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High Range Lodge Hotel

Hotel in Aviemore

With fantastic views of Rothiemurchus Forest and the Cairngorm Mountains, the High Range Lodge Hotel offers spacious rooms with original artwork by local artists.

K
Kari
From
Finland
Everyone was very friendly and the room was great. We have stayed before and will stay again in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,394 reviews
Price from
US$156.11
1 night, 2 adults

The Braeriach

Hotel in Newtonmore

Located in Newtonmore, 300 metres from Newtonmore Golf Club, The Braeriach provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

S
Sarah
From
Belgium
Recently renovated, stylish hotel with excellent service and location The entire property has been beautifully renovated, spotlessly clean, and very comfortable. The self check-in via code went smoothly thanks to clear communication in advance, yet it still felt like a personal welcome. Sam was particularly helpful and gave us a great recommendation for a beautiful walk near Fort William, where we stayed at the end of our trip. Breakfast was superb, with a choice between continental and full English options. There are plenty of hiking opportunities nearby, making it a perfect base, and the location is ideal for those walking the East Highland Way. Please note: as of June 2025, the Google reviews still reflect the previous owners and are not at all representative of the current experience. We would absolutely recommend this hotel. A comfortable and peaceful place to fully unwind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
Price from
US$129.69
1 night, 2 adults

The Crossing

Hotel in Kingussie

Situated in Kingussie, within 1.3 km of Kingussie Golf Club and 1.5 km of Ruthven Barracks, The Crossing features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

R
Ronald
From
Switzerland
Very clean, bright room. Well thought out and implemented decor. Ideal location for the shinty....
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 626 reviews
Price from
US$186.13
1 night, 2 adults

The Osprey Hotel

Hotel in Kingussie

Situated in Kingussie and within 1.1 km of Kingussie Golf Club, The Osprey Hotel has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers a concierge service.

K
Kirsty
From
United Kingdom
Lovely and clean. Staff very friendly, attentive and accommodating. Great location Great breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 425 reviews
Price from
US$145.43
1 night, 2 adults

Scandinavian Village Ltd

Hotel in Aviemore

Found in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park, Scandinavian Village in Aviemore offers high-quality accommodation beside these rugged mountains.

A
Ayush
From
Belgium
Very comfortable Close to amenities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 660 reviews
Price from
US$160.11
1 night, 2 adults

Star Hotel Kingussie

Hotel in Kingussie

Situated in Kingussie, 1 km from Kingussie Golf Club, Star Hotel Kingussie features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

E
Elizabeth
From
Netherlands
The hotel room was modern and extremely clean, beautiful decoration and fully equipped with anything you might need for a comfortable stay. We first arrived for one night and ended up staying 3 instead. At the ground floor there is an excellent restaurant and a great pub that are open all week long. The staff was incredibly helpful, friendly, and welcoming. The location allows for plenty of fee parking options, and it was near all the best spots around. Definitely recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
Price from
US$212.55
1 night, 2 adults

Dalrachney Lodge

Hotel in Carrbridge

Located in Carrbridge, 39 km from Inverness Castle, Dalrachney Lodge provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi.

T
Thomasina
From
Ireland
A hidden gem just 2 minute gentle stroll from a lovely village. Lovely welcome and a super friendly feel. Really thoughtfully renovated leaving the old world charm intact but with modern convenience. We were treated to the piper on the bridgas we headed out for dinnin the village. We had a gorgeous breakfast looking out over the lawn and the deer walking through the garden was the icing on the cake.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$233.49
1 night, 2 adults

The Glen Hotel Newtonmore

Hotel in Newtonmore

This family-run hotel is located at the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Breathtaking scenery and the Monadhliath and Cairngorm mountain ranges are nearby The Edwardian Glen Hotel has en suite rooms ...

B
Buttrick
From
United Kingdom
The staff, the facilities, the location and the food. Everyone was so attentive and really invested in us having the best stay we could. A genuine and very warm welcome.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 366 reviews
Price from
US$208.72
1 night, 2 adults

Ravenscourt House, Guest House

Hotel in Grantown on Spey

Welcome to Ravenscourt House, a charming family-run guest house offering 7 beautifully appointed bedrooms.

S
Sarah
From
Belgium
Absolutely everything!! The room and bathroom were wonderful, the breakfast was cooked to order and had everything we needed, the location was ideal for walks in the Cairngorms, and the hosts were super friendly. Nick welcomed us at the door when we arrived and waved us goodbye when it was time to leave. Definitely visiting again in the future!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
Price from
US$264.18
1 night, 2 adults

Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel

Hotel in Ballater

Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Ballater.

H
Hadow
From
Denmark
Beautiful surroundings for this old hotel. Lots of character and charm! We loved it! Dinner and breakfast was delicious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,911 reviews
Price from
US$176.45
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Situated in Carrbridge and with Inverness Castle reachable within 39 km, Cairn Hotel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 620 reviews

Boasting a swimming pool and on-site restaurant and bar, Balavil Hotel is located in Newtonmore inside the Cairngorms National Park, 45 miles from Inverness.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Built in the 1700s, the Rowan Tree Country Hotel now offers elegant rooms, many with views of the mountains, Cairngorm National Park or Loch Alvie. Traditional Scottish breakfasts are available.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
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Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, restaurants...

From US$225.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,292 reviews

Nethybridge Hotel is situated in the heart of the beautiful Cairngorm National Park, a 10-minute drive from the A9 and 30 minutes’ drive from Inverness.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Duke Of Gordon Hotel features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kingussie.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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Set in the Cairngorms National Park, the Coylumbridge Resort Hotel offers a wide range of activities. The hotel also boasts 2 restaurants and 2 bars. The American Diner offers burgers and hotdogs.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Forces Manor is located in Kincraig, 11 km from Kingussie Golf Club and 11 km from Ruthven Barracks. This 3-star hotel offers a shared lounge, a business centre and free WiFi.

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Set within Cairngorm National Park, the Highlander Hotel is set in the village of Newtonmore.

Columba House

Hotel in Kingussie
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,346 reviews

This Highland retreat has secluded grounds and views over the mountains. Columba House offers free WiFi and free parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,207 reviews
A beautiful small hotel in which you have filling like you've stepped back into a beautiful past. Some people might not like it, but it's fantastic when you hear the creaking of the floors, as if you've stepped back into the 19th century, classic Scottish breakfast...beautiful. We took dinner in hotels pub. We had dinner at the hotel pub which serves excellent local food. A truly wonderful experience.
Guest review by
Celar
Croatia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
This property is amazing! Absolutely beautiful location with the most amazing hosts. A very tastefully decorated property keeping with its heritage and lovely bathroom products supplied. The food is all 100% plant based which I was a little hesitant about however everything we ate was just delicious.
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Kim
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,815 reviews
The stay was great. Everything went smoothly, clean room, great breakfast and lovely staff. Parking was also super easy and the location is great for anyone who wants to visit the distillerys of Speyside. Great choice to be in a quieter and more laid back place than Inverness or Aviemore.
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Brazil
From US$262.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,360 reviews
The economy room was much better than we expected. It was spacious and comfortable so much nicer than many hotel rooms. The room was also lovely and warm and cosy. Alan in the restaurant was exceptional and went out of his way to assist us even though he was very busy.
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Wilma
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
One of the nicest places we have stayed! A spacious and beautifully furnished room, friendly and helpful hosts and a breakfast you could walk on all day. Bonus: wonderful coffee and cakes just up the road at Julie's Whole Foods..
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Terence
Ireland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,629 reviews
This was a very special treat as we finished our trip in Scotland. Spending it a castle in four poster beds was superb. the weather made it difficult to enjoy outside but te staff had the fires roaring and were so free
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Neil
New Zealand
From US$158.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews
Beautiful and peaceful surroundings, fantastic playground for kids, sheltered football court. Facilities in the shared kitchen were very good. The pod was very well equipped and the beds were very comfortable.
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Katarzyna
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews
We stayed in Glenfiddich Chalet and it was cute and cosy and has everything you need. Views from the chalet and hot tub were amazing! Would definitely return!
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Laura
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews
The house was very comfortable and beautiful decorated. We felt home from the first moment and so enjoyed our stay there.
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Claudia
Germany
From US$156.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,394 reviews
Everyone was very friendly and the room was great. We have stayed before and will stay again in the future.
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Kari
Finland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 663 reviews
Beautiful place. Clean room, toilet and comfortable beds. Wonderful hosts and tasty breakfast!
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Hwee Kiah
Singapore
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,508 reviews
The layout and space was perfect for our family stay. It had everything you needed.
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David
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,513 reviews
very comfortable warm and clean. has everything for a family visit. lovely setting.
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Michael
Malta
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 550 reviews
clean and comfortable - great location - brilliant staff - excellent food
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Alison
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
Extremely friendly and service minded, a place to visit again !
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Søren
Denmark
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,585 reviews
Great location, nice staff, comfortable beds. Clean bedrooms.
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Kristóf
Hungary
From US$192.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,549 reviews
Food and location was excellent. Friendly and helpful staff.
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Sion
United Kingdom
From US$225.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,076 reviews
Location! Friendly staff! Very CLEAN swimmingpool!
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Marcel
Netherlands
From US$118.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 9,102 reviews
Amazing location, friendly staff, great price
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Patrycja
Poland

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6.0

I had imagined Aviemore to be an old town like Pitlochry and...

I had imagined Aviemore to be an old town like Pitlochry and Dunkeld, but in fact all the buildings in the Main Street seem to be fairly new, apart from the railway station. It has lots of shops selling outdoor clothing, and is not very attractive architecturally.
Guest review by
Martin
United Kingdom
10

We went to Ballater to be close to Balmoral Castle, where we...

We went to Ballater to be close to Balmoral Castle, where we went to an artisans market on the grounds. We were there in October, so opening of other parts of the castle were not available, due to royal residence use. I would return to this beautiful part of Scotland again if given the chance, to see more of the castle.
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Anonymous
10

The countryside in autumn was spectacular.

The countryside in autumn was spectacular. There are lots of local walks to suit different levels of fitness. The Spey is nearby so iconic itself and for the whisky distilleries along its banks. Interesting local shops. Fresh local produce. Nice folk. Close enough for trips to the Moray Coast and Cairngorms. Golf, fishing, garden nurseries all in easy reach.
Guest review by
mary
United Kingdom
10

Kingussie is ideal for people who want beautiful walks or a...

Kingussie is ideal for people who want beautiful walks or a bit of climbing or cycling. There’s a fantastic bike shop called Bothy Bikes where you can hire e- bikes to explore the area. The scenery in this area is outstandingly beautiful. There is the potential to see local wildlife if you are quiet.
Guest review by
Anna
United Kingdom
8.0

I was not visiting Newtonmore, but climbing.

I was not visiting Newtonmore, but climbing. Newtonmore is a nice village with some good hotel restaurants and bars and is in a lovely setting in the hills. its probably a good centre for a touring holiday, and there are quite a few good places easily reached from here.
Guest review by
Dave_Shanks
United Kingdom
10

Boat of Garten is a small village which has some good...

Boat of Garten is a small village which has some good features and services, including a pub, a village store, pizza shop, art gallery and historic railway station. It is well located in relation to forest walks and other outdoor activities. For any significant shopping you needs to travel nearby Aviemore, 4.5 miles away. We preferred the peace and quiet of Boat of Garten for our stay in the area.
Guest review by
John
Australia
8.0

Nestled amongst the mountains with paths and tracks leading...

Nestled amongst the mountains with paths and tracks leading all over what’s not to like? Sadly, the general facilities here have gone. No shop for example. One place did have a sign out for coffee, but there could be an opportunity here for someone. Worth climbing up the Cateran Trail heading south to get stunning views looking down on the village. Also visit the stone circle, old bridge and the church. Just soak up the atmosphere!
Guest review by
Richard
United Kingdom
8.0

Central to visit other areas of Scotland most being couple...

Central to visit other areas of Scotland most being couple of hours drive away A roads were good to travel on some of the B roads but scary in icy weather lovely area we stayed at Loch Insh with lovely comfortable chalets
Guest review by
Kerry
United Kingdom
10

Ours was a whistlestop tour, mainly to get our heads down...

Ours was a whistlestop tour, mainly to get our heads down for the night after a 5 hour drive. The village is beautiful with lots to see and do. We stayed at Dalgriene Guest house which I'd highly recommend. We ate at The Loft Restaurant and would definitely eat there again. I can't wait to go back and explore the village further
Guest review by
Gill
United Kingdom
10

The location is central and walkable to the town facilities.

The location is central and walkable to the town facilities. Braemar is quite small but with interesting shops and facilities. Nearby Balmoral Castle is a good trip but the highlight was Ballater which was a lovely Highland town.
Guest review by
Neil
United Kingdom