# 43 Family-friendly hotels in Cairngorms (2026)

> 43 family-friendly hotels in Cairngorms, best reviewed first — including Cairngorm Hotel. Ratings, locations and details.

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43 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Cairngorms](https://staycation.co.uk/cairngorms/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 10](https://staycation.co.uk/cairngorms/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 43](https://staycation.co.uk/cairngorms/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 9](https://staycation.co.uk/cairngorms/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/cairngorm-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cairngorms/hotels/the-fife-arms) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/the-balavoulin) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/high-range-lodge-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/newtonmore/hotels/the-glen-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/boat-of-garten/hotels/boat-country-inn-and-restaurant) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/carrbridge/hotels/cairn-hotel-inn) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/the-rowan-tree-country-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/newtonmore/hotels/balavil-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/nethy-bridge/hotels/nethybridge-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/newtonmore/hotels/highlander-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/ravenscraig-guest-house) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/coylumbridge-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/cairngorm-guest-house) [Kingussie Duke Of Gordon Hotel ★ 4.0 (764) Family-friendly hotel in Kingussie with free parking, handy for walkers and cyclists exploring the Cairngorms.](https://staycation.co.uk/kingussie/hotels/duke-of-gordon-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/grantown-on-spey/hotels/ben-mhor-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/eriskay-b-b) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/macdonald-aviemore-highland-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/macdonald-aviemore-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/hotels/balmoral-arms) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/grantown-on-spey/hotels/garth-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/tomintoul/hotels/the-glenavon) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/grantown-on-spey/hotels/garden-park-guest-house) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/carrbridge/hotels/carrbridge-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballindalloch/hotels/argyle-guest-house) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/grantown-on-spey/hotels/the-speyside-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/hotels/alexandra-hotel-ballater) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/kingussie/hotels/the-osprey-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/ardlogie-guest-house) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/premier-inn-aviemore) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/carn-mhor-bed-and-breakfast) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/hotels/cambus-o-may-traditional-highland-hotel) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cairngorms/hotels/the-auld-kirk) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/kingussie/hotels/mcinnes-house-rooms-with-breakfast) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/dunroamin-bed-and-breakfast) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/grantown-on-spey/hotels/dunallan-house) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/grantown-on-spey/hotels/willowbank) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/newtonmore/hotels/crubenbeg-country-house) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/braemar/hotels/cranford-guest-house) [Newtonmore Coig na Shee Guest House ★ 4.9 (56) Guest house on Laggan Road near Newtonmore with en-suite rooms and garden views.](https://staycation.co.uk/newtonmore/hotels/coig-na-shee-guest-house) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/aviemore/hotels/macdonald-morlich-hotel) [Ballater St Andrews House ★ 4.9 (31) A peaceful guest house dating from around 1850, sheltered by Craigendarroch and surrounding woodland in Ballater village.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/hotels/st-andrews-house) [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.](https://staycation.co.uk/kingussie/hotels/greystones-b-b)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Cairngorms?+

We list 43 in Cairngorms. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Cairngorms are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Cairngorm Hotel (4.4/5, 3,087 reviews), The Fife Arms (4.5/5, 1,292 reviews) and The Balavoulin (4.4/5, 1,152 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.