Boat Country Inn and Restaurant

Hotels
8 (1907 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 1907 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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Frances • couple • gb
10
Just what was needed fully refreshed after a 4 night stay
Pros:

Location suits us and we love room 212 overlooking the
train station and watching the steam train come and go,the staff are always lovely and welcoming, dinner is always good too

Cons:

I have felt for years there could be some improvement with breakfast although this time I did think it had improved, the coffee is never nice and even new coffee machine hasn’t helped , I made coffee in the room and brought it down, problem solved, the menu has great variety

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • fr
6
Pros:

La gentillesse du personnel et la propreté

Cons:

Les équipements sont vétustes (lit en pente sur le côté, chasse d’eau qui ne marche pas bien…)

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • gb
9
Great place to set up base for activities in and around the area.
Pros:

Perfect location

Cons:

Room a little cramped but clean and we were not in the room much

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Michele • family_with_children • it
7
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • fr
7
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Cargill • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Staff lovely manager delightful and very cooperative very nice 👍

Cons:

The door is needing to be looked at as there was a draft into the room. Manager informed and she said that it will be looked at.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Beatriz • couple • es
9
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Myrette • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We have stayed several times and love the location . Food great.

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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paul • couple • gb
4
Good to get away
Pros:

Food was good but 10% services charge not good.

Cons:

Mould in the shower and on the windows cobwebs on the ceiling. More attention to cleaning needed. 10% service charge on food so only had one meal other than breakfast which was already paid for.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Mitchell • couple • gb
8
Very reasonably priced hotel whose staff were the real asset. Well placed for exploring the cairngorms
Pros:

Nice roomy hotel , felt cosy though . Staff were super helpful and friendly , we missed dinner as we arrived late but breakfast was pretty organised and tasty . It was a quick stop for us but I would have stayed longer .

Cons:

Parking was a bit of a nightmare , the dash and case window in our room rattled all night and we had to stuff it with paper to stop it banging (rm 109) jam at breakfast is from England …

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Alice • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Very friendly staff and a great place to stay with a dog.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Isobel • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Mike • extended_group • gb
8
Great location with amazing food
Pros:

Location and the food was incredible

Cons:

Was windy and the sash windows rattled.
Water pressure needs looking at.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Sootodd • couple • gb
9
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing and a perfect location

Cons:

Bigger rooms

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Townsley • couple • gb
8
Couldn’t Fault It – Highly Recommend
Pros:

Stayed at The Boat Country Inn on our trip to the Highlands and honestly couldn’t fault it.

Super dog friendly which was brilliant for us, made such a difference being able to relax knowing our dog was properly welcome.

Room was clean, food was great and all the staff were lovely, but one staff member in particular really stood out, Tawl. We seen her at breakfast and lunchtime and she was amazing from start to finish. Always smiling, chatting away and so friendly with us and our dog. Just genuinely helpful and made the whole stay feel that bit more personal.

Would definitely go back!

Cons:

The bed was a bit on the firm side, but that’s just personal preference.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • nl
7
Fijne lokatie in Cairngorn
Pros:

Fijne atmosfeer, wel wat gedateerd maar verder oké

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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tracey • couple • gb
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Robbie • couple • gb
9
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Aurelie • couple • fr
10
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee