We were looking for a place to stay an hour extra night in Newtonmore. The essence of the reviews we read were that the hotel was cheap and cheerful, good value for money, and with a really helpful and friendly staff. We concur, from our recent experience!

The double bed was of the smaller variety, and there were no luxurious extras in the room, but all we needed was somewhere to stay our extra night. It was cheap and cheerful, but met our needs. Good array of towels, an efficient shower, extra bedding if needed, tea and coffee making facilities....basic but all we needed? Breakfast was ok too. Not haute cuisine, but plentiful and acceptable.

Fantastic dog friendly hotel. Clean, warm and comfortable. Great good and an amazing location for walking. Amazing value for money too.

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The price was really reasonable. The location is perfect, just a short ride to all the main tourist attractions. Our room was spacious and comfortable, providing a nice retreat after a day of exploring. I definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a budget-friendly and conveniently located place to stay!

My only small suggestion is that some rooms have separate hot and cold taps, which can be a bit inconvenient. Other than that, I highly recommend this hotel and look forward to returning!

We travelled with our dog and felt very welcome. There is even a doggy friendly restaurant. The outside area is lovely and clean. We were in a room just off the main hotel it was a great size and very clean. The staff were super friendly always smiling, and even have a family of ducks and ducklings paying a daily visit to them. Good choice of food available, prices the same as surrounding places. The walks and scenery around the hotel are amazing and wish we had more time to explore them. Also plenty cafes, food places near by.

Although we had a doggy friendly restaurant it was very very dated. Table was set nice but felt a bit eerie with the 1950s decor so we didn't want to spend too long in there, appreciate a safe place for dog while we ate though. No vibe or entertainment in the evening, we just pulled out the cards, but on booking. com it does say entertainment available. Wasn't a deal breaker though. Only other thing to mention is that we could hear every movement and sound from the people in the room above us and had a bit of an awakening at 6am when it sounded like them and a whole coach load of people woke up and went for a shower and getting ready, lots of footsteps and creacky floors

Room was generously sized, clean, and quiet. The WiFi worked well. There was a good sized kettle, and were plenty of sockets for devices. I didn't sample the food, so can't comment on that. I only really interacted when I checked in but the staff were friendly and helpful.

The "double" was two singles pushed together. Unfortunately there was a difference in height between both mattresses, so there wasn't just a little gap in the middle, there was actually a perceptible step up/down! I was on my own and wanted a double just so I could stretch out, so it wasn't the end of the world. The shower was a little cramped. I'm 6" and wear an L/XL, and I was just about ok. I think someone a bit taller / heavier / broader shouldered would really have struggled.

Breakfast was excellent with plenty of options. Loved the boiled eggs and fresh orange segments. Our room was refreshed with care everyday and was very welcoming to return to. Superb location and friendly, helpful staff

Gluten free options on the main menu were a bit limited but on days where there was set menu it was better. Some food seemed as if it had been cooked too long.

Clean, adequate room. Food was great - good portions, hot, and quick. Gorgeous location just off the A9 so easy to reach. Staff were all pleasant, and very obliging to any requests. Ducks in the morning definitely brought a smile to my face. Overall, excellent value.

Zip together single mattresses for the double bed. I'm very tall, and tend to lie diagonally, so there was an awkward ridge/valley across the centre of the bed. No black pudding with the fried breakfast (which was otherwise excellent!!).

Great hotel the staff where amazing, very polite and helpfull. The room we stayed in was recently painted and bathroom was renovated. Breakfast was lovely and the hotels location was great but you might consider going into aviemore if wanting dinner.

Just one thing that we had a problem with was our meal unfortunately we didn't enjoy it. But I won't go into detail as the staff had very kindly not charged us for our main meal which was very much appreciated.

Super friendly staff, tasty breakfast and very dog loving environment. I’m particularly thankful that there was no extra charge for travelling with my dog. The room was very clean and the bathroom looked relatively modern. For light sleepers - I do recommend bringing earplugs as the walls are on the thin side. And if you arrive rather late - the car park can get quite tight. But don’t let it put you off - this place is excellent for its price.

A hidden gem! Clean, comfy beds, lovely home made food and a perfect location for exploring. Very dog friendly and all staff were incredible with our dog! Genuine dog people, won’t try and fuss your dog but will let you all just enjoy your stay, make you all as comfortable as possible and let you just genuinely chill out! Food, drinks were amazing, we didn’t know what to expect with a last minute booking but we will be back without a doubt! Great base for anyone coming to Scotland to explore, good food, very clean and comfy and just brilliant!

Everything was brilliant!