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The Boat Hotel

3.5 star property
Unwind in nature with scenic ecotours or challenge your skills at cycling. Then, relax over breakfast at this hotel's country inn-style restaurant.

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Suite
Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite Double or Twin Room | Bathroom

Suite Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Boat of Garten Golf Club - 4 min walk
  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 5 min drive
  • Loch Morlich - 12 min drive
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 14 min drive
  • CairnGorm Mountain - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Carrbridge Station - 8 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheese & Tomatin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Luxury Woodland Lodges at Macdonald Aviemore Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Route 7 Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Bridge Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Boat Hotel

Family-friendly hotel next to a golf course
At The Boat Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground. Adventurous travellers may like the ecotours and cycling at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Boat Country Inn, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket information and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Changing tables and highchairs
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Recycling, electric kettles and heating

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Boat Country Inn

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Playground
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Changing table
  • Children's games
  • Highchair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and from GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Property is also known as

Boat Boat of Garten
Boat Hotel
Boat Hotel Boat of Garten
Hotel Boat
Boat Hotel Of Garten
The Boat Hotel Boat Of Garten, Scotland
The Boat Hotel Of Garten Scotland
The Boat Hotel Hotel
The Boat Hotel Boat of Garten
The Boat Hotel Hotel Boat of Garten

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Boat Hotel?

As of 21 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boat Hotel on 2 Feb 2025 start from €77.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Boat Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boat Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Boat Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is The Boat Hotel located?

This family-friendly Boat of Garten hotel is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Boat of Garten Golf Club, Loch Vaa and Lochan Dhu. Loch Garten Osprey Centre and Avie Lochan are also within 3 miles (5 km).

The Boat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 658 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 658 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 658 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 658 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 658 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Garden room very quiet and great to have a patio and a bath!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G A

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food at Dinner was outstanding,miby not the cheapest place to eat but worth every penny
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, a few minor issues with service but a good hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giacomo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely weekend stay in The Boat Hotel. We were lucky enough to have a room on the corner in the main building, overlooking the train station. The room was comfortable and warm, with the bedding being good quality. Nice meal in the main restaurant and a nice selection of cereals, jams and bread for breakfast. The hot breakfast cooked to order was also good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Beautiful place. Cosy.
Wonderful stay. Off street parking. Garden room with own decking and access to garden which was great for my dog. Side entrance for ease of access to carpark. Staff were lovely and happy to help. Room was big, clean and well decorated.. The bath panel and shower screen was tired looking and brought down the tone of the bathroom which was actually beautifully done so that was a bit of a shame. Food was delicious. Slight niggle with breakfast. Food is cooked fresh so be prepared to wait. The coffee machine was a nightmare (I live for morning coffee) Half a teacup of cold cappucino on both days was frustrating. Staff agreed it was an old useless machine and said they'd been asking for a new one for years. Nevertheless I'd definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food whether it be breakfast or dinner is tremendous 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were superb. Nice clean room and good food and beer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Great stay. Arrived late afternoon so had a quick late lunch / early tea and food was lovely with Gluten-free options. Room was a great size, lovely bathroom and lovely view. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, but...
Hotel was lovely, spacious, clean and a good price, but wouldn't stay there again as there was a constant noise from (I assume) the boiler/heating system which made sleep difficult 😡
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel - basic but friendly with delicious food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharon Louise

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Margrete

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely friendly hotel . A little tired in places. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We checked in very late, after they closed, but they accommodated us very well. Build is old but well kept, so expect thing that come with an old building: squeaky floors, etc. Not enough bedding and the light that they have shining on the front of the hotel was shining right in our window. We innovated and overall it was a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Amenities
this was a delightfully quaint Scottish hotel. Somewhat old fashioned with plenty of stairs. However room clean and tidy. restaurant for evening meal and breakfast excellent……A good valued hotel in a quiet little village
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Christy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diner service wasnt good at all, food was ok but way overpriced. Room ok. Very run down
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

hugh david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at the Boat of Garten, a lovely room and great food, the staff are very friendly and fun, breakfast was very nice too, I loved it, thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Late booking
Very dated accommodation. Was informed at check-in to come down for dinner when ready as quite relaxed. Went down at 18.45 to be told very busy and had to book a table for 20.00. Food was good but a bit pricey with 10% added for service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in good location next to historic train station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but no hot water for shower. Unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Murray James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location if you’re using the Speyside railway or playing golf at Boat of Garten (BoG). Room was suite like and excellent for two people to easily relax. Two radiators weren’t working and there was no hot water on our last day which was annoying. A 50 minute delay on our first night’s dinner meant we left and eat at Aviemore (not sure why the staff took a booking if they couldn’t cope with the numbers) and on day two we couldn’t get any food after 20:45 and the bar didn’t have any bar snacks (crisps or peanuts). That said it worked for our golf trip to BoG, Grantown on Spey, Abernethy Bridge and Carrbridge golf courses.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sumi

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing Stay Despite Beautiful Location
I recently stayed at The Boat Hotel and, unfortunately, my experience was far from ideal. Upon arrival, I discovered that the room I had booked was not available due to a mix-up in their system, and I was downgraded to a smaller room. To make matters worse, there was no hot water during my stay because the central boiler required maintenance, which was a significant inconvenience. The breakfast service was also underwhelming and added to the overall dissatisfaction with my stay. However, there were a couple of positives—the hotel is located in a beautiful area, and the staff were friendly and helpful, doing their best to accommodate us under the circumstances. I am still waiting for the promised refund for the room downgrade, but I have been assured this will be sorted soon. While the location and staff were redeeming factors, the overall experience did not meet expectations, and I cannot recommend this hotel based on my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024