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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Eric
United States United States
Included full service breakfast. Building was beautiful. Interior decor was also nice.
Stephanie
United States United States
Ideal location, decorated beautifully in Scottish tarten decor. Staff and food was lovely.
Yvonne
United States United States
We arrived late having had trouble with a rental car and needed to take a break as we were so tired. Excellent front desk service, the room was welcome and enjoyed the breakfast. Just wish we could have arrived earlier.
Patricia
United States United States
The staff was amazing!! We asked for a fan and they delivered one to our room, which made the heat tolerable! There was a great selection of breakfast entrees and the food was excellent. Location is great, right in the center of town and easy...
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent Scottish breakfast. Convenient location opposite station and near shops. Very nice restaurant on site.
Asaf
United Kingdom United Kingdom
An old hotel (in a good way), with beautiful wooden stairs, cool pub, and comfortable room. Bed was ridiculously big. Staff were very kind and informative
Charissa
United States United States
We were too early for the full breakfast - our flight left early. But we were able to eat the continental spread, which was nice. The staff also provided coffee and some toast. The location is decent - it's an easy walk to anything in Aviemore....
Henry
United States United States
Breakfast was ample, a splendid buffet spread and excellent cooked dishes; dinner was equally good, and the evening bagpipes concert at the front steps was an unexpected delight. We had a problem with our bedroom heater, and a staff member...
Shantay
United States United States
Walking distance to shopping, grocery store, and eateries. The property is very old, in all of the best ways! It has so much character and charm!
Mark
Malta Malta
Location was excellent for our holiday. Just a short 5-10 minute drive to anything around the area. Staff were very friendly and helpful for any questions we had. Room was very quiet at night The bar always had something going on, be it quiz...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

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

Amenities of Cairngorm Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

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.

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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