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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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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, books

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Ski facilities
    Ski facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Ski storage
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Lobby fireplace
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is $82
includes taxes & fees
$68 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Suite

Highlights

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

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Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Suite Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Boat of Garten Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Loch Morlich - 12 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 14 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Herd - 23 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

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

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 check out 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 travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 34 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

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 available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

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

Children

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

Pets

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

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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)

Traveling with children

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

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Highchair

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 check-out 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 does not have elevators.
This property uses geothermal energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31.
A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on February 14.

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

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 to 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.
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 like downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for cycling and fishing. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like an arcade, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Boat Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite 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.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

6/10 Good

alan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good value hotel in highlands that is ok
Friendly welcome and used nearby hotel parking. Managed to get an off duty waiter to carry my bags as no lift. One of the worst ever views from bedroom window of fire escape and the bathroom window faced a concrete wall a couple of feet away, so check with hotel about the situation of room before booking. Unable to get breakfast tea despite asking the waitress - this further spoilt my stay
Howard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good hotel, a few minor issues with service but a good hotel in a great location
David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kirsty, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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 😡
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

David, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great hotel - basic but friendly with delicious food
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Sharon Louise, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely friendly hotel . A little tired in places. Excellent food.
Margrete, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
anthony, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Diner service wasnt good at all, food was ok but way overpriced. Room ok. Very run down
Christy, 2-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

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.
Wayne, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice property in good location next to historic train station.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Murray James, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Sumi, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel
Lovely traditional hotel with friendly staff. Evening meal was great. A little apprehensive after seeing some reviews, but we had a nice stay.
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast. Staff was very friendly. We arrived late in the evening and upon check in we were given someone else's room. We had to wait for someone to come to make the correction and give us another room. Also, the parking was not easily accessible. Other than that, it was a very nice hotel.
Joel, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

David, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Our suite was lovely if a bit faded. The bed was really comfortable. The main problem was with the staff, there was a lot of very young and very new staff so not a lot of information about the area, or good organisation. The breakfast was chaotic with cooked food being brought before you were finished eating your cornflakes etc, you also had to make your own tea, toast this was not convenient, nor relaxing as a man was tearing around with cooked food with his head down bulldozing through people to take plates to tables. Although the hotel was pretty I wouldn’t stay here again
Jane, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay.
Lovely Hotel, great Staff and excellent food. Exceeded expectations.
WILLIAM, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff great, working hard. Lots of food options. Bed comfortable but a little small. Recommend.
Jenny, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Linda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Disappointing stay
The most important person in a hotel is the front of house staff, they should greet the guest make eye contact and smile, none of these from the gent at reception. We had 3 rooms booked for 2 nights. We were given keys eventually, up to the first floor with my elderly mom, to find there was already a guest in the room we were allocated, back to reception and the same staff member said ok ! and went off to get another room for us but failed to return, I now had my 85yr old mom sitting on the steps of the stairs. Eventually I had to go back down and get the key of new room, no apology. The rooms were not the deluxe rooms we booked. There was no remote control for TV I mentioned it a few times but it never turn up. The bar ran out of draft beer and cream for coffees. The food in restaurant was adequate. Breakfast was ok. Apart from a very nice clued in Scottish lady red hair sorry I didn’t get her name at breakfast and the operations manager who did try his best the whole staff could do with some training. It’s a nice quaint hotel but badly need staff that are trained. The operations manager did give us our dinner for free which was appreciated but would have much prefereed a smile at reception and the correct rooms.
Tanya, 2-night family trip
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