The Bandstand

Hotels
8.6 (773 reviews)
Crescent Road , Nairn , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Excellent location
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
Mechanical problems in the room

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
Multiple issues noted with room cleanliness, including a large stain on the carpet.
Service
9.46
Staff consistently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
9.5
Perfect location for visiting Nairn, Moray, and the Highlands.
Room Quality
7.95
Room had several mechanical issues and concerns mentioned.
Amenities
8.48
Not many amenities mentioned, but overall decent supply of essentials.
Value for Money
7.44
Concerns regarding room quality lead to feelings of not receiving value for money.
Food and Beverage
9.49
Breakfast and dinner were highly praised.
Overall Experience
8.46
Experience described as generally positive, but room issues detracted from the overall enjoyment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 12:02

Property Description

Stunning Sea Views and Award-Winning Bar
Experience uninterrupted sea views over Nairn’s beach and the Moray Firth while enjoying a range of real ales at our award-winning bar with free WiFi.

Charming Highland Base with Festivals
Located in the heart of Nairn, Braeval Hotel is the perfect base to explore the Scottish Highlands. Join us for the Bandstand Beer and Music Festival, a finalist in the Scottish Festival of the Year 2016.

Sea View Dining and Cozy Lounge
Indulge in fresh seafood and traditional Scottish cuisine at our Sea View Restaurant, a finalist in the Restaurant of the Year 2016 award. Relax in our cosy guest lounge by the open fire after a day of exploring.

Book now to enjoy a comfortable stay with stunning views and award-winning hospitality at Braeval Hotel!

Important information:

Please note that some rooms can be affected by noise particularly when there is live music in the bar. If this is a concern, quiet rooms can be allocated on request.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: INV

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 773 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 9.46
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 7.44
Food and Beverage: 9.49
Overall Experience: 8.46
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sec • solo_traveller • gb
10
Good Location
Pros:

View, location, live music on Sunday evening, restaurant/bar food. Breakfast good choice of cooked food

Cons:

Nothing really but would have liked bigger coffee cups for breakfast or offered a top up.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Edoardo • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • us
9
Absolutely spectacular views from the room, great food, friendly staff.
Pros:

Had breakfast and dinner at the restaurant- all the meals were great. Steak and ale pie was particularly delicious. View from the room and restaurant is spectacular. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Shower was small, dated, and just had a hand wand.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • nz
10
Pros:

All went out of their way

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
9
Another great stay at the Bandstand
Pros:

Facilities were really good and staff were excellent.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Gerry • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great location and very helpful staff

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Isla • extended_group • gb
8
i would go back
Pros:

Relaxed

Cons:

nothing

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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IanFoster • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Frank P. • extended_group • de
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Neil • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent hotel, highly recommend.
Pros:

Paul and his staff are so friendly and welcoming. Beautiful view from the restaurant over the green towards the beach.
Food was very good and a great choice of beers.
Regular live bands.

Cons:

I had to hold the blind up to view the green and sea, it might be me.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • de
7
Pros:

Nettes Personal. Absprache für späten Check in und frühen Check out ohne Probleme.
Beim frühen Check out (um 5 Uhr) gabs ein Frühstück to go

Cons:

Matratze war super weich (zu weich für unsere Rücken).

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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SIMONA • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

Posizione

Cons:

Un po’ caro il rapporto qualità-prezzo

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • br
1
Decepção total.
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Tudo. Foi uma sensação terrível.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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niallclark • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

The location was central, staff were nice and pleasant, check in was easy and bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Carpets was messy and not really fitted too great, mould in the shower and the breakfast service was quite slow, only got the butter for my toast halfway through eating my breakfast.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Indra • couple • lv
9
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Finlay • couple • gb
8
Very good apart from the breakfast matter,
Pros:

Location brilliant, never got breakfast as wasn't serving on Sunday, and were told we would get a £10 a head reduction in our price which never received.

Cons:

Just the breakfast matter.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Alberto • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

Struttura a due passi dalla spiaggia con ristorante al piano terra con eventi e musica dal vivo ogni sera. Camera con dimensioni adeguate per due persone ma noi avevamo vista interna. Letto migliorabile. Ottima e abbondante colazione a scelta nel menu

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Very comfortable stay, lovely staff

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee