The Boat Inn

"We loved how cute the hotel and restaurant were! The food was amazing, the room was big and comfortable and the staff were lovely :)"

Aberdeen Arms Hotel Tarland

"Booked in for two nights with another couple and paid on arrival. Both rooms were filthy, carpets ill fitted, extension cables used to plug in appliances and a damp smell which was apparent throughout the hotel. We made the decision to cut our losses and instead stayed at the Commercial Inn just down the road. When we explained to the owner the reasons we couldn't stay she just took the keys with a shrug. We later learned from someone who used to work at the Aberdeen Arms that the good reviews are left by owners' family members and staff. Easily the worst hotel I have ever booked."

The Commercial Hotel

"I’ve stayed in this hotel before and decided to go back. The staff is very friendly and helpful."

Loch Kinord Hotel

"What an amazing stay, we had the Master Suite with Jacuzzi bath, the room was beautiful, the food delicious, the staff were wonderful. Andrew and Jenny the hosts helped with everything and were great when we asked to get married on the Lock, superb location, the bottle of Prosecco in the room after the wedding was a very kind gesture too. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend this hotel."

Douneside House

"Lovely hotel and everything was great till we got home. The day after we checked out I received an email c/w an invoice saying they had missed £94.10 worth of drinks from our bill and that they would use the card on file to take the payment. I immediately called to inform them that the drinks listed were definitely not ours and suggested they speak to the barman who had served us during our stay as I was sue he would remember what we had ordered. It is now five days later and I have heard nothing back from the hotel. I would have expected someone would have the decency to contact us to confirm their mistake and an apology would have been nice. I feel they have definitely let themselves down. This was our second visit and I now feel it will be our last."

Lys-Na-Greyne

"Joyce and Garry, what a wonderful couple and fantastic hosts. We loved our time at Lys-Na-Greyne so much , we can't wait to return. Nothing was too much trouble and the intimate accommodation made us feel right at home. Breakfast each day was superb and a chat with other guets in the sitting room of an evening was a great way to unwind. Looking forward to returning soon. Tips for other travellers An Castle Interiors tour of Balmoral was a true highlight , a must do.Visiting nearby Braemar and Ballater also provided some great shopping oppurtunities for local arts and crafts."

Royal Snug & Wee Snug