Strathspey Steam Railway
Strathspey Steam Railway, Dalfaber Road, Aviemore, PH22 1PD, United Kingdom- Attraction
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Central Location in Aviemore
Located in the heart of Aviemore, the Cairn hotel is the perfect base for exploring the Cairngorms and enjoying various outdoor activities. Its convenient location on the main street ensures easy access to shops, facilities, and nightlife, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to experience the best of the Highland resort.
Comfortable Accommodation and Warm Hospitality
The Cairn hotel offers 3-star accommodation known for its warm atmosphere and friendly service. Guests can start their day with a full highland breakfast and enjoy a comfortable stay in a privately-owned hotel that prides itself on providing a caring and welcoming environment.
Outdoor Activities and Family-Friendly Amenities
Surrounded by its own wooded grounds and close to Rothiemurchus Estate, the hotel offers outdoor activities for all ages, from quad treks to deer farms. Whether you're into hill walking, fishing, or winter sports, the Cairn hotel caters to all interests, ensuring a memorable stay in Aviemore.
Book your stay at the Cairn hotel and experience the best of Aviemore's hospitality and outdoor adventures.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Excellent location Clean
Very dated A couple of unhelpful and surly male members of staff spook it the stay. Quite disorganised at breakfast and check in
Gezellige inrichting, traditioneel , goede stevige matrassen , schoon sanitair, vriendelijk personeel, lekker gegeten
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Very friendly, convenient location and great place to stay 😊
Excellent food served for breakfast and dinner
Perfect location with a small, personal feel
Some of the room accessories did not work as expected. Coffee maker primarily
God beliggenhed, venligt personale. Dejligt med restaurant og bar på stedet
Staff trying to help.
Initially I was kept waiting for ages to get a lunch, as staff couldn't get the app to book me onto empty table in restaurant. There were tables visible, but I wasn't offered the opportunity to just sit down whilst they sorted it out.... more concerned with the computer system than service for customers?
This hotel is a true gem and it felt like I was staying in an old world hotel, the rooms are big and neat and the Scottish theme came through in all the decor, great job guys.
Very little to critique about the hotel, all I can say is that the staff sometimes didn’t understand the basic English requests. But that is really looking for something to critique.
Typisch Ierse sfeer, inclusief ruitjes stoffering
De omgeving.
De sfeer is er op achteruit gegaan in vergelijking met de laatste 3 jaar. De nieuwe eigenaar probeert denk ik een goed product te leveren maar voor ons was het een domper. Het personeel in het restaurant werd op fouten gewezen waar de gasten bij zaten. Dat vond ik zeer onprettig en ik denk de persoon zelf ook. De persoonlijke touch is er niet meer. De gemeende vriendelijkheid is weg. Alleen Rona en de dame met het Franse accent waren gemeend vriendelijk. Beiden zijn van de oude garde en dat kon je zien, voelen en horen. Jammer dat het geborgen gevoel dat we hadden de afgelopen jaren er niet meer is. Tenminste niet voor ons.
Room too small.
We hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad in het Cairngorm Hotel. De locatie vonden we fantastisch: midden in het gezellige stadje en een perfecte uitvalsbasis om de prachtige omgeving van Cairngorm te ontdekken. ’s Avonds hebben we prima gegeten in het hotel en een leuke extra was de doedelzakspeler die om zes uur voor het hotel stond te spelen. Dat gaf meteen een echte Schotse sfeer! Ook in het stadje en de omgeving hebben we ons uitstekend vermaakt. Al met al hebben we een heel prettig verblijf gehad en we zouden het Cairngorm Hotel zeker aanbevelen!
Very comfortable bed. Really helpful staff at check-in.
Nothing
Lovely big bedroom Friendly helpful staff Nice breakfast
No lift, so had to carry heavy cases on the sty
Lokatie en de kamer
Niets
Clean and comfortable room. Helpful staff, great breakfast
Nothing
Wonderfully clean. Great staff
Our room over the bar was very noisy in the late evening/ night
Hoe de receptioniste was. Heel vriendelijk.
Geen schonen handdoeken. Geen schoonbeddegoed.
The full vegetarian breakfast was awesome and loved the thin crispy pancake... Also staff were very helpful when I asked for a favour...
Room seemed a little hot but slept without duvet and the room had windows
Centralt beläget och bra parkeringsmöjligheter,god mat.
Hotel was nice for an overnight stay
Breakfast staff very slow and didn't appear to know who had been served and who hadn't.
Lovely staff, comfortable room and nice breakfast
Good break fast and location
Very small room under eaves, but understandable as an old building
Perfect location. Lovely clean room. Nice breakfast.
N/A
The room was stunning, the bed was incredibly comfortable and the staff were very helpful in setting up a surprise for our arrival.
Nothing
Location, facilities
Restaurant, drink prices.
Comfortable hotel in the heart of Aviemore Good breakfast
Die Lage ist sehr praktisch - direkt gegenüber vom Bahnhof. Das Personal war sehr nett, unser Zimmer war sauber und schön eingerichtet, das Bett war gemütlich. Für britannische Verhältnisse war das für £90 insgesamt sehr gut.
Ein Föhn auf dem Zimmer wäre gut (vielleicht haben wir nur keinen gefunden?). Der Wasserdruck in der Dusche könnte besser sein. Frühstück war zwar gut, aber zu wenig und es gab kaum vegetarische und vegane Optionen, sowohl auf dem Menü als auch auf dem eher überschaubaren Buffet.
Beautiful old property with features maintained and lovely atmosphere. Lovely room.
Many stairs to bedrooms due to very high ceilings and no lift. This info wasn’t flagged up on web site. Steps up both entrances and no ramp up either for less able (except wheelchair lift).
Labai taktiškas, paslaugus personalas.Geri pusryčiai. Labai patogi lova. Tylu ir jauku.
Vilnonės užuolaidos biški sudevėtos😁Bet gal tai tieaiog tokia koncepsija.
Looked lovely The full on tartan The lady who looked in charge with short hair at breakfast was very helpful and also advised us on a lake visit
Nothing really - it was as photos showed A musty in the corridor
The location the staff the ambience
I don't think the price i paid was worth the money in future I'll be contacting the hotel direct instead of booking via your app
The room was clean and well equipped
N/A
Absolutely lovely place, a great location and characterful , the staff were just lovely, excellent value for money and breakfast was excellent, we were so happy with it we extended our stay and have already booked another stay
L’emplacement et l’authenticité !
Rien
Großes und breites Bett 2x2m. Sehr angenehme Atmosphäre. Sehr liebe und zuvorkommende Leute beim Frühstück.
We arrived from Inverness and little early, the staff were fabulous letting us us the car park and then giving us local recommendations. Breakfast was delicious, freshly cooked with everything spot on
Accueil petit déjeuner fabuleux .gentillesse du personnel..
Chambre petite..manque d espace de rangement..
Nice room.
Couldn’t get served in bar in the evening or for breakfast in the morning. A bizarre experience.
The location was excellent, literally across the road from the station. Staff on reception and bar were really friendly and helpful. The rooms clean and comfortable. Good breakfast and entertainment in the bar.
The breakfast service was a little slow on the first day (took ages to take our order and another guest walked out because he hadn’t been served ) but very efficient next day.
Loved the decor, the helpful staff, allowing my dog to stay, the comfortable bed, the breakfast options.
Wish I could have stayed longer, and that there had been a lift for us.
Great location, friendly staff and a good breakfast
Het hotel is gedateerd maar je waant je echt in Schotland. Het hotel is de uitvalsbasis voor het hele dorp, verder is er namelijk niet erg veel. In de bar beneden is veel reuring en je kan er goed eten. De kamers zijn aan de kleine kant en gedateerd, de badkamer al helemaal. Alles functioneerde wel prima.
De kamers zijn klein en gedateerd, mag wel een opfrisbeurt gebruiken. Alles was wel schoon.
The location of the Cairngorms Hotel is ideal, situated on the high street in the heart of Aviemore.
Having become used to a certain standard even from budget providers. The pillows of a poor quality offering little support.
Food and all staff top marks.
No Menu for cocktails.
Bella locazione
Lontano da tutto
The central location is great. Parking was limited but we managed to get a spot. Room was small (snug) but fine. Lady on reception, bar staff and breakfast staff were lovely. Breakfast was nice too.
We booked the Economy Room rather than Snug Room. Then received an email to say it was above bar with live music until midnight. Spent next 90 mins trying to change it. Man on telephone at hotel was very unhelpful and patronising. His advice was also completely wrong as confirmed by booking.com. The AI maze with booking.com is also ridiculous until you can speak to a human. On arrival we were also blanked by a man on reception (same man?) despite him checking in the previous couple. Very rude. Lady receptionist was lovely.
I'm a disabled able pensioner who has to use a walker to get about my room was 208 second floor had to walk up and down stairs. The staff were very helpful carried my walker a bag upstairs.. Breakfast was great again staff very nice. I know Building is lovely but their must be a way to put a lift at the back of the building so doesn't spoil the building front.
LIFT
Locatie en het oude gebouw.
Het ontbijt. Bij het buffet waren de croissants en zoete broodjes om 08.30 op terwijl het ontbijt tot 09.30 duurde. Jeminee alleen nog maar brood roosteren. Dit is gezien de prijs onacceptabel.
Locatie en bediening en het diner was goed
Ontbijt minder
The staff were very friendly, rooms were exceptionally clean and our breakfast was lovely.
The hotel itself was lovely & clean but a few areas could be doing with a little fixing up, the bar area was a bit dated with worn seats, and the decor could be doing with a freshen up.
Très bon accueil, personnel agréable. Bonne literie Bon PDJ Bon restaurant
Tutto sommato un buon posto dove fermarsi per una notte. Pulito, offre una buona cena e una ricca colazione, nessun problema per il gluten free.
Mancanza di un ascensore. Quando siamo arrivati ci anno portato gentilmente su le valigie, ma al check out le tiravamo da soli
The location and beautiful building.
The staff didn’t have a clue and weren’t at all friendly. The drinks at the bar were extortionate. Drinking elsewhere is the only option.
Excellent location, friendly and accommodating service, and excellent breakfast.
There was a bit of a miscommunication about the location of the room being above the bar, but that got sorted out.
Was put in a “snug” room despite booking a double room. Went to reception to point out their mistake. Showed them my booking. No apologies just given a key to the correct room and was told that’s all they had left
Reception staff rude. Evening meal was inedible
Friendly staff , good food & entertainment Clean , comfortable & location
Personnel au top, le restaurant était excellent, bonne situation, vraiment un très bon établissement
La chambre était un peu petite, et pas de douche seulement une baignoire, mais c’est peu par rapport à tout le reste qui était vraiment super!
Comfortable bed and breakfast.
The location and the food
I liked the locality, loved the breakfasts and the kindliness of the staff.
A small fridge in the bedroom to keep water/juice would have been beneficial in the hot weather.
Der var rent og pænt alle steder. Hyggeligt værelse. Restaurant / pub med god atmosfære og lækker mad. Personalet var meget hjælpsomme og gæstfrie. Omgivelserne var fantastiske. Gode muligheder for at hike. Tog og bus med gode forbindelser på den anden side af vejen. Vi kommer helt sikkert igen.
Het was redelijk kleinschalig en het personeel was erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam. De kamer die we hadden was rustig gelegen aan de achterkant.
We hadden een kamer onder het schuine dag en dat is niet fijn als je lang bent.
Our favourite in Aviemore having been many times before
Das Essen im Restaurant war hervorragend.
Wir hatten zwei Zimmer. Die Zimmer befanden sich nicht auf derselben Etage.
Central location Excellent food portions
Bit pricey on food & drink Room not the biggest, bit bland.
Located in the city center; from the outside, the hotel looks interesting
A huge disappointment—we only stayed for one night, maybe we just had bad luck with our room. It was extremely small, with very old furnishings, an uncomfortable small bed (not for two adults) , you could hear every footstep in the corridor; the floorboards creaked. It was a very bad experience—we would not stay here again.
Room was spacious and the breakfast plenty. The hotel has a lot of character.
No dedicated storage room for luggage pre and after checkout - it's stored under a table in the lounge. Worked out fine, though.
Comfortable bed Coming home
Rude staff ( except 1 original restaurant/bar member & dark haired gent with blue shirt & tie) Cashless Food Having to request housekeeping each day Having to book breakfast slot Shower curtain Room tired & dark
Wow! What a great experience. Great food, great bar, and the hotel is genuinely Scottish! Beds really comfy as well. Special shout out to the young chap/assistant manager who couldn’t do anymore for us if he tried and has a brilliant attitude! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Went in for a meal on sat 1 August. Place went downhill first ordered two half lagers got a Rose wine and pint of lager waited for food got a steak a little bigger than a burger. steak pie £22 was put back chips terrible overpriced food staff not happy new management took the heart out sorry cannot recommend £57 for a soup and sandwich. a little rump steak and 2 lagers 2shandys all half pints
Town centre location was spot on.
Great all over service
I have stayed here in the past but I travel a lot to Aviemore and what stops me consistently booking is not having an area in the car where I can go sit and eat with my dog.
Locatie en vriendelijkheid medewerkers
X
The lovely staff and the location
A bit old inside but tbh it added to the character
Great location. Parking spaces now at a premium due to picnic style benches at front of the building.
The rooms are showing real signs of wear and tear.
All in one place- well maintained
N/A
Good location very nice receptionist and great breakfast
nothing
Sehr nettes Personal, Essen war gut. Zimmer ok.
Direkt an der Haupt- und damit Durchgangsstraße. Es war entsprechend laut.
We arrived late having had trouble with a rental car and needed to take a break as we were so tired. Excellent front desk service, the room was welcome and enjoyed the breakfast. Just wish we could have arrived earlier.
Included full service breakfast. Building was beautiful. Interior decor was also nice.
Ideal location, decorated beautifully in Scottish tarten decor. Staff and food was lovely.
Duvets were very heavy and hot for summer. Shower didn’t work well.
Unterkunft ist gut zentral gelegen. Freundliches Personal.
Zimmer und Gebäude innen leider sehr in die Jahre gekommen und abgewohnt. Der Zustand der Zimmer rechtfertigt leider nicht den Preis der aufgerufen wird.
Die Lage schlägt alles. Das Hotel befindet sich mitten im Ort, alle Geschäfte, Restaurants sind von dort zu Fuß zu erreichen. Man parkt kostenlos vor dem Haus und es gibt auch ausreichend Parkplätze. Das Zimmer (201) ist ok, die Zimmergröße auch, Fenster man öffnen, die Betten sind toll. Die Frühstückskarte entspricht dem klassischen Frühstück einer Schottlandreise. Ist ok. Abendessen war gut. Besonders, wenn man nur 1x dort isst. Der Golfplatz ist einfach zu erreichen (kurze Fahr mit dem Auto)
Das WiFi ist eine absolute Katastrophe. Während im Restaurant guter Empfang vorhanden ist, geht die Signalstärke in der 201 gen Null. Die Dusche funktioniert nur dann gut, wenn (wahrscheinlich....ich weiß es natürlich nicht genau) niemand anders Wasserbedarf hat. Am ersten Tag kam nur ein ganz schmales Rinnsal aus der Dusche. Tag 2 war es abwechselnd fast nichts und dann wieder volle Stärke, Tag 3 war ok. Nach dem 2. Abend wusste ich nicht mehr, was ich zum Abend noch essen könnte (ich wollte weder Burger, Steak noch paniertes Huhn), aber das ist sicher Geschmackssache.
Our one-night stay was very enjoyable.
Nothing.
The staff was amazing!! We asked for a fan and they delivered one to our room, which made the heat tolerable! There was a great selection of breakfast entrees and the food was excellent. Location is great, right in the center of town and easy to fine!
They need more parking spots.
Convenient location central to Aviemore opposite train station, local steam preservation railway and close to Rothiemurchise activity centre. Breakfast and Dinner good. Staff pleasant to deal with.
Small ensuite. We were on the second floor. No lift so had to drag luggage up two flights of stairs.
Was allemaal nog het zelfde als 7 jr geleden alleen nieuwe eigenaar en dat was niet in het voordeel van het Hotel en ons verblijf
Vriendelijkheid van de general manager was ver te zoeken. Zeker als je hier voor een langere periode verblijft zou enige vriendelijkheid welkom zijn. Voor het ontbijt moet je een tijd doorgeven de dag ervoor en dan nog moet je ca 25 minuten wachten op je gebakken ei. Als je na 9 uur gaat ontbijten is bijna alles op het buffet leeg. Geen yoghurt kaas en ham en de speciale broodjes ook op. De koffie en thee kreeg of geserveerd of uit een automaat maar die was meer stuk dan in werking. De schoonmaak was met de Franse slag en gaf ons geen goed gevoel. Verder zijn de prijzen in de pub ver omhoog geschoten ruim 7 pond voor een Quiness is nogal aan de prijs verderop betaal je daar gemiddeld 5 pond voor. En accepteren ze hier geen cash meer. Nee een derde keer hier in dit hotel gaat helaas niet meer gebeuren de sfeer van 7 jr geleden was er helemaal uit gehaald door de nieuwe eigenaren.
Helpful, friendly staff. Quality of food was good. Bedroom was clean.
Although clean, the room was small and the furniture made it feel cramped. Obviously, this is due to the age of the building. However, it was an upgraded room but didn't feel like one. Room 112 looks onto a flat roof. We felt a bit vulnerable leaving the window open at night. Also very warm. Staff worked really hard but there are claerly not enough of them. Often only one person behind the bar serving with one collecting glasses or serving food. This resulted in constant queuing out the door. We felt sorry for the girl behind the bar. To her credit she was warm and welcoming to everyone. Nobody at reception when we arrived. Waited for some time.
Location
Breakfast was excellent.
Cramming a king-sized bed into an average room made it intolerably crowded
Good old style hotel, but in need of refurbishment; room and all areas looked and felt tired. Location great and beer gardens areas pleasant in a sunny day.
Room was very tired and small for price being paid,but bed very comfortable. Apart from the rude person taking dinner bookings, all staff very keen, but seriously lacking in training and a system, leading to multiple tables, including ours waiting to have orders taken, food delivered and general service levels. Wouldn’t stay there again.
Staff Colazione Struttura
Niente
Výborné lokální jídlo v místní restauraci.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent Scottish breakfast. Convenient location opposite station and near shops. Very nice restaurant on site.
No lift.
Location
its cashless and also theve no music
Beautiful property, right in the Cairngorms national park. A cozy room, and above all a wonderful breakfast that really goes above and beyond! We loved staying there. Gorgeous tartan motifs decorating every wall, a truly nice castle feel.
The basic room is a little small perhaps, but since we only stayed one night, that didn’t matter at all. We truly enjoyed staying there.
Mooie locatie, ontbijt
Zeer gehorige kamer boven de bar en ze stonden niet open voor een andere kamer
Sehr gut gelegen, Parkplatz direkt vor der Tür, sehr gutes Frühstück
Zimmer etwas klein, Bett war recht kurz
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Cleanliness
7.96/10The rooms were very clean but some issues with shower pressure were noted.
Service
8.93/10Customer service was outstanding from front of house, restaurant, and housekeeping.
Location
8.97/10Excellent location, directly across the road from the railway station.
Room Quality
7.92/10Rooms are great but some concerns about small size and low ceilings noted.
Amenities
8.45/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.41/10Lovely food and great value for money.
Food and Beverage
8.96/10Excellent choice of meals and fantastic breakfasts.
Overall Experience
8.43/10A pleasant hotel experience with friendly staff and good atmosphere.