See all properties
Save

The Bandstand

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for The Bandstand

A dining area with a view of a grassy field and a gazebo through large windows.
A crowded bar with wooden tables and a stage for live music.
A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, two bedside lamps, and a wooden headboard.
A waterfront with boats docked, a building with a sign reading "Lloyd Salming Club", and a stone wall.
A waffle with berries and ice cream on a ceramic plate.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$271
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

View map
Crescent Road, Nairn, Scotland, IV12 4NB
  • Place, Nairn Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nairn Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nairn Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite, Garden View (Links Suite)

A modern bathroom with a dark tiled shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

Suite, Ensuite, Garden View (Links Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, two bedside lamps, and a wooden headboard.

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Ensuite (Small single)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Sea View

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and plaid pillows, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a lamp.

Superior Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and plaid pillows, a wooden wardrobe, and a small table with a lamp.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Nairn

At The Bandstand you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Central Beach and Nairn Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .Bandstand Restaurant serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Nairn hotel include Nairn Beach and within 30 minutes you'll find Nairn Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Central Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nairn Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nairn Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nairn Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cawdor Castle - 11 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Nairn Station - 10 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Classroom Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Brodie Countryfare - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waverley Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cawdor Tavern - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Bandstand

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at The Bandstand.

This 3-star Nairn hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bandstand offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Similar properties

Front of property
West End Hotel
Nairn
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 399 reviews
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
West End Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bandstand Restaurant

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Braeval Hotel Nairn
Braeval Hotel
Braeval Nairn
Braeval Hotel Nairn, Scotland
Braeval Hotel
The Bandstand Hotel
The Bandstand Nairn
The Bandstand Hotel Nairn

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Bandstand?

The Bandstand offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bandstand?

As of 16 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bandstand on 2 Nov 2026 start from NZ$271, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Bandstand?

Yep, The Bandstand is a short 8-minute walk from Nairn Beach.

Does The Bandstand serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bandstand?

No, The Bandstand does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Bandstand?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bandstand?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bandstand?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Bandstand Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 170 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub/hotel two mins walk to beach. Staff lovely breakfast fantastic. If your looking for a great place to stay in Nairn then id recomend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely seaside hotel with nice food and drinks, decent breakfast. Beautiful views from restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful. The dinner at the restaurant was also surprisingly good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a long day of travel the bar was a welcome place with excellent small plates for our dinner! The staff was welcoming and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrific place and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good bar,great food,excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent food and bar
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at the Bandstand, the team members and food was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one night but would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, excellent food and fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Evening meal and breakfast was superb. Good shower, comfy bed but a small tv.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short Business trip

Clean and friendly holiday, with an excellent breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fine lovely friendly staff very accommodating fantastic bar great food lovely bedrooms clean warm comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute Beachfront Hotel

Lovely location right by the beach. Great bar and hang out area out front. Basic breakfast. Walkable to dining spots downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second year coming to the bandstand would highly recommend. The staff are wonderful and the food is very good. Wonderful stay can’t wait to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location near the beach and various eating locations. quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We thought the accomodation was excellent and enjoyed our breakfasts. Staff really helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position and very friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was fantastic in all aspects. My room was, cosy, comfy very clean and very well set up. The staff were friendly, polite, chatty and full of knowledge of the area. The bar was great as were the meals. Breakfast was the best I think I have had in a hotel before then I had lunch and dinner. Wow are those serves big and Amazingly delicious, Whoops nearly forgot to mention the Music. Spot on . 60's and more. it was so good. Thankyou to the Staff at the Bandstand. You are all an asset to the Bandstand. Hope to be back before too long.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really helpful friendly staff. Generous tasty breakfast. Great selection of ales at the bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was so helpful on places to go and the atmosphere in the bar was upbeat. They had live music
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Livebands are awesome Excellent choice of drinks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025