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Cairn Hotel

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A cozy bedroom with a plaid bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp and phone. - Cairn Hotel (Carrbridge)
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Consider a stay at Cairn Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a bar. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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A cozy bedroom with a plaid bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp and phone.

Superior Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a single bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling light fixture, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a single bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling light fixture, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A white building with a sign reading "Cairn Hotel" and "Cornelia Bay."

Family Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wooden nightstand, and a door with a towel hanging on it.

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A two-story building with a stone facade, a green awning, and a sign indicating it is a guest house.

Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Room 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A two-story building with a stone facade, a green awning, and a sign indicating it is a guest house.

Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom (Room 6)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A two-story building with a stone facade, a green awning, and a sign indicating it is a guest house.

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A two-story building with a stone facade, a green awning, and a sign indicating it is a guest house.

Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A two-story building with a stone facade, a green awning, and a sign indicating it is a guest house.

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A two-story building with a stone facade, a green awning, and a sign indicating it is a guest house.

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A two-story building with a stone facade, a green awning, and a sign indicating it is a guest house.

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Carrbridge is home to Cairn Hotel. Strathspey Steam Railway and Lochindorb Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and Craigellachie National Nature Reserve. The Lost Labyrinth and Landmark Forest Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and cycling nearby. Visit our Carrbridge travel guide
Map
Main Road, Carrbridge, Scotland, PH23 3AS

What's nearby

  • A snowy mountain landscape with two skiers descending a slope.
    Cairngorms National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A snowboarder on a snowy mountain slope with clouds below.
    CairnGorm Mountain
    33 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Carrbridge Golf Club
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Lost Labyrinth
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Landmark Forest Adventure Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Carrbridge Station
    14 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Route 7 Café
    10 min drive
  • The Cairn Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Nethy House Cafe & Rooms
    14 min drive
  • Delaneys'
    10 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairn Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cairn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cairn Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cairn Hotel located?

Situated in Carrbridge, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Carrbridge Golf Club, The Lost Labyrinth, and Landmark Forest Adventure Park. Loch Vaa and Avie Lochan are also within 6 mi (10 km). Carrbridge Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Cairn Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 520 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at the Cairn the past week. Friendly helpful staff and the room was lovely, would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located off the A9 with plenty of parking. Room was clean and a decent nights sleep. Breakfast was lovely, perfectly setting up for the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff. Food was excellent. The room was spacious and the television had a very full range of channels and apps to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff and a nice cosy regional pub
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff really friendly and food great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was great. Owners very nice, clean and comfortable room, good food at the bar, great cooked to order breakfast. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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Second stay at the Cairn, and it's all around delightful. The food is excellent, the decoration, and you have the village pub right under the same roof! We had a blast at the Friday evening live music and enjoyed exploring around the area. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff in a nice clean establishment made for a very enjoyable stay. Room facilities more than adequate and lovely and warm :) Bar food was to a good standard, a decent selection for a short stay too. Lovely open fire to warm up by whilst eating your fare and recovering from the days activities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good service and coffee
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Cairn Hotel is a lovely hotel in a great location, with friendly and helpful staff throughout my stay. Whilst my room wasn’t en-suite, my private toilet was 2 steps across the corridor - not big deal, but remember your key otherwise you're locked out of your room Dinner was excellent from a well appointed menu, I had the haggis lasagne which was very well presented, generously portioned, and served efficiently. The bar is adjacent and is very well stocked with a good selection of wines, beers & spirits, I had an excellent well poured Guinness that hit the spot after a long day. Breakfast, absolutely outstanding, possibly one of the best planed breakfasts for a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Super hotel

A lovely hotel in the heart of Carrbridge. Immaculate rooms, delicious food and caring staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

One night

The staff are really friendly, good food, good atmosphere. We only stayed the one night but was very good and would use agai
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed several times before. Always good service, food and friendly staff. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A business stop, with great food and service. Friendly and helpful staff, dog-friendly bar, great. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bernard

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

Wonderful hotel

Wonderful friendly hotel. Comfortable and clean rooms. Great food and Nathan is probably the best barman in the whole of Scotland Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

Great Hotel

Lovely 3 night break at Cairn Hotel our first visit and will certainly return. Really good service with a smile from everyone we encountered.The quality of food was excellent and breakfast compared favourably to a recent stay in a 5* hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great 😃

Perfect place friendly staff food delicious room spotless. Enjoy ed .my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

A One night stay while touring Scotland

Basically good value country Inn with good food, service and comfortable bed/room for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Will be back

Comfortable roomy bedroom with good facilities, really nice evening meal and excellent breakfast cooked to order.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are clean and comfortable. I like the caramel wafer in the rooms as a wee Scottish classic. Staff are always great people, very personable and human giving a lovely feeling to the place. The bar and the fire have a cosy and warm atmosphere, with great real ales on tap. Breakfast has the classics, and sets you up for the day well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cairn Hotel

Great food, friendly helpful service. Very clean although my double room was rather small but only me in it and only there one night. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A peaceful and comfortable hotel with very nice meals in the downstairs restaurant. This was a lovely place from which to explore Cairngorms National Park. Staff was friendly and helpful. I'd definitely recommend the hotel to friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Super little hotel in a lovely village

Great little hotel, very friendly with a super bar and restaurant. Bed was very comfortable and room was spacious and clean. Take a walk along the Riverside walk and into the woodland walk to see all the amazing wood sculptures.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Great place to stay

Live music in the bar when we arrived. Comfortable clean and friendly. Good food in the restaurant. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024