The Boat Hotel

3.5 star property
Unwind in nature with scenic ecotours or challenge your skills at cycling. Then, relax over breakfast at this hotel's country inn-style restaurant.

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Exterior
Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated
Bar (on property)
Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 273
AED 327 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Suite

Highlights

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

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, Scotland, PH24 3BH

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 Mountain - 18 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

Family-friendly hotel adjacent to a golf course
At The Boat Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours and cycling 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/game room and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, golf clubs on site, and games
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra 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

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 12.95 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Boat Country Inn

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Changing table
  • Children's games
  • Highchair
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Golf clubs
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Ski storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms - 2

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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Books
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Games
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly 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 available
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 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 at 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 for adults and 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 security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 December 25
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on February 14

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.

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out 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 mi (5 km).

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The Boat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 660 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 660 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 660 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 660 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 660 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

8/10 Good

Mark James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good overall stay as always.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel - basic but friendly with delicious food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food whether it be breakfast or dinner is tremendous 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food at Dinner was outstanding,miby not the cheapest place to eat but worth every penny
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Garden room very quiet and great to have a patio and a bath!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, a few minor issues with service but a good hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were superb. Nice clean room and good food and beer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

hugh david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at the Boat of Garten, a lovely room and great food, the staff are very friendly and fun, breakfast was very nice too, I loved it, thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in good location next to historic train station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay.
Lovely Hotel, great Staff and excellent food. Exceeded expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Great stay. Arrived late afternoon so had a quick late lunch / early tea and food was lovely with Gluten-free options. Room was a great size, lovely bathroom and lovely view. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Margrete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely friendly hotel . A little tired in places. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giacomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely weekend stay in The Boat Hotel. We were lucky enough to have a room on the corner in the main building, overlooking the train station. The room was comfortable and warm, with the bedding being good quality. Nice meal in the main restaurant and a nice selection of cereals, jams and bread for breakfast. The hot breakfast cooked to order was also good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
Lovely traditional hotel with friendly staff. Evening meal was great. A little apprehensive after seeing some reviews, but we had a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Nicola

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

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Amenities
this was a delightfully quaint Scottish hotel. Somewhat old fashioned with plenty of stairs. However room clean and tidy. restaurant for evening meal and breakfast excellent……A good valued hotel in a quiet little village
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, hotel and dinner. Pricey drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value hotel in highlands that is ok
Friendly welcome and used nearby hotel parking. Managed to get an off duty waiter to carry my bags as no lift. One of the worst ever views from bedroom window of fire escape and the bathroom window faced a concrete wall a couple of feet away, so check with hotel about the situation of room before booking. Unable to get breakfast tea despite asking the waitress - this further spoilt my stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, but...
Hotel was lovely, spacious, clean and a good price, but wouldn't stay there again as there was a constant noise from (I assume) the boiler/heating system which made sleep difficult 😡
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024