The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms - Aviemore

$$$$||View on mapAviemore, United Kingdom125 Grampian Road, Aviemore, United Kingdom, PH22 1RL|
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The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms - Aviemore
125 Grampian Road, Aviemore, United Kingdom, PH22 1RL·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Breakfast9.8
Location9.5
Staff9.5
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Who stays here
Couples62%
Families13%
Groups12%
Solo12%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Breakfast9.8
Location9.5
Staff9.5
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Who stays here
Couples62%
Families13%
Groups12%
Solo12%

Pub with rooms in central Aviemore - locally sourced food, whiskey selection, and ski pass sales

Dining & Drinks

The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms offers a menu built around locally sourced ingredients and cooking techniques such as slow-roasting. The bar features an extensive selection of Scotch whisky and gin, alongside an evolving cocktail menu. Live sports events are shown in the bar area, and dinner service runs nightly from 5pm.

Outdoor Activities

Balavoulin is a ski pass sales point and provides access to nearby skiing, hiking, and cycling routes. The property is 10 km from Boat of Garten Golf Club and 14 km from Highland Wildlife Park. Guests can also explore the Cairngorms National Park with recommendations from the local tourist office.

Accommodations

Certain rooms at the Balavoulin offer mountain views, and all rooms include flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and hypoallergenic bedding. The king rooms and economy twin rooms come with complimentary hot chocolate and streaming services. Guests consistently rate the bedding as exceptionally comfortable.

Family & Pets

The family-friendly restaurant serves kids' meals and offers special diet menus including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Dogs are welcome in the bar and restaurant area, and the property has a garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area. Breakfast is included in the room rate and offers a full English/Irish selection.

Location & Parking

Aviemore's Balavoulin is located 1 km from the town center and offers free private parking for all guests. The hotel is 57 km from Inverness Airport and 48 km from Inverness Castle. Local attractions within a short drive include the Highland Wildlife Park and Boat of Garten Golf Club.

  • Dining: Locally sourced menu with slow-roasting techniques
  • Drinks: Extensive whiskey and gin selections
  • Activities: Ski pass sales point on-site
  • Sports: Live sports events shown in bar
  • Location: 1 km from Aviemore center, free parking
  • Rooms: Mountain views available in certain rooms
  • Pets: Allowed in bar and restaurant area
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-22:00
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP 10.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:7
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Rooms and availability

Club King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed1 Double bed1 King-size bed
Economy Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports & Fitness

  • Wind surfing
  • Canoeing
  • Ski school
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms

💵 Lowest room price 67 £
📏 Distance to centre 200 m
✈️ Distance to airport 57.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport Inverness, INV

Location

125 Grampian Road, Aviemore, United Kingdom, PH22 1RL
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125 Grampian Road, Aviemore, United Kingdom, PH22 1RL
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125 Grampian Road, Aviemore, United Kingdom, PH22 1RL
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Aviemore Railway Station Dalfaber Road
Strathspey Railway
520 m
Aviemore Centre
520 m
Night club
The Vault
520 m
Restaurant
Cairngorm Kebab House
90 m
Restaurant
Smiffy's
450 m
Restaurant
Ashers Bakery Ltd
460 m
Restaurant
Fish&Chips
670 m

Reviews of The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms

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FAQ about The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms

Which popular attractions are located near the The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms hotel?
You can always visit one of the highly rated attractions, the night Vault Club, placed 550 meters from the The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms hotel. Other sights that are worth your while are Loch an Eilein (4.8 km the property) as well as Aviemore Ring Cairn and Stone Circle (merely 11 minutes' walk away).
What is the closest airport to The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms hotel?
Inverness airport is located within a 48-minute drive (60 km) from The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms hotel.
Is there free parking in the The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms?
Yes, the The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms offers guests to park their cars at parking spaces for free.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms?
Guests of The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-8/10 according to reviews-café Ashers Bakery Ltd offering British cuisine.
Can I eat breakfast at the inn?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the inn.
What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 15:00 to 22:00 and check out from 10:00.
What are the booking prices at the The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms hotel?
The prices at the The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms hotel start from $91.
What payment methods are accepted in the The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms?
At the The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa as well as other payment methods.
What kinds of rooms does the The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms hotel offer?
The The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms hotel offers such room types as Economy Twin Room and King Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the inn?
Each room at the inn is fully equipped with ironing facilities to ensure that guests have a comfortable stay. On average, guests rate the comfort of the rooms 9.1/10.
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