Boat Country Inn and Restaurant

Hotels
8 (2056 reviews)
Deshar Road , Boat of Garten , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Business center
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Inconsistent room quality
Wi-Fi issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.25
Some negative aspects noted about room quality and amenities.
Service
8.75
Friendly and helpful staff mentioned consistently throughout the reviews.
Location
8.75
Superb location highlighted in several reviews.
Room Quality
6.75
Discrepancies in room sizes and comfort issues raised by guests.
Amenities
7.75
Some amenities noted as lacking, but generally acceptable.
Value for Money
8.25
Good value noted despite some minor issues.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Breakfast and meals received excellent feedback from multiple guests.
Overall Experience
7.75
Overall, a positive experience with a few notable issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 05:42

Property Description

Elegant Rooms and Fine Dining
The Boat Country Inn and Restaurant offers elegant rooms with luxurious amenities such as a monsoon shower, roll-top bath, and plasma-screen TV. Indulge in fine Scottish produce at the bistro and explore an extensive wine and whisky list at the bar.

Scenic Location and Outdoor Activities
Located in Cairngorm National Park, guests can enjoy stunning views of the Cairngorms Mountains. The nearby Boat of Garten Golf Course, ranked as one of the top 100 courses globally, provides a memorable golfing experience. Some rooms even feature an outdoor terrace to soak in the picturesque surroundings.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Stay connected with Wi-Fi access and enjoy the convenience of a full cooked breakfast in the morning. With Aviemore just a 10-minute drive away and Inverness within reach, guests can easily explore the area. Don't miss out on experiencing the charm of Strathspey Steam Railway located just meters from the hotel.

Book now for a memorable stay at The Boat Country Inn and Restaurant!

Important information:

If staying at the hotel with children, please note how many in the Special Request box when booking.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2056 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.25
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 6.75
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Mary couple gb
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Emile solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, staff were very friendly and welcoming. Beds were comfy and the room a nice size. Will definitely be coming back to stay in the future.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Liam couple gb
10
Golfing trip up in Aviemore ideal hotel location.
Pros:

Everything. Very friendly again. Outstanding. Second year staying here and will be back in a months time as well

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Eileen extended_group us
8
Pros:

Location was great. Food was good but same menu as we had for lunch in another town. Staff was helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Rooms were very hot.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Ruth couple gb
10
Superb food and wonderful service
Pros:

Great location and spacious room with great views. Excellent food.

Cons:

Needs a little bit of work done to the exterior

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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rattlebag Couples Dublin, County Dublin
6
Nice location but overpriced
Pros:

Stayed one night. We had a dog friendly garden room which was good but was overlooked, I think probably only one that was! Disappointed with evening meal really just pub food, albeit well cooked. We had expected more given the Inn was expensive, and at breakfast, as we had our dog with us, we were sent to an empty room which was being cleaned.
Overall the Inn is in a nice situation but we felt expensive for what we got compared to other hotels we stayed in.

2026-06-28 via Tripadvisor
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Andre solo_traveller fr
8
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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RaibeartAlba Couples
2
Disgraceful let down
Pros:

A most unfriendly and non-communicative waiter served us two instant coffees and charged us £10 for the 'experience'. I have never felt more ripped off for instant 'coffee' in my life and will never return. The 'coffee' left a bitter taste. We live locally and find this is a disgrace us locals and visitors alike. When we complained was told by the duty manager that he didn't set the prices... He neither offered an apology nor refund...

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
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O7310VOmichaelh Family Copenhagen, Zealand
10
Nice rooms and amazing food.
Pros:

Very nice and cosy place, with amazing food 😄 Right next to the steam train station.

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
B
Blann solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple gb
8
Very comfortable
Pros:

Love this hotel, always feels like coming home. Very comfortable and welcoming

Cons:

Shower door a little small and we are small people so that was only issue.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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P_A_U_L couple gb
9
Excellent hotel to explore Speyside.
Pros:

The location was perfect, and the rooms were comfortable and clean.
The food served was of a high standard, the best steak pie I have had in a while, and the wife said it was the best Scampi she has had.

Cons:

Nothing of note.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
8
Lovely location and staff.
Pros:

Great location. Great breakfast. Lovely staff. Couldn’t help enough. Dog was very welcome.

Cons:

Eating in the restaurant was a bit pricy.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Jacob couple gb
8
Relaxing and enjoyable with lots of nice areas to explore around it.
Pros:

Loved the location and the friendliness of the staff.

Cons:

We were on the second floor and as it was a really warm day the room was boiling all night, other than that it has top marks everywhere else

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
Very welcoming and communicative staff was a good start and the meal we had was excellent.
Pros:

Very generously sized room in a classically older style building located in a quiet village

Cons:

The en-suite wc was a tad confined by the shower screen

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
A
Alison solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Good location food good,

Cons:

Breakfast poor

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Lorna couple gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast and dinner were both excellent.our room was very good

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Gerald Petö solo_traveller at
8
Hauptsächlich für Golfer
Pros:

Wir haben in letzter Minute nach einer Änderung (zus. Zimmer) gefragt und trotzdem das Hotel praktisch ausgebucht war, wurde uns geholfen. Danke dafür.

Cons:

Der gesamte Ort ist sehr auf Golfer ausgerichtet. Darüber hinaus gibt es nicht wirklich viel zu sehen.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Petró couple gb
10
Everything was a dream with amazing people around
Pros:

Has its own special spirit holding a long beautiful story of life

Cons:

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2026-06-21 via Nuitee