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The Boat Hotel

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel in Boat of Garten with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Situated adjacent to a golf course, The Boat Hotel offers a charming retreat. Tee off on the 18-hole golf course or unwind in the garden and take advantage of WiFi, bike rentals, and an arcade/game room. With its on-site restaurant serving up delicious meals throughout the day and helpful staff praised by previous guests.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Room service
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Reception fireplace

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on-site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is £89
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite Double or Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Suite Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, Scotland, PH24 3BH

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Boat of Garten Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Loch an Eilein - 17 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 25 min drive - 23.4 km
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 32 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 47 min drive
  • Carrbridge Station - 8 min drive
  • Aviemore Station - 9 min drive
  • Kingussie Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inverdruie Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Glennmore Forest Café - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Boat Hotel

  • Adjacent to a golf course, The Boat Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Boat of Garten. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Boat Country Inn, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Changing table

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Skiing lessons nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Golf clubs on-site
  • Ski storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1899
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace at reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Arcade/games room
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Recycling
  • Mobile key entry

Special features

Dining

The Boat Country Inn – This family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses some geothermal energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 25 December.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.
A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 14 February.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Boat Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Boat Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Boat Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Boat Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Boat Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 10 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Boat Hotel and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for cycling and fishing. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities such as an arcade, a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Boat Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Boat Country Inn.

What's the area around The Boat Hotel like?

The Boat Hotel is located a short 4-minute walk from Boat of Garten Golf Club.

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Reviews

The Boat Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its good choice, excellent value, and perfectly cooked meals. (31 reviews)
  • The property offers pet-friendly rooms with direct access to a grassy area, beds, and bowls supplied, making it a welcoming space for dogs. (7 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Lovely location. Staff were very helpful & the room was excellent
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly could not do enough for us breakfast just great plenty of verity some thing for everyone room very clean and comfortable
stanley, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Food was fantastic and all the staff were great. Would defo stay again
Gary, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly and great atmosphere. Breakfast was great and very filling
michael, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Staff were friendly and helpful.
Joe, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good large clean room with seating area as well as bed. Great view to Cairngorms. Rustic restaurant with reasonable eange of options. Only one beer available in the bar that night but many many whiskies.
Adrian, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and enjoyable room
Kelly, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay, super Christmassy and cosy and staff friendly and helpful
Lesley, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Cost and comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff. Easy parking. Great location. Good breakfast let down by tasteless lukewarm coffee from automatic machine.
Moira, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast choice ! Nive to have shops nearby...
sam, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We left dog in car as our dog is very well behaved and we felt the £20 charge was excessive. We love staying here and have been many times. Our second night we upgraded as the first night was noisy. Lovely room. Quiet with good view. Lovely kind friendly staff member at breakfast.
Keith, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel and surrounding areas very dog friendly
Karen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean and warm.Staff very friendly. We would return again.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were lovely, room was worth the price and the breakfast was excellent value for money ( both a buffet breakfast and a hot meal) It's a little difficult to find a decently priced meal nearby so something to bear in mind if staying here
Cade, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The standard of the room was excellent. All the staff from dinner, reception and breakfast were all very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back
Rona, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

As with mist businesses they are made by the staff. The staff at the hotel were wonderful and the food was fabulous. The hotel will be at the top of my list the next time I stay in the area.
James, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Warm welcome, friendly. Great service
Donald, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff very friendly and efficient.
Duncan, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, helped with any questions I had. The evening meal was very good! The breakfast had good choice and was quickly delivered.
James, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was clean enough albeit the carpet was dusty around the edges and the shower was quite small. Staff were lovely and very helpful and the food was good.
Kayleigh, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Loved this hotel, comfortable, good food. Great location by the steam railway station , woodland walks. Hoping to return.
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I booked a single room and was given a double which was excellent. The room was clean and comfortable with a good bathroom and shower. My evening meal of venison steak was well cooked and presented and was very good.
Graeme, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay

Was excellent food was great Amazing Choice for breakfast Staff were friendly and helpful 4th stay here and gets better everytime
Gordon, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are spacious and very clean,dinner and breakfast are outstanding 10/10,although restaurant was very busy the service was 1st class.
Barry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Celebrating my mum's 80th birthday!! Staff friendly and ideal place to stay to explore Speyside!
Andrew, 3-night trip