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The Boat Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Exterior
Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, Scotland, PH24 3BH
  • Place, Boat of Garten Golf Club
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Loch Morlich
  • Place, Loch Garten Osprey Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Suite Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin 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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Boat of Garten

Located within a 5-minute walk of Boat of Garten Golf Club, The Boat Hotel is within a few miles (5 km) of Loch Vaa. This 3.5-star hotel has 34 guestrooms and offers free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a conference center.

What's nearby

  • Boat of Garten Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 10 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Rothiemurchus Estate Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 20 min drive - 14.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cairngorm Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Winking Owl - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪High Range - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Old Bridge Inn - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Boat Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with a restaurant and a bar
The Boat Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a business center. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this golf hotel include an arcade/game room, express check-in, and express check-out.
40-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers and desks are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • 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 center
  • Conference center

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 center
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
  • Christmas Day gala dinner fee
  • Christmas Eve gala dinner fee
  • Valentine's Day gala dinner fee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses geothermal energy.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for golf tee times. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • A charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner on December 25 is included in the total price shown.
  • A charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner on December 24 is included in the total price shown.
  • A charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner on December 31 is included in the total price shown.
  • A charge for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner on February 14 is included in the total price shown.
  • There are no elevators.

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
Boat Hotel Boat of Garten
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 free cancellation available at The Boat Hotel?

The Boat Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near The Boat Hotel?

This hotel is located in Boat of Garten, just steps from Boat of Garten Golf Club. You'll also find Loch Garten Osprey Centre and Landmark Forest Adventure Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Boat Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Boat Hotel have a casino?

No, The Boat Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Boat Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Boat Hotel?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Boat Hotel?

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

Does The Boat Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Boat Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Boat Country Inn.

Will The Boat Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Boat Hotel for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Boat Hotel have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from The Boat Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Boat Hotel is Inverness (INV), which is about 23.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Boat Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Boat Hotel offer a deck and may feature garden views.

Does The Boat Hotel have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Boat Hotel.

The Boat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 718 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 718 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 718 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 718 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 718 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

10/10 Excellent

Jubin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service,friendly staff and nice breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

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

Great place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Traveled with family
Could not get the shower to work. Beds not made up on day 2 though the maids did wash our coffee cups and fold the end of the toilet paper into a point!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Allison

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Traveled with family
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

Ben

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Room comfort
This hotel is in a great location for sight seeing in the surrounding area. The hotel itself is in need of refurbishment and general painting badly needed in areas. The alcohol is over priced, I could go in to a nice restaurant in Inverness and not be charged so much !! The food was decent, albeit I would say pricey for what you get. Staff encountered were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustaq

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really great experience with hotel and the place Definitely recommend and would like to visit again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good, but needs some attention

We stayed for two nights in one of the garden rooms. It had a decking area onto the grass. We ate in the restaurant on both nights and had breakfast there too. The room was good, and mostly clean. Putting our case in the shelving area disturbed a layer of dust that you could write your name in. However, the bathroom and linen was clean. The decor was fine, but a bit worn. The bathroom tiles were cracked and the paintwork in it badly chipped. The bed was large, but overly firm, I woke with a numb arm on both nights. The grass area we looked onto was badly in need of a cut and looked unkept. The food was good in the restaurant on both evenings. The cullen skink was superb. Breakfast was not so good. On the Monday morning coming down at 8am I was told that a large group had just left and so many items were no longer available. The person relaying this to me did so in a manner that seemed to accept this as okay, and even if unavoidable, was not something that was out of the ordinary or needed an apology. This reflects a wider uneasy atmosphere in the place. Staff it seemed were busy but it felt a bit unmanaged and chaotic. Booking a table didn't result in clarity on our booking, but the server would confirm our booking and then wander around to find a free table or offer one in the bar to us. Would I stay again? Maybe, but I would certainly look elsewhere and not expect to pay anything above an average price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

ROOMS NOT AS ADVERTISED

I'd booked a Deluxe Double, which according to the website and pictures, has : -- A Rainfall Showerhead -- A Separate bath and shower -- A King bed -- As per the pics, there is also separate seating areas/couches What i got, fell short of the description : -- A very small shower with a hand shower head with very little water pressure -- No separate bath -- No King bed, but rather 2 well used (could feel the springs) bow shaped, small singles pushed together The tv remote was so worn that you couldnt see what the buttons were for, plus it didnt work properly and the battery cover was missing I emailed the GM and received a reply 6 days later, saying that the rooms will be re-checked to ensure they meet advertised specifications. Mattrasses to be replaced. Worn tv remotes to be replaced etc Check-out is a bit slow It is a very nice hotel, with good food etc, but just ensure you get what you paid for when it comes to the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Boat Hotel is
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

lindsay

Disliked: Staff & service

Faulty Towers

Our check in at this hotel was good enough, if very slow. The guy on reception showed us to our room. We paid about £130 for bed and breakfast at this hotel, and it definitely wasn’t worth that price. We are regular travellers who managed to secure an awesome room in Glasgow two nights before at less than half that price! Firstly, the room was nice and spacious enough, but the en-suite bathroom was an absolute joke. An overweight person would not have felt comfortable using the toilet and might not even have fitted into the space allocated to the toilet (I’ll add a picture to prove my point) Secondly, one of the taps was fitted the wrong way round and almost fell off when you attempted to use it. This place is a bit of a faulty towers! It’s a nice old building, but obviously not that well-maintained. I am glad we chose to eat at Anderson’s, a few paces up the road, because when we attempted to pay by cash for our drinks at the hotel bar, we were told they didn’t take cash. My drinks were already poured before they made this shambolic revaluation, so they had no other option than to take my cash (and before anyone replies about a lack of banking facilities in the town, there’s a Post Office across the road). I feel places like this are an embarrassment to Scottish tourism. The breakfast was nice, freshly cooked. But 7.45 - 9 am is too early to serve breakfast at the weekend. Again, pretentious and out of touch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

Wonderful place

The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and well accommodated. They even carried out (incredibly heavy!!) suitcases upstairs for us. The food was incredible and there was so much variety. The only issue was the shower in our room which didn’t have temperature control and the screen was a bit broken. This wasn’t an issue for us as we were only there one night and the standalone bath was beautiful!! The rooms need a little updating but the space is incredible and the rooms were always clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025