The Boat Hotel

The Boat Hotel, Boat of Garten, near Aviemore, is nestled deep within the heart of The Cairngorm National Park and only a short drive to Aviemore and just over 2 hours from both Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is your time and your space and we do not want to break the spell. That is why we pride ourselves on anticipating what your needs are and delivering what you want, when you want it. Unobtrusively, professionally and with a smile that is shows genuine hospitality.

For golf aficionados The Boat of Garten Golf Course, designed by James Braid, is adjacent to the hotel which has been ranked as one of the top 100 courses in the world with the glorious vistas of the majestic Cairngorms Mountains as a back drop.

Our Executive Head Chef is of the firm belief that the tastiest dishes come from the freshest ingredients. Whatever the season, the menu is always extraordinary, with local Scottish delights to linger long in the memory. No surprises then to find our efforts have been rewarded with two AA Rosettes. Enjoy the fruits of our achievements over dinner in the setting of our traditional fine dining restaurant.

This is certainly no stuffy country house hotel or flashy purpose built hotel. From individually designed suites with four poster beds, sumptuous fabrics and beautiful ensuite bathrooms boasting roll top baths, monsoon showers, exhilarating views across the glen and beyond, each entirely different, the hotel accommodation is what you want it to be. Our style is to follow your preferences. Truly, a place to call your own country retreat.