Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Clean rooms
Good location
Cons:
Limited parking
Small room size
Shower pressure issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.96
The rooms were very clean but some issues with shower pressure were noted.
Service
8.93
Customer service was outstanding from front of house, restaurant, and housekeeping.
Location
8.97
Excellent location, directly across the road from the railway station.
Room Quality
7.92
Rooms are great but some concerns about small size and low ceilings noted.
Amenities
8.45
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.41
Lovely food and great value for money.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Excellent choice of meals and fantastic breakfasts.
Overall Experience
8.43
A pleasant hotel experience with friendly staff and good atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 11:34

Property Description

Central Location in Aviemore

Located in the heart of Aviemore, the Cairn hotel is the perfect base for exploring the Cairngorms and enjoying various outdoor activities. Its convenient location on the main street ensures easy access to shops, facilities, and nightlife, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to experience the best of the Highland resort.

Comfortable Accommodation and Warm Hospitality

The Cairn hotel offers 3-star accommodation known for its warm atmosphere and friendly service. Guests can start their day with a full highland breakfast and enjoy a comfortable stay in a privately-owned hotel that prides itself on providing a caring and welcoming environment.

Outdoor Activities and Family-Friendly Amenities

Surrounded by its own wooded grounds and close to Rothiemurchus Estate, the hotel offers outdoor activities for all ages, from quad treks to deer farms. Whether you're into hill walking, fishing, or winter sports, the Cairn hotel caters to all interests, ensuring a memorable stay in Aviemore.

Book your stay at the Cairn hotel and experience the best of Aviemore's hospitality and outdoor adventures.

Important information:

Please note that all of our bedrooms are on the first and second floor and the property does not have a elevator.

We do not accept Group Bookings.

Pets are accepted on the first floor bedrooms but not permitted in the restaurant or bar.

There is a wheelchair elevator at the front door which provides access to the restaurant and bar areas.

Reservations of 3 or more rooms are considered a group and as such are subject to differing booking terms, with a 10% non refundable deposit.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 3111 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Adrian • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Karin • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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ian • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Our favourite in Aviemore having been many times before

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Daša • family_with_children • si
9
Pros:

Das Essen im Restaurant war hervorragend.

Cons:

Wir hatten zwei Zimmer. Die Zimmer befanden sich nicht auf derselben Etage.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Zita • solo_traveller • gb
9
Accomodation with strong Scottish character
Pros:

Room was spacious and the breakfast plenty. The hotel has a lot of character.

Cons:

No dedicated storage room for luggage pre and after checkout - it's stored under a table in the lounge. Worked out fine, though.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Alison • solo_traveller • gb
3
Not the hotel it used to be
Pros:

Comfortable bed
Coming home

Cons:

Rude staff ( except 1 original restaurant/bar member & dark haired gent with blue shirt & tie)
Cashless
Food
Having to request housekeeping each day
Having to book breakfast slot
Shower curtain
Room tired & dark

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Central location
Excellent food portions

Cons:

Bit pricey on food & drink
Room not the biggest, bit bland.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • nl
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • cz
5
Pros:

Located in the city center; from the outside, the hotel looks interesting

Cons:

A huge disappointment—we only stayed for one night, maybe we just had bad luck with our room. It was extremely small, with very old furnishings, an uncomfortable small bed (not for two adults) , you could hear every footstep in the corridor; the floorboards creaked. It was a very bad experience—we would not stay here again.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Marina • couple • ie
7
Good stop off point while travelling
Pros:

Town centre location was spot on.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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fiona • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great all over service

Cons:

I have stayed here in the past but I travel a lot to Aviemore and what stops me consistently booking is not having an area in the car where I can go sit and eat with my dog.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Poirier • solo_traveller • ca
7
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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ingrid • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

Locatie en vriendelijkheid medewerkers

Cons:

X

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Francis • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect mini break
Pros:

Good location very nice receptionist and great breakfast

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • extended_group • gb
10
AMAZING!
Pros:

The lovely staff and the location

Cons:

A bit old inside but tbh it added to the character

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • gb
6
The breakfast, which used to be the highlight of our stay, is now changed and it part self service. In saying that, I wo
Pros:

Great location. Parking spaces now at a premium due to picnic style benches at front of the building.

Cons:

The rooms are showing real signs of wear and tear.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • us
8
A welcoming & pleasant stay
Pros:

All in one place- well maintained

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Pam • couple • gb
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-07-26 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee