The Bandstand

Hotels
8.6 (711 reviews)
Crescent Road , Nairn , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
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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 711 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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Friedrich Willibald couple de
10
Ein individuelles Hotel mit abendlichen Live-Events an einem der schönsten schottischen Firths
Pros:

Ausgesprochen individuelles Frühstück a la Carte; sehr zuvorkommendes Personal. Selbst die Küchenchefin bemühte sich persönlich um unser Wohl. Das Zimmer entsprach der englischen Küstenurlaubs-Tradition. Die gesamte Betreuung bis hin zur Bar war ausgesprochen nett und sympathisch

2026-06-03 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
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John solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

I very good stay with my relatives from Canada.
The Bandstand is in a great location . The rooms are clean and tidy and the beds have comfortable mattresses. The food was very good
The staff are very friendly and helpful and a good breakfast ( not buffet style)was included in the price

Cons:

The some of the rooms are on the smaller side if you have a lot of luggage

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Celine solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Super place to stay .. great Location .. Very friendly and helpful staff .. Special thanks to the breakfast lady for the special request on the cappuccino and latté 😁

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple gb
9
A great location and close to the beach
Pros:

Beautiful location and great view onto the links and the sea.
Excellent breakfast and friendly staff.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Chiara couple it
9
Pros:

La posizione, la cordialità del personale

Cons:

Niente

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Debbie couple us
6
We enjoyed the staff and location and food. We won’t go back because of poor rooms.
Pros:

Nice location and the food in the restaurant was good. The nice were very friendly as well.

Cons:

Terrible sagging bed in room 9. You can feel the metal boxsprings while lying down. We asked for our room to get freshened up daily and they do a terrible job with this. Trash stays full, no new toilet brought, bed stays messy even after a few days. Flat sheets only instead of fitted. I’ve never seen a hotel in Scotland neglect the rooms like this one does.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Marion couple ca
8
Nice room in a picturesque setting.
Pros:

Lovely big room with a window overlooking the beach, and another window overlooking the patio. Nice to have a chair by the window and rack to hang your coats. I was a little concerned that it might be noisy from the bar below, but we didn’t hear a thing. Good location close to Culloden.

Cons:

The shower mechanism was ridiculously noisy. What a clunker! Tiny bathroom with nowhere to put toiletries.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Michal couple gb
8
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Jim solo_traveller ie
8
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Bettina solo_traveller at
10
Pros:

Jederzeit wieder. Nur zu empfehlen

Cons:

Das einzige war ein sehr schlechter Wasserdruck der Dusche

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Geraldine couple gb
9
Pros:

Excellent stay, especially the cheery breakfast lady with the rainbow wedge sandals.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Reinhard couple at
8
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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MaCpherson solo_traveller gb
9
The Bandstand
Pros:

This is a lovely, family run hotel with friendly helpful staff. Our room had a stunning sea view and a huge, comfortable bed. The breakfast was a highlight. Cooked to perfection.

Cons:

Be mindful if you are on the top floor there is no lift. Staff carried our bags up for us.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Margaret extended_group gb
10
Would definitely recommend
Pros:

It was central for the town and beach. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Food was excellent.

Cons:

Everything

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
7
Good, but room for improvement.
Pros:

Location
Views
Nice breakfast (although must be rationing eggs as only 1 ever served) and no avacado or sausage available on 2 days of our stay)
Nice waitress serving breakfasts

Cons:

Room small as a double, shower not great (water temperature kept changing), dinner menu poor and really “pub-grub” in type rather than Hotel standard.
Bar staff turned off bar TV while golf on with no asking if we were watching. TV in room very poor. Didn’t get Sports channel.
Work in bedroom adjacent to ours going on which were unaware/uninformed of.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Scott couple gb
8
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
Good pub with rooms
Pros:

Good food.

Cons:

Room a bit cramped

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-08 via Nuitee