Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Packed lunches
Ski storage
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
See all facilities

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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2787 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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Dave • couple • gb
9
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great bar and atmosphere
Excellent breakfast

Cons:

Food and drink a bit expensive

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Joe • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We had a lovely night at the hotel ,The food was excellent and so was the live entertainment

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
10
Great holiday destination
Pros:

Everything about the hotel was superb we couldn't fault anything would definitely be going back.nth

Cons:

Everything was spot on couldn't find anything to dislike

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Miranda • couple • gb
7
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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LAURENT • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
8
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Perfectly located, traditionally Scottish.
Breakfast was amazing.

Cons:

Noise from other rooms. We could hear people walking around above us and next to us all night. Understand it is an old building, but funnily enough, I couldn't hear anything from the bar which we thought we would.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Les • solo_traveller • gb
3
Lost it's charm and warm atmosphere
Pros:

Only one of the staff on reception genuinely wanted to help. Location for the ski bus is good it runs 22 minutes past the hour and quarter to at resort at a cost of £5.40 return.

Cons:

Breakfast was slow and cold, room shower worked intermittently. Moved room to find an empty bottle of vodka under the bed but i suppose they did try to move me room but only for one night. Bar person wanted the main door open causing a cold draught just because he was warm, zero thought for the customers and when mentioned he just said he had to work there. £7.30 a pint "shocking". I have been to this property for over 30 years on and off, I will unfortunately not be back.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Clean, friendly staff, good facilities, central location (opposite railway station), nice pub & good restaurant with tasty food

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely and staff great

Cons:

Very small room 🙁

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
9
Welcoming and friendly staff great location
Pros:

Love the location and views. Staff really welcoming and helpful. Really like you can now book for dinner ahead which is new

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
8
An old favourite and rghtly so!
Pros:

Our allocated room was classified as "budget" being small and over the bar. There was a very wet patch at the side of the bed soaked into the carpet. A staff member accompanied me up to check and immediately gave us the keys to the room next door. This was bigger and fresh.
Evening meal was excellent.

Cons:

A lift or offer to help with luggage would have been appreciated.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Carol • extended_group • gb
9
Great friendly place with great location lovely hotel
Pros:

The staff are brilliant, hotel is lovely, location perfect straight across from train station and bus stops, and shops short car ride to outdoor activities. The hotel was lovely, clean and bar and restaurant were great, can’t wait to go back

Cons:

No elevator, myself and a good few other people struggled with the stairs which was uncomfortable but I’d still go back

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
9
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Good location.
Pros:

Dinner was good and choice varied.
Entertainer in the evening was excellent.

Cons:

There is no lift in the premises, not convenient for guests with mobility issues.
Drinks in bar overpriced.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Iain • couple • gb
4
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
Enjoyable, nice food and friendly staff. Not too keen on having to pay by card in the bar.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Booked wrong room so got a view of a roof

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • couple • gb
7
Bug traps freaked me out
Pros:

Location was excellent

Cons:

Comfortable beds

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee