Balavil Hotel
Main Street, Newtonmore PH20 1DL Scotland
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Balavil Hotel is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Newtonmore, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
Ruthven Barracks (2.9 mi), located nearby, makes Balavil Hotel a great place to stay for those interested in visiting this popular Newtonmore landmark.
The rooms offer a flat screen TV, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease.
In addition, as a valued Balavil Hotel guest, you can enjoy a pool and free breakfast that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.
Newtonmore has plenty of cafes. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Newtonmore Grill, The Wild Flour, and Antlers Cafe, which are serving up some great dishes.
If you’re looking for something to do, Pattack Falls (0.2 mi) is a nice way to spend some time, and it is within walking distance of Balavil Hotel.
Enjoy your stay in Newtonmore!
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Skiing
Fishing
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Wifi
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Tennis court offsite
Non-smoking hotel
Shared lounge / TV area
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Telephone
Clothes rack
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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English
Location
65Somewhat walkable
Grade: 65 out of 100
36Restaurantswithin 10 km
16Attractionswithin 10 km
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Main Street, Newtonmore PH20 1DL Scotland
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We stayed here for a dinner dance,The staff were amazing so friendly and couldn’t do enough for you,our room was amazing comfy and cosy everything was so clean.Had a great stay in this hotel the breakfast in the morning was so fresh and hot really good and enough on the plate would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We spent three nights here at the New Year., courtesy of Dodds coach tours. We were really well looked after, by the drivers and the staff at the hotel. The service was great and our meals were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend this hotel and the tour company.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Visited the bar at the hotel most evenings for a week, very cosy with a roaring log burner to keep us warm. Friendly and welcoming staff even knew our drinks of choice by the end of the week!! Food very good, plentiful and excellent choices incl a good vegan menu. Would recommend
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stopped at this nice hotel on our way north. There is an ample car park on the opposite side of the street that belongs to the hotel. Our room was very nice, warm (when we turned on the radiators) and cozy and we slept very well. Tea/coffee making facilities however, were hidden in as dark a corner with no light we had to use a torch light in our mobile to see anything. Please, place a lamp there! The hotel is quite big and spacious and even has an in-door swimming pool, we didn’t use regrettably. Breakfast was “Scottish”, that is with haggis and black pudding, which I don’t mind. However, as there was a choice , or so it seemed , I ordered just bacon and eggs and tomatoes and indeed got one fried egg, one rush of bacon and ¾ of a small tomato. Surely must be the smallest breakfast I have ever got in the UK. There were some cornflakes, muesli, fruits and croissants, as well, to be fair. For dinner the evening before we had a piece of fried salmon with three small potatoes and three pieces of asparagus- all quite tasty and nicely presented and served by exceedingly polite staff but if you don’t want to go hungry you need to order a starter as well. The funniest bit of the otherwise very pleasant evening was when we ordered espresso macchiato and after some confusion got….latte instead. We didn’t complain, no big deal, just so that you know what to expect. …
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: front facing room we had was still very quiet in spite of traffic. Which is not heavy anyway.
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We had our annual Clan Davidson Gathering here last weekend. There were originally nearly 60 of us but with CoVID and rail strikes it ended up being only 47. Fraser ( owner) and James could not have been more understanding and helpful as our numbers gradually went down. The hotel itself was cosy with a warm bar with a real fire and a large function room for our evening meals and events. The food was excellent. We did a survey of our attendees afterwards and everyone loved the hotel, the staff and the food. Thank you to everyone at the Balavil Hotel who made our weekend Gathering very successful! I would also strongly recommend it for individuals and couples as a base for sightseeing and outdoor activities in the beautiful area surrounding Newtonmore.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Plenty of parking opposite the hotel. Railway line not far from hotel.
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Staff very friendly and helpful a pleasure to stay at hotel. Food excellent a varied menu each night. We were in a large group and everyone served quickly and efficiently. Room claen and very comfortable and ensuite was superb. A small swimming pool which was adequate warm and inviting. All in all a lovely hotel could not fault first class and friendly looking forward to returning.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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OnLy stayed one night, but we enjoyed it. A really handy location, plenty parking. Staff were friendly and helpful, managed to check in early. Room was not amazing, but had everything required for a short stay. Very reasonable and fair price. Didn’t have dinner, but breakfast was top notch..
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Breakfast was delicious and evening meal was excellent. Swimming pool was a bonus. However, our shout out goes to the staff who couldn’t do enough to ensure we had a wonderful stay. Excellent customer service. Thank you.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The the owner offered to ‘meet me outside’ whatever than means after not being able to deal with my issue. Ridiculous really. Nothing more to say, nobody needs this kind of aggro when sorting a hotel.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Karen Coyle, Owner at Balavil Hotel
Responded 19 Aug 2022
Tripadvisor is a fantastic platform for helping us all plan our lives. However, sometimes as a service provider it leaves you open to false reporting. Last week, I walked into our office and I could hear our young receptionist at the end of a barrage of verbal abuse from this man. After a few minutes I asked her to pass me the phone as I could see she was getting upset. His complaint was that he could not cancel his reservation for free the day before his stay when his cancellation terms were seven days. Clearly stated in his confirmation reserved through a third party agent. He continued his abuse to me and when I defended us, his line was, “if you don’t like getting shouted at by unhappy customers, you’re in the wrong business mate”. After several minutes, I told him I’d had enough and was not prepared to listen or discuss further. There was certainly no mention of meeting outside or any kind of violence. Two sides to every story but as a small family owned and run Hotel, I would hope that future customers would take the view of the majority of our happy guests and not of someone who never even stepped in our Hotel. Thanks, Fraser Coyle Proprietor
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The room was super small. The bathroom was TINY. But the space was clean and the folks there were very nice. The pub was a delight. We even had live music one evening that was a highlight of our trip.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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PRICE RANGE
US$118 - US$146 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
balavil sport inverness
LOCATION
United KingdomScotlandScottish HighlandsAviemore and the CairngormsNewtonmore
NUMBER OF ROOMS
50
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Frequently Asked Questions about Balavil Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Balavil Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Highland Folk Museum (0.9 km), Ruthven Barracks (4.7 km), and Clan Macpherson Museum (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Balavil Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and free breakfast.
What food & drink options are available at Balavil Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Balavil Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include McInnes Restaurant, Letterbox Restaurant, and Cafe Bistro.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Balavil Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool during their stay.
Is Balavil Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of Newtonmore.
Does Balavil Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and a banquet room during their stay.
Is Balavil Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.