What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including a registration desk and public areas. Specific features such as elevators and step-free entrances are not detailed.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Nairn Museum and Nairn Beach. It is approximately 0.4 miles from Iolaire and 0.9 miles from Moray Firth.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not detailed.

The Bandstand

What guests think

At The Bandstand, guests highlight the scenic setting steps from the beach, comfortable rooms with sea views for some stays, and a lively on-site pub with live music alongside a broad selection of drinks.

Staff are frequently described as welcoming and helpful. Food is widely praised, though several reviews note inconsistent or disappointing breakfasts. A few mention occasional check-in or safety communication issues and some worn areas needing refresh. Expect a relaxed, pub-with-rooms stay in a scenic seaside spot.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

The on-site pub and live music are a standout, with a wide choice of drinks. Several guests also found rooms quiet despite the venue.

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10

Innes

3 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, excellent food and bar

10

Brigitte

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Die Aussicht und die Nähe zum Strand ist wunderbar. Ein sehr schönes Hotel. Auch die Live-Musik und die Bar wunderschön.

8

Andrew

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good bar,great food,excellent staff

8

Mafmudije

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

pros: nice staff and remarkably quiet for a hotel attached to a restaurant and music venue! cons: reserved a queen bed; had two single beds pushed together.

10

Sandra

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

From checking in to checking out the staff were really helpful and attentive. We ate in the restaurant twice in our four night stay and the food was fantastic. We even had the honor of being the first to choose off the new summer menu and it didn't disappoint. The choice of beers/ ales and every spirit avilable at the bar was geat and prices were very fair. Wednesday nights Jo and special guests was a lovely surprise and we really enjoyed the music. And to cap it all off we got to see dolphins playing in the Moray Firth while enjoying our meal.

8

Manfred

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Livebands are awesome Excellent choice of drinks

10

Laura

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute, clean rooms on top of a pub. Beautiful view of the water (we stayed in room 9). Surprisingly quiet for being on top of a bar!

10

Linda

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We’ve been to The Bandstand several times and it never disappoints. The accommodations are comfortable, the people are welcoming and helpful, the food is good, and they have good live music sometimes. The location is lovely- steps from the path along the beach and the river trail. We love The Bandstand and stay in Nairn rather than Inverness because of it. Nairn is a lovely little town on its own, but having a place to stay that checks all our boxes makes Nairn irresistible.

6

Aimo

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to beach and view to water was great. Dining was so-so and breakfast was not what I would expect when “ staff tell you that this is the last we have of this or something is not available… this is a restaurant or some rinky dink outfit?. I felt embarrassed for them by this. Lucky I found a great restaurant in town for my second day of stay. ( This was my first time to Scotland and being touring around.) Bar was great for drinks.

10

Roy

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owner was so helpful on places to go and the atmosphere in the bar was upbeat. They had live music

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, with multiple mentions of very clean spaces. A few guests noted worn areas needing refresh, such as stair carpet or some dining furniture.

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10

Robert

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and friendly holiday, with an excellent breakfast. Would definitely stay again.

10

Fiona

12 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The room was beautiful very clean. Evening meal was really nice window view Of the beach beautiful. Breakfast terrible cheap produce waiting staff incompetent. No detailed receipt available Will not be returning😞

10

Laura

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute, clean rooms on top of a pub. Beautiful view of the water (we stayed in room 9). Surprisingly quiet for being on top of a bar!

10

Ian

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding view from the room we had. Some parts of the property could do with refreshing e.g. the stair carpet and some of the dining room furniture. The property does not have its own parking, but street parking was available. In spite of this we had a good stay with good food.

10

david

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely fine lovely friendly staff very accommodating fantastic bar great food lovely bedrooms clean warm comfortable

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable with good beds, and some have attractive sea views; several guests also report quiet stays. A small TV was noted in one room.

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8

Paul

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Evening meal and breakfast was superb. Good shower, comfy bed but a small tv.

10

Linda

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked a single night to rest between leaving Edinburgh and a slow trip down the Great Glen. What a wonderful surprise. The Bandstand is a lovely small inn & pub. Friendly staff, comfy room & great location. We actually regretted leaving after only one night. Nairn is a lovely and quiet town. We would definitely stay again. Be aware- all rooms are upstairs and there is no lift- which we’ve found to be typical in Scotland.

10

Robert

5 Aug 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are very accommodating, And the room was outstanding and the view of the ocean was even better. The breakfast was more than expected in fact very good and the chef made things to order for each individual person. Great Little town with a lot of history well we’re to stop.

10

Melissa

2 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed a couple nights and loved it! If no hip issues, it was 8-10 mins walk from train station. Its got beach view from breakfast table- which full breakfast is included and the only place we stayed the is trip that properly cooked the tomato! Delicious! So worth it. It was also the best bed of our 3 week trip! Good room space, convenient lunch or dinner and bar with local soft pub vibe. Owner was friendly. The beach was fun to look for treasures at. Town has very limited shopping and food options, but what we found for food was delicious. Would stay again! Thank you

8

Mafmudije

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

pros: nice staff and remarkably quiet for a hotel attached to a restaurant and music venue! cons: reserved a queen bed; had two single beds pushed together.

8

Ivan

13 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Despite a bit of waiting on my check in as they couldn't find the key. The staff was very friendly and the fact that they have a pub made the moment very pleasant. The room was ok. Confortable bed and lovely views to the sea. Good breakfast with sea views. Sad I couldn't stay for another night as they will have live music.

10

Laura

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute, clean rooms on top of a pub. Beautiful view of the water (we stayed in room 9). Surprisingly quiet for being on top of a bar!

10

Linda

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We’ve been to The Bandstand several times and it never disappoints. The accommodations are comfortable, the people are welcoming and helpful, the food is good, and they have good live music sometimes. The location is lovely- steps from the path along the beach and the river trail. We love The Bandstand and stay in Nairn rather than Inverness because of it. Nairn is a lovely little town on its own, but having a place to stay that checks all our boxes makes Nairn irresistible.

10

Hayley

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and very comfortable.

10

Ian

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding view from the room we had. Some parts of the property could do with refreshing e.g. the stair carpet and some of the dining room furniture. The property does not have its own parking, but street parking was available. In spite of this we had a good stay with good food.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. Isolated issues include slow check-in, poor breakfast service on one occasion, and confusion during a nighttime fire alarm.

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8

Graeme

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great position and very friendly service

10

Philip

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrific place and great staff

10

Roderick

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great views, excellent food and fantastic staff.

8

Andrew

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good bar,great food,excellent staff

10

Fiona

12 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The room was beautiful very clean. Evening meal was really nice window view Of the beach beautiful. Breakfast terrible cheap produce waiting staff incompetent. No detailed receipt available Will not be returning😞

10

Alan

15 Sept 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

We thought the accomodation was excellent and enjoyed our breakfasts. Staff really helpful and friendly

10

Sandra

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

From checking in to checking out the staff were really helpful and attentive. We ate in the restaurant twice in our four night stay and the food was fantastic. We even had the honor of being the first to choose off the new summer menu and it didn't disappoint. The choice of beers/ ales and every spirit avilable at the bar was geat and prices were very fair. Wednesday nights Jo and special guests was a lovely surprise and we really enjoyed the music. And to cap it all off we got to see dolphins playing in the Moray Firth while enjoying our meal.

10

Linda

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We’ve been to The Bandstand several times and it never disappoints. The accommodations are comfortable, the people are welcoming and helpful, the food is good, and they have good live music sometimes. The location is lovely- steps from the path along the beach and the river trail. We love The Bandstand and stay in Nairn rather than Inverness because of it. Nairn is a lovely little town on its own, but having a place to stay that checks all our boxes makes Nairn irresistible.

6

David

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice welcome. Fire alarm at night disconcerting naturally but no staff and everyone wondering what to do. Chef very off-putting. More of a pub than a hotel. Overpriced.

10

Roy

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owner was so helpful on places to go and the atmosphere in the bar was upbeat. They had live music

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Location

Scenic, beachside setting with water views, easy access to coastal paths, and a quiet neighborhood. Some guests also note it is a short walk from the train station.

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10

Jean

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

good location near the beach and various eating locations. quiet area

10

Innes

3 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, excellent food and bar

10

Brigitte

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Die Aussicht und die Nähe zum Strand ist wunderbar. Ein sehr schönes Hotel. Auch die Live-Musik und die Bar wunderschön.

