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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.

S
Schenk
From
Austria
Everything seemed really new, or just very nice and clean! Very comfy, good wifi, great location in the Cairngorms, and we really liked that there was a fridge (not often seen in Scottish hotels for some reason).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,386 reviews
Price from
US$157.65
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, 256 reviews
Price from
US$170.26
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...

D
Daniela
From
Italy
Recently renovated with style and elegance. Perfect down to the very last detail. Great communication with the host. I definitely recommend The Crossing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 631 reviews
Price from
US$187.96
1 night, 2 adults

The Osprey Hotel

Hotel in Kingussie

Situated 1.1 km from Kingussie Golf Club, The Osprey Hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Kingussie and has a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.7 km from Ruthven Barracks.

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$146.87
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.

L
Lyndsey
From
New Zealand
Absolutely loved our short stay - lovely room, fantastic service and great food in the pub.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 275 reviews
Price from
US$214.64
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
Thomas
From
Germany
This was one of the most beautiful places on our round trip through Scotland. We were there for two days and were overwhelmed by Dalrachney Lodge. It is an old, very beautiful and well-kept building that is very tastefully and stylishly furnished. The rooms and especially the bathrooms are very nicely furnished. Tracy and Steve are very nice, helpful and warm hosts with whom you can have good conversations. The breakfast is wonderful. You can have a wonderful time here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
Price from
US$235.80
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
Bruno
From
Portugal
Great staff, we got there super late and we had a note along with our key to make ourselves confortable. Room super clean, amazing breakfast and staff were super nice welcoming! Stay there! Price Vs Confort is amazingly well balanced!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 365 reviews
Price from
US$210.77
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.

N
Noble
From
United Kingdom
Excellent property Exceptionally well maintained and run
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews
Price from
US$266.79
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, 1,929 reviews
Price from
US$178.19
1 night, 2 adults

Atholl Arms

Hotel in Blair Atholl

Opposite Blair Castle, family-run 19th-century Atholl Arms is full of character, offering log fires, locally sourced food and Wi-Fi. Shopping at the House of Bruar is nearby.

A
Ana
From
Germany
Very friendly staff, great breakfast, beautiful house and beautiful room, quiet and comfortable and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,209 reviews
Price from
US$222.32
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

From US$148.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews

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.

From US$125.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,090 reviews

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$124.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
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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.

From US$102.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,104 reviews

Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, a choice of...

From US$111.36 per night
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.

From US$170.45 per night
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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.

From US$92.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews

Located in Tomintoul and within 43 km of Balmoral Castle, Hotel Square features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. 16 km from Corgarff Castle and 23 km from Abernethy...

From US$196.18 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Situated 1.1 km from Kingussie Golf Club, The Osprey Hotel offers 3-star accommodation in Kingussie and has a terrace. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.7 km from Ruthven Barracks.

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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.

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From US$229.06 per night
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Set in Ballater, Alexandra Hotel has a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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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, 1,347 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
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,801 reviews

Situated in its own grounds, a short walk from the town centre, the Craiglynne Hotel offers a warm, friendly atmosphere with open fires in both the lounge and bar.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,505 reviews
The town is small, peaceful and quiet but a tourist attraction (mainly holiday goers) so it had all the services and facilities we needed. It’s also in the middle of the highlands, with many, many activities, attractions and beautiful nature all around. It’s also a few hours drive from other Highland locations, such as Loch Ness, Fort William, Inverness, Glencoe, Isle of Skye (which we didn’t visit because it’s 3 hours away and I had little kids). We stayed for a week in Aviemore but we could have stayed more since everyday was filled with activity and interesting things to do.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
A wonderful place with wonderful hosts. The location and the building are certainly something special. The bed was comfortable with lovely sheets, and in the morning you eat in the big farm style kitchen with Susan cooking up a fantastic breakfast next to you. Unfortunately we arrived late and could not enjoy the evening meal, but I will certainly aim for it next time.
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Natasha
Sweden
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,589 reviews
A truly dog-friendly hotel where our dog was not only tolerated but welcomed with open arms! We really enjoyed our stay here - the staff are super friendly and helpful, there’s a good restaurant on site, rooms were spacious and there’s plenty of parking. There are also easy scenic hikes nearby to walk the dog 🙂 thanks for a lovely stay!
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Zoe
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,801 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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Karen
Brazil
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
Lovely hosts who provided a very clean and comfortable stay for our night in Grantown-on-Spey. Secure store for our bicycles too. A great breakfast set us up well for our next day of cycling. A well-appointed room and good recommendations for an evening meal
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Karen
New Zealand
From US$124.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,090 reviews
One of the best places to stay in Aviemore. Staffs were friendly and helped through out our stay. We were during Xmas holidays and even though it was fully packed and few staffs were on leave, the quality of the service was top notched.
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Jayson
Singapore
From US$88.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,386 reviews
Everything seemed really new, or just very nice and clean! Very comfy, good wifi, great location in the Cairngorms, and we really liked that there was a fridge (not often seen in Scottish hotels for some reason).
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Schenk
Austria
From US$121.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 346 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
From US$175.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 547 reviews
Great staff, very good in their job and very friendly. They went out of their way to make sure you got what you wanted. Highly recommended!
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Leanne
Australia
From US$121.27 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,209 reviews
Very friendly staff, great breakfast, beautiful house and beautiful room, quiet and comfortable and clean
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Ana
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,504 reviews
very comfortable warm and clean. has everything for a family visit. lovely setting.
Guest review by
Michael
Malta
From US$148.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,625 reviews
Beautiful place! Very nice room with extremely comfortable four poster bed!
Guest review by
Ken.Smith.CH
Switzerland
From US$229.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews
Cosy welcome in a fabulous location with great walks from the doorstep.
Guest review by
Shaun
United Kingdom
From US$112.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,552 reviews
Location is very quiet and peaceful. Staff very friendly and helpful.
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Madalina
Romania
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 370 reviews
Apartment Feshie is great. Spacious and great vibe.
Guest review by
DW
Netherlands
From US$582.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
the village, the landscape and our holiday home!
Guest review by
Achim
Germany
From US$107.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 656 reviews
comfortable, and has everything you need.
Guest review by
Christian
China
From US$92.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 9,097 reviews
Spacious clean rooms, quiet location.
Guest review by
Carolyn
United States
From US$133.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,385 reviews
Very british :) Very friendly stuff.
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Julia Inga
Germany

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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.
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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

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

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
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
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