Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Clean rooms
Good location
Cons:
Limited parking
Small room size
Shower pressure issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.96
The rooms were very clean but some issues with shower pressure were noted.
Service
8.93
Customer service was outstanding from front of house, restaurant, and housekeeping.
Location
8.97
Excellent location, directly across the road from the railway station.
Room Quality
7.92
Rooms are great but some concerns about small size and low ceilings noted.
Amenities
8.45
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.41
Lovely food and great value for money.
Food and Beverage
8.96
Excellent choice of meals and fantastic breakfasts.
Overall Experience
8.43
A pleasant hotel experience with friendly staff and good atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 11:34

Property Description

Central Location in Aviemore

Located in the heart of Aviemore, the Cairn hotel is the perfect base for exploring the Cairngorms and enjoying various outdoor activities. Its convenient location on the main street ensures easy access to shops, facilities, and nightlife, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to experience the best of the Highland resort.

Comfortable Accommodation and Warm Hospitality

The Cairn hotel offers 3-star accommodation known for its warm atmosphere and friendly service. Guests can start their day with a full highland breakfast and enjoy a comfortable stay in a privately-owned hotel that prides itself on providing a caring and welcoming environment.

Outdoor Activities and Family-Friendly Amenities

Surrounded by its own wooded grounds and close to Rothiemurchus Estate, the hotel offers outdoor activities for all ages, from quad treks to deer farms. Whether you're into hill walking, fishing, or winter sports, the Cairn hotel caters to all interests, ensuring a memorable stay in Aviemore.

Book your stay at the Cairn hotel and experience the best of Aviemore's hospitality and outdoor adventures.

Important information:

Please note that all of our bedrooms are on the first and second floor and the property does not have a elevator.

We do not accept Group Bookings.

Pets are accepted on the first floor bedrooms but not permitted in the restaurant or bar.

There is a wheelchair elevator at the front door which provides access to the restaurant and bar areas.

Reservations of 3 or more rooms are considered a group and as such are subject to differing booking terms, with a 10% non refundable deposit.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 3111 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great location, lively bar
Pros:

Great location ,easy parking , helpful staff

Cons:

Self serve coffee at breakfast a bit of a faff, considering they deliver you a hot meal .. but all good

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Anthea • couple • za
9
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice stay with a room with a view.
Pros:

Breakfast was good and a great choice to choose from.

The room was decorated to a high standard and was very comfortable, staff friendly.

The view was fantastic.

Cons:

Woke up to a false fire alarm in the morning, kept on going off for 1/2hr,so bit of a disruped sleep.

The price was a bit steep per night for it being an older hotel.

The radiator did not work in my bedroom.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
10
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • gb
8
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
9
Cons:

Fire alarm went off twice with no explanation.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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ADAM • solo_traveller • ca
4
Would not stay again.
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Most staff - breakfast and cleaning. From sitting down at scheduled time of 0900, staff ignored us (and others), took order at 0931, received order at just before 1000, when restaurant was to close. We’re talking bacon and eggs not a 5 course meal. Poor.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • couple • gb
10
We had a great stay and would recommend you give it a try.
Pros:

Great service, comfortable accommodation and central location

Cons:

N/a

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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tracy • couple • gb
9
Fab hotel, great staff great food
Pros:

Lovely hotel, great staff, great food, comfy bed

Cons:

Our room was very small, was made clear when I booked though. Would have booked a larger room but hotel was full.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
C
Claire • solo_traveller • nl
9
Sfeervol hotel met superaardig personeel en een perfecte locatie.
Pros:

Ik heb ontzettend genoten van dit hotel. Ik hou erg van de karakteristieke sfeer en voelde me helemaal thuis. Ik reisde alleen en ben twee nachten gebleven, met vijf dagen ertussen vanwege een hike. Ik mocht de spullen die ik niet nodig had achterlaten, wat heel fijn was. De kamers waren erg netjes en van alle gemakken voorzien, en de bedden sliepen heerlijk. De locatie was perfect, recht tegenover het station. Het personeel was superaardig en behulpzaam. Ik kom zeker terug!

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Ynze Nienke • couple • nl
8
Heel mooi hotel, gezellig en sfeervol!
Pros:

Prachtig hotel, heel sfeervol! Personeel receptie en restaurant heel vriendelijk. Erg lekker gegeten om het restaurant en ontbijt was ook perfect! Mooie nieuwe badkamer, alleen beetje klein.

Cons:

Het tweepersoons bed was erg smal, daar kan je niet fatsoenlijk met 2 mensen in liggen.

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great value for money
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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devilswiki67 • couple • ca
4
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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diane • couple • gb
10
2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
7
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Markéta • couple • cz
7
Účel splnilo
Pros:

Krásný starý hotel, opravdu jak pořádku ostatní už by to chtělo upgrade. Ale ma svoje kouzlo, příjemný personal, dobře jsme se najedli, i když opět ta trochu vyšší ceny. V baru neměli moc dobré pivo.

Cons:

Malá postel

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Emanuel • extended_group • mt
9
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Ainslie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great stay, central, tasty breakfast, good parking

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Yvanka • solo_traveller • nl
7
Perfect, jammer van de muziek en de kamerligging.
Pros:

Lief personeel. Het ontbijt en avondeten was goed. Prachtig hotel en de kamers waren comfortabel.

Cons:

Ik sliep blijkbaar in een economy kamer (dit wist ik niet). Op vrijdag en zaterdag is er live muziek in de bar en deze kamer zit direct boven de bar waardoor je niet kunt slapen tot de muziek ophoud. Dit is rond 12 uur.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee