The Cairn Hotel serves free breakfast and offers an on-site restaurant with kids' meals. Guests can discover the surrounding area on rental bikes, utilize the airport shuttle service, enjoy a drink at the bar, or connect to free WiFi in the public spaces.
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Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Room 1)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Standard Single Room, Private Bathroom (Room 6)
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Triple Room, Ensuite (Room 7)
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Single Room, Ensuite (Room 3)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Single Room, Ensuite (Room 4)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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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 horse riding and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Carrbridge travel guide
Main Road, Carrbridge, Scotland, PH23 3AS
What's nearby
Cairngorms National Park
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Loch an Eilein
18 min drive - 19.5 km
Carrbridge Golf Club
2 min walk - 0.2 km
The Lost Labyrinth
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Landmark Forest Adventure Park
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Carrbridge Station
14 min walk
Inverness (INV)
42 min drive
Restaurants
The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant
7 min drive
The Cairn Hotel
1 min walk
Route 7 Café
10 min drive
Nethy House Cafe & Rooms
14 min drive
Anderson's
7 min drive
About this property
Cairn Hotel
Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a bar at Cairn Hotel. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Bike rentals, an area shuttle, and tour/ticket assistance
1 meeting room, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
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)
National rating
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 does it cost to stay at Cairn Hotel?
As of 22 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cairn Hotel on 25 June 2026 start from AED 486, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 512 reviews
10 - Excellent
286
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 512 reviews
8 - Good
182
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 512 reviews
6 - Okay
32
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 512 reviews
4 - Poor
10
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 512 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Simon
30 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff and a nice cosy regional pub
Simon
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Scott
2 June 2026
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.
Scott
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
29 November 2025
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!
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter
17 January 2026
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Neil
13 July 2025
Good value for what I paid. The room was clean and comfortable but could do with a freshening up. The breakfast was good and the staff were friendly.
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!
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.
Very quaint property. Room was clean and bed was very comfortable. Staff was fantastic. Everyone was very friendly and professional and had some great recommendations for things to do in the area.