t cope with the numbers) and on day two we couldn’t get any food after 20:45 and the bar didn’t have any bar snacks (crisps or peanuts). That said it worked for our golf trip to BoG, Grantown on Spey, Abernethy Bridge and Carrbridge golf courses.
4
Beverley
1 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room very hot everything looking too old and tired eg carpet,linens. bed nearly ok tap ,mirror,broken room needed painted ,hallway carpets patched ,breakfast was good but a little cold latte Luke warm , bathroom was lovely except for the broken tap ,sorry should have been better no lift ,
Room very hot everything looking too old and tired eg carpet,linens. bed nearly ok tap ,mirror,broken room needed painted ,hallway carpets patched ,breakfast was good but a little cold latte Luke warm , bathroom was lovely except for the broken tap ,sorry should have been better no lift ,
10
John
31 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Was a place full of character. The food and service was excellent. Things that would be good. Either lift or.less stairs
Was a place full of character. The food and service was excellent. Things that would be good. Either lift or.less stairs
10
Alan
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Little understaffed and limited parking, but great staff, good breakfast deal. Great location.
Little understaffed and limited parking, but great staff, good breakfast deal. Great location.
8
Susan
22 Apr 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Stayed for 5days with my daughter. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely sitting area by reception desk. Outside seating and restaurant in bar area. Separate breakfast area are all downstairs. Parking is tight and seems to quite often be used by people getting on the train. Which is right next to the hotel. Our room was nice, we had a view of a wall in our en-suite and of outside stairs in our room. Needs some maintenance work carried out. There was staining in corner of ceiling from a previous leak. App advertised on room didn’t work as indicated. No room service was available and you could make booking for dinner etc from it. Reception wasn’t manned constantly, staff were coming from bar or breakfast area if no one on reception. The staff are amazing, very friendly and couldn’t have been more helpful. My daughter is Coeliac and no where in Aviemore had ready made gluten free sandwiches. I tried Tesco, M&S, Costa, Aldi. Ended up buying GF rolls from Tesco and the kitchen staff in the morning kindly filled with ham and cheese. Otherwise we would have been stuck, as she was out all day each day on a field trip. Not a huge choice at breakfast from the buffet. Hot food made to order and not generous helpings. Dinner on the other hand was the opposite, big servings and delicious food. The staff really make this hotel, would return for that and hopefully a better room next time .
Stayed for 5days with my daughter. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely sitting area by reception desk. Outside seating and restaurant in bar area. Separate breakfast area are all downstairs. Parking is tight and seems to quite often be used by people getting on the train. Which is right next to the hotel. Our room was nice, we had a view of a wall in our en-suite and of outside stairs in our room. Needs some maintenance work carried out. There was staining in corner of ceiling from a previous leak. App advertised on room didn’t work as indicated. No room service was available and you could make booking for dinner etc from it. Reception wasn’t manned constantly, staff were coming from bar or breakfast area if no one on reception. The staff are amazing, very friendly and couldn’t have been more helpful. My daughter is Coeliac and no where in Aviemore had ready made gluten free sandwiches. I tried Tesco, M&S, Costa, Aldi. Ended up buying GF rolls from Tesco and the kitchen staff in the morning kindly filled with ham and cheese. Otherwise we would have been stuck, as she was out all day each day on a field trip. Not a huge choice at breakfast from the buffet. Hot food made to order and not generous helpings. Dinner on the other hand was the opposite, big servings and delicious food. The staff really make this hotel, would return for that and hopefully a better room next time .
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Cleanliness
Feedback ranges from very clean rooms to reports of mould, dusty or worn carpets, and missed housekeeping. A few guests noted lapses such as rooms not serviced or doors left unlatched.
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10
FIONA
24 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our room was very clean, loads of room including large seating area. Bed extremely comfortable & cosy. All staff were friendly and attentive. Dinner was excellent on both evenings. The hotel is pet friendly but dogs were always under careful control & supervision of their owners. The hotel clearly welcomes families and had many non resident diners which indicated a good local reputation too. Happy to recommend to friends & family.
Our room was very clean, loads of room including large seating area. Bed extremely comfortable & cosy. All staff were friendly and attentive. Dinner was excellent on both evenings. The hotel is pet friendly but dogs were always under careful control & supervision of their owners. The hotel clearly welcomes families and had many non resident diners which indicated a good local reputation too. Happy to recommend to friends & family.
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Lynn
30 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We booked a deluxe room which was very small and dated with a tiny bathroom you couldn’t turn round in. The bathroom had no ventilation. Twice we returned to our room to find the cleaners hadn’t latched the door so it was unlocked all day and once we returned to find neither key worked. When we left the bathroom towels on the floor to be refreshed they were hung up dirty and I came back to the room to find the cleaner using these to dry the mugs in the room. The ‘manager’ offered to upgrade us but when I mentioned this to the person on reception next day they knew nothing about it. There seemed to be a lack of anyone in charge although the younger staff worked hard - especially the young lad at breakfast who often seemed to be on his own which meant things were sometimes not replenished even though he tried his best. Not a great stay.
