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Loch Kinord Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Cairngorms National Park

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Terrace/patio
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Meeting facility
Lobby
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Surrounded by picturesque scenery, the Loch Kinord Hotel offers a welcoming coffee shop/cafe and a garden for relaxation. Guests can enjoy WiFi, dry cleaning services, and browse newspapers in the lobby. The hotel bar is a convivial spot to unwind after exploring the area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin (Woodland Lodge)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room (Master)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Ballater Road, Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5LW

What's nearby

  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Ballater Library - 11 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Ballater Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Deeside Activity Park - 13 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Balmoral Castle - 21 min drive - 17.7 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner House Tearoom - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪brown sugar café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Loch Kinord Hotel

Hotel near Cairngorms National Park
Consider a stay at Loch Kinord Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and newspapers in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Loch Kinord Hotel include comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to March 31:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 25.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Loch Kinord Aboyne
Loch Kinord Hotel Aboyne
Loch Kinord Hotel
Loch Kinord Hotel DINNET, ABERDEEN SHIRE
Loch Kinord DINNET, ABERDEEN SHIRE
Loch Kinord
Loch Kinord Hotel Hotel
Loch Kinord Hotel Aboyne
Loch Kinord Hotel Hotel Aboyne

Frequently asked questions

Is Loch Kinord Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Loch Kinord Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Loch Kinord Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Loch Kinord Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Loch Kinord Hotel located?

Situated in Aboyne, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Cairngorms National Park and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Reflect Spa and Ballater Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Loch Kinord Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Loch Kinord Hotel was perfect for our weekend at the Highland Games. It was cozy, but a little out dated, however we had everything we needed for the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved friendly hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, comfortable rooms, food excellent. Would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hosts who couldn’t do enough for you Would definitely return and highly recommend Food in the restaurant is better than any restaurant we have ever eaten at !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Was very overpriced it is an old building which was beautiful but rooms very very small beds were hard and uncomfortable. Bathroom was tatty . We had to pay £20 extra for breakfast but would have rather went to a cafe and got something instead
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, friendly, helpful good service without being intrusive. Traditional, comfortable hotel , good food and efficient service .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Excellent

We had a lovely stay at Loch Kinnord. Everyone was really friendly, the food was excellent and our room was really quaint and comfortable. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

David, Manila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place - staff great - a bit let down by the room. Small and a bit cramped with no view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Nix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room ok and clean but nothing special. Restaurant was closed and no bar food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Casey, Haywards Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay and great breakfast! Craig was a wealth of information on places to go in the area and beyond!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Terrible

Miserable! Arrived to this dog friendly hotel and were greeted by a friendly manager who showed us to our room. When we walked into the room the curtains were closed but it was made up nicely enough with a balcony. Unfortunately, the room was tiny - definitely not big enough for two adults and a big dog. Having said that, apart from the peeling wallpaper and orange gunk around the taps it was adequate. There were tea and coffee facilities in the wardrobe, I’m not sure where we would have plugged the kettle in if we had wanted to as there was no surface space - perhaps the floor? My husband was advised on popping downstairs that the only time available for us to eat was at 6.30pm as they were fully booked. Later, when I took the dog out for a wee walk I asked a bit more about this as I had presumed we’d be factored in for dinner at time of booking as with most country hotels with nowhere else to eat in a 5 mile Radius. I was advised that we had been and that 6.30 was a reasonable time to eat dinner. I entirely disagree when we had not long arrived - check in is at 4pm and after a long day walking we needed showers and some chill time. The bar area was quiet to say the least. No music and no other people. I asked about popping the rugby on at a low volume and was told this wasn’t possible. We decided that given the time of dinner, lack of atmosphere and general feeling of the hotel, we would go into town. A £20 taxi there and we found ourselves in the balmoral bar which
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Enjoyable stay

We booked a room on the spur of the moment as it was too late in the day to travel south. Craig, The Manager, made us very welcome and was extremely helpful, professional and efficient, he is a great asset for the business. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

BILL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a great base for walking in the northern Cairngorms. Its also only a few miles to either Aboyne or Ballater which has bars, restaurants, supermarkets etc etc
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were treated like royalty. Such a class act establishment. Every question we had, they had an answer and a kind response. They gave directions and suggestions and made our time in Cairngorm so special. The food was delicious. The breakfast was out of this world. We don’t have anything bad to say and we have run out of superlatives to describe our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Highly recommended.

Excellent hotel , Superb restaurant with great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff; very helpful; nice lounge and garden area; good food; good service; Only thing needing improvement was the bed and the room we slept in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Whilst the dining and bar areas were ok, the bedroom was inadequate. It was very small, the bed was uncomfortable and the shower was extremely poor with weak water pressure, but excessively hot. All in all the room was very tired and in urgent need of an upgrade or a lick of paint as a minimum. The staff were very friendly and helpful, however there was no enquiry as to how we enjoyed our staff when checking out, probably for fear of the reply.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food. Decoration appropriate. Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A true taste of Scottish hospitality from a pleasant owner and staff. Food was lovely, room tastefully decorated in tartan, with a terrace that caught the afternoon sun.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Nice, friendly staff. Good food and service
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

peter

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

Great to be back

Not stayed here for few years and it has just got better. Great food brilliant choices of whisky. Good staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Deeside Gem

Great place!Staff were very good.Food for dinner was superb.Excellent breakfast,perfect poached egg and quality of produce top notch.Would return tomorrow if I could.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mathilda

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

Great place to stay for family, couples, anyone!

This is an excellent place! The second time in a year I've stayed here (once in June, once in December) and it was just as good both times. Charming place, very well located for Cairngorms national park or Balmoral. The owners and staff are truly helpful and kind. I will most likely stay here again when I'm on my way back. Clean rooms, great beds, beautiful sitting room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Only people there.

We where the only people at the hotel. Only people having an evening meal. Only people having breakfast. Only people in the bar in the evening. Meal was good. Breakfast o.k. Room comfortable. Not much else going on. Lady at reception, at the bar, waiting on in restaurant and making the breakfast. Was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, clean & comfortable!! A lovely surprise!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

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