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The Boat Hotel

3.5 star property
Nature lovers enjoy scenic ecotours while cycling enthusiasts test their skills before savoring breakfast at this country inn-style restaurant

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The Boat Hotel is next to an 18-hole golf course, perfect for teeing off between relaxing in the garden. Guests love the free WiFi, bike rentals, and arcade room. The on-site restaurant serves tasty meals all day, with staff praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is ฿1,956
฿2,347 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar

Room options

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Classic Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite Double or Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Comfort Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Boat of Garten, The Boat Hotel is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Strathspey Steam Railway and Lochindorb Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and Loch Garten Osprey Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Cairngorm Reindeer Herd. Enjoy the area's slopes with downhill skiing, snowboarding and skiing lessons, and don't miss out on the sledging. Visit our Boat of Garten travel guide
Map
Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, Scotland, PH24 3BH

What's nearby

  • Ski touring at Loch Avon on the River Avon, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
    Cairngorms National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Snoozey Reindeer. Just a couple of the gorgeous herd at the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre.
    Cairngorm Reindeer Centre
    26 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Cairngorm Ski Resort showing snow and snowboarding as well as an individual female
    CairnGorm Mountain
    31 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Inverness Castle featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle
    Inverness Castle
    40 min drive - 57.8 km
  • Boat of Garten Golf Club
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Carrbridge Station
    8 min drive
  • Inverness (INV)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • High Range
    10 min drive
  • Cairngorm Hotel
    11 min drive
  • The Winking Owl
    10 min drive
  • The Inverdruie Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Route 7 Café
    8 min drive

About this property

The Boat Hotel

Family-friendly hotel next to a golf course
At The Boat Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling and ecotours at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Boat Country Inn, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Changing tables and highchairs
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Recycling, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM 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-hole adjacent golf course
  • 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
  • High chair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • 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

  • 40-inch 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 25 December
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 14 February

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Boat Boat of Garten
Boat Hotel
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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

Is The Boat Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boat Hotel on 19 Mar 2026 start from ฿1,956, excluding 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.

How much is parking at The Boat Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boat Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Boat Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is The Boat Hotel located?

This family-friendly Boat of Garten hotel is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Boat of Garten Golf Club, Loch Vaa and Lochan Dhu. Loch Garten Osprey Centre and Avie Lochan are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

The Boat Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 745 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 745 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 745 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 745 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 745 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and enjoyable room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, super Christmassy and cosy and staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and warm.Staff very friendly. We would return again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As with mist businesses they are made by the staff. The staff at the hotel were wonderful and the food was fabulous. The hotel will be at the top of my list the next time I stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel and surrounding areas very dog friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kayleigh

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was clean enough albeit the carpet was dusty around the edges and the shower was quite small. Staff were lovely and very helpful and the food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this hotel, comfortable, good food. Great location by the steam railway station , woodland walks. Hoping to return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are spacious and very clean,dinner and breakfast are outstanding 10/10,although restaurant was very busy the service was 1st class.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Was excellent food was great Amazing Choice for breakfast Staff were friendly and helpful 4th stay here and gets better everytime
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived after a long hike to chill in front of a roaring open fire in the bar. My single room booking was upgraded to a kingsize bed. So very happy. Room was comfortable, cosy and peaceful despite being on the main road. A varied buffet breakfast to start the day and a cooked menu of full english, porridge etc made to order and served very quickly. Will definitely return as i often spend weekends in the Cairngorms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely although quite small. Lovely walk in shower. Ate in the bar which was unexpectedly expensive. Would have gone out had we known. Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Celebrating my mum's 80th birthday!! Staff friendly and ideal place to stay to explore Speyside!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staff very friendly and welcoming - particularly the ladies at breakfast! Everyone made an effort to interact with our 3 year old which goes a long way. :) very family/ dog friendly. Good food - probably the best cooked breakfast we’ve had in a while, everything was perfectly cooked and great selection. We had a meal in the restaurant too that was tasty! We stayed in a garden room, spacious and clean. Lovely location with great views of the surrounding hills. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

FIONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was very clean, loads of room including large seating area. Bed extremely comfortable & cosy. All staff were friendly and attentive. Dinner was excellent on both evenings. The hotel is pet friendly but dogs were always under careful control & supervision of their owners. The hotel clearly welcomes families and had many non resident diners which indicated a good local reputation too. Happy to recommend to friends & family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely people!

I arrived late and the waitress was so helpful and made me feel at home even though i felt i was keeping the kitchen staff back late. Thank you for such a lovely stay. Excellent all round.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful tranquil setting. Lovely big room, ideal for dogs. Tasty food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and according to our needs. Good dinner and breakfast option in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a place full of character. The food and service was excellent. Things that would be good. Either lift or.less stairs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value stay in a pretty village

Clean comfortable room with modern spacious bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great service, excellent breakfast, very comfortable room
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay in the hotel for a couple of nights, staff were very friendly, food excellent both morning and evening. Room good and great shower in bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location very friendly staff and a great choice at Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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

Nicola

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