The Bandstand
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About this property
With stunning views over Nairn’s beach and the Moray Firth, this comfortable family-run hotel offers a friendly welcome, an award-winning bar with a range of real ales, delicious locally sourced dishes and weekly live music. In the heart of Nairn, The Bandstand is a great base from which to visit the Highlands of Scotland. The charming traditional pub was once again named CAMRA Highlands and Islands’ Pub of the Year for 2025 (following wins in 2020, 2022 and 2024!) and is Cask Marque accredited – and its popular events such as the Bandstand Beer and Music Festival have been recognized by the Scottish Hospitality Awards. The hotel’s Sea View Restaurant offers fresh seafood, steaks and traditional Scottish cuisine, with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available. A cozy fire glows in the guest lounge over winter months, and come summer, the beer garden is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Dogs get a very special welcome in the bar with free biscuits, and can stay in the guest rooms on request. From traditional acts to rock bands and vinyl DJs, a fantastic variety of musicians provide regular entertainment, and it’s over to the local community every week for the Bandstand’s Sunday Session open mic night. Each en-suite guest room features bright and calming decor and is equipped to meet business and leisure needs. All rooms have free wifi, TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, and hairdryers, and most have sea views. A full, traditional cooked Scottish Breakfast is included in the price.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Beachfront
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alastair
United Kingdom“Great location, staff were very nice and Breakfast was excellent” - Jennie
United States“The staff & location was exceptional! As a solo female traveler, I truly felt comfortable and cared after.” - Jennie United States“The staff was truly exceptional! I wish I could remember all of their names. The toffee pudding may have been the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my entire life! The breakfast was fantastic as well! I especially loved the proper chef that doesn’t do...”
- Laura United States“Fantastic stay!! The room was spotless and well-appointed, and the food downstairs in the pub was excellent. Great location, too!”
- Paul United States“Paul the owner was really helpful and attentive in setting up the room Everyone there was very kind Rooms were great, beer was cold, location was outstanding Thanks for the memories”
- Julia
Canada“The Bandstand is close to the beach lovely view from my room! Lovely restaurant food A band played in the pub the night I stayed there Staff very helpful with taking my luggage up and down stairs” - Dailey United States“The dinner was really nice and the hotel was in the perfect location.”
Ann United States“We stayed in the top floor family flat that had a separate seating area, kitchenette and dining table. The views over the park to the water were gorgeous. Walking distance to beach, high street, and 2 golf courses. Restaurant recommended too.”- Susan United States“We come in from the USA jet lagged and have a drive to our flat in Dornoch. This is the perfect place to stay before or after an international flight. Just great”
Gregg United States“The staff were friendly and helpful. the menu for meals was good. The scotch bar is amazing!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Bandstand Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-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 note that some rooms can be affected by noise particularly when there is live music in the bar. If this is a concern, quiet rooms can be allocated on request.
