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The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool 

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
Restaurant
Exterior
Indoor pool
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$414
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June

Explore the area

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Main Street, Newtonmore, Scotland, PH20 1DL
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Newtonmore Golf Club
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Highland Folk Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults and 1 Child)

Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults and 1 Child)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room, Ensuite

Triple Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Newtonmore

At The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool  you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Newtonmore Golf Club and Clan Macpherson Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and an outdoor tennis court. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class Newtonmore hotel include Cairngorms National Park and Urquhart Castle.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Newtonmore Golf Club - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Clan Macpherson Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Highland Folk Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Highland Wildlife Park - 12 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Newtonmore Station - 15 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sugar Bowl - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ralia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Letterbox Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antlers Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Newtonmore Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool 

The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool  offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool  also features an arcade/games room and a lift. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Newtonmore hotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Games room or arcade
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool  offers 60 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool ?

Yep, The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool  has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool ?

As of 17 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool  on 27 Jun 2026 start from NZ$414, 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 Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool ?

The closest beach to The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool  is Dores Beach (37.8 km).

Does The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool  have a pool?

The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool  has an indoor pool.

Is The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool  family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and an outdoor tennis court, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool  is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool ?

No, The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool  does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool ?

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

Are pets allowed at The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool ?

There isn't one on site, but Newtonmore Golf Club is a short 6-minute walk away.

The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool  Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good size bedroom and comfy. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly atmosphere, had a lovely quiet room away from noise, food very good, large collectoln of whisky.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and great as an overnight stop as part of a wider road trip. Staff were very friendly, helpful, and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was quiet, service was good and parking very handy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, historical hotel with old age charm with authentic home made food and good beer! Great place to experience the local area. Come and try you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent stop on a short tour
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly. I would recommend this property to others. Food was tasty as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mr L

Liked: Staff & service
Safe, but not secure, parking across the (quiet) Main Street. Staff were friendly and helpful, the room and bathroom were clean and well prepared. The breakfast was excellent, with plentiful healthy options to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cyclist friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

Lovely hotel

A fantastic stay, and a pleasure to return to such a well-run and good quality hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel the food is sublime the staff are friendly and very efficient its truely scottish in every sense of the word excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Great location and staff are amazing. Foods really good as well. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Newtonmore

Comfortable and an excellent value. Staff are very welcoming and gracious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly people working there, clean rooms and facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Enjoyable stay

Enjoyable one night stay. Spacious bedroom and bathroom. Staff very friendly. Restaurant was good service and excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible - we were delayed getting to the property and someone waited for us at the front desk to check in. The restaurant was very accommodating to allergies.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

anja

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice family room. Nice friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Pool was warm. Food was amazing, staff welcoming, accommodating and amazing. Our stay from start to finish was perfect. We had our 4 year old daughter, who loved the room, the pool, the staff and the food.would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing Atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Excellent stay

Excellent hotel. Staff were very friendly and efficient . Amazing breakfast. Twin room on ground floor didn’t have best view but was comfortable .
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clodoaldo R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's an old hotel but very clean. Staff members are very friendly and welcoming. It offers parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Service was spectacular. Free parking across the stress was a nice perk. Bar, dinner and breakfast service was the highlight. The room was smaller than anticipated but the service around the hotel would bring us back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to find, lots of parking, and staff were wonderful. The room was very unique and had full amenities present, however the heated bathroom towel rack did not work and the TV had a poor signal. The bed was comfortable, had a cute sitting area, and they provided a wireless phone charger which was really nice to have. We were there during quite warm weather and the room was initially unbearably hot - but improved with open windows and a fan. We would stay here again as the people were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great little hotel in a cozy small village. Traveling with a friend and our plans got blown away by Storm Amy. We scrambled and found this hotel at the last minute, which was one of the best parts of the trip. Travel weary from hours of driving, we walked in and immediately received a warm greeting, given our room key, and offered dinner in the dining room. The food was so good my friend and I nearly cried. It reminded me of my grandmother’s cooking. The staff were professional and friendly and they even had singers in the bar for evening entertainment. I will definitely book at this place again when I travel to Scotland and always remember the good time I had here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025