Small 8-room hotel on Grampian Road in Aviemore, with mountain views over the Cairngorms and its own garden and bar.
What's nearby
- The Winking Owl, Craft Ale Pub & Bar next door
- Walker's Shortbread Shop next door
- The Park Guest House next door
- ALDI next door
- Tesco Superstore 450m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
About The Balavoulin
Grampian Road runs through the heart of Aviemore with the Cairngorms rising close by, and it's here that The Balavoulin sits, giving guests mountain views right from the town itself. It's a small hotel with just eight rooms, so it has the feel of a well-run local base rather than a big resort, with easy access to the national park and the Highlands beyond.
Rooms are en-suite and come with drinks provided, and the hotel covers the basics well: free WiFi throughout, breakfast to start the day, and a restaurant and bar for evenings in, including kids' meals for families. There's a garden and outdoor seating for taking in the views, cycle storage for those exploring on two wheels, and free on-site parking along with 24-hour reception for flexible arrivals.
The surrounding area gives plenty of reason to venture out, with walking and cycling routes close at hand, along with golf, fishing, horse riding and watersports nearby. Further pubs, bars and restaurants sit within easy reach too, making The Balavoulin a straightforward, unfussy option for anyone using Aviemore as a launchpad into the Cairngorms.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Diners like this restaurant's delicious and plentiful food, including popular nachos, pizzas, and gluten-free and vegan options. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the lively atmosphere with live music.
Some reviews mention the service can be inattentive.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- 125 Grampian Road, Aviemore
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Aviemore