The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool

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9 (871 reviews)
Balavil Hotel, Main Street , Newtonmore , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Great food
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Noise from other rooms
Soft pillows

Categories

Cleanliness
9.14
Overall sentiment indicates rooms were clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.11
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.15
Conveniently located for exploring the area and easily accessible.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms were described as comfortable, though some found beds too soft.
Amenities
8.63
Basic amenities were satisfactory; however, slight improvements suggested.
Value for Money
9.09
Many guests expressed great satisfaction given the price.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Meals were frequently praised for quality and taste.
Overall Experience
9.11
Guests often left with positive feelings and high likelihood of return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 05:16

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Balavil Hotel offers a range of luxurious amenities for guests to enjoy, including a refreshing swimming pool, an inviting on-site restaurant, and a cozy bar.

Enchanting Surroundings

Situated in the heart of the picturesque Cairngorms National Park, Balavil Hotel provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing getaway. Guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature while still being close to various attractions and activities.

Activities Galore

From tennis to skiing, guests at Balavil Hotel can partake in a variety of activities during their stay. Whether seeking adventure or relaxation, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this charming hotel.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and nature at Balavil Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay amidst the stunning landscapes of Newtonmore.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: INV

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 871 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 9.09
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Christine • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely friendly atmosphere.
The bonus of having a small pool to go to in the morning was great. Room very comfortable. I also like the use of disposable cups in the room instead of crockery. Some people might not but I though it was good. Saves on time of turn around and staff not being run ragged. Thumbs up from me.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Trish • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Lovely location

Cons:

Room at the back looking out onto the bins on the ground floor- lots of noise from floor above

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
7
Unimpressive and functional
Pros:

Staff are always fab and great with the product they are paid to deal with.

Cons:

Room was dated, bed was extremely old and evidently had been repaired in the central portion as it peaked in the middle and rolled off either side.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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VERBEECK • solo_traveller • fr
8
Bien situé et bonne nourriture
Pros:

Agréable, et soirées avec chanteur, c’est l’ambiance assurée

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Sheenagh • extended_group • gb
9
Great place for a wee break in the Cairngorms.
Pros:

Lovely hotel with great parking. Pool was an added bonus. Would be great if they could put in a jacuzzi and sauna. Food was good and there is a pleasant bar. Highlight was the friendly, helpful staff.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Logan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Hazel • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Das Hotel ist wunderschön und besitzt eine herausragende Lage. Das Personal ist sehr aufmerksam und freundlich!
In dem Hotel kann man hervorragend (für eine Schottische Kleinstadt)zu Abend essen.

Cons:

Wir waren in Zimmer 1, direkt neben dem Schwimmbad. Es war sehr warm und das Fenster ließ sich auch nicht sehr weit öffnen.
Das Hotel ist auf Grund seines Alters sehr hellhörig und man kriegt alles mit was über einem passiert.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Wubbe • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Oyvind • couple • no
9
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Lecorg • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

L'hôtel est bien situé, bien qu'un tout petit peu cher, nous avons vécu une très bonne expérience et nous ne pouvons que recommander de prendre cet hôtel (qui n'a, à ma surprise que 3 étoiles).

Cons:

Il ne manquait qu'un sauna pour compléter le séjour et l'expérience :-)

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • couple • gb
8
Great stop off.
Pros:

Lovely friendly welcome, all staff we interacted with were lovely. Good size room, good shower. Dinner was tasty.. Breakfast also good.

Cons:

We had a room on the front by the main road. It was busy during the late afternoon and early evening. Traffic lightened off a little overnight, but there were still trucks going past at 4am... And they definitely were not doing 20mph!

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Shand • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great hotel with friendly staff, great food, and great facilities. Located on the main street in Newtonmore, it also makes it perfect for exploring the village.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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katrin • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Jerry • solo_traveller • us
8
Good place for a family one night stand with coop next door.
Pros:

Full service property with lift.

Cons:

Rooms a little cramped. Not a great value for the price.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Nani • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Marja • family_with_children • nl
8
Goed
Pros:

Ontbijt;Alles was lekker en werd goed bijgevuld personeel; vriendelijk avondeten; goed

Cons:

Een hele week met de zelfde handdoeken was vies, diverse keren bij de balie om schone gevraagd maar nooit gekregen dus zelf maar nieuwe gekocht in een winkel om de hoek. op de kamer lagen onder het bed en de nachtkastje's nog spullen / medicijn doosje's van vorige gasten.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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O386FWdouglasc • Family
10
Will come back again
Pros:

Can not fault the hotel for the food room and service.

2026-08-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Seth • couple • nl
6
Pros:

Bar & restaurant

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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617pamd • Couples
10
Nice stay and staff are a credit to this hotel
Pros:

On arrival we were greeted by a very nice gentleman. The first room we were given overlooked the street and had a window that didn't close properly so you could hear traffic noise quite loudly. My husband asked about the possibility of another room and we offered an alternative at the back of the hotel so we were very pleased. The staff here were all lovely and they did their upmost to help and nothing was too much trouble. The rooms are basic but clean and everything you would expect, tea making facilities, iron, hairdryer etc. The food was good, great service and overall we enjoyed our stay here. We didn't use the pool so can't comment on that. Car park is across the road from the hotel and did get full so a couple of occasions we had to park on the street but not a big deal as ample places. Would definitely stay here again.

2026-08-05 • via Tripadvisor