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The Boat Hotel

The Boat Hotel

Boat of Garten Scotland
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Your alpine adventure basecamp awaits at The Boat Hotel, where mountain magic meets luxurious comfort, 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.

Hit the slopes and retreat to rainfall showerhead, in-room coffee & tea facilities, Egyptian-cotton sheets, complimentary high-speed WiFi, room service, daily housekeeping, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, premium bedding and a 40-inch flat-screen TV. Conveniences include wheelchair-accessibility, an alam clock 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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