Curated luxury hotels near Cairngorms National Park

With a stay at Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be in a national park, just a 5-minute walk from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and 8 minutes by foot from Cairngorm Brewery. This family-friendly hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Spey Valley Championship Golf Course.

With a stay at Macdonald Aviemore Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Strathspey Steam Railway and 5 minutes by foot from Spey Valley Golf Course. This family-friendly hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre.

With a stay at Macdonald Morlich Hotel in Aviemore, you'll be next to a golf course, just a 3-minute walk from Spey Valley Golf Course and 7 minutes by foot from Strathspey Steam Railway. This family-friendly hotel is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre.

When you stay at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland in Ballater, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Balmoral Castle and Cairngorms National Park. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ballater Library and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Ballater Golf Club.

Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, a choice of restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema. There is a championship golf course nearby.

The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. Some family rooms feature a partitioned area with bunk beds. Other family rooms will either have a sofa bed or a pop-up bed.

Within this hotel you’ll find Spey Burger, a contemporary American-style family diner serving burgers, burritos, milkshakes and more. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Aspects Restaurant in Macdonald Highlands Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel. Both Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants.

Guests staying in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort have free access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre. Located a short 5-minute walk across the resort the centre includes a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and café 'seasonal'.

Children aged 12 and under can stay and take breakfast for free when sharing a suitable room with two adults. Child dinner will be charged separately dependent on menu chosen

Located within the Cairngorms National Park, the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is Winner of Resort Hotel of the Year in Scotland – Scottish Hospitality Awards 2019. There is a championship golf course nearby.

The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. There is a selection of Classic or Executive rooms and suites available. Family rooms, some interconnecting, are available with either a sofa or pop up bed for the children.

Within this hotel you will find Aspects Restaurant, the resort’s signature restaurant offering contemporary Scottish dishes using seasonal ingredients. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Spey Burger in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante in the Macdonald Morlich Hotel.
Please note, Spey Burger and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants

The Macdonald Highlands Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort also benefits from direct guest access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre including a large leisure pool, soft play, gym and seasonal café.

Located in Kingussie, Star Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Kingussie Golf Club and Highland Folk Museum. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Fused and Light and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Highland Wildlife Park.

With fantastic views of Rothiemurchus Forest and the Cairngorm Mountains, the High Range Lodge Hotel offers spacious rooms with original artwork by local artists.

Surrounded by woodland, scenic walks can be enjoyed in the immediate area. Aviemore town centre and rail station are less than 10 minutes’ walk away. The Cairngorms National Park is within 30 minutes’ drive of High Range Lodge Hotel.

A wall-mounted LCD TV, an en suite bathroom, and tea and coffee making facilities are also included in each neutrally decorated room.

Located in Ballater, Balmoral Arms is in a national park – a 1-minute drive from Ballater Golf Club and 9 minutes from Cairngorms National Park. This hotel is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Balmoral Castle and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Royal Lochnagar Distillery.

High Range Self-Catering Chalets are set within the beauty of Cairngorms National Park. Free private parking is possible on site, and free WiFi is accessible in some areas.

The well-equipped chalets are designed in an alpine style and enjoy a peaceful setting, surrounded by birch trees and heather. Each chalet has cosy and warm bedrooms, a bathroom with a shower and a living room with sofas and a TV.

High Range Self-Catering Chalets each have a kitchen that boasts an oven, a fridge, a microwave and kitchenware. Local food shops are found within a 5-minute walk, and there is also a bank and post office close by.

Loch an Eilein nature spot is 3.3 miles from the chalets, whilst Strathspey Steam Railway leaves from Aviemore Station, a 10-minute walk away.

Welcome to Ravenscourt House, a charming family-run guest house offering 7 beautifully appointed bedrooms. Built in the Victorian era, this stone-built property exudes character and history, providing a unique and memorable stay.

Key Features:

*Free WiFi: Stay connected with our complimentary internet access, available throughout the property.

*Ample Parking: Enjoy the convenience of ample parking space for all our guests.

*Fully licensed bar.

*Prime Location: Just a two-minute stroll from the centre of Grantown-on-Spey, a delightful small town with a
village feel, nestled amidst stunning countryside on the northern edge of the Cairngorms National Park.

*High-Standard Bedrooms: Each of our 7 bedrooms is furnished to a high standard with period furnishings,
ensuring a comfortable and elegant stay.

Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern amenities at Ravenscourt House. Whether you're here for a peaceful retreat or an adventure in the great outdoors, our guest house offers the ideal base for exploring the beauty of the Cairngorms and beyond.

Book your stay with us today and experience the warm hospitality and unique character of Ravenscourt House.

Found in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park, Scandinavian Village in Aviemore offers high-quality accommodation beside these rugged mountains. Furnished with Scandinavian pine, its apartments offer free WiFi and parking.

Two centrally heated bedrooms, one double room with new en suite facilities and one with twin beds, both have ample storage and hanging space, and reading lamps. There is also a pull out sofa bed in the living room which linen is supplied for. The main bathroom has a full-size bath and separate power shower.

A spacious sitting room with excellent mountain views includes a large dining area, a TV with Freeview and a DVD player. DVDs are available at reception. There is a fully equipped kitchen, with cookware and crockery provided, which has an oven, hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and coffee maker.

In the heart of the UK’s largest national park, Aviemore offers a wealth of sporting activities, as well as a range of pubs and restaurants. The busy Highland city of Inverness is around 40 minutes’ drive away.

Featuring a sauna, Macdui Lodge is set in Aviemore. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 48 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness.

Boasting a Blu-ray player, the chalet has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days.

For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue.

Guests at the chalet can enjoy skiing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Landmark Forest Adventure Park is 13 km from Macdui Lodge, while Boat of Garten Golf Club is 13 km from the property. Inverness Airport is 59 km away.

Located in Aviemore in the Highlands region, Dunroamin Lodge has a patio. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 48 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness.

The chalet with a terrace and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

There is a snack bar and bar.

Skiing, cycling and hiking are possible within the area, and the chalet offers ski storage space.

Boat of Garten Golf Club is 13 km from Dunroamin Lodge, while Highland Wildlife Park is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 60 km from the accommodation.

Located within the Cairngorm National Park, the Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort is part of the Macdonald Aviemore Resort which boasts a collection of 4-star hotels, 7 restaurants and bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities including an on-site cinema and is the Winner of Resort Hotel of the Year in Scotland – Scottish Hospitality Awards 2019. There is a championship golf course nearby.

The 4-star rooms at the Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort all feature a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free WiFi. With contemporary design features in public areas and bedrooms, some rooms featuring great views of the National Park or Craigellachie Nature Reserve.

Within this hotel you’ll find Giovanni’s Italian Ristorante, serving authentic pasta and pizza dishes. Guests have access to a wide range of dining options across the resort, not just the restaurant in their hotel. Other restaurants within a few minutes’ walk include Highland Fish Bar in Macdonald Aviemore Hotel and Aspects Restaurant in the Macdonald Highlands Hotel, both Highland Fish Bar and Giovanni's are seasonal restaurants.

Guests staying in Macdonald Morlich Hotel at Macdonald Aviemore Resort have free access to the resort’s leisure facilities within Aviemore Activity Centre. Located a short 2-minute walk across the resort the centre includes a large leisure pool, soft play, children’s activity rooms, gym and café.

Situated in Kingussie, 1 km from Kingussie Golf Club, Star Hotel Kingussie features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Located around 1.9 km from Ruthven Barracks, the hotel with free WiFi is also 3.7 km away from Highland Folk Museum. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and luggage storage for guests.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. The rooms in Star Hotel Kingussie are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options.

You can play darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

Newtonmore Golf Club is 4.8 km from the accommodation, while Highland Wildlife Park is 6.6 km from the property. Inverness Airport is 74 km away.

When you stay at Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa in Pitlochry, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Bells Blair Athol Distillery. This golf hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Edradour Distillery and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Cairngorms National Park.

When you stay at Dunalastair Hotel Suites in Pitlochry, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Tay Forest Park and Queen’s View Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Schiehallion and 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from Loch Tummel.

With a stay at Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness (Crown), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Inverness Castle and Victorian Market. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Inverness Cathedral and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Eden Court Theatre.

River Ness Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals is centrally located in Inverness – a 4-minute walk from Victorian Market and 7 minutes by foot from Inverness Castle. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Inverness Cathedral and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Eden Court Theatre.