Boat Country Inn and Restaurant

Hotels
8 (2114 reviews)
Deshar Road , Boat of Garten , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Business center
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Inconsistent room quality
Wi-Fi issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.25
Some negative aspects noted about room quality and amenities.
Service
8.75
Friendly and helpful staff mentioned consistently throughout the reviews.
Location
8.75
Superb location highlighted in several reviews.
Room Quality
6.75
Discrepancies in room sizes and comfort issues raised by guests.
Amenities
7.75
Some amenities noted as lacking, but generally acceptable.
Value for Money
8.25
Good value noted despite some minor issues.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Breakfast and meals received excellent feedback from multiple guests.
Overall Experience
7.75
Overall, a positive experience with a few notable issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 05:42

Property Description

Elegant Rooms and Fine Dining
The Boat Country Inn and Restaurant offers elegant rooms with luxurious amenities such as a monsoon shower, roll-top bath, and plasma-screen TV. Indulge in fine Scottish produce at the bistro and explore an extensive wine and whisky list at the bar.

Scenic Location and Outdoor Activities
Located in Cairngorm National Park, guests can enjoy stunning views of the Cairngorms Mountains. The nearby Boat of Garten Golf Course, ranked as one of the top 100 courses globally, provides a memorable golfing experience. Some rooms even feature an outdoor terrace to soak in the picturesque surroundings.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Stay connected with Wi-Fi access and enjoy the convenience of a full cooked breakfast in the morning. With Aviemore just a 10-minute drive away and Inverness within reach, guests can easily explore the area. Don't miss out on experiencing the charm of Strathspey Steam Railway located just meters from the hotel.

Book now for a memorable stay at The Boat Country Inn and Restaurant!

Important information:

If staying at the hotel with children, please note how many in the Special Request box when booking.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2114 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.25
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 6.75
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Marco • couple • it
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Bar and waiting staff at dinner were so great, really friendly and attentive.

Cons:

Breakfast

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Dianne • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Bed was comfy
1st days breakfast was good and fresh cooked

Cons:

I booked the hotel sent a message saying I was travelling will an old dog and needed carried up stairs so I needed a room with few stairs. I needed t

o carry him up to second floor which was very difficult as there are steep stairs and he's quite heavy.
We had dinner on first night there which was very small portions I ordered a wine and another when the meal.came the waitress came back to clarify it was a merlot but I never received it.
Breakfast on second day was only warm.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
8
Would stay again
Pros:

Nice hotel, good location

Cons:

Lacking enough bottled beer

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Bastien • couple • fr
9
Charmant hôtel et bon rapport qualité-prix.
Pros:

Charmant hôtel sur la rivière Spey, juste à côté de la jolie gare du Strathspey Railway (train historique). L’hôtel est un peu vieillot mais tout à fait confortable. Le personnel était très gentil et accommodant. Le petit-déjeuner était bien fourni et très bon.

Cons:

La chambre était un peu petite, mais je crois qu’il s’agissait de la plus petite de l’hôtel et elle était tout de même assez confortable. La fenêtre n’était pas très bien isolée et on sentait un peu d’air froid qui tombait sur le lit, même si l’hôtel est bien chauffé. Ça reste un bon rapport qualité-prix.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • fr
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • gb
4
hotel just tired and slightly fawlty towers. Staff discussing what to do next in front of guests!
Pros:

breakfast was ok

Cons:

parking, reception, stairs, grubby room, small bed, odd smelling bedding, overly hot room, old fashioned bathroom

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Davide • family_with_children • it
10
Un posto genuino
Pros:

Atmosfera amichevole, personale gentile e accogliente. Buona cucina e servizi ben curati (pulizia, manutenzione e attenzioni per i bambini)

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Herty • couple • de
8
Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt.
Pros:

Das Zimmer war groß und komfortabel. Hatte alles was man brauchte und gemütlich. Das Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Etwas in die Jahre gekommen.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
8
Final leg of NC500 on our home run
Pros:

Location. Suited our needs.
Large room, comfortable bed

Cons:

Room 101 above bar. If you wanted an early night you had no chance with the bass thumping in the music in bar. In fairness, it did stop just after 10.00pm.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Wedding stay • solo_traveller • gb
9
Cairngorms stay
Pros:

Upgraded to a suite nearer to the stairs

Cons:

The initial room we were put in. Dog room which was dirty and smelly as you'd expect a dog friendly room to be, but I didn't book that.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • gb
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Sally • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • lu
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Rafaela • couple • pt
8
Very good place
Pros:

Lovely place with lovely staff. The food is very good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
6
Great staff who reacted well to our problem.
Pros:

Lovely old country house hotel with very helpful staff

Cons:

The room we were in had the chimney from the biomass boiler directly outside the window, which made leaving the window open an impossibility. I raised this with the staff, and we were moved to a very acceptable room for our second night. In my opinion the first room that we were in should not be used owing to fumes from the chimney.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Sues • couple • gb
5
Wouldn't stay again or recommend
Pros:

Bed uncomfortable and mattress needs replacing.
Ensuite toilet space too small
Breakfast was cold
Staff at Breakfast unfriendly
Shower flow was incredibly slow

Cons:

Breakfast staff
Ensuite
Mattress

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Vivienne • couple • gb
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee