Boat Country Inn and Restaurant

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

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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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Laurent • couple • fr
8
Pros:

Le restaurant est de qualité

Cons:

La chambre était un peu étroite mais très bien

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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valerie • extended_group • fr
8
Pros:

La tranquillité du lieu

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Ross • couple • qa
6
It was comfortable after we moved rooms.
Pros:

Waiter was very nice. Food was good.

Cons:

First room was very cold.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Jon • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Breakfast choice was good and was served quickly.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Always enjoy our stay, very welcoming staff.
Relaxing stay in a great location. Breakfast always fab and great vegetarian breakfast

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Chiara • couple • it
8
Pros:

Lovely traditional hotel, with parking. Staff was extremely nice. Delicious breakfast with hot options included. Short but perfect stay!

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • gb
10
Just what we needed - a great short break.
Pros:

Great situation, historic building, warm and comfy, lovely staff.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
8
A really lovely stay with great ambience and service. Would come back.
Pros:

The staff were amazing and the food was excellent. Hotel had a nice feel and our dog friendly room was ideal with french doors giving access outside.

Cons:

Lost hot water on one day so had to use another room to have a shower. That said - the staff dealt with it brilliantly!

found it slightly strange that although we could bring our dog in to the bar for our evening meal and the lounge (which was great) - we had to eat on our own in a different room for breakfast because of the dog(different location for breakfast but the tables were really spread out more so than at dinner?). Appreciate there was food laid out in buffet style but she just sits under the table so couldn't quite understand this?

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Gorgeous place in quaint little village. Plenty of parking and well stocked bar. Comfortable rooms with all we needed. Lovely selection for breakfast too

Cons:

That he didn't know how close it was to the little station used in traitors as we would have loved to book a train ride but we got there too late and no trains running the next day. Worth looking into

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
10
Absolutely loved it
Pros:

It's the fifth time i've stayed there, and it won't be the last, it's a fantastic place, meals are excellent Staff are lovely and very welcoming,

Cons:

There is nothing at all wrong with the place

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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gary • couple • ae
1
Over rated and lower than poor value or facilities . I told st checkout basis simply not there
Pros:

food on the resturant was lovely

Cons:

No hot water for shower freezing cold
No Heating in room was minus 1 outside !
Noise from adjoining rooms was disgraceful
TV not working at all
Bed noise unacceptable
No coffee at breakfast and again freezing dining room
Poor welcome at reception from a very unhelpful young employee telling us to go to the golf club to eat !

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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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