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Reviews of Cairngorm Hotel 3 stars

Grampian Road, Aviemore, PH22 1PE, United Kingdom

#6 of 14 hotels in Aviemore

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2252 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Good value hotel with great food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The full English breakfast was excellent. The king size room was spacious and well appointed. The hotel has a great bar and large dining area. Plenty free parking outside the hotel. Ideal location in the centre of Aviemore.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous stay, would definitely stay again and thoroughly recommend. Perfect location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Found hangers in wardrobe difficult but a light in the wardrobe would help. Would have preferred a slightly larger TV. We opted to only have room serviced midweek which was absolutely fine. The only problem we had was washing tea cups in bathroom in the interim. It would have been useful to have somewhere to put dirty cups and pick up clean ones. We ate in the restaurant a couple of times, but as it is very popular we had to wait (this is made clear though). It would be nice to have a couple of ‘specials’ each evening in addition to the regular menu, especially as we stayed for a week. We dined at other local restaurants though that were very good and no distance at all.

    Breakfast was perfect. All breakfast staff were exceptional, making us feel very welcome and remembering details from previous days. Nothing was too much trouble, even providing us with a couple of bacon rolls on our day of departure as we didn’t have time for breakfast. All staff were welcoming and helpful. Comfy, clean bed. Plenty of hot water for shower. Brilliant location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Room was comfortable a bit small. TV way too small. Shower floor a bit slippery.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of food choices

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Had a lovely stay. Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Snug Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location handy for everything. Room was cosy and clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Wedding anniversary stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No cocktails at the bar and couldn't get an iced coffee anywhere

    Great location good sized room plenty of off-street parking didn't try the food here but menu looked nice, one disappointing factor the var didn't do cocktails

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were fantastic, friendly and super efficient. Food was yummy and well priced. Location excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Our stay at Cairngorm Hotel made our short break a memorable time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lift would be better.

    Room lovely bed very comfy. Breakfast and dinner excellent wide range of choice. Value for money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Snug Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were guests outside of our room at 1am talking very loudly - the walls are thin.

    Very clean room, comfortable bed, nice bathroom. Very cool hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    only stayed 1 night wish we could have stayed longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    very clean very friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Aviemore is a good base for the Cairngorms and the hotel is comfy and full of character
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Superior Guest Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom needs updating. Room was a little cluttered, could do with less furniture and the tv better positioned.

    Breakfast excellent. Comfy bed. Lovely staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent. Can recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The lack of a lift is a pain, as we had a lot of luggage. However, the hotel did provide speedy help with dragging the luggage up the stairs.

    Very clean. Good facilities. Great location in the centre of Aviemore.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    It was ok. I think the staff is not as friendly as other places we have stayed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Snug Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    View. And the noise. The room cleaning folks were very loud early in the morning.

    Central to all the shops. Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely one night stay, staff all friendly, our room was comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely breakfast and plenty of choice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    As above
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Snug Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is dog friendly, and I respect that in the restaurant side, people may not like the thought of a dog where food was being served. We were told we could sit in lobby with dog and have a drink however when we came back from another hotel after getting a meal there with our dog, there was no seats available nor were there any dogs, just people sitting I presume waiting for tables for food, no drinks were on any tables. Also no dogs allowed in bar area, this just doesn’t make business sense. As we spent our money elsewhere. Whilst the hotel was nice and staff lovely I wouldn’t book again for this reason.

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Snug Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was a great place to stay in the heart of Aviemore which allowed easy access to all the shops and attractions by walking. Its beautifully decorated in Scottish style with a nice Pub and Restaurant on site. The room we had was small but functioned perfectly for our needs. We ate at the restaurant twice including the free breakfast which was very good with lots of choices and great service! Would not hesitate to stay here again as it felt like traditional Scotland!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    7.0
    Old fashioned hotel but comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception staff not friendly. Didn’t even say good morning to us. Small tv. Only 2 tea bags.

    Good location. Comfortable bed. Room temperature good and nice bath. Bar and dining room staff very friendly and welcoming. Good entertainment in bar. Enjoyable evening meal and breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent As Always
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    TV reception and WIFI in the room was pretty poor.

    Excellent location, excellent staff, excellent atmosphere, excellent drink, excellent food. See you again in December!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room faces out onto the back of the building and being directly above the restaurant, you will be exposed to a lot of noise later at night and not from the bar. Our room only had two working sockets with others just not working at all. The bathroom was a decent size but in desperate need of fixing as there were sizeable dents in the bath with plastic chipped away. We also found the bathroom bin had not been emptied and the shower curtain looked like it needed replacing. Bar staff were friendly but I don't know if it had just been a bad day when we checked in as the reception staff looked as if they'd rather be anywhere else though on checking out the staff we're far friendlier Would recommend the room for it's size and location as ideal for overnight but may be worth shelling out more if you intend to stay longer.

    The location is ideal right next to the high street. The hotel is perfect to access shops and the train station. There's also a bus stop right across the road with buses to the cairngorm mountains and Inverness. There's also some lovely places to have something to eat nearby such as ashers bakery. Room was the bar snug. It was easy to access next to the stairs and a decent size. Bed is comfortable and good quality furniture in the room also.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean room, comfy bed, and welcoming staff. Good bar and restaurant too!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel with a cosy atmosphere !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Superior Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only negative was no blinds on the windows and despite heavy curtains the street lights shone through the gaps.

    Warm, welcoming and excellent food!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent and already booked next stay in June.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Snug Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t say anything as all good. The only thing I’d like to mention is maybe they supply bath mats for inside shower as my husband nearly had a bad fall but managed to stop himself by hitting the side of bath with his foot. We were in room 125.

    It was central and all the staff were lovely, nothing was a problem. Breakfasts were amazing and good choices.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Snug Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Good breakfast choice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Would stay again :)
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Snug Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tv was tiny but luckily it’s not what we went to do! One member in our party found the pillows very uncomfortable.

    The decor was cosy and nice, very clean hotel, breakfast was really nice. One staff on the morning was really helpful and gave us a few tips on where to go, I didn’t get her name but she had short grey hair.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi didn’t work well.

    Great location. Good breakfast and value. Enjoyed the pub downstairs.

    Stayed in March 2024

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