Boat Country Inn and Restaurant

Hotels
8 (2114 reviews)
Deshar Road , Boat of Garten , gb

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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Michelle solo_traveller ky
8
A nice spot. We didn’t have time to explore the local area but the hotel was fine and the locals seemed to enjoy the bar
Pros:

We were only there for a night but everything was fine. Checking in was easy. No problems booking in for dinner. Food and service were fine.
It was a hot day and the room was quite warm, but that was to be expected.

Cons:

I’m not going to complain about the sun!☺️

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Colleen couple fr
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
8
Nice hotel in lovely location.
Pros:

The hotel was in a lovely location, room was clean and food was good.

Cons:

There was no lift, so quite a walk with bags to our room. Room was also a bit on the small side.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
7
Good but not deluxe
Pros:

Loved how friendly and helpful the staff were

Cons:

The room service was poor. Don’t expect to have to ask for room service. Coffee pods ran out. Toilet paper ran out. Not what you expect with a ‘deluxe’ room

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Adam couple gb
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Giovanna couple it
5
Pros:

La posizione se vuoi visitare il parco è ottima, per il resto è distante

Cons:

La stanza era fredda, non molto pulita (abbiamo trovato diverse larve) e c'era un puzzo di pesce.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Victoria solo_traveller es
4
Pros:

El entorno y la amabilidad del personal.

Cons:

Necesita una renovación total! Los colchones están muy mal, tuve que poner un cojín grande y 2 edredones debajo para poder dormir, aún así fue terrible!. La comida es carísima, carísima, carísima para la poca cantidad que ponen, nada tienen que ver las fotos de su web con lo que te ponen, uno de los platos salió gratis porque tardaron 45' en servirlo y eran 10 grs de salmón ahumado con 1 brote de berros...😡😡. Hay habitaciones que dan encima de un añadido horroroso y debajo están las cocinas, con lo que hay un ruido muy molesto. Hasta el personal reconoce que casi todo el mundo se queja de todo. Eso sí, el personal muy amable y estaba limpio, cascado pero limpio.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
7
It was a nice hotel
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Room was a good enough size.

Cons:

Went for dinner and saw online they had different menus. Was only given the one choice of menu which we thought was a little expensive for what it was. Also car parking was a little small with steep steps, would be better with a handrail.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Daniel family_with_children de
9
Pros:

Riesiges Zimmer mit großem Badezimmer und freistehender Badewanne. Direkt neben der Zugstation Boat of Garten.

Cons:

Der Preis war etwas hoch für eine Nacht (310€)

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Chiara couple at
2
Leider enttäuschend
Cons:

Our room was so small that we couldn't even put our suitcases down. The double bed was no more than about 1.3 metres wide, so there was hardly enough room for the two of us.

Unfortunately, neither the room nor the breakfast area was clean, and even the dishes at breakfast were dirty.

I would generally skip the breakfast and spend a few extra euros at a nearby café instead.

I'm sorry to say this, but we were actually relieved that we hadn't booked a longer stay.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Douglas family_with_children gb
6
Mixed bag but potential to be great
Pros:

The location and setting are stunning.

Cons:

Serval small things, broken window with mould, stone staff were great some were off hand with you, food was low quality for the cost

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
9
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller au
7
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Cynthia solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Impavido couple us
8
Pros:

Food was great. Location was delightful and well placed for places we wanted to visit. Loved exploring village and train station at end of day. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Room was very comfortable. But a little worn at the edges and creaking floor boards. Bathroom was small but modern and clean. Only issue for some - but not us - might be the lack of elevator.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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nelly couple fr
8
Un séjour agréable, proche d une charmante petite gare .
Pros:

Chambre spacieuse, très lumineuse
Bon petit déjeuner et bonne cuisine du restaurant

Cons:

Personnel insuffisant et stressé.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller gb
9
Staff & location great
Pros:

The staff
Nicola in particular she was just amazing

Cons:

Breakfast was very slow & not much food left
Coffee machine kept breaking down

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
We will definitely be back , probably take my brother and sister-in -law
Pros:

Very good , breakfast area well laid out , staff very attentive. Foods were in plentiful topped as required

Cons:

Although the evening meal was very good , unfortunately some of the patrons were extremely noisy and spoiled our visit, we did report it but what can you do.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Alexandra couple at
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Agnieszka solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-17 via Nuitee