Located in Aviemore, 30 miles from Inverness Castle, The Balavoulin provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. 29 miles from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness and 30 miles from Inverness Train Station, the inn has a ski pass sales point. Highland Wildlife Park is 8.6 miles from the inn. All guest rooms in the inn are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Balavoulin also provide guests with free WiFi, while some have a mountain view. At the accommodation every room comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at The Balavoulin will be able to enjoy activities in and around Aviemore, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Boat of Garten Golf Club is 6.1 miles from the inn, while Landmark Forest Adventure Park is 6.4 miles away. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 35 miles from The Balavoulin.

Couples in particular 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
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jenny
    United States of America United States of America
    The beds were very comfortable and the room and the bathroom were very clean. The breakfast was very tasty and they did not mind making it to order. Overall, the staff was superb, both attentive and friendly. The owners were very accomodating to...
  • Blair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food was all great , breakfast is awesome! Bed was comfy and everything was clean. Great location as well.
  • Dan
    Ireland Ireland
    The experience was amazing and the staff was super friendly and accomodating! I will certainly recommond to my friends + family in future!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of The Balavoulin
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
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 sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Horseback 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 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Baggage storage
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Balavoulin takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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

    FAQs about The Balavoulin

    • The prices at The Balavoulin may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Balavoulin offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Live music/Performance
      • Horseback riding
      • Live sports events (broadcast)

    • The Balavoulin has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Room options at The Balavoulin include:

      • Twin
      • Double

    • Check-in at The Balavoulin is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Balavoulin is 1,000 feet from the center of Aviemore. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.