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 private bathrooms 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Emma
Canada
“Convenient location, nice property, great staff and good food.” - Vern
Canada
“The hotel is lovely, staff wonderful, food great and such a cute village!” - Kevin
United States
“We recently stayed at the Balavil Hotel in Newtonmore, Scotland, and had a wonderful experience. The accommodations were comfortable, clean, and provided the perfect setting for our stay in the Highlands. What truly stood out was the exceptional...” - Gwen
United Kingdom
“Staff were very friendly. Food was very good. Liked the swimming pool” - Kerry
United States
“Staff was great whether at the front desk, the restaurant, or the bar.” - Nicholas
United Kingdom
“Staff were very helpful and friendly (with one minor exception; but we are adults and moved on). The food was good. Place was quiet, clean and conveniently placed. Price was very reasonable.” - Maarten
Netherlands
“The hotel is located in a nice village right at the edge of a national park, so lots of nature to be had. Breakfast is good and cooked to order. The hotel also has a (small) dinner menu, with good quality and presentation. Good for one or two...” - Randy
United States
“Comfortable room in Newtonmore, close to many sights of the Cairngorm National Park. Front desk and hotel staff were amazing. Delicious food in the restaurant and pub, and a lot of friendly people. highly recommend.” - Eilidh
Isle of Man
“The location was ideal for our trip. The parking was easy to find and there was plenty of space. The swimming pool was lovely. The selection of whiskies and vegetarian food options at dinner (we asked for the vegan menu) and breakfast were very...” - Nenad
Romania
“Renovated room even though the hotel is pretty old. The staff was very kind, waiting for us at check in and helping us find our way. I had no breakfast so cannot tell how good it would be. The bath shower was good. The mattress was also good so we...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • Scottish • Local
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.



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