The Bandstand

Hotels
8.6 (679 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.

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 679 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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Raymond extended_group gb
9
Great one night stay.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, good choice. Comfortable bed. Good selection of beers in the bar.

Cons:

Rooms were a bit small but fine for one night. Live music (on a Saturday night when I was there), was heard softly in one of our rooms, nothing in the other (finished at 11:30) so if you don’t like live music maybe ask before booking.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

view was amazing! manager was very helpfull

Cons:

every time someone closed a door my door banged. There was a lot of banging but it stopped after 11pm

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
9
Very comfortable and welcoming ambience offering great value.
Pros:

Location was amazing.
Views are stunning
Friendly staff
Reasonable prices in bar and restaurant

Cons:

Poor parking

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Joe extended_group gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Glyn couple gb
10
Ideal stopover
Pros:

Ideal location, friendly staff, clean and tidy rooms, live music a bonus, and lovely food.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Nihat extended_group tr
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller it
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Yan family_with_children ch
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
10
2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
8
2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Al couple gb
9
2026-01-07 via Nuitee
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Dave couple gb
9
We loved the location, staff and breakfast in this Nairn pub/restaurant with rooms.
Pros:

Perfect location for visiting Nairn, Moray and the Highlands. Friendly, helpful welcoming staff. Cosy, cheerful bar and a truly wonderful breakfast. Very relaxed atmosphere throughout.

Cons:

Parking is on the street, which didn't prove a problem.

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
9
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2025-12-24 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
7
Lovely staff but a number of room failings which could have been avoided.
Pros:

we were greeted by a friendly member of staff on arrival and checked in and directed to our room, which we had stayed in before.

The bathroom was fully supplied with various soaps and gels. There were two complimentary bottles of water available for our use along with tea/coffee and a biscuit each. There was a generous supply of clean towels of various types.

The next morning we were greeted by friendly staff who showed us to ur seat for breakfast. We were immediately offered tea/coffee, provided with a menu and showed where the cereals were located. We were then invited to order from the menu and additionaly order different types of toast. When it came the order was well cooked, tasty and filled the plate.

On check-out I was invited to comment on our stay by a helpful member of staff - which I did.

Cons:

On entering the room we had a look around. Alhough we noted the positives detailed above, we also came across a number of less positive points. The details are as follows:

1. The clock on the mantlepiece did not work.

2. After less than ten minutes of operation, the TV stopped working, showing there was no signal.

3. Various wires were trailing down from the TV, disappearing behind the wardrobe.

4. There was a large dark stain on the carpet in front of the bed.

5. In the bathroom, above the sink, there is a glass shelf. It is quite possible/likely that a sink user who bends down could strike their head on the shelf. I did, but luckily I was bending down slowly. If more swiftly, I could have cut my head. A small shelf could be fitted to the left side of the sink.

6. The cold water tap needs to be tightened.

7. A number of the lights in the bathroom's ceiling did not come on when the switch was pressed.

Normally, we would have raised these matters with the hotel at the time. However, as we were going out for most of the night and leaving relatively early the next morning we decided to let things lie. However, I did mention most of them at checkout.

Although I have mentioned and given credit for the very positive staff aspects, the above taken together mean that overall we don't feel that the stay was value for money.

2025-12-21 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
10
Great location, excellent staff and food.
Pros:

Staff were excellent, polite, helpful and attentive. Breakfast and dinner were excellent. Lovely view from the restaurant over the Moray Firth. It's a cosy wee place and was excellent for my 3 night stay.

Cons:

The bathroom door in my room would not stay closed, so I was a bit anxious that the steam from the shower would activate the smoke alarm. That is a very minor complaint though. Everything else was good.

2025-12-19 via Nuitee
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Yasmin solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location & service. Friendly, relaxed.. great food

2025-11-20 via Nuitee
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Yasmin solo_traveller gb
10
Pretty perfect as always
Pros:

Excellent breakfast choices. I had full Scottish breakfast & it was delicious. Dog got a sausage & welcome on lead in designated part of restaurant.
The location of this hotel is ideal for the beach!!

2025-11-18 via Nuitee
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Amigonaismith couple es
8
2025-11-16 via Nuitee
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Erin family_with_children gb
7
Very good very nice
Pros:

View, the staff and mostly everything

Cons:

Windows were left open kinda cold although heated up very fast once radiators were turned on + (not criticism but might need to fix curtain rail)

2025-11-11 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
8
Comfy stay with great bar and food
Pros:

Comfy room great bar and food in restaurant was excellent

Cons:

Room on the small size

2025-11-10 via Nuitee