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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Christine couple gb
5
Difficult due to access issues and no staff on reception upon arrival. Lovely room and great breakfast.
Pros:

Beautiful old property with features maintained and lovely atmosphere. Lovely room.

Cons:

Many stairs to bedrooms due to very high ceilings and no lift. This info wasn’t flagged up on web site. Steps up both entrances and no ramp up either for less able (except wheelchair lift).

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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philip solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Lina solo_traveller lt
10
Pros:

Labai taktiškas, paslaugus personalas.Geri pusryčiai. Labai patogi lova. Tylu ir jauku.

Cons:

Vilnonės užuolaidos biški sudevėtos😁Bet gal tai tieaiog tokia koncepsija.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Artemiy couple il
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Tessa couple gb
8
Great - many thanks!
Pros:

Looked lovely
The full on tartan
The lady who looked in charge with short hair at breakfast was very helpful and also advised us on a lake visit

Cons:

Nothing really - it was as photos showed
A musty in the corridor

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Carole solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The room was clean and well equipped

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Julie couple fr
10
Pros:

L’emplacement et l’authenticité !

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Clint solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Absolutely lovely place, a great location and characterful , the staff were just lovely, excellent value for money and breakfast was excellent, we were so happy with it we extended our stay and have already booked another stay

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The location the staff the ambience

Cons:

I don't think the price i paid was worth the money in future I'll be contacting the hotel direct instead of booking via your app

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Mirza family_with_children gb
10
Charming clean and friendly hotel, in the middle of Aviemore
Pros:

We arrived from Inverness and little early, the staff were fabulous letting us us the car park and then giving us local recommendations.

Breakfast was delicious, freshly cooked with everything spot on

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Frank solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Großes und breites Bett 2x2m. Sehr angenehme Atmosphäre. Sehr liebe und zuvorkommende Leute beim Frühstück.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
1
Disappointing.
Pros:

Nice room.

Cons:

Couldn’t get served in bar in the evening or for breakfast in the morning. A bizarre experience.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
8
Great hotel, convenient location and very friendly staff.
Pros:

The location was excellent, literally across the road from the station. Staff on reception and bar were really friendly and helpful. The rooms clean and comfortable. Good breakfast and entertainment in the bar.

Cons:

The breakfast service was a little slow on the first day (took ages to take our order and another guest walked out because he hadn’t been served ) but very efficient next day.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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isabelle solo_traveller be
8
Pros:

Accueil petit déjeuner fabuleux .gentillesse du personnel..

Cons:

Chambre petite..manque d espace de rangement..

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Liselott solo_traveller ch
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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William couple gb
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Annika extended_group de
7
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Pamela family_with_children us
10
Loved it, will stay again if I get back to Aviemore.
Pros:

Loved the decor, the helpful staff, allowing my dog to stay, the comfortable bed, the breakfast options.

Cons:

Wish I could have stayed longer, and that there had been a lift for us.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Emile solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Laurence couple gb
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee