Create lifelong memories at The Boat Hotel, where family adventures begin and smiles are guaranteed for every age, The Boat Hotel is next to a golf course, a 4-minute walk from Boat of Garten Golf Club and within a 5-minute drive of Loch Garten Osprey Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 40 minutes drive to Cairngorms National Park and 8 minutes drive to Loch Vaa.

Ideal for families, our rooms come with Egyptian-cotton sheets, a 40-inch flat-screen TV, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, in-room coffee & tea facilities, rainfall showerhead, room service and premium bedding, rollaway beds and extra space for little ones. Conveniences include an alam clock, wheelchair-accessibility and a desk.

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Property Details

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage.

Gift shops or newsstand
Renewable energy source - geothermal
Proposal/romance packages available
Golf clubs (equipment)
Outdoor furniture
Number of meeting rooms - 2
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Downhill skiing nearby
Ski storage
Water skiing nearby
Wheelchair accessible parking
Bicycle rentals nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Tours/ticket assistance
Sledding nearby
Fireplace in lobby
Recycling
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Horse riding nearby
Multilingual staff
Conference center
Ski lessons available nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Evening entertainment
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Ecotours on site
Rafting nearby
Bicycle rentals on site
Games
Mountain biking nearby
Books
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Fishing nearby
Wheelchair accessible
Food and water bowls
Health or beauty spa nearby
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Express check-in
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Windsurfing nearby
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Well-lit path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Picnic area
Garden
Wedding services
Children's games
Luggage storage
Express check-out
Coin laundry on site
Business center
Front desk (limited hours)
Playground on site
Number of restaurants - 1
Smoke-free property
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Free self parking
Kayaking nearby
Terrace
Year Built - 1899
Total number of rooms - 34
Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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

Other details

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, The Boat Country Inn, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Boat of Garten Golf Club - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Loch Vaa - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Lochan Dhu - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Avie Lochan - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Loch na Carraigean - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Landmark Forest Adventure Park - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Carrbridge Golf Club - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Aviemore Kart Raceway - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
Abernethy Golf Club - 8 km / 4.9 mi
Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Cairngorm Brewery - 9.1 km / 5.7 mi
Spey Valley Championship Golf Course - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Strathspey Steam Railway - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Craigellachie National Nature Reserve - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi
The preferred airport for The Boat Hotel is Inverness (INV) - 55.3 km / 34.4 mi

Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel 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.
Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
Contactless check-out is available.

Hotel policies

General

Professional property host/manager
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Essential workers only - NO
No elevators

Pets

Maximum number of pets per room 2
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Only dogs are allowed
Pets allowed

Other charges

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.

Location

Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, Scotland PH24 3BH, United Kingdom

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