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Balavil Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Newtonmore with an indoor pool and a restaurant

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Main Street, Newtonmore, Scotland, PH20 1DL
  • Fused and Light
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Highland Folk Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Highland Wildlife Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Room options

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Triple Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults and 1 Child) | Miscellaneous

Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults and 1 Child)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Newtonmore

Located within a 5-minute walk of Fused and Light, Balavil Hotel is within a 15-minute stroll of Highland Folk Museum. This 3-star hotel has 53 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Fused and Light - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Newtonmore Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Highland Folk Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kingussie Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Highland Wildlife Park - 14 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Newtonmore Station - 15 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ralia Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Newtonmore Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Antlers Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Joe's - the Chippy on the Corner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ghillies Cellar Bar & Bistro - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Balavil Hotel

Hotel in Newtonmore with an indoor pool and a restaurant
At Balavil Hotel, guests have access to an indoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. This hotel also has an arcade/game room.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Balavil Hotel Newtonmore
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Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of Balavil Hotel?

This hotel in Newtonmore is within a 10-minute walk of Fused and Light and Highland Folk Museum. You'll also find Kingussie Golf Club and Ruthven Barracks within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Balavil Hotel?

As of Jun 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balavil Hotel on Jun 21, 2025 start from $145.39, 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.

Is there parking available at Balavil Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Balavil Hotel have a casino?

No, Balavil Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Balavil Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Balavil Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Balavil Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Balavil Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Balavil Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Balavil Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Balavil Hotel.

Does Balavil Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Balavil Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Balavil Hotel.

Balavil Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Line

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel the food is sublime the staff are friendly and very efficient its truely scottish in every sense of the word excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Pool was warm. Food was amazing, staff welcoming, accommodating and amazing. Our stay from start to finish was perfect. We had our 4 year old daughter, who loved the room, the pool, the staff and the food.would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Great location and staff are amazing. Foods really good as well. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

anja

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice family room. Nice friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here passing through, so I can’t say much about the shopping or dining around the hotel. We had a nice, one night stay. Everyone was nice, breakfast was good, and the room was clean, just dated. They do not have washcloths, so bring your own if you use them. They do have bath towels and hand towels. There is a little grocery store next door, so that was convenient. We would stay again if passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hari Krishna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clodoaldo R

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's an old hotel but very clean. Staff members are very friendly and welcoming. It offers parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Enjoyable stay

Enjoyable one night stay. Spacious bedroom and bathroom. Staff very friendly. Restaurant was good service and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Excellent stay

Excellent hotel. Staff were very friendly and efficient . Amazing breakfast. Twin room on ground floor didn’t have best view but was comfortable .
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ali

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Service was spectacular. Free parking across the stress was a nice perk. Bar, dinner and breakfast service was the highlight. The room was smaller than anticipated but the service around the hotel would bring us back.

8/10 Good

J G

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linsey

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing Atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cairine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent stop on a short tour
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

Lovely hotel

A fantastic stay, and a pleasure to return to such a well-run and good quality hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Marzena

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022