Balavil Hotel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

About this property

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. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and free on-site private parking. All rooms at the property feature en-suite facilities with a bath or shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A TV and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. Towels and bed linen are also provided. There is a shared lounge at Balavil Hotel, and the restaurant serves a menu of Scottish meals. Tennis, fishing, hiking, skiing and golfing are some of the activities guests can enjoy during their stay at the property. The RZSS Highland Wildlife Park is 7 miles from away, and the Dalwhinnie Distillery is 11 miles from the property. Aviemore is 16 miles from Balavil Hotel, while Pitlochry is 41 miles from the property. Inverness Airport is 50 miles away, and Newtonmore rail station is less than a mile from Balavil Hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
3 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Joy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Gorgeous old building, lovely clean room and bathroom. Great food in the restaurant!”
Vanman2000
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very good friendly attentive staff. Prioritised you a place to book evening meal as they get fully booked by walk-ins & as their food is exceptional. Good breakfast service”
Rachael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was warm and clean and well situated in Newtonmore”
Michelle
New Zealand New Zealand
“A staff member named Isla was outstanding: always smiling, helpful and proactive. The food was delicious. The hotel decor was traditional with comfort in mind. There was a good buzz in the bar and dining areas. I had a great, hot shower with good...”
Joyce
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were lovely. Comfortable hotel. Lovely room. Nice atmosphere.”
Raena
Australia Australia
“The dinner was amazing. The breakfast too. The bacon was the best we had in Scotland. And the staff were really friendly and helpful. Good value for money. If we'd had more time, we wouldve used the pool which looked really inviting. Bathroom was...”
Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spacious bedroom, clean and. Staff amazing, very friendly and helpful.Great location. Go to the Highland folk museum. Fabulous.”
Jamie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing staff, so welcoming and friendly. Receptionist gave me a towel on arrival to help me dry off as soon as wet outside. Restaurant and bar staff excellent and friendly.”
Wendy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very welcoming,helpful and cheerful. The room was clean and comfortable and excellent ensuite shower room.”
Garret
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very welcoming staff and really helpful as I was travelling by bicycle doing Lands End to John O’Groats as a solo unsupported rider.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • Scottish • Local
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Balavil Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Balavil Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.