The Balavoulin - Pub With Rooms - Aviemore

Pub with rooms in central Aviemore offering locally sourced food, ski pass sales, and free parking

Accommodations

The Balavoulin houses rooms with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and mountain views in select rooms. Each room includes parquet floors and guests have access to streaming services on the TV. The hotel provides daily housekeeping, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage for convenience.

Dining & Bar

The on-site restaurant serves dinner nightly from 5pm, featuring a menu built around locally sourced ingredients and cooking techniques like slow-roasting. The bar offers an extensive whiskey and gin selection alongside an evolving cocktail menu. Breakfast includes full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, with special diet menus available for lunch and dinner.

Activities & Location

Located just 0.5 miles from the center of Aviemore, The Balavoulin is 6 miles from Landmark Forest Adventure Park and 9 miles from Highland Wildlife Park. The hotel is a ski pass sales point and provides access to ski activities, hiking trails, and cycling routes. Free private parking is available on site for all guests.

Family & Pet-Friendly

Children are welcome and the hotel offers kids' meals in the restaurant. Dogs are allowed in the bar and restaurant areas, making it convenient for guests traveling with pets. High chairs are available upon request for young diners.

Entertainment

The bar area shows live sports events on TV. Live music occurs on select nights throughout the week. Outdoor seating with a garden and picnic area is available during warmer months.

• Location: 0.5 miles from Aviemore center, close to Cairngorms National Park
• Rooms: Mountain views, flat-screen TVs, streaming services
• Dining: Locally sourced menu, whiskey & gin selection, special diets
• Activities: Ski pass sales, hiking, cycling on site
• Family: Kids' meals, high chairs available
• Pet-Friendly: Dogs allowed in bar and restaurant areas
• Entertainment: Live sports, live music, garden with picnic area