Family-friendly hotels in Cairngorms

Aviemore

Cairngorm Hotel

★ 4.4 (3,087)

A straightforward Highland base on Grampian Road in Aviemore, suited to walkers, cyclists and anyone touring the Cairngorms by car.

Cairngorms

The Fife Arms

★ 4.5 (1,292)

Five-star Victorian coaching inn in Braemar, reimagined as an art-filled Highland hotel with two Michelin Keys, 47 individual rooms and six bars and restaurants.

Aviemore

The Balavoulin

★ 4.4 (1,152)

Small 8-room hotel on Grampian Road in Aviemore, with mountain views over the Cairngorms and its own garden and bar.

Aviemore

High Range Lodge Hotel

★ 4.6 (842)

High Range Lodge Hotel on Grampian Road, Aviemore, offers en-suite rooms including family and accessible options, with free on-site parking.

Newtonmore

The Glen Hotel

★ 4.7 (562)

A 10-room hotel on Newtonmore's Main Street with straightforward comfortable rooms, handy for exploring the Cairngorms National Park.

Boat of Garten

Boat Country Inn and Restaurant

★ 4.1 (1,308)

A 32-room inn on Deshar Road in Boat of Garten with its own restaurant and bar, right on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park.

Carrbridge

Cairn Hotel - Inn

★ 4.6 (560)

A 14-room inn on Main Road in Carrbridge, with its own gym and garden, handy for exploring the Cairngorms.

Aviemore

The Rowan Tree Country Hotel

★ 4.7 (451)

Country hotel at Loch Alvie near Aviemore, with en-suite rooms, free parking and easy reach of the Cairngorms, Loch Morlich and Rothiemurchus.

Newtonmore

Balavil Hotel

★ 4.4 (595)

A 51-room hotel on Newtonmore's Main Street, with an indoor pool and easy reach of the Cairngorms National Park.

Nethy Bridge

Nethybridge Hotel

★ 4.1 (902)

A 70-room hotel in Nethy Bridge with a restaurant and bar on site, well placed for exploring Cairngorms National Park.

Inverness

Highlander Hotel

★ 4.1 (818)

Highlander Hotel in Newtonmore has 85 rooms and free parking, a solid base in the Cairngorms National Park for exploring the Highlands.

Aviemore

Ravenscraig Guest House

★ 4.9 (250)

A 14-room guest house on Grampian Road in Aviemore, handy for the Cairngorms and open to guests with pets.

Aviemore

Coylumbridge Hotel

★ 3.4 (2,593)

Hotel just outside Aviemore on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park, with an indoor pool, gym and spa on-site.

Aviemore

Cairngorm Guest House

★ 4.8 (253)

Guest house on Grampian Road in Aviemore, handy for Cairngorm Mountain, Loch Morlich and the surrounding walking and cycling trails.

Kingussie

Duke Of Gordon Hotel

★ 4.0 (764)

Family-friendly hotel in Kingussie with free parking, handy for walkers and cyclists exploring the Cairngorms.

Grantown-on-Spey

Ben Mhor Hotel

★ 4.1 (624)

An 18-room hotel on Grantown-on-Spey's High Street, suited to walkers, cyclists and anglers exploring the Cairngorms and Speyside.

Aviemore

Eriskay B & B

★ 4.8 (238)

A small four-room B&B on Craig-na-gower Avenue in Aviemore, with its own garden and easy reach of the Cairngorms.

Aviemore

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

★ 3.8 (929)

Hotel within Macdonald Aviemore Resort offering restaurant and bar dining alongside 151 rooms and an indoor pool, close to the Cairngorms.

Aviemore

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

★ 3.8 (929)

108-room hotel within the Cairngorms National Park in Aviemore, with a short drive to Loch Morlich and easy access to golf, fishing and cycling.

Ballater

Balmoral Arms

★ 4.1 (547)

A Crerar Hotels property, formerly the Deeside Inn, refurbished into a boutique Highland hotel a short walk from Ballater station.

Grantown-on-Spey

Garth Hotel

★ 4.2 (465)

Garth Hotel on Castle Road in Grantown-on-Spey offers a restaurant and bar with free on-site parking, handy for the Cairngorms and River Spey.

Ballindalloch

The Glenavon

★ 4.4 (343)

A straightforward hotel on Tomintoul's square, with en-suite rooms, parking and easy reach of the Cairngorms and Glenlivet Distillery.

Grantown-on-Spey

Garden Park Guest House

★ 5.0 (165)

Adults-only B&B in Grantown-on-Spey with en-suite rooms, garden and games room, near Glenfiddich Distillery and Carrbridge.

Carrbridge

Carrbridge Hotel

★ 4.0 (579)

A large, family-friendly hotel on Carrbridge's Main Street, with 100 rooms and free parking on the edge of the Cairngorms.

Ballindalloch

Argyle Guest House

★ 4.8 (190)

A 6-room guest house in Ballindalloch, Speyside, with free parking and a garden, handy for touring the area's whisky distilleries.

Grantown-on-Spey

The Speyside Hotel

★ 4.5 (255)

A family-run hotel in Grantown-on-Spey with restaurant, bar and free parking, close to the Cairngorms and River Spey.

Ballater

The Alexandra Hotel

★ 4.5 (248)

A small, family-run hotel in the centre of Ballater with a CAMRA-recognised real ale bar and a restaurant serving local produce.

Kingussie

The Osprey Hotel

★ 4.9 (149)

Small 6-room hotel on Ruthven Road in Kingussie, close to Ruthven Barracks and the Cairngorms for walking, cycling and wildlife spotting.

Aviemore

Ardlogie Guest House

★ 4.9 (147)

Ardlogie Guest House in Aviemore offers breakfast and packed lunches, plus free parking, handy for the Cairngorms and Loch Morlich.

Aviemore

Premier Inn Aviemore

★ 4.0 (448)

Premier Inn Aviemore is a 60-room, 3-floor hotel on Grampian Road with free on-site parking and an EV charge point, right by Cairngorms National Park.

Aviemore

Carn Mhor Bed and Breakfast

★ 4.9 (134)

A five-room B&B on The Shieling in Aviemore, with a garden and picnic area for guests heading into the Cairngorms.

Ballater

Cambus O May Traditional Highland Hotel

★ 4.7 (147)

Highland hotel near Ballater with 20 rooms, handy for Cairngorms National Park, Tomnaverie Stone Circle and Aberdeen travel links.

Cairngorms

The Auld Kirk

★ 4.7 (140)

Converted Victorian free church in Ballater, named AA B&B of the Year Scotland 2024, with seven en-suite rooms and a well-known afternoon tea.

Kingussie

McInnes House rooms with breakfast

★ 4.9 (111)

A 9-room hotel on Newtonmore Road in Kingussie, on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park, with pool and gym included.

Dunroamin

Dunroamin Bed and Breakfast

★ 4.9 (86)

B&B on Craig-na-gower Avenue in Aviemore, with mountain views over the Cairngorms and free on-site parking.

Grantown-on-Spey

Dunallan House

★ 4.9 (74)

A 7-room guest house on Woodside Avenue in Grantown-on-Spey, with an indoor pool, spa and gym close to the Cairngorms.

Grantown-on-Spey

Willowbank

★ 4.6 (83)

A guest accommodation on Grantown-on-Spey's High Street, with free on-site parking and easy reach of the Cairngorms and River Spey.

Newtonmore

Crubenbeg Country House

★ 5.0 (55)

Small four-room B&B at Falls of Truim near Newtonmore, with a guest bar and breakfast included after days of walking or fishing in the Highlands.

Ballater

Cranford Guest House

★ 4.8 (63)

Cranford Guest House is a Braemar B&B with cooked breakfasts and packed lunches for the hills, plus mountain views over Aberdeenshire.

Newtonmore

Coig na Shee Guest House

★ 4.9 (56)

Guest house on Laggan Road near Newtonmore with en-suite rooms and garden views.

Aviemore

Macdonald Morlich Hotel

★ 3.8 (179)

Adults-only hotel within Macdonald Aviemore Resort, well suited to couples wanting Cairngorms walking or golf with a spa to return to.

Ballater

St Andrews House

★ 4.9 (31)

A peaceful guest house dating from around 1850, sheltered by Craigendarroch and surrounding woodland in Ballater village.

Kingussie

Greystones B&B

★ 4.9 (7)

Greystones B&B on Acres Road in Kingussie offers free on-site parking, garden views and packed lunches, handy for the Cairngorms.