The Bandstand

Hotels
8.6 (730 reviews)
Crescent Road , Nairn , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Excellent location
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
Mechanical problems in the room

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
Multiple issues noted with room cleanliness, including a large stain on the carpet.
Service
9.46
Staff consistently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9.5
Perfect location for visiting Nairn, Moray, and the Highlands.
Room Quality
7.95
Room had several mechanical issues and concerns mentioned.
Amenities
8.48
Not many amenities mentioned, but overall decent supply of essentials.
Value for Money
7.44
Concerns regarding room quality lead to feelings of not receiving value for money.
Food and Beverage
9.49
Breakfast and dinner were highly praised.
Overall Experience
8.46
Experience described as generally positive, but room issues detracted from the overall enjoyment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 12:02

Property Description

Stunning Sea Views and Award-Winning Bar
Experience uninterrupted sea views over Nairn’s beach and the Moray Firth while enjoying a range of real ales at our award-winning bar with free WiFi.

Charming Highland Base with Festivals
Located in the heart of Nairn, Braeval Hotel is the perfect base to explore the Scottish Highlands. Join us for the Bandstand Beer and Music Festival, a finalist in the Scottish Festival of the Year 2016.

Sea View Dining and Cozy Lounge
Indulge in fresh seafood and traditional Scottish cuisine at our Sea View Restaurant, a finalist in the Restaurant of the Year 2016 award. Relax in our cosy guest lounge by the open fire after a day of exploring.

Book now to enjoy a comfortable stay with stunning views and award-winning hospitality at Braeval Hotel!

Important information:

Please note that some rooms can be affected by noise particularly when there is live music in the bar. If this is a concern, quiet rooms can be allocated on request.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: INV

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 730 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 9.46
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 7.44
Food and Beverage: 9.49
Overall Experience: 8.46
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Catherine • solo_traveller • fr
9
Un réel dépaysement, convivialité et authenticité au rendez vous
Pros:

Son charme, sa localisation, ses prestations

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
10
Excellent stay with good food.
Pros:

Cleanliness, food and friendliness of staff

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Alys • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were very accommodating and went above and beyond for me and my dog. Solo travelling with a pet can be difficult but it was made so easy for me at The Bandstand!

Cons:

Nothing to dislike!

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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per • couple • se
7
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • nl
10
Nice hotel with good food, nice pub and restaurant.
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Rooms very small but okay for one or two nights

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Steell • solo_traveller • gb
9
A nice relaxing stay overall and definitely will visit again.
Pros:

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at The Bandstand Hotel, room was comfortable and relaxing.

Staff were very friendly and breakfast was delicious.

Wonderful views of Nairn beach and the Moray firth and now a big fan of Cullen Skink soup.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Super
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

La situation de l'hôtel et le restaurant avec vue . Une promenade en bord de mer suivi d'un excellent repas ! Une très bonne adresse à retenir pour un prochain séjour

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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daniel • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Parfait
Ni p

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Bridget • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

Nice location overlooking the sea

Cons:

No parking, older hotel, no lift, small hotel, no lobby are, small bar and restaurant, not what I was expecting and quite expensive

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The room, the food, the staff

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic staff, comfortable room, CAMRA approved, attention to detail on breakfast!!

Cons:

First morning breakfast took ages 🙄

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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BigPinki • solo_traveller • at
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Maaike • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

We hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad bij de bandstand. Het personeel was super vriendelijk, de kamer was netjes en de bar was erg gezellig! Savonds hebben we genoten van een super mooie zonsondergang op het strand wat op loopafstand van het hotel ligt.

Cons:

Niks

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Gil • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Harry • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great stay at the Bandstand

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
9
Lovely hotel with such friendly staff and great food
Pros:

Had a great two night stay at the Bandstand and would happily go back again.

Every single member of staff was friendly, helpful and welcoming. Probably some of the best staff attitudes I have come across - it seemed to go beyond just a job and how they should react with their guests. Thank you all.

Food was great too. Breakfast menu is superb with huge choice and even different coffees.

Really enjoyed dinner too - I had the vegetable galette and it was clearly home made and delicious. Thank you to all in the kitchen.

Enjoyed the beers too

Very dog friendly - allowed throughout apart from dining room which is fair.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Roy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Thoroughly enjoyable hotel with friendly staff and very good food.
Pros:

I had an evening meal which was outstanding. The bed was very comfortable and all the staff were friendly and welcoming. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would definitely return if in the area.

Cons:

The breakfast could have been hotter but that is just my preference for food.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee