Boat Country Inn and Restaurant

Hotels
8 (1862 reviews)
Deshar Road , Boat of Garten , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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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.

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. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1862 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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Andy couple gb
10
Could not have loved it more!
Pros:

It’s a classic Scottish Inn. Panelled Walls, Tartan, Fires, great food.

It’s exactly what we were looking for on our overnight winter stay, travelling north.

It’s brilliant, ever so slightly tired around the edges, and the food was exceptional.

Cons:

Water pressure in shower wasn’t great (not complaining but needed to put something).

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple gb
10
We’ll Definitely Be Back!
Pros:

We and our dog were made to feel very welcome. We’d booked a Garden Room and that was perfect.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Excellent choice of breakfasts.
Dog friendly.
Plenty of walks and amenities nearby.

Cons:

Nothing to add

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Anish family_with_children gb
10
Excellent staff and service. Good rooms. Would stay again.
Pros:

Great staff and service. Really large penthouse rooms were nice and would have been great to relax for a few days with views of the mountains, we were unfortunately tired and just in a nights pitstop. Good breakfast and very nice staff for service as well.

Cons:

No lifts, stairs all the way.

It’s a little far from any shops or town centres, which isn’t fair to complain about but make sure you have everything you need before you get there.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Pareshkumar couple gb
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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gary couple gb
9
Fantastic stay
Pros:

Lovely looking hotel in a beautiful village

Cons:

All good

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
E
Ewa solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Morvern solo_traveller gb
7
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
C
Caroline solo_traveller gb
9
Worth staying here
Pros:

Friendly staff. The pork belly I had for dinner was exceptional. Such flavour. I would stay here again. I

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Ashleigh couple gb
7
We came for my partners 40th. The breakfast was fab, some areas need more attention to detail
Pros:

Breakfast was fantastic, the village is beautiful, the staff were pleasant. Inclusive toiletries are lovely, towels and bedding clean

Cons:

Pain peeling from bathroom window cleanliness not as I’d expect for such a place, things like dusty bath, marks on roller blind in bathroom. Also the view from bathroom window was an outside wall of the building, literally a few inches from the window. Would have been better not to have the window. We just closed the blind

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Gavin couple gb
9
Wonderful evening get away with partner and dog too
Pros:

Everything to be honest, the room was wonderful and spacious. Bed was comfortable and loved the bath in the room (we stayed in a suite). As soon as we arrived Staff were friendly and helpful straight off the bat. Breakfast was nice and even offered our dog Rio a nice sausage treat, the lovely lady that served us breakfast was extremely pleasant and very attentive.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Samwalden family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

The staff were wonderful and the receptionists very friendly. The restaurant was good, and the room was clean and comfortable, though it had a slightly musty, old-cottage feel. A lot of space for parking.Definitely recommend it for a one-night stay.

Cons:

No lifts.Was extremely difficult to carry luggage.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple gb
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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shephard solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Quite... great service ..good breakfast

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
8
Pleasant , for senior
Pros:

Good for a pit spot on travels

Cons:

Not much around it but you are 10min drive from Aviemore

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Norman couple gb
3
Told breakfast was 7.30am , nobody there so just left the hotel
Pros:

Food was amazing

Cons:

Bar closes at 10pm
Staff unfriendly

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sonja couple at
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Müller couple ch
8
Schönes, gut gelegenes Hotel, mit Gartenrestaurant. Grosse, saubere Zimmer.
Pros:

Wir hatten einen schönes, grosses und sauberes Zimmer. Leider kam, wie oft in Schottland/England, nicht wirklich viel Wasser aus der Duschbrause.
Frühstück fein (ausser meine Pancakes, die waren Pampe). Abendessen sehr fein. Es gibt nur dieses Restaurant und noch ein anderes im Dorf. Also besser gleich reservieren! Es ist alles sehr klein in Boat of Garten, aber eine ideale Ausgangslage für Wandern/Biken.

Cons:

An den Pancakes müssen sie noch arbeiten.
Unser Zimmer war gegenüber der Abluftröhre der Küche, was Lärm machte - zu Küchenzeiten.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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james couple gb
8
Pros:

Staff, location and food.

Cons:

One small seat in room, when lobby was busy only place for us to sit and relax was the bed, could've done with couple of comfortable chairs in the room.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee