Hotel is really very nice, very cosy. A wee bit out for Aviemore if not driving. Didn't eat there but the large restaurant was well used for both breakfast and dinner so I assume all OK. There is a swimming pool although I didn't use this. Overall I didn't use the facilities but they were well used by others. The Woodshed, which is an external bar on the grounds is good, great pizza. The entertainment - a few nights in the hotel and one night in the woodshed - is fine. I would go to this hotel again.
We were supposed to stay a night on the 3rd, however due to total disaster with the snow (police closing roads, snow gates shut, buses not running, train cancelled last minute) we were unable to travel and had to cancel the onwards travel plans. We explained the situation providing evidence that it was not possible for us to get anywhere and kindly asked if possible to amend to another date, but were refused.
Stayed in the hotel before, not a bad place, but very disappointed that they had not been more understanding of our already disrupted start of the 2026.
Awful. Initially I was in a double room. Women daily 0540 by loud music which I believe was the kitchen staff starting breakfast preparation. Moved to single room on my final night. The heating on full was the difference between having a cooler box or a freezer. No cable other than power cable for the TV so no reception whatsoever. This was pointed out to the reception desk who told me no maintenance staff were available due to rostering. A coaxial cable would probably resolve the problem. However that was not provided. The staff were polite but had their hands tied on what they could do to resolve the issues. Just an awful experience sadly as the hotel is in a prime position. Polite staff who had to attend to a number of embarrassing complaints from other guests.
The hotel is definitely not a 4 star. Top range 3 star at best. The room was clean. It was advertised as a king sized bed, however putting 2 single beds together is very misleading.
The Italian restaurant, the staff are nice but the service is very very slow. Took me an hour to get food. The location is ideal. The sports centre is good and spacious. The pool is good fun. The gym needs a complete modernisation program. Not enough equipment and in a very small room. The sports centre could utiltse space more effectively and have a state of the art gym in the other bigger rooms. It would be used well, however this is sadly not the case. I will return and use this hotel in the future. The price is not cheep and if your expecting Hilton quality then this is not the hotel for you.
A warm hotel like home, everything is like returning home, not only the tableware is complete, but also the food is provided, and there is no problem with the food for a few days. Dryer washing machine, oven, dishwasher, microwave oven, nothing unexpected. Like this hotel 👍 Sitting in the yard after dinner and watching the stars
The facility is rather dated although they renovated parts of it.
The food at their aspects restaurant was outstanding. The beef tip was so tender n their cod was very fresh. We liked it so much we went back the following night n was pleased with their rump steak also.
Their reception area was tiny n was not very welcoming custodial service was not provided the second day claiming they were out of linens
Overall it was a quiet 3 night stay n we ere surprised they were not busier
With a stay at The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool in Newtonmore, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Newtonmore Golf Club. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Clan Macpherson Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Highland Folk Museum.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room.
At The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool , enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms.
The room is clean and comfortable, but there is no air-conditioning and it can be a little hot sometimes. The temperature sense is different in different rooms, you can ask the front desk. But it's fine to live in.
The hotel is in the heart of the town and is in a particularly good location. The hotel's Western food is especially delicious, steak and roast chicken are very good. The breakfast is also very rich and very satisfying.
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Great place to stay. Nice clean and tidy rooms , has additional facility of Gym Sauna , pool and jacuzzi. Nice complimentary breakfast. Friendly staff. I highly recommend this place.
Amazing facilities (a wonderful swim in pool, with use of soa and jacuzzi). Lovely staff - receptionist who greeted me and I saw on check out and Porter who brought me extra oat milk and decaf tea bags.
The room was spacious enough for 3 people with luggages. The view from the room was very nice with the lake and mountains. Our room was at ground level so we had direct access from our room to outside which is the lakeside and it was very nice. but keep the doors closed all times after used as it is near the lakeside and ground level. we saw a snake (not poisonous) in the grass outside the room in the early morning. The foods and drinks at the restaurant was nice although abit pricey. The view from the restaurant during breakfast in the morning was beautiful. You can bring swimsuits if u want to use the Hot spring in the hotel. We didn’t get to use but it looked nice. There is a co-op near the hotel. The only thing I wish they were better during our stay was the attitude of some staffs. The guy with the bald head was kinda rude to us during breakfast.
Yes, I was able to check in early, which was really helpful. The room was spotless, and there were tea, coffee, and even a biscuit — very impressed. I went to the gym, which was well equipped, even with dumbbells up to 20kg and a bench. The swimming pool and sauna were perfect after my session, and the showers were great quality and very clean. They even had a spinner to dry swimwear. I went for a meal in the restaurant — 10 out of 10. Amazing selection and served straight away. I will definitely be back; for the price, it’s hard to beat. Incredible location as well.
Ryan at the reception has been fantastic throughout our stay. We were not able to walk around the resort which we regret but we will definitely come back to see them!
The castle on the edge of Loch Ness is so beautiful. Unfortunately, it rained heavily when we checked in, so we couldn't go out for a walk. There was a mother duck and her ducklings wandering around in the castle garden. The room was very large, with a large kitchen and living room. It was very comfortable to stay here.
I booked this hotel because it shares the same name as a McDonald's burger joint, which felt familiar. The hotel is quite large for the area; although not new, it was cleaner than expected. The service was also exceptionally attentive. On our check-out day, we had to catch a train, so we checked out before breakfast started. The hotel thoughtfully prepared a packed breakfast for us within minutes. Additionally, there's something the booking platform needs to correct: the hotel doesn't offer ski lessons. The hotel could improve its communication with the platform to provide accurate information for future bookings.
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