We booked a deluxe room which was very small and dated with a tiny bathroom you couldn’t turn round in. The bathroom had no ventilation. Twice we returned to our room to find the cleaners hadn’t latched the door so it was unlocked all day and once we returned to find neither key worked. When we left the bathroom towels on the floor to be refreshed they were hung up dirty and I came back to the room to find the cleaner using these to dry the mugs in the room. The ‘manager’ offered to upgrade us but when I mentioned this to the person on reception next day they knew nothing about it. There seemed to be a lack of anyone in charge although the younger staff worked hard - especially the young lad at breakfast who often seemed to be on his own which meant things were sometimes not replenished even though he tried his best. Not a great stay.
6
Marion
28 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean comfortable room with modern spacious bathroom.
Clean comfortable room with modern spacious bathroom.
8
Barry
24 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff, peaceful area and hotel clean and decorated nicely.
Friendly staff, peaceful area and hotel clean and decorated nicely.
6
May
21 Jul 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Room needed a deep clean particularly the carpet
Room needed a deep clean particularly the carpet
10
Barry
28 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms are spacious and very clean,dinner and breakfast are outstanding 10/10,although restaurant was very busy the service was 1st class.
Rooms are spacious and very clean,dinner and breakfast are outstanding 10/10,although restaurant was very busy the service was 1st class.
6
Margaret
21 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Could not get the shower to work. Beds not made up on day 2 though the maids did wash our coffee cups and fold the end of the toilet paper into a point!
Could not get the shower to work. Beds not made up on day 2 though the maids did wash our coffee cups and fold the end of the toilet paper into a point!
4
Shirley
24 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Arrived at hotel to be greated and looked down at by manager,very rude and abrupt,definitely wasnt a good first inpression,she finished off her personal call on her mobile before attending to paying guests who were standing waiting, booked a room for 3 people and were given a room for 2 people,not set up for 3 and was told they didnt have an extra bed to give,even though i booked for 3,therfor it should have been sorted for our arrival,manager just seemed to shrug that off, had a meal in the restaurant which again is overly priced for what you recieve and the service was shocking,left to wait ages before ofer taken,bit then rushed out once meal had been eaten,again service rude,things added onto my meal bill that i hadnt even ordered,again manager seemed to not have time to deal with this so told myself to sort it out,as i did this,our drinks were removed and cleared from our table,which were still half full. The room itself could do with alot of inprovements,mould on walls,carpets hadnt been hoovered from previous guests,bathroom had dust and grime on bath, no housekeeping service in our 2 night stay. Breakfast wws freshly cooked however produce was cheap & overcooked, very limited variety for continental stuff,not a big selection,yoghurts sitting out without placed in ice to keep fresh, limited selection of fresh fruit on display and the apples and bananas that were,had seen better days. I defo would not return here again and didntvmake an enjoyable stay.
Arrived at hotel to be greated and looked down at by manager,very rude and abrupt,definitely wasnt a good first inpression,she finished off her personal call on her mobile before attending to paying guests who were standing waiting, booked a room for 3 people and were given a room for 2 people,not set up for 3 and was told they didnt have an extra bed to give,even though i booked for 3,therfor it should have been sorted for our arrival,manager just seemed to shrug that off, had a meal in the restaurant which again is overly priced for what you recieve and the service was shocking,left to wait ages before ofer taken,bit then rushed out once meal had been eaten,again service rude,things added onto my meal bill that i hadnt even ordered,again manager seemed to not have time to deal with this so told myself to sort it out,as i did this,our drinks were removed and cleared from our table,which were still half full. The room itself could do with alot of inprovements,mould on walls,carpets hadnt been hoovered from previous guests,bathroom had dust and grime on bath, no housekeeping service in our 2 night stay. Breakfast wws freshly cooked however produce was cheap & overcooked, very limited variety for continental stuff,not a big selection,yoghurts sitting out without placed in ice to keep fresh, limited selection of fresh fruit on display and the apples and bananas that were,had seen better days. I defo would not return here again and didntvmake an enjoyable stay.
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David
12 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is in a great location for sight seeing in the surrounding area. The hotel itself is in need of refurbishment and general painting badly needed in areas. The alcohol is over priced, I could go in to a nice restaurant in Inverness and not be charged so much !! The food was decent, albeit I would say pricey for what you get. Staff encountered were pleasant.
This hotel is in a great location for sight seeing in the surrounding area. The hotel itself is in need of refurbishment and general painting badly needed in areas. The alcohol is over priced, I could go in to a nice restaurant in Inverness and not be charged so much !! The food was decent, albeit I would say pricey for what you get. Staff encountered were pleasant.
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Jessica
3 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Situated in a quiet area with many attractions a short drive away. The evening food was great. The hotel itself was a bit shabby, mould in the bathrooms/dirty carpets/musty smell. The camp beds for the kids were the worst we've ever come across - wish we'd bought our own which are much more solid and comfortable.
Situated in a quiet area with many attractions a short drive away. The evening food was great. The hotel itself was a bit shabby, mould in the bathrooms/dirty carpets/musty smell. The camp beds for the kids were the worst we've ever come across - wish we'd bought our own which are much more solid and comfortable.
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Rooms
Room quality varies: some are spacious and comfortable with garden patios and large bathrooms, while others feel small or dated with awkward layouts or poor views. Issues noted include boiler noise, weak water pressure, and rooms running hot.
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10
FIONA
24 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our room was very clean, loads of room including large seating area. Bed extremely comfortable & cosy. All staff were friendly and attentive. Dinner was excellent on both evenings. The hotel is pet friendly but dogs were always under careful control & supervision of their owners. The hotel clearly welcomes families and had many non resident diners which indicated a good local reputation too. Happy to recommend to friends & family.
Our room was very clean, loads of room including large seating area. Bed extremely comfortable & cosy. All staff were friendly and attentive. Dinner was excellent on both evenings. The hotel is pet friendly but dogs were always under careful control & supervision of their owners. The hotel clearly welcomes families and had many non resident diners which indicated a good local reputation too. Happy to recommend to friends & family.
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Lynn
30 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We booked a deluxe room which was very small and dated with a tiny bathroom you couldn’t turn round in. The bathroom had no ventilation. Twice we returned to our room to find the cleaners hadn’t latched the door so it was unlocked all day and once we returned to find neither key worked. When we left the bathroom towels on the floor to be refreshed they were hung up dirty and I came back to the room to find the cleaner using these to dry the mugs in the room. The ‘manager’ offered to upgrade us but when I mentioned this to the person on reception next day they knew nothing about it. There seemed to be a lack of anyone in charge although the younger staff worked hard - especially the young lad at breakfast who often seemed to be on his own which meant things were sometimes not replenished even though he tried his best. Not a great stay.
We booked a deluxe room which was very small and dated with a tiny bathroom you couldn’t turn round in. The bathroom had no ventilation. Twice we returned to our room to find the cleaners hadn’t latched the door so it was unlocked all day and once we returned to find neither key worked. When we left the bathroom towels on the floor to be refreshed they were hung up dirty and I came back to the room to find the cleaner using these to dry the mugs in the room. The ‘manager’ offered to upgrade us but when I mentioned this to the person on reception next day they knew nothing about it. There seemed to be a lack of anyone in charge although the younger staff worked hard - especially the young lad at breakfast who often seemed to be on his own which meant things were sometimes not replenished even though he tried his best. Not a great stay.
10
Mia
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fine hotel nice room with terrasse outside and huge bathroom. We loved it
Fine hotel nice room with terrasse outside and huge bathroom. We loved it
8
Melina
11 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Other than the temperature in the room, everything else was phenomenal. The staff, the breakfast, the included parking, the drive to and from: all wonderful!!! The one downside was simply a matter of when we visited. We were here in July and it wasn’t even a particularly warm night (maybe 58F/14C). We were on the 3rd floor and had to open both windows to try and cool down the room but the thick wool curtain didn’t allow much air flow so we had to keep the curtain open all night too.
Other than the temperature in the room, everything else was phenomenal. The staff, the breakfast, the included parking, the drive to and from: all wonderful!!! The one downside was simply a matter of when we visited. We were here in July and it wasn’t even a particularly warm night (maybe 58F/14C). We were on the 3rd floor and had to open both windows to try and cool down the room but the thick wool curtain didn’t allow much air flow so we had to keep the curtain open all night too.
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Isobel
13 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Garden room very quiet and great to have a patio and a bath!
Garden room very quiet and great to have a patio and a bath!
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L
4 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We booked for our outward and return trip.First room was dreadful. A small double bed wedged against the wall and under the eaves so had to climb in and unable to sit up. Second stay in a deluxe double. Only 1 bedside light. No coat hangers in the wardrobe Tiny shower which trickled water. Cracked handbasin..WOULD NOT RECOMMEND and certainly was not value for money at £179.00 for the "delux" room. Service in the dining room was slow. We waited an hour for our starters to arrive.
We booked for our outward and return trip.First room was dreadful. A small double bed wedged against the wall and under the eaves so had to climb in and unable to sit up. Second stay in a deluxe double. Only 1 bedside light. No coat hangers in the wardrobe Tiny shower which trickled water. Cracked handbasin..WOULD NOT RECOMMEND and certainly was not value for money at £179.00 for the "delux" room. Service in the dining room was slow. We waited an hour for our starters to arrive.
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David
4 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was lovely, spacious, clean and a good price, but wouldn't stay there again as there was a constant noise from (I assume) the boiler/heating system which made sleep difficult 😡
Hotel was lovely, spacious, clean and a good price, but wouldn't stay there again as there was a constant noise from (I assume) the boiler/heating system which made sleep difficult 😡
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Howard
11 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly welcome and used nearby hotel parking. Managed to get an off duty waiter to carry my bags as no lift. One of the worst ever views from bedroom window of fire escape and the bathroom window faced a concrete wall a couple of feet away, so check with hotel about the situation of room before booking. Unable to get breakfast tea despite asking the waitress - this further spoilt my stay
Friendly welcome and used nearby hotel parking. Managed to get an off duty waiter to carry my bags as no lift. One of the worst ever views from bedroom window of fire escape and the bathroom window faced a concrete wall a couple of feet away, so check with hotel about the situation of room before booking. Unable to get breakfast tea despite asking the waitress - this further spoilt my stay
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lindsay
19 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our check in at this hotel was good enough, if very slow. The guy on reception showed us to our room. We paid about £130 for bed and breakfast at this hotel, and it definitely wasn’t worth that price. We are regular travellers who managed to secure an awesome room in Glasgow two nights before at less than half that price! Firstly, the room was nice and spacious enough, but the en-suite bathroom was an absolute joke. An overweight person would not have felt comfortable using the toilet and might not even have fitted into the space allocated to the toilet (I’ll add a picture to prove my point) Secondly, one of the taps was fitted the wrong way round and almost fell off when you attempted to use it. This place is a bit of a faulty towers! It’s a nice old building, but obviously not that well-maintained. I am glad we chose to eat at Anderson’s, a few paces up the road, because when we attempted to pay by cash for our drinks at the hotel bar, we were told they didn’t take cash. My drinks were already poured before they made this shambolic revaluation, so they had no other option than to take my cash (and before anyone replies about a lack of banking facilities in the town, there’s a Post Office across the road). I feel places like this are an embarrassment to Scottish tourism. The breakfast was nice, freshly cooked. But 7.45 - 9 am is too early to serve breakfast at the weekend. Again, pretentious and out of touch.
Our check in at this hotel was good enough, if very slow. The guy on reception showed us to our room. We paid about £130 for bed and breakfast at this hotel, and it definitely wasn’t worth that price. We are regular travellers who managed to secure an awesome room in Glasgow two nights before at less than half that price! Firstly, the room was nice and spacious enough, but the en-suite bathroom was an absolute joke. An overweight person would not have felt comfortable using the toilet and might not even have fitted into the space allocated to the toilet (I’ll add a picture to prove my point) Secondly, one of the taps was fitted the wrong way round and almost fell off when you attempted to use it. This place is a bit of a faulty towers! It’s a nice old building, but obviously not that well-maintained. I am glad we chose to eat at Anderson’s, a few paces up the road, because when we attempted to pay by cash for our drinks at the hotel bar, we were told they didn’t take cash. My drinks were already poured before they made this shambolic revaluation, so they had no other option than to take my cash (and before anyone replies about a lack of banking facilities in the town, there’s a Post Office across the road). I feel places like this are an embarrassment to Scottish tourism. The breakfast was nice, freshly cooked. But 7.45 - 9 am is too early to serve breakfast at the weekend. Again, pretentious and out of touch.
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Naomi
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
All staff very friendly and welcoming - particularly the ladies at breakfast! Everyone made an effort to interact with our 3 year old which goes a long way. :) very family/ dog friendly. Good food - probably the best cooked breakfast we’ve had in a while, everything was perfectly cooked and great selection. We had a meal in the restaurant too that was tasty! We stayed in a garden room, spacious and clean. Lovely location with great views of the surrounding hills. Would recommend and would stay again.
All staff very friendly and welcoming - particularly the ladies at breakfast! Everyone made an effort to interact with our 3 year old which goes a long way. :) very family/ dog friendly. Good food - probably the best cooked breakfast we’ve had in a while, everything was perfectly cooked and great selection. We had a meal in the restaurant too that was tasty! We stayed in a garden room, spacious and clean. Lovely location with great views of the surrounding hills. Would recommend and would stay again.
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Service
Staff are often friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with some going above and beyond. However, guests also report check-in errors, occasional rudeness or understaffing, and slow or chaotic breakfast service.
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FIONA
24 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our room was very clean, loads of room including large seating area. Bed extremely comfortable & cosy. All staff were friendly and attentive. Dinner was excellent on both evenings. The hotel is pet friendly but dogs were always under careful control & supervision of their owners. The hotel clearly welcomes families and had many non resident diners which indicated a good local reputation too. Happy to recommend to friends & family.
Our room was very clean, loads of room including large seating area. Bed extremely comfortable & cosy. All staff were friendly and attentive. Dinner was excellent on both evenings. The hotel is pet friendly but dogs were always under careful control & supervision of their owners. The hotel clearly welcomes families and had many non resident diners which indicated a good local reputation too. Happy to recommend to friends & family.
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Lynn
30 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We booked a deluxe room which was very small and dated with a tiny bathroom you couldn’t turn round in. The bathroom had no ventilation. Twice we returned to our room to find the cleaners hadn’t latched the door so it was unlocked all day and once we returned to find neither key worked. When we left the bathroom towels on the floor to be refreshed they were hung up dirty and I came back to the room to find the cleaner using these to dry the mugs in the room. The ‘manager’ offered to upgrade us but when I mentioned this to the person on reception next day they knew nothing about it. There seemed to be a lack of anyone in charge although the younger staff worked hard - especially the young lad at breakfast who often seemed to be on his own which meant things were sometimes not replenished even though he tried his best. Not a great stay.
We booked a deluxe room which was very small and dated with a tiny bathroom you couldn’t turn round in. The bathroom had no ventilation. Twice we returned to our room to find the cleaners hadn’t latched the door so it was unlocked all day and once we returned to find neither key worked. When we left the bathroom towels on the floor to be refreshed they were hung up dirty and I came back to the room to find the cleaner using these to dry the mugs in the room. The ‘manager’ offered to upgrade us but when I mentioned this to the person on reception next day they knew nothing about it. There seemed to be a lack of anyone in charge although the younger staff worked hard - especially the young lad at breakfast who often seemed to be on his own which meant things were sometimes not replenished even though he tried his best. Not a great stay.
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Christy
14 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Diner service wasnt good at all, food was ok but way overpriced. Room ok. Very run down
Diner service wasnt good at all, food was ok but way overpriced. Room ok. Very run down
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Shirley
24 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Arrived at hotel to be greated and looked down at by manager,very rude and abrupt,definitely wasnt a good first inpression,she finished off her personal call on her mobile before attending to paying guests who were standing waiting, booked a room for 3 people and were given a room for 2 people,not set up for 3 and was told they didnt have an extra bed to give,even though i booked for 3,therfor it should have been sorted for our arrival,manager just seemed to shrug that off, had a meal in the restaurant which again is overly priced for what you recieve and the service was shocking,left to wait ages before ofer taken,bit then rushed out once meal had been eaten,again service rude,things added onto my meal bill that i hadnt even ordered,again manager seemed to not have time to deal with this so told myself to sort it out,as i did this,our drinks were removed and cleared from our table,which were still half full. The room itself could do with alot of inprovements,mould on walls,carpets hadnt been hoovered from previous guests,bathroom had dust and grime on bath, no housekeeping service in our 2 night stay. Breakfast wws freshly cooked however produce was cheap & overcooked, very limited variety for continental stuff,not a big selection,yoghurts sitting out without placed in ice to keep fresh, limited selection of fresh fruit on display and the apples and bananas that were,had seen better days. I defo would not return here again and didntvmake an enjoyable stay.
Arrived at hotel to be greated and looked down at by manager,very rude and abrupt,definitely wasnt a good first inpression,she finished off her personal call on her mobile before attending to paying guests who were standing waiting, booked a room for 3 people and were given a room for 2 people,not set up for 3 and was told they didnt have an extra bed to give,even though i booked for 3,therfor it should have been sorted for our arrival,manager just seemed to shrug that off, had a meal in the restaurant which again is overly priced for what you recieve and the service was shocking,left to wait ages before ofer taken,bit then rushed out once meal had been eaten,again service rude,things added onto my meal bill that i hadnt even ordered,again manager seemed to not have time to deal with this so told myself to sort it out,as i did this,our drinks were removed and cleared from our table,which were still half full. The room itself could do with alot of inprovements,mould on walls,carpets hadnt been hoovered from previous guests,bathroom had dust and grime on bath, no housekeeping service in our 2 night stay. Breakfast wws freshly cooked however produce was cheap & overcooked, very limited variety for continental stuff,not a big selection,yoghurts sitting out without placed in ice to keep fresh, limited selection of fresh fruit on display and the apples and bananas that were,had seen better days. I defo would not return here again and didntvmake an enjoyable stay.
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Eric
20 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Upon arrival we stood at reception for quite a while without acknowledgement as 2 staff members were talking to each other. The staff serving meals were efficient but abrupt, and then we waited for breakfast as our order had been misplaced. On checkout we could not get our bill as the computer wasn’t working,we had a dispute on charges and were told the invoice would be emailed, but so far not. No staff smiled at all and seemed fed up.
Upon arrival we stood at reception for quite a while without acknowledgement as 2 staff members were talking to each other. The staff serving meals were efficient but abrupt, and then we waited for breakfast as our order had been misplaced. On checkout we could not get our bill as the computer wasn’t working,we had a dispute on charges and were told the invoice would be emailed, but so far not. No staff smiled at all and seemed fed up.
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Duncan
7 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff very friendly and efficient.
Staff very friendly and efficient.
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Joel
26 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent breakfast. Staff was very friendly. We arrived late in the evening and upon check in we were given someone else's room. We had to wait for someone to come to make the correction and give us another room. Also, the parking was not easily accessible. Other than that, it was a very nice hotel.
Excellent breakfast. Staff was very friendly. We arrived late in the evening and upon check in we were given someone else's room. We had to wait for someone to come to make the correction and give us another room. Also, the parking was not easily accessible. Other than that, it was a very nice hotel.
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Jane
22 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our suite was lovely if a bit faded. The bed was really comfortable. The main problem was with the staff, there was a lot of very young and very new staff so not a lot of information about the area, or good organisation. The breakfast was chaotic with cooked food being brought before you were finished eating your cornflakes etc, you also had to make your own tea, toast this was not convenient, nor relaxing as a man was tearing around with cooked food with his head down bulldozing through people to take plates to tables. Although the hotel was pretty I wouldn’t stay here again
Our suite was lovely if a bit faded. The bed was really comfortable. The main problem was with the staff, there was a lot of very young and very new staff so not a lot of information about the area, or good organisation. The breakfast was chaotic with cooked food being brought before you were finished eating your cornflakes etc, you also had to make your own tea, toast this was not convenient, nor relaxing as a man was tearing around with cooked food with his head down bulldozing through people to take plates to tables. Although the hotel was pretty I wouldn’t stay here again
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Susan
22 Apr 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Stayed for 5days with my daughter. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely sitting area by reception desk. Outside seating and restaurant in bar area. Separate breakfast area are all downstairs. Parking is tight and seems to quite often be used by people getting on the train. Which is right next to the hotel. Our room was nice, we had a view of a wall in our en-suite and of outside stairs in our room. Needs some maintenance work carried out. There was staining in corner of ceiling from a previous leak. App advertised on room didn’t work as indicated. No room service was available and you could make booking for dinner etc from it. Reception wasn’t manned constantly, staff were coming from bar or breakfast area if no one on reception. The staff are amazing, very friendly and couldn’t have been more helpful. My daughter is Coeliac and no where in Aviemore had ready made gluten free sandwiches. I tried Tesco, M&S, Costa, Aldi. Ended up buying GF rolls from Tesco and the kitchen staff in the morning kindly filled with ham and cheese. Otherwise we would have been stuck, as she was out all day each day on a field trip. Not a huge choice at breakfast from the buffet. Hot food made to order and not generous helpings. Dinner on the other hand was the opposite, big servings and delicious food. The staff really make this hotel, would return for that and hopefully a better room next time .
Stayed for 5days with my daughter. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely sitting area by reception desk. Outside seating and restaurant in bar area. Separate breakfast area are all downstairs. Parking is tight and seems to quite often be used by people getting on the train. Which is right next to the hotel. Our room was nice, we had a view of a wall in our en-suite and of outside stairs in our room. Needs some maintenance work carried out. There was staining in corner of ceiling from a previous leak. App advertised on room didn’t work as indicated. No room service was available and you could make booking for dinner etc from it. Reception wasn’t manned constantly, staff were coming from bar or breakfast area if no one on reception. The staff are amazing, very friendly and couldn’t have been more helpful. My daughter is Coeliac and no where in Aviemore had ready made gluten free sandwiches. I tried Tesco, M&S, Costa, Aldi. Ended up buying GF rolls from Tesco and the kitchen staff in the morning kindly filled with ham and cheese. Otherwise we would have been stuck, as she was out all day each day on a field trip. Not a huge choice at breakfast from the buffet. Hot food made to order and not generous helpings. Dinner on the other hand was the opposite, big servings and delicious food. The staff really make this hotel, would return for that and hopefully a better room next time .
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Abigail
12 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and well accommodated. They even carried out (incredibly heavy!!) suitcases upstairs for us. The food was incredible and there was so much variety. The only issue was the shower in our room which didn’t have temperature control and the screen was a bit broken. This wasn’t an issue for us as we were only there one night and the standalone bath was beautiful!! The rooms need a little updating but the space is incredible and the rooms were always clean.
The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and well accommodated. They even carried out (incredibly heavy!!) suitcases upstairs for us. The food was incredible and there was so much variety. The only issue was the shower in our room which didn’t have temperature control and the screen was a bit broken. This wasn’t an issue for us as we were only there one night and the standalone bath was beautiful!! The rooms need a little updating but the space is incredible and the rooms were always clean.
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Location
Scenic, quiet village setting beside the steam railway, handy for woodland walks, hiking, golf, and the River Spey. Many appreciate the views and convenience for exploring the Cairngorms and Speyside.
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Claire
5 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a lovely, 3 night stay. The staff were lovely and the hotel is located in such a pretty village.
We had a lovely, 3 night stay. The staff were lovely and the hotel is located in such a pretty village.
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Stanley
9 Sept 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Set if a quiet town within walking distance of the River Spey. great staff.
Set if a quiet town within walking distance of the River Spey. great staff.
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Susan
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Loved this hotel, comfortable, good food. Great location by the steam railway station , woodland walks. Hoping to return.
Loved this hotel, comfortable, good food. Great location by the steam railway station , woodland walks. Hoping to return.
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Linda
11 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Pleasant location
Pleasant location
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Giacomo
16 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely weekend stay in The Boat Hotel. We were lucky enough to have a room on the corner in the main building, overlooking the train station. The room was comfortable and warm, with the bedding being good quality. Nice meal in the main restaurant and a nice selection of cereals, jams and bread for breakfast. The hot breakfast cooked to order was also good.
Lovely weekend stay in The Boat Hotel. We were lucky enough to have a room on the corner in the main building, overlooking the train station. The room was comfortable and warm, with the bedding being good quality. Nice meal in the main restaurant and a nice selection of cereals, jams and bread for breakfast. The hot breakfast cooked to order was also good.
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William
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Relaxing area for the hotel, close to golf course and woodland walks. Nice area in front of the hotel to have drinks outside. With the hotel being an old building noise issues between the rooms.
Relaxing area for the hotel, close to golf course and woodland walks. Nice area in front of the hotel to have drinks outside. With the hotel being an old building noise issues between the rooms.
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Stephen
8 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice location. Rooms and hotel felt a little tired but service and food were excellent. Parking was a challenge and I had to park on the street next to hotel on second night.
Nice location. Rooms and hotel felt a little tired but service and food were excellent. Parking was a challenge and I had to park on the street next to hotel on second night.