10

Linda

10 Jul 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

We booked a single night to rest between leaving Edinburgh and a slow trip down the Great Glen. What a wonderful surprise. The Bandstand is a lovely small inn & pub. Friendly staff, comfy room & great location. We actually regretted leaving after only one night. Nairn is a lovely and quiet town. We would definitely stay again. Be aware- all rooms are upstairs and there is no lift- which we’ve found to be typical in Scotland.

10

Melissa

2 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed a couple nights and loved it! If no hip issues, it was 8-10 mins walk from train station. Its got beach view from breakfast table- which full breakfast is included and the only place we stayed the is trip that properly cooked the tomato! Delicious! So worth it. It was also the best bed of our 3 week trip! Good room space, convenient lunch or dinner and bar with local soft pub vibe. Owner was friendly. The beach was fun to look for treasures at. Town has very limited shopping and food options, but what we found for food was delicious. Would stay again! Thank you

10

Roderick

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great views, excellent food and fantastic staff.

10

Laura

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute, clean rooms on top of a pub. Beautiful view of the water (we stayed in room 9). Surprisingly quiet for being on top of a bar!

10

Linda

29 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

We’ve been to The Bandstand several times and it never disappoints. The accommodations are comfortable, the people are welcoming and helpful, the food is good, and they have good live music sometimes. The location is lovely- steps from the path along the beach and the river trail. We love The Bandstand and stay in Nairn rather than Inverness because of it. Nairn is a lovely little town on its own, but having a place to stay that checks all our boxes makes Nairn irresistible.

6

Aimo

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to beach and view to water was great. Dining was so-so and breakfast was not what I would expect when “ staff tell you that this is the last we have of this or something is not available… this is a restaurant or some rinky dink outfit?. I felt embarrassed for them by this. Lucky I found a great restaurant in town for my second day of stay. ( This was my first time to Scotland and being touring around.) Bar was great for drinks.

10

Hayley

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and very comfortable.

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Dining

Food in the restaurant and bar is widely enjoyed, and breakfast is often praised, sometimes with sea views. However, several reviews report inconsistent or disappointing breakfasts and occasional shortages or service lapses.

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8

Paul

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Evening meal and breakfast was superb. Good shower, comfy bed but a small tv.

10

Innes

3 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, excellent food and bar

10

kate

26 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Second year coming to the bandstand would highly recommend. The staff are wonderful and the food is very good. Wonderful stay can’t wait to go back

10

Melissa

2 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed a couple nights and loved it! If no hip issues, it was 8-10 mins walk from train station. Its got beach view from breakfast table- which full breakfast is included and the only place we stayed the is trip that properly cooked the tomato! Delicious! So worth it. It was also the best bed of our 3 week trip! Good room space, convenient lunch or dinner and bar with local soft pub vibe. Owner was friendly. The beach was fun to look for treasures at. Town has very limited shopping and food options, but what we found for food was delicious. Would stay again! Thank you

8

Andrew

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good bar,great food,excellent staff

10

Fiona

12 Jun 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

The room was beautiful very clean. Evening meal was really nice window view Of the beach beautiful. Breakfast terrible cheap produce waiting staff incompetent. No detailed receipt available Will not be returning😞

10

Sandra

13 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

From checking in to checking out the staff were really helpful and attentive. We ate in the restaurant twice in our four night stay and the food was fantastic. We even had the honor of being the first to choose off the new summer menu and it didn't disappoint. The choice of beers/ ales and every spirit avilable at the bar was geat and prices were very fair. Wednesday nights Jo and special guests was a lovely surprise and we really enjoyed the music. And to cap it all off we got to see dolphins playing in the Moray Firth while enjoying our meal.

8

Ivan

13 Sept 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Despite a bit of waiting on my check in as they couldn't find the key. The staff was very friendly and the fact that they have a pub made the moment very pleasant. The room was ok. Confortable bed and lovely views to the sea. Good breakfast with sea views. Sad I couldn't stay for another night as they will have live music.

6

Aimo

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to beach and view to water was great. Dining was so-so and breakfast was not what I would expect when “ staff tell you that this is the last we have of this or something is not available… this is a restaurant or some rinky dink outfit?. I felt embarrassed for them by this. Lucky I found a great restaurant in town for my second day of stay. ( This was my first time to Scotland and being touring around.) Bar was great for drinks.

8

keith

15 Feb 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Good food and price very comfortable.

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The Bandstand

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