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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
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Main Street, Newtonmore, Scotland, PH20 1DL
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fused and Light
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Highland Folk Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

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

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Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults and 1 Child)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

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

About the neighborhood

Newtonmore

Located within a 5-minute walk of Fused and Light, Balavil Hotel is within a 15-minute stroll of Newtonmore Golf Club. This 3-star hotel has 60 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fused and Light - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Newtonmore Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Clan Macpherson Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Highland Folk Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ralia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ghillies Cellar Bar & Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Letterbox Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antlers Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Bowl - ‬5 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.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Balavil Newtonmore
Balavil
Balavil Hotel Hotel
Balavil Hotel Newtonmore
Balavil Hotel Hotel Newtonmore

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of Balavil Hotel?

Located steps from Fused and Light, this hotel is in Newtonmore, and within a 10-minute walk of Highland Folk Museum and Newtonmore Golf Club. 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 Dec 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balavil Hotel on Dec 28, 2025 start from $135.06, 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.

Will I be able to park 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 do couples enjoy most about 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, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Balavil Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Balavil Hotel.

Balavil Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly atmosphere, had a lovely quiet room away from noise, food very good, large collectoln of whisky.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Newtonmore

Comfortable and an excellent value. Staff are very welcoming and gracious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was quiet, service was good and parking very handy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shilpa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old and needs updating ....roons very small and basic ...our bedroom and bath floor was not level felt like we were on a slop ...breakfast was ok ...everything from tea coffee to food just luke warm but staff are friendly and helpful ...booked 3 nts but wished we had only bookwd 1 nt and moved on ...nevermind served our needs for the weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and great as an overnight stop as part of a wider road trip. Staff were very friendly, helpful, and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible - we were delayed getting to the property and someone waited for us at the front desk to check in. The restaurant was very accommodating to allergies.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, historical hotel with old age charm with authentic home made food and good beer! Great place to experience the local area. Come and try you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cyclist friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly. I would recommend this property to others. Food was tasty as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely hotel and amazing staff and service. We contact to let them know we would be a late check in and due to issues beyond our control it got later and later. The receptionist stayed late on duty for us and even offered us a drink at the bar when we arrived! The room was beautiful and very clean, lovely rain shower in bathroom with double size shower cubicle. Breakfast was okay, not great for vegans though, only potato cakes and beans and no oat milk but I was given soya cream for coffee which was actually nice. Our stay w as brief due to travel but I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julianne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to find, lots of parking, and staff were wonderful. The room was very unique and had full amenities present, however the heated bathroom towel rack did not work and the TV had a poor signal. The bed was comfortable, had a cute sitting area, and they provided a wireless phone charger which was really nice to have. We were there during quite warm weather and the room was initially unbearably hot - but improved with open windows and a fan. We would stay here again as the people were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avery

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

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