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Naomi
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
All staff very friendly and welcoming - particularly the ladies at breakfast! Everyone made an effort to interact with our 3 year old which goes a long way. :) very family/ dog friendly. Good food - probably the best cooked breakfast we’ve had in a while, everything was perfectly cooked and great selection. We had a meal in the restaurant too that was tasty! We stayed in a garden room, spacious and clean. Lovely location with great views of the surrounding hills. Would recommend and would stay again.
All staff very friendly and welcoming - particularly the ladies at breakfast! Everyone made an effort to interact with our 3 year old which goes a long way. :) very family/ dog friendly. Good food - probably the best cooked breakfast we’ve had in a while, everything was perfectly cooked and great selection. We had a meal in the restaurant too that was tasty! We stayed in a garden room, spacious and clean. Lovely location with great views of the surrounding hills. Would recommend and would stay again.
10
Alan
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Little understaffed and limited parking, but great staff, good breakfast deal. Great location.
Little understaffed and limited parking, but great staff, good breakfast deal. Great location.
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Patrick
7 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cute hotel, very accessible to nearby hiking. Food was quite good.
Cute hotel, very accessible to nearby hiking. Food was quite good.
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Dining
Breakfast and dinner are frequently praised for taste and variety, with some gluten free options noted. Downsides include pricey drinks or food, occasional delays, and inconsistent breakfast or coffee quality.
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Brian
11 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely stay in the hotel for a couple of nights, staff were very friendly, food excellent both morning and evening. Room good and great shower in bathroom
We had a lovely stay in the hotel for a couple of nights, staff were very friendly, food excellent both morning and evening. Room good and great shower in bathroom
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FIONA
24 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our room was very clean, loads of room including large seating area. Bed extremely comfortable & cosy. All staff were friendly and attentive. Dinner was excellent on both evenings. The hotel is pet friendly but dogs were always under careful control & supervision of their owners. The hotel clearly welcomes families and had many non resident diners which indicated a good local reputation too. Happy to recommend to friends & family.
Our room was very clean, loads of room including large seating area. Bed extremely comfortable & cosy. All staff were friendly and attentive. Dinner was excellent on both evenings. The hotel is pet friendly but dogs were always under careful control & supervision of their owners. The hotel clearly welcomes families and had many non resident diners which indicated a good local reputation too. Happy to recommend to friends & family.
8
louise
27 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Pretty good with a few wee quirks. Shower in our bathroom room 104 took up 50% of space and position of screen very easy to knock against. Breakfast arrangement could be improved as position of cups glasses etc meant a lot of waking back and forwards. Restaurant Food good though not excellent and could be a bit more varied. My panna cotta desert was amazing. Fish dishes reported as a bit bland. Wine very expensive at £28 for lowest priced bottle. All in all a lovely stay but 2 nights enough.
Pretty good with a few wee quirks. Shower in our bathroom room 104 took up 50% of space and position of screen very easy to knock against. Breakfast arrangement could be improved as position of cups glasses etc meant a lot of waking back and forwards. Restaurant Food good though not excellent and could be a bit more varied. My panna cotta desert was amazing. Fish dishes reported as a bit bland. Wine very expensive at £28 for lowest priced bottle. All in all a lovely stay but 2 nights enough.
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Barry
22 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Food at Dinner was outstanding,miby not the cheapest place to eat but worth every penny
Food at Dinner was outstanding,miby not the cheapest place to eat but worth every penny
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Annie
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was lovely although quite small. Lovely walk in shower. Ate in the bar which was unexpectedly expensive. Would have gone out had we known. Breakfast was good
Room was lovely although quite small. Lovely walk in shower. Ate in the bar which was unexpectedly expensive. Would have gone out had we known. Breakfast was good
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Jill
3 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel room was lovely, clean, large comfortable bed, modern bathroom. Breakfast was awful, not fresh at all. Staff were not very friendly either.
Hotel room was lovely, clean, large comfortable bed, modern bathroom. Breakfast was awful, not fresh at all. Staff were not very friendly either.
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Barry
11 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The food whether it be breakfast or dinner is tremendous 10/10
The food whether it be breakfast or dinner is tremendous 10/10
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Murray James
5 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location if you’re using the Speyside railway or playing golf at Boat of Garten (BoG). Room was suite like and excellent for two people to easily relax. Two radiators weren’t working and there was no hot water on our last day which was annoying. A 50 minute delay on our first night’s dinner meant we left and eat at Aviemore (not sure why the staff took a booking if they couldn’t cope with the numbers) and on day two we couldn’t get any food after 20:45 and the bar didn’t have any bar snacks (crisps or peanuts). That said it worked for our golf trip to BoG, Grantown on Spey, Abernethy Bridge and Carrbridge golf courses.
Great location if you’re using the Speyside railway or playing golf at Boat of Garten (BoG). Room was suite like and excellent for two people to easily relax. Two radiators weren’t working and there was no hot water on our last day which was annoying. A 50 minute delay on our first night’s dinner meant we left and eat at Aviemore (not sure why the staff took a booking if they couldn’t cope with the numbers) and on day two we couldn’t get any food after 20:45 and the bar didn’t have any bar snacks (crisps or peanuts). That said it worked for our golf trip to BoG, Grantown on Spey, Abernethy Bridge and Carrbridge golf courses.
