Cairn Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1149 reviews)
Craigellachie Guest House Main Street , Carrbridge , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Fishing
Cycling
Airport shuttle
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food and breakfast
Nice location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room comfort concerns
Bathroom facilities could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
7.25
The review mentions that the hotel wasn’t very clean and that the mattress was tired.
Service
9.25
Multiple reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming staff.
Location
8.75
The location is generally appreciated, with easy access to nearby attractions.
Room Quality
7.75
Some rooms reported issues, such as a damaged radiator and small shower cubicles.
Amenities
8.25
Amenities like friendly service and good breakfast contribute positively.
Value for Money
8.75
Value perception is based on the overall satisfaction expressed by guests.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Food received high praise with mentions of excellent breakfast and dining options.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall experience reflected a generally satisfactory stay with some noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:34

Property Description

Welcoming Atmosphere and Convenient Location
Located in Carrbridge, Cairn Hotel offers a cozy stay with easy access to nearby attractions such as Inverness Castle and Castle Stuart Golf Links.

Delightful Dining Options
Start your day with a delicious continental or Full English/Irish breakfast, and later savor British cuisine at the on-site restaurant with special dietary options available.

Fun Activities and Nearby Attractions
Enjoy a game of billiards or darts at the hotel, and explore popular activities like skiing and fishing in the surrounding area. Don't forget to visit Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Boat of Garten Golf Club nearby.

Ready to experience a memorable stay at Cairn Hotel? Book now and secure your spot!

Important information:

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 1149 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Dechesne • couple • nl
9
Leuk sfeervol hotel met het Schotse gevoel
Pros:

Zeer aardig en behulpzaam personeel

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Room small but suited my needs. Bed single but comfortable. Lighting fine. Car park good. Bathroom separate & spacious. Shower worked well. Breakfast excellent - porridge as I like it & cooked breakfast to order & very tasty. Plenty of hot toast & tea - great start to a day

Cons:

My room door would not shut either door spring not right or the door had swollen & did not fit in frame. Slept with fold up chair 'guarding the door in case of unwanted intruders. Meant I could hear every noise & door bang/slam as door partially open. Did not tell management as had had a long & tiring journey & just wanted to sleep. The towel rail in bathroom needed fixing. These faults should have been noticed & fixed long ago. Obviously two or three properties put together & no inside connecting corridor so a walk outside to reach breakfast room. Thankfully not raining.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

alles gut!

Cons:

Freundlichkeit & Hilfsbereitschaft

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jim • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Location was great, staff very friendly and informative. Had a lot of fun

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • at
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • de
9
Empfehlenswerte Unterkunft für die Durchreise
Pros:

Im Hotel integriert ist eine lauschige Bar, in der Abends auch Mahlzeiten serviert werden. Die Fish and Chips waren sehr lecker. Auch das Frühstück war ausgezeichnet.

Cons:

Leider lag unser Badezimmer auf der anderen Flurseite, das ist der einzige Kritikpunkt.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great food great atmosphere
Pros:

Great food & atmosphere staff were very friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
8
A delightful location if you want something a little quieter than Aviemore. Good value for money.
Pros:

Great food (especially the breakfast) and a nice bar with locals present. Comfortable and perfect for what I needed.

Cons:

Room was a bit small (and not the easiest to lock the door), but it was clean, quiet and welcoming.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Gareth and the staff made me feel very welcome. Room clean and comfortable. Food was great. Some nice local walks or its not too far for Aviemore if you want more or the train in to Inverness

Cons:

Nothing really. Only comment would be the food choice would be limited if you only wanted veggie or vegan, thankfully i also eat fish.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Le petit déjeuner, le parking, le personnel

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Gemütlich eingerichtet, sehr gutes Frühstück

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Eduard • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Tiziana • family_with_children • it
10
Ottimo
Pros:

Struttura caratteristica e in buona posizione. Ottimo il fatto di avere pub e ristorante sotto. Colazione davvero buona.

Cons:

Il phon era praticamente senza potenza, ma ci siamo adattati.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Alan • extended_group • gb
8
Ideal for overnight stay
Pros:

Convenient location at reasonable price

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Marlijn • family_with_children • nl
8
Vriendelijke service!
Pros:

De vriendelijke service en het ontzettend lekkere ontbijt.
Het is een leuk oud hotel met een pub erbij. Brengt gezelligheid

Cons:

De eerst nacht deed het warme water van onze douche het niet, maar de volgende ochtend werd dit heel goed opgelost door ons een andere kamer te geven.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Izabela • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Super Lage, tolle Küche, sehr nettes Personal, sehr netter Besitzer!! Das Zimmer war sehr geräumig und sehr sauber. Absolut empfehlenswert!!!

Cons:

Wir haben keine Kritikpunkte!

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Renate • couple • ch
7
Hotel mittelmässig - Essen super
Pros:

Eher eher altmodisches, aber trotzdem gemütliches Hotel!
Die Dusche war unmöglich. Schwierig in Bezug auf die Einstellung der Temperatur und der Duschkopf konnte nicht fixiert werden.
Das Essen war hervorragend.

Cons:

Die Zimmer waren sehr kalt und der vorhandene Heizkörper war nicht bedienbar - sehr kompliziert.
Die Preis-Leistung ist nicht stimmig.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee