About this property

Perfectly located for hill walking, climbing, fishing, the Malt Whiskey Trail, golf and all winter sports, this independently-owned hotel is found in the heart of Aviemore, in the Cairngorms. Set in its own wooded grounds on Aviemore's main street, the hotel is central to all your needs. All the shops, facilities and nightlife of this bustling Highland resort are within a few minute’s easy stroll. Nearby Rothiemurchus Estate offers outdoor activities for all the family – from the deer farm through to quad treks. Each morning a full highland breakfast is available to guests. Renowned for its warm atmosphere and hospitality, the Cairn is Aviemore's premier independent hotel, providing 3-star accommodations with that friendly, caring service that only a privately-owned hotel can offer.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    Friendly staff and great choice in menu for meals,also first hotel to have Haggis on the menu.
  • Patrick
    United States United States
    Great location in the thick of things. Good breakfast priced fairly. Very nice on-site bar. Overall a building with a lot of character.
  • Yael
    Israel Israel
    Great location. Center of Aviemore and good place to start anything in the area. Old style hotel. Room was small but comfortable (beds are very comfortable). Breakfast options are good. In-house pub was great place to hangout in the evenings....
  • Edward
    United States United States
    One of my favorite hotels across Britain! It is not a "luxury" hotel, but it is very pretty, the food is quite nice and reasonably priced (especially if you are "seniors," like us), breakfast was excellent, the staff are a-may-zing. The location...
  • Suderman
    Canada Canada
    Loved this place. Authentic feel to it with modern touches without sacrificing the older character that you want in a place like this. Great food at the restaurant and live music at the pub every night! Staff were fantastic. Location was great,...
  • Kathy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is such a lovely friendly hotel and a fantastic little bar would like music. Everything was super clean and comfortable.
  • Constance
    United States United States
    Charm of the old building and restaurant was convenient and food was good.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of the hotel is excellent for train, bus and car travel. There is a car park area and the hotel is situated in the centre of the town. The staff are helpful and friendly. There is live music every night which is great. The evening...
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Easy to get to. Quick check in. Excellent location. Clean & tidy. Needs a wee lick of paint. Most staff very helpful & friendly. Meals delicious & plentiful.
  • Lydia
    United States United States
    We had a wonderful stay at Cairngorm Hotel. The location was a perfect launching point for hikes and activities in the area. The hotel itself has great Scottish Highlands charm, and the staff was all friendly. Food was good, too!

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Scottish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

House rules

Cairngorm Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that all of our bedrooms are on the first and second floor and the property does not have a elevator.

We do not accept Group Bookings.

Pets are accepted on the first floor bedrooms but not permitted in the restaurant or bar.

There is a wheelchair elevator at the front door which provides access to the restaurant and bar areas.

Reservations of 3 or more rooms are considered a group and as such are subject to differing booking terms, with a 10% non refundable deposit.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Cairngorm Hotel