Boat Country Inn and Restaurant

Hotels
8 (2114 reviews)
Deshar Road , Boat of Garten , gb
+44 1479 831258

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Free
Children 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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 2114 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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Herty • couple • de
8
Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt.
Pros:

Das Zimmer war groß und komfortabel. Hatte alles was man brauchte und gemütlich. Das Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Etwas in die Jahre gekommen.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Davide • family_with_children • it
10
Un posto genuino
Pros:

Atmosfera amichevole, personale gentile e accogliente. Buona cucina e servizi ben curati (pulizia, manutenzione e attenzioni per i bambini)

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
8
Final leg of NC500 on our home run
Pros:

Location. Suited our needs.
Large room, comfortable bed

Cons:

Room 101 above bar. If you wanted an early night you had no chance with the bass thumping in the music in bar. In fairness, it did stop just after 10.00pm.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Wedding stay • solo_traveller • gb
9
Cairngorms stay
Pros:

Upgraded to a suite nearer to the stairs

Cons:

The initial room we were put in. Dog room which was dirty and smelly as you'd expect a dog friendly room to be, but I didn't book that.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • gb
7
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Sally • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • lu
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Rafaela • couple • pt
8
Very good place
Pros:

Lovely place with lovely staff. The food is very good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
6
Great staff who reacted well to our problem.
Pros:

Lovely old country house hotel with very helpful staff

Cons:

The room we were in had the chimney from the biomass boiler directly outside the window, which made leaving the window open an impossibility. I raised this with the staff, and we were moved to a very acceptable room for our second night. In my opinion the first room that we were in should not be used owing to fumes from the chimney.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Sues • couple • gb
5
Wouldn't stay again or recommend
Pros:

Bed uncomfortable and mattress needs replacing.
Ensuite toilet space too small
Breakfast was cold
Staff at Breakfast unfriendly
Shower flow was incredibly slow

Cons:

Breakfast staff
Ensuite
Mattress

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Axel • solo_traveller • de
10
Außergewöhnliches Hotel mit tollem Essen in einer wunderschönen Lage
Pros:

Tolle Lage und ein superfreundliches Team. Zimmer und Betten sind toll.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Vivienne • couple • gb
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • couple • fr
7
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • extended_group • at
7
Gut für eine Nacht auf der Durchreise
Pros:

Essen sehr gut

Cons:

Überall miefiger Geruch

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Sofie • couple • at
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Iris • family_with_children • fr
9
Great stay !
Pros:

Lovely staff, great breakfast & very nice room with a view
Kid friendly

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Markus • couple • de
7
Ich würde wiederkommen
Pros:

Großes gemütliches Bett / leckeres Frühstück

Cons:

Grundsauberkeit ist ok / „in den Ecken“ könnte mal wieder gereinigt werden 😉

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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DJ Simons • solo_traveller • gb
5
The stay was acceptable for the price, but with many other options nearby, I would avoid staying here again.
Pros:

The staff were, for the most part, very friendly and helpful.
The bed was comfortable and provided a good night’s sleep.
The coffee was good.
The stay was acceptable for the price.

Cons:

The hotel felt dated, tired and somewhat drab, and would benefit from investment and refurbishment.
Although breakfast was included in the booking, a supplement was charged for certain breakfast options. This was not made clear at the time of booking.
The smoked salmon and scrambled eggs were extremely disappointing, being poorly cooked and presented.
I had requested a full invoice for VAT purposes, with the correct address, well in advance of my stay. However, it was not ready at checkout. I was told it would be emailed to me, but I am still waiting for it.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • couple • gb
6
Nice place but cleaners need retraining
Pros:

Lovely classic Scottish building

Cons:

The cleaning was very poor. The bedspread had loads of stains and one day we went in our room and the cleaners had thrown it back on our bed on the pillows which no actual cleaning done

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee