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The Boat Hotel

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are October, 2024 and November, 2024.
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Exterior
Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Bar (on property)
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, Scotland, PH24 3BH
    Boat of Garten Golf Club
    4 min walk
    Loch Garten Osprey Centre
    5 min drive
    Landmark Forest Adventure Park
    5 min drive
    Inverness (INV)
    47 min drive

Room options

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

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

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About the area

Boat of Garten

A family-friendly stay in Boat of Garten awaits you at The Boat Hotel. You'll be within a 5-minute walk of Boat of Garten Golf Club and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Loch Vaa. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The family restaurant, The Boat Country Inn, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy access to ecotours, bike hire and a playground. 2 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and ski storage. Each morning full breakfast is available. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Boat of Garten hotel, you'll be 19 km (11.8 mi) from Cairngorms National Park.

What's nearby

  • Boat of Garten Golf Club - 4 min walk
  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 5 min drive
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 9 min drive
  • Loch Morlich - 12 min drive
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 14 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

Victorian hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly The Boat Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Boat of Garten hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1899
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Boat Hotel offers 34 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 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 holes of golf
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1899
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

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

  • 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: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash. This property uses geothermal energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 14 February, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner.
  • Up to 3 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Boat Hotel?

The Boat Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 21 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boat Hotel on 28 Sept 2024 start from AU$424.46, 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.

Is parking available at The Boat Hotel?

Yep, The Boat Hotel has a free self car park.

Is The Boat Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as changing tables and highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Boat Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Boat Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Boat Hotel?

No, The Boat Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Boat Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Boat Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Boat Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Boat Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Is there a golf course on site at The Boat Hotel?

There is a golf course next to The Boat Hotel.

The Boat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 635 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 635 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 635 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 635 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 635 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

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people like always
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel, friendly enough staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute hotel, very accessible to nearby hiking. Food was quite good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
GREAT LOCATION BUT NEEDS UPDATING
Hotel is in a great location but could do with some updating as showing its age. Service varied between good and poor depending on which staff member served you. Food was average and a little on the pricey side. Couldn’t get parked in hotel car parks. Would stay again due to location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a lovely, 3 night stay. The staff were lovely and the hotel is located in such a pretty village.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Veronica, Buckie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is situated next to the Strathspey railway in Boat of Garten. The presentation of the hotel is very good and gives an impression of a cosy country house. The Scottish heritage is present throughout the hotel and I particularly liked the tartan carpets. The room we stayed in was a Classic Room, number 115. Overall, I would NOT recommend this room for a long stay. We were only staying for one night. The room is a reasonable size and well furnished. It was clean. The bathroom was clean and had good local toiletries. The room was quiet on the night we stayed. As the hotel is rated 4*, I expect a safe and a mini fridge which the room does not have. That in itself is not why I do not recommend this room. Room 115 comes with a garden view, except that the garden view is obscured and totally ruined by the stairs and decking of other rooms. You are also looked down upon from guests on their decking, therefore the room lacks privacy. This is why I do not recommend room 115. In the morning, the breakfast room was light and airy. There was a good selection of fruit and cereals. There was a good coffee machine. There was a wide range of cooked breakfasts and we both enjoyed our selections. In summary, I would definitely stay at The Boat Hotel again, but I would totally refuse room 115, especially if I was staying more than one night. Maybe, I should really have refused it for one night we stayed! We live and learn.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, peaceful area and hotel clean and decorated nicely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dont take cash
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as usual,food brilliant,room great 10/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hooi Ling

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everybody was very friendly, breakfast was delicious and the restaurant had great food also. Shower could use a little more pressure
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quaint.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An experience!
On arrival we had to ask for a change of room. Our "comfort double" for two adults was a bad hard against a wall and with very little headroom above the pillows. Thankfully they arranged a change. There was no lift and we were on the second floor. There was virtually no water pressure for the shower The evening mwal was ok but the free breafast was pretty basic. Somecarpets in the corridors were torn in places. A lot of investment is needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay like always , nice new comfy bed King size
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couple and a dog
Was great. Breakfast was good, accomodations were comfortable, staff were very nice and helpful. We had a dog with us and we didn't get the advertised pet bits but that was an issue with hotels.com booking lacking info on the £20 per night pet charge and the hotel being unaware of us coming with a pet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tundzhay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Last minute get away.
Hotel room was lovely, clean, large comfortable bed, modern bathroom. Breakfast was awful, not fresh at all. Staff were not very friendly either.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024