Hotel Square

Hotels
7.7 (235 reviews)
The Square , Tomintoul , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great hospitality
Tasty breakfast options
Cons:
Ongoing renovations
Some areas felt dated

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
Cleanliness was generally good, but some areas are still undergoing renovation.
Service
8.48
Exceptional hospitality and helpful staff were consistently praised.
Location
8.02
Convenient location to local events and attractions.
Room Quality
7.47
Rooms are spacious but some are dated and undergoing renovation.
Amenities
7.5
Basic amenities available; some renovations still needed.
Value for Money
6.96
Mixed feelings about pricing considering the current state of the facilities.
Food and Beverage
8.01
Delicious meals were enjoyed, especially the Indian dinner.
Overall Experience
7.68
A pleasant stay despite some drawbacks; overall a positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:18

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located close to Grantown Museum and Boat of Garten Golf Club, Hotel Square offers a perfect base in Tomintoul to explore the surrounding attractions.

Comfortable Rooms
Relax in well-equipped rooms with free WiFi, private bathrooms, and mountain views available for a cozy stay at Hotel Square.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a variety of dining options ranging from buffet breakfasts to Scottish cuisine at the on-site restaurant catering to various dietary preferences.

To experience the ultimate blend of comfort and convenience, book your stay at Hotel Square now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 235 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 8.48
Location: 8.02
Room Quality: 7.47
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 6.96
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 7.68
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Charlotte extended_group gb
7
Good location, spacious room, plenty of hot water
Pros:

Friendly staff, plenty of space, good location

Cons:

It’s obviously being improved so at the moment it looks a bit run down

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Paulina solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Good location, right in the heart of the Cairngorms. My single room was upgraded to a double, which was nice. Tasty breakfast but lacking a variety. Helpful and friendly staff.

Cons:

The hotel needs a general update throughout.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Luke Bros solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location, the welcoming staff, breakfast, homemade curry, Guinness on draft, good wifi

Cons:

The bed was not comfortable at all, the toilet didn't flush ( had to use lots of force), shower didn't drain fast enough so had to watch not to flood the whole bathroom.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Eve extended_group us
10
Highly recommend.
Pros:

This hotel was perfect for our family. Rooms are clean & comfortable. Location is great. Staff goes above & beyond.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller at
7
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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john solo_traveller gb
6
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller fr
4
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Marina solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

It was very friendly, relaxing and welcoming.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Lenka extended_group cz
9
Pros:

Hotel v malé vesničce v centru hor, krásná procházka za vesnici na vyhlídku s vřesovým porostem, v hotelu indická restaurace -moc dobrá, snídaně dobrá, parkování u hotelu

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Xavier family_with_children ch
8
Pros:

Le petit déjeuner était simple, mais bien servi et varié. Le personnel était sympathique, et l'accueil tout à fait bien.

Cons:

Les chambres sont assez vétustes, les matelas des lits assez inconfortables, pas vraiment de lumière dans la chambre sauf un plafonier et une seule lampe sur pied dans une chambre pour cinq personnes. Pas une chaise ou un fauteuil pour s'asseoir.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Stevie family_with_children gb
10
Great place to stay on our way back home from the islands and highlands.
Pros:

Such an easy place to find. The staff were extremely friendly. Even offered to help us if we had luggage up to the room (I’ve never stayed anywhere that’s offered this).
The room was more than enough to fit my family of five, had individual bottles of water for us, plenty of teas and coffees. Downstairs has a bar and restaurant, I didn’t use this as I was tired but the food was smelling lovely. Breakfast was a hot buffet and continental again everything was lovely. I’d definitely recommend for a family to stay.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Jill solo_traveller gb
7
Fine for an overnight stay.
Pros:

Excellent location in the village centre. I was upgraded to a double room. It was a nice touch to have a bottle of water in the bedroom.

Cons:

There were marks in the bath and black in the grouting in the tiles around the bath which is a bit off putting. It was hard to get the shower at the right temperature. It was a fixed shower head very high up, so I was very glad that I had a shower cap with me as I didn't want to get my hair wet. It was very dark outside the bedroom door with a movement light that came on, however it didn't stay on long enough to lock or unlock your door, so you were fumbling in the dark! There was a fridge in the room, however this didn't appear to be working.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Eric solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Sa situation géographique

Cons:

La coiffeuse de la chambre était sale

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Lesley solo_traveller gb
8
Period charm with wonderful staff
Pros:

Attentive and efficient staff. Like an idiot I handed in my house keys instead of the room key but they located me and helped avoid disaster, hugely thankful!
It's an old building but rooms are very clean and comfortable. Huge bathroom. Had a brilliant sleep. They are gradually updating rooms but they are keeping the charming history and character of the building intact. Brilliant cooked breakfasts if wanted.
TVs in rooms have apps for all the streaming platforms you could want.
I think it was good value for money.

Cons:

All minor and did not affect my enjoyment of the stay.
Some nights the WiFi occasionally had problems for viewing TV
Small gap on the window frame meant it didn't lock shut properly.
The toilet sometimes needed multiple flushes.
I was with someone with mobility issues and they found not having a lift made it difficult getting to/from their room on first floor.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Novozámský extended_group cz
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Susan extended_group gb
6
Pleasant stay in central village location.
Pros:

High standard of cleanliness in bedrooms with comfy beds. Staff very friendly and efficient.

Cons:

Strong smell of curry in public areas .

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Manuela extended_group ch
9
Einfach schön.
Pros:

Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und frisch. Die Lage war perfekt für an die Highland Games und mitten im Zentrum.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Linzee couple gb
10
Brilliant. Would definitely recommend
Pros:

The staff and manager couldn’t do enough for us. Nothing was too much trouble. Very helpful and friendly. The food was lovely, Indian food was excellent. We had a great time again, we stay here every year we visit for the Motorbike show.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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JohnW57 solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Very, very friendly and helpful personnel, ready to go out of their way to help. Choice of various types of breakfast inkl. Vegetarian while a resteraunt is available with different evening meals.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee