Located in Aviemore, 48 km from Inverness Castle, The Balavoulin - Pub with Rooms provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. 48 km from Inverness Railway Station and 10 km from Boat of Garten Golf Club, the inn features a ski pass sales point. The property is allergy-free and is situated 46 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness. All units in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Balavoulin - Pub with Rooms also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a mountain view. At the accommodation every room comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at The Balavoulin - Pub with Rooms will be able to enjoy activities in and around Aviemore, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Landmark Forest Adventure Park is 10 km from the inn, while Highland Wildlife Park is 14 km away. Inverness Airport is 57 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gareth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, I think it was James who looked after us, he was exceptionally good.
  • L
    Lorna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, lovely place to stay, very welcoming and friendly staff, great breakfast
  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very well presented. Excellent choice and quality. Friendly staff and good service. Coffee excellent.
  • Astrid
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good full English breakfast included in stay. Good price to stay in nice popular area. Comfy bed, clean room, a view of mountains
  • Kevin
    Spain Spain
    The bed was very comfy and the breakfast was wonderful. Very clean.
  • Christina
    Germany Germany
    Nice and easy check in, the guy at the reception was super friendly when showing us around and explaining everything. Really comfortable beds and the music from the pub was barely audible from the rooms. The breakfast could be ordered mix and...
  • Shirley
    Ireland Ireland
    The location was perfect very close to Aviemore train station. The food in the pub was superb.
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Warm and friendly atmosphere. Nice comfortable bed and pillows. Breakfast was excellent. Friendly and helpful staff. I would definitely return.
  • Mel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really high standard of rooms, clean and comfortable. Great evening meal and breakfast. Lots of parking space. Close to shops and restaurants.
  • Ailsa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room, we had everything we needed. The breakfast was amazing and the gentleman serving breakfast was very friendly and helpful, providing great recommendations in the local area. Would definitely stay again!

Property questions and answers
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  • Are you dog friendly? Many thanks Jo

    Thank you for your question. We are currently unable to accommodate dogs in our rooms. Our restaurant and bar are dog friendly, if you wish to take th..
    Answered on 24 November 2020
  • Do you have parking available? Thanks

    Thank you for getting in touch with us. Parking space is available for all guests to use during their stay.
    Answered on 19 January 2022
  • Hi, Do any of your rooms have a bathtub in the ensuite? Thank you.

    Hi, Unfortunately we don't have any bathtubs. Kindest Regards
    Answered on 29 February 2020
  • Hi, what vegan options do you have available for breakfast?

    Hello, we offer a vegan full breakfast with vegan sausages, mushrooms, tomato, beans, potato scones, fruit and cereals with soya & oat milk. We will a..
    Answered on 29 November 2022
  • Greetings, We're cycling. Do you have secure bike storage or allow bikes in rooms? Regards A.

    Hello, thank you for getting in touch. We are in the process of building bike storage for guests to use during their stay. Until it's ready, you are w..
    Answered on 14 March 2022
  • How far is it from the rail station? Can I easily walk it with a rolling suitcase?

    The railway station is less than 10 mins away on foot from The Balavoulin with a path suitable for a rolling suitcase.
    Answered on 26 January 2022
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of The Balavoulin - Pub with Rooms
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The Balavoulin - Pub with Rooms takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    £10 per child, per night
    4+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    £15 per person, per night

    Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about The Balavoulin - Pub with Rooms

    • The prices at The Balavoulin - Pub with Rooms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Balavoulin - Pub with Rooms offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Live music/performance
      • Horse riding
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Check-in at The Balavoulin - Pub with Rooms is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Balavoulin - Pub with Rooms has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Room options at The Balavoulin - Pub with Rooms include:

      • Twin
      • Double
    • The Balavoulin - Pub with Rooms is 350 yards from the centre of Aviemore. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.