The Bandstand, Inverness

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Double Room

Max 2 Adults

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This room features either a sea view or a view of the beer garden. It is equipped with an en suite shower room, a flat-screen LCD TV, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi.

Twin Room

Max 2 Adults

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This twin room has free Wi-Fi, a sea view and an en suite shower room.

Single Room

Max 1 Adult

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This room has a single bed and en suite shower room. Some single rooms have sea view.Rooms without sea view are located above the bar and can be affected by noise. If this is a concern, please contact the hotel to request a quiet room if available.

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Category	Facilities
Activities	Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Beach, Golf course (within 3 km).
Business facilities	Fax/photocopying.
Others	bar, wifi.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays.
Miscellaneous	Facilities for disabled guests, Wheelchair accessible, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Lower bathroom sink, Non-smoking throughout.
Accessibility	Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Emergency cord in bathroom, Toilet with grab rails.
Bathroom	Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Additional bathroom, Hairdryer, Shower, Toilet.
Room Amenities	Sofa bed, Wardrobe or closet, Desk, Carpeted, Seating Area, Iron, Fold-up bed, Ironing facilities, Heating, Socket near the bed.
Food & Drink	Wine/champagne, Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Microwave, Kitchenware, Restaurant, Kitchenette, Packed lunches, Kid meals, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture.
Safety & security	Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas.
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping.
Services & Extras	Towels, Linen, Key access.
Media & Technology	TV, Radio, Flat-screen TV.
Common areas	Sun terrace, Garden, Picnic area.
Food & drink safety	Physical distancing in dining areas.
Reception services	Luggage storage.
Physical distancing	Physical distancing rules followed.
Pool and wellness	Beachfront.
Outdoor & View	Terrace, View.

About This Property

With stunning, uninterrupted sea views over Nairn’s beach and the Moray Firth, this comfortable family-run hotel offers free WiFi and an award-winning bar with a range of real ales. In the heart of the town of Nairn, Braeval Hotel is a great base from which to visit the Highlands of Scotland. A charming, traditional pub, the hotel’s Bandstand Beer and Music Festival was awarded finalist in the Scottish Hospitality Award's 'Scottish Festival of the Year 2016' and CAMRA District Pub of the Year 2016. The Braeval has 9 real ale and cider hand pumps and is Cask Marque accredited. The hotel's Sea View Restaurant offers fresh seafood, steaks and traditional Scottish cuisine, and was a finalist in the Scottish Hospitality Award's 'Restaurant of the Year 2016'. The cosy guest lounge features an open fire. The en suite rooms are decorated in a comfortable style. All rooms have TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers and radio alarm clocks. Some of the rooms have sea views. A full, traditional cooked Scottish Breakfast is included in the price.

Guest Ratings For This Property

8.7

Based on 495 Reviews

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Comfort

9.01

Cleanliness

9.04

Value For Money

8.89

Facilities

8.57

Guest Reviews

Megan

young couple

7.0

Good

Nice stay.

The staff were so kind and attentive to your needs. The rooms were clean and kept stocked with teas and coffes. The sea view room was lovely. Restaurant and bar were lovely too!

Our shower would cut off after a few minutes and I needed to wait for it to fill up again to be able to finish washing my hair.

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Jenny

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Fun New Year - one of the best New Years we have had - thank you

Lovely location Super chilled out and fun atmosphere. Food superb and everyone really welcoming and friendly

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Published on 02 Jan 2024

Katrina

solo traveller

8.0

Very good

All in all a very enjoyable stay in Nairn in a nice hotel with lovely people.

Room was nice with a sea view. Bed was very good size - more like a small double than single. Decent shower in the bathroom. Breakfast was very good - plenty of choice. Lunch and evening meal were also very tasty. Staff were very friendly and helpful, especially the breakfast staff.

The only negative was that I asked for a decaf coffee after my evening meal and I learned the next day that the waitress had used a decaf coffee bag but put it through the machine, which is why I had a sleepless night. I was told by another member of staff when I checked out that they usually give decaf coffee in a cafetire - that would have been fine. As it was I was it ruined my night and left me shattered the next day, but hopefully they won't make the same mistake in future. My room was lovely and peaceful in the night but if there's entertainment in the bar you can hear it all as well as clattering about downstairs, so take ear plugs if you want or need to sleep before midnight.

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Published on 02 Jan 2024

Debi

review category business travellers

8.0

Very good

Best pies!

The breakfast was brilliant, like a 3 course meal. Set in a really nice location, it was dark when we dined but the view would have been incredible. The homemade pie was incredible! Very filling.

I had been given the room that was above the entrance to the property. There was quite a lot of noise from the rowdy patrons and unfortunately a lot of chairs being dragged over the floor.

Published on 07 Dec 2023

Sumit

young couple

9.0

Superb

Magnificent location and room. Will return.

Wonderful location with breathtaking view overlooking the park, beach and Firth. Our suite was huge - 1-bedroom flat with kitchen area actually. Food in the restaurant was very good and well priced. Portions are very large. Some starters are big enough for 2 to share.

On road parking at the rear a little cramped.

Published on 20 Nov 2023

Iainb

family with young children

7.0

Good

Friendly hotel in an excellent location.

Very friendly hotel in an excellent location. Many of the rooms have sea views and it's a short walk to the beach. Breakfast is excellent with wonderful views from the breakfast room over the beach. The hotel bar is very good and a nice place to relax with a drink. The room was comfortable and spacious. It's a short walk into the main town.

The bathroom could do with minor refurbishment such as refinishing of mastics around the shower which are mouldy. The toilet flush is a bit hit and miss. Just some attention to these details would make a lot of difference to the room. There was also a musty smell throughout the passageway and in the room.

Published on 13 Nov 2023

Sara

young couple

5.0

Passable

Lovely staff but the hotel is in desperate need of a revamp.

Really lovely, friendly staff and an excellent selection of beers (and whisky, if thats your thing).

Very tired, outdated interior design. A rubbish shower. A broken mirror. A damp patch in the ceiling. There was a live band playing that night and the noise carried up to our room so loudly until late. I wouldnt encourage families with children to stay if theres a band on.

Published on 05 Nov 2023

Watters

solo traveller

9.0

Superb

There was a group of us, we were scattering our parents ashes on the River Nairn, where they spent many happy holidays. Our stay was lovely, clean and very friendly staff, food exceptional. We where very fortunate that the sun came out for my parents final journey. Would stay there again.

Published on 02 Nov 2023