Boat Country Inn and Restaurant

Hotels
8 (1996 reviews)
Deshar Road , Boat of Garten , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
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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.

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 1996 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
J
Jacqueline solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Nice room but it was close to the kitchen area and I could hear the ventilation fan although it was switched off overnight.
Comfy bed and great pillows! Very clean and spacious bathroom.

Cons:

The location of my room near the noisy fan disturbed me a little. Other that that I liked the property.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
8
Charming stay with a warm Scottish welcome and excellent dinner.
Pros:

Perfect location, railway delightful, views superb. Staff were excellent. Food at dinner was very good.

Cons:

It needed a lick of paint in places, in line with many Scottish hotels fighting to make money and attract customers in an Airbnb world.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
J
Julie solo_traveller gb
8
A great port in the storm as I crossed Scotland on foot.
Pros:

Loved the toiletries in the room, mattress wonderful but too heavy of a duvet for me. Humongous TV!

Cons:

Bedding choice was just too heavy for late spring.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
A
Alistair couple gb
8
Yes it was a good choice in a great location
Pros:

The manager was absolutely brilliant he did everything and more to make our stay enjoyable

Cons:

They could have provided bottled water in the bedroom

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
S
Steve solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
H
heather solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Excellent all round

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
9
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
S
Sabine solo_traveller be
9
Pros:

Een mooi oud pand met hedendaags comfort. Er is geen lift maar je kan geholpen worden om he bagage naar je kamer te brengen. Voor ons was dat niet nodig maar het is wel een pluspunt. Het personeel is heel vriendelijk en het ontbijt is super. Fijn dat honden ook welkom zijn.

Cons:

Helaas hadden wij bij het nemen van warm water in de douche weinig druk. Niet zo praktisch bij het wassen van lange haren.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
G
Gill couple gb
9
Pros:

Great location and very helpful staff

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
M
Mike couple gb
1
Rubbish
Pros:

Not a lot no central heating working no hot water for showers only just warm, odd bed mattress worn dirt in shower bathroom sink cracked and a small hole in it. Having no heating meant if you had a shower at night you could not dry your towels on the heated towel rail so had to dry yourself on damp towels the following morning.
Restaurant very poor, small tables that need putting things under the legs to stop it rocking, hot food served on cold plates, the bar had ran out of some beers. At breakfast again hot food on cold plates, condiments like brown sauce in nearly empty bottles with congealed sauce around the kneck where germs can collect.
The one good thing was all the overworked staff were great.
I intend to complain about this and will require a refund of at least 50% of what I paid.
Parts of this place need very closely looking at.
Ihave taken photos of what I intend to complain about

Cons:

See previous replies

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
J
Joanna couple gb
9
Pros:

Lovely outlook of cairngorms
Nice to have a shower and a bath
Loved the comfy chairs

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
C
Claire solo_traveller gb
5
Fine - good breakfast, but noisy room near the boiler
Pros:

breakfast was great

Cons:

room near the biomass boiler (in the container outside my room) - noisy very early in the morning - I assume from who ever comes in to light it - radio and singing/ whistling

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
P
Pauline couple fr
5
Bien pour une nuit, mais pas plus.
Pros:

Salle de bain spacieuse et agréable, accommodations appréciées, le personnel était très sympathique et aidant. Nous avons passé un bon repas.

Cons:

Chambre petite et un petit peu poussiéreuse. Nous avions vu sur les poubelles, et les chambres étaient mal insonorisées (nous avons beaucoup entendu les voisins).

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
I
Ian couple gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Location, food quality and excellent Scottish hotel

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
P
Pascal RAOUL solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Emplacement tranquille.
Accueil très sympa
Diner sur place très bon.

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
A
Alanna couple gb
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
K
K1285WXarthurj Business
10
Great Stay
Pros:

The rooms were clean and the staff was courteous.

2026-05-10 via Tripadvisor
T
Trevor solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
C
Christopher extended_group gb
10
A lovely hotel with fantastic staff, the room was very comfortable and the quality of the food was excellent
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
F
Fabien solo_traveller fr
7
Pros:

Lovely place. Great traditional Scottish feel. Food was great.

Cons:

A bit noisy. The staircase cracks all the time. The water pressure wasn't amazing.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee