The Balavil Hotel Newtonmore - Restaurant, Bars & Swimming Pool

The property was warm and clean and well situated in Newtonmore

The lift still included stairs to the room

Chosen because of the great location for touring the area, competitive pricing and also that it has a bar and restaurant so no need to go hunting for somewhere to eat after a long day. Friendly welcome and excellent service from all the staff throughout the hotel during our stay. A warm and comfy feeling to the hotel, from the attractive muted tartan fabrics and the dark wood to the leather chairs. A cosy bar with staff who were very knowledgeable and helpful with an impressive choice of whiskeys that were available (reasonable prices too). Large room with double aspect windows (room 26) and high ceiling. Very comfy bed and duvet. I did ask for a foam pillow (instead of feather) and one was immediately provided. Excellent choice of items at breakfast included in the price of the room (best black pudding I've ever tasted!) that set us up for a busy of day of touring the area. The dinner menu always included daily specials too which offered a good choice of items. Tasty food and good service. Would recommend booking a table rather than risk missing out as the restaurant is very popular. I would certainly recommend the Balavil and be very happy to go back and stay again.

A staff member named Isla was outstanding: always smiling, helpful and proactive. The food was delicious. The hotel decor was traditional with comfort in mind. There was a good buzz in the bar and dining areas. I had a great, hot shower with good pressure and the bed was clean and comfortable.

Staff were lovely. Comfortable hotel. Lovely room. Nice atmosphere.

The restaurant (food and service) was amazing. Staff as well.

Too expensive for a vintage hotel. A little noisy. You can hear people walking from the room above. No laudry service. Location in the middle of nowhere.

The dinner was amazing. The breakfast too. The bacon was the best we had in Scotland. And the staff were really friendly and helpful. Good value for money. If we'd had more time, we wouldve used the pool which looked really inviting. Bathroom was roomy and very clean.

The bed wasn't too comfortable and the cleanliness of some of the room chairs - sadly stained.

Property was quiet, service was good and parking very handy

Atmosfera calda e accogliente, ottima cena, colazione varia e abbondante

La camera era molto calda