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Naomi
20 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
All staff very friendly and welcoming - particularly the ladies at breakfast! Everyone made an effort to interact with our 3 year old which goes a long way. :) very family/ dog friendly. Good food - probably the best cooked breakfast we’ve had in a while, everything was perfectly cooked and great selection. We had a meal in the restaurant too that was tasty! We stayed in a garden room, spacious and clean. Lovely location with great views of the surrounding hills. Would recommend and would stay again.
All staff very friendly and welcoming - particularly the ladies at breakfast! Everyone made an effort to interact with our 3 year old which goes a long way. :) very family/ dog friendly. Good food - probably the best cooked breakfast we’ve had in a while, everything was perfectly cooked and great selection. We had a meal in the restaurant too that was tasty! We stayed in a garden room, spacious and clean. Lovely location with great views of the surrounding hills. Would recommend and would stay again.
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Wayne
11 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very dated accommodation. Was informed at check-in to come down for dinner when ready as quite relaxed. Went down at 18.45 to be told very busy and had to book a table for 20.00. Food was good but a bit pricey with 10% added for service.
Very dated accommodation. Was informed at check-in to come down for dinner when ready as quite relaxed. Went down at 18.45 to be told very busy and had to book a table for 20.00. Food was good but a bit pricey with 10% added for service.
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David
last week
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely dog friendly room with easy access to the garden equipped with a dog poo bin. Room and en suite were spotless, bed was very comfortable. Disappointed that the only tea was earl grey, no herbal or decaff tea or coffee although there was a lovely coffee machine in the room. We had no hot water in the evening the explanation given was that it’s an old building and it has a long way to travel to reach our room! Food was plentiful and tasty but dinner dining experience was very disjointed and slow. The staff were friendly and helpful but didn’t seem to have a system. Had to ask twice for water and the dessert menu and received drinks we didn’t order. Breakfast service was more organised and they have an excellent menu and buffet selection.
Lovely dog friendly room with easy access to the garden equipped with a dog poo bin. Room and en suite were spotless, bed was very comfortable. Disappointed that the only tea was earl grey, no herbal or decaff tea or coffee although there was a lovely coffee machine in the room. We had no hot water in the evening the explanation given was that it’s an old building and it has a long way to travel to reach our room! Food was plentiful and tasty but dinner dining experience was very disjointed and slow. The staff were friendly and helpful but didn’t seem to have a system. Had to ask twice for water and the dessert menu and received drinks we didn’t order. Breakfast service was more organised and they have an excellent menu and buffet selection.
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Gilles
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Best breakfast included in the reservation
Best breakfast included in the reservation
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Jonathan
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable room with walk-in shower in ensuite. Freshly-cooked breakfast with good quality ingredients and good coffee. Pleasant and attentive lady served breakfast.
Comfortable room with walk-in shower in ensuite. Freshly-cooked breakfast with good quality ingredients and good coffee. Pleasant and attentive lady served breakfast.
8
Gordon
13 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We had a really nice stay!
We had a really nice stay!
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MARGARET
7 Sept 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The Boat is a delightful traditional village pub/hotel, next to the Strathspey railway station. I always stay there when I am in the Cairngorms. It can be busy and lively, but there is always space in the dining room for guests. Staff are friendly. I wish there was a lift/elevator, but understand the limitations of an old building
The Boat is a delightful traditional village pub/hotel, next to the Strathspey railway station. I always stay there when I am in the Cairngorms. It can be busy and lively, but there is always space in the dining room for guests. Staff are friendly. I wish there was a lift/elevator, but understand the limitations of an old building
FAQs about Boat Country Inn and Restaurant
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children.
Does the property allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed directly with the property.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Boat of Garten, next to a golf course and a short 4-minute walk from Boat of Garten Golf Club. It is within 5 minutes by car from Loch Garten Osprey Centre and approximately 11.8 miles from Cairngorms National Park.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Up to 3 children aged 12 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 10 per night, and advance request or confirmation is required.
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- 2026-12-15: 93.95860616752624USD
- 2026-12-16: 94.40830973739624USD
- 2026-12-17: 95.08786731376647USD
- 2026-12-18: 93.51386630767821USD
- 2026-12-19: 93.80870212486266USD
- 2026-12-20: 94.5582137800598USD
- 2026-12-21: 95.9816945587921USD
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25.
- A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
- A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
- A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on February 14.
- Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
- Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
- A late check-out fee will be charged
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Business centre
Tennis courts
Housekeeping
Services
Business centre
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Bicycle rental
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Express check-in/check-out
Ski Storage
General
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Picnic area/Tables
Packed lunches
Breakfast in the room
Family room
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Internet
Free wi-fi
Activities
Tennis courts
Garden
Golf course (nearby)
Cycling
Fishing
Horse riding
Hiking
Live music
Evening Entertainment
Outdoor Furniture
Terrace
Parking
Parking
Free parking
Parking (Limited)
Parking Onsite