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Reviews of The Rowan Tree Country Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Loch Alvie, Aviemore, PH22 1QB, United Kingdom

#4 of 14 hotels in Aviemore

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 272 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    8.0
    lovely location comfortable bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The noise from the kitchen below was a bit disturbing and the room was very light. If you want to go to bed early they need black out blinds. Breakfast was bland

    Lovely location for my needs. Very comfortable room with bar and restraunt on location. Comfortable bed even though it was a single. Great shower pressure and views were stunning.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay in lovely area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only thing I'd be tempted to look at is the bedroom windows blind - a bit fiddly. Venetian possible better. TV was a bit too SMART for me, but I wasn't staying to binge watch!

    The hotel is a old 'modernised' Inn in the Victorian times and that twee charm has been retained. The room although a single had everything in it that I needed. Lovely ensuite bathroom looks very new. The breakfast was really good, quality ingredients cooked very well (steady on, on the bacon though :)) It's a lovely, quiet setting overlooking the loch Albie? Very friendly, attentive staff. The owner was very accommodating very late booking/check in so I was grateful for that. I hope to return on my visits to Aviemore!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is right on the road and next to railway line. Traffic noise is significant in front bedrooms. The whole building shakes when a train passes. The road and railway are quiet between 11pm and 5 am.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    9.0
    What a lovely place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful location, very kind and helpful staff, excellent 'cuisine' and overall a warm, relaxed atmosphere ... what more could you wish for? Our short walks to the loch across a field full of nosy sheep were very special! We loved our two days and nights at Rowan Tree!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place for weekend away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff could more smile but they all working hard.

    Lovely hotel, clean, food delicious. Nice area around, peace and quiet.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    10
    very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    very kind and helpful staff. wonderful breakfast choice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    9.0
    I stayed here for 7 nights ! I was here on a cycling & a bit of walking holiday! The staff were very friendly &
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location & lovely staff. Great breakfast & the evening meals I had were good too 👍very comfy bed 😍

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    10
    Amazing location, views and staff
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Earlest Breakfast was 7.45

    Fantastic Food and service

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay with our dog on our way up north.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Friendly Staff, comfortable room and great food. Perfect location if you have a dog.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    10
    Brilliant place. Would visit again if going to Aviemore.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress is too soft.

    Friendly staff. Amazing food. You have to eat there. The food is much better than the four star hotels. The special cod is the best cod I have ever had.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved everything. The hotel is absolutely lovely and so is the staff. Everyone was so welcoming and caring. I had the best stay. The food was delicious. I felt home, I can't wait to come back! Perfect location to discover the Cairngorns.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Character

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely staff made for a lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Passing trains made our bedroom vibrate! For some reason my cooked breakfast on the 2 nd day was half as big as the first day!

    Lovely inside, and nice view of the lake. Only 5 mins from the town

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyed it .would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Car parking area. Better choice on menu

    Breakfast lovely, location great

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    9.0
    Would definitely stay again - very welcoming hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fabulous hotel, great location, friendly staff, amazing breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    10
    A lovely experience with friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Everything lovely food, both breakfast and evening meal.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, the room was clean, the break was a bit confusing at the time for ordering but one of the ladies from staff excepted and we understand how we need to proceed. The breakfast was very nice and tasty. The coffee was not what I aspected, was a big pot and was not very strong. The bed was not very comfortable, and to small for 2 persons Overall we have a great stay, nice area for walking with dog, nice lake nearby, nice view.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    10
    Relaxing, comfortable stay, very friendly staff and amazing food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing !

    Loved the location, real fire, relaxing atmosphere, food

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    10
    Lovely old hotel with great staff.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No real issues, some potential to provide a wider vegetarian menu.

    A very friendly yet professional team made this a great place to stay whilst hiking in the Cairngorms.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    10
    A wonderful stay. Will be back for sure.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms were very well appointed and included modern plugs that have USB for phone charging. Large TV with FreeSat and access to all the usual Apps - excellent. Bar, snug and restaurant all have great ambiance. Dinner was excellent as was breakfast. Walk to the loch right on the doorstep. Very friendly staff. And way more dog friendly that most "dog friendly" places.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    10
    Relaxing, warm and very welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It’s a special place to my partner and family

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    10
    Highly Recommend Great Room Great Food and Pooch Friendly!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Food was fab! Will be back again - thank you oh and super dog friendly :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    9.0
    A week in February
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The weather was a little disappointing but it was February!

    Small Country Hotel, great staff with very friendly relaxed attitude. Food was excellent. Pleasant strolling in fields behind with your pets as dogs and cats welcome. Only a couple of miles from Aviemore where there are plenty of activities. Not to mention skiing! Altogether a very pleasant stay and would recommend to anyone

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2024

    10
    Fab staff, lovely wee hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints at all.

    Fantastic wee hotel, good food, very dog friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

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