The Bandstand

Hotels
8.6 (740 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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 740 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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Liz • couple • gb
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • de
7
Not Bad
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Loud

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Roselyn • couple • gb
8
Relaxing location, friendly locals, dog friendly hotel.
Pros:

Great views of sea, convenient location close to restaurants, could walk and use public transport to explore. Comfortable bed, spacious room.

Cons:

Shower and TV tricky to work properly.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Véronique • couple • fr
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
9
A great place to stay in a lovely town.
Pros:

The Bandstand has excellent views, there is easy access to a lovely beach.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Stefano • couple • it
10
Everything perfect!
Pros:

The location is perfect (amazing view face the sea!), rooms are cozy, comfortable and clean, breakfast is huge and “à la carte” (everything delicious!) and the staff professional and friendly! We would definitely suggest anyone to come here! Plus: the restaurant is also very good even just for having dinner!

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • ch
10
Pros:

Emplacement superbe, personnel très agréable, délicieux restaurant.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Andy • extended_group • gb
8
Excellent
Pros:

The evening entertainment was excellent and unexpected

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • couple • gb
9
Great location and perfect if you like a lively venue. Not for someone looking for piece and quiet
Pros:

Location and staff first class.

Food offering very good as is quality

Cons:

En-suite very small and need of refurbishment. Light on mirror didn’t work and one of the other lights were out to.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Bernadette • couple • be
10
Une étape de transit qui nous a fait sentir en vacances
Pros:

L’accueil, l’ambiance, la soirée musicale, la qualité des repas, la haute qualité de la chambre

Cons:

Tout

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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GREOLI • couple • be
10
Bonheur !
Pros:

Ambiance chaleureuse, personnel sympathique et attentif, chien admis , vue sur la côte , repas exquis

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • couple • gb
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Jackie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Fabulous place!
Pros:

Great location overlooking the beach. The bar and restaurant were lovely, good food. We had dinner and breakfast there both really good.

Cons:

The shower could be better, the flow wasn't very powerful,but that's just nit picking. Our room was perfect apart from the shower.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Erma59 • solo_traveller • it
9
Ottima location a Nairn
Pros:

Bella location vista mare, ottima cena e colazione

Cons:

Forse il servizio un poco lento a colazione ma forse dipende dal fatto che è fatto tutto sul momento, ma le cameriere sono state gentilissime.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

location

Cons:

breakfast service was shambolic. took 45 to get out food. when the food came the order was wrong. we didn't have tome to wait for the order to be rectified

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Christian • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great value, beautiful view and lovely breakfast
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Ian Mackenzie • solo_traveller • gb
7
Perfect except on live music nights!
Pros:

Great location, very friendly staff, comfy room, excellent bar and nice breakfast choices well cooked.

Cons:

The only issue to be aware of is that the Bandstand is a popular and busy music hub with no apparent restraint on the volume. In our room, it was only possible to contemplate sleeping after the place cleared at about 00:30. I suspect that, such was the volume, the other rooms would have been equally affected. An otherwise excellent wee pub/hotel, I recommend that you check about live music events before you book - unless of course, you're taking part!

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Kellie • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee