Arrived at Hotel Boat and reception looked welcoming and good. Got to the room and found it very average. Room was cold and as no heating on and it was snowing outside, we were frozen. Turned heating on which took 10mins to come on but once on after a few hours the room really heated up. Single glazing in room so had to keep curtains shut and as wind blew against the windows they banged.
First night we ate in the bistro and found the food stodgy and tasted like this was frozen food, especially the veg and chips. They do have an award winning restaurant and we expected that the same values would be taken to the bistro was well and they clearly aren't. I do not understand why this can't be achieved like they have at many other places. Poor food.
Breakfast - food not good, I have never been anywhere where they haven't mastered how to toast bread and this place can not do toast, most disappointed! Had smoked haddock and poached egg one morning and the haddock was very dry not good.
We won't be staying there again.

Only 6 miles from Aviemore, this is an ideal hotel to stay if you wish to tour the lovely Spey Valley.A relaxing location with golf and fishing available nearby. The Steam Railway with it's nostalgic wee station is on the doorstep,literally! With the surrounding countryside, a photographers dream! The hospitality was flawless at every level. The food was first class from the smoked salmon breakfast to the choices in the Capercaille restaurant.(Gressingham duck delicious!) A relaxing soak in the roll top bath with Gilbert& Soames toiletries...total relaxation! Without exception, each member of staff went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our stay. Next time we're in the area we will certainly stay at the Boat.

We stayed at The Boat Hotel for our honeymoon and it was the perfect relaxing and tranquil retreat.

We arrived at the hotel around 7pm and were greeted by the lovely receptionist. Check in was sift and easy.

Our room surpassed our expectations it was divine! We had booked the suite and it was a lovely room with separate living area then a step up and double doors leading to the bedroom. The bathroom was beautiful with a free standing bath and separate cubicle shower. One little point was that the shower pressure was not great, however still made for a comfortable experience. Towels were plentiful likewise the toiletries. The lounge area had a TV, DVD and CD player. A selection of Chill Out CD's were also available - nice touch! There was a separate flat screen TV in the bedroom.

We dined in the bistro restaurant each night as the food was superb! Great menu and very generous portions.

The staff were exceptionally attentive and friendly, nothing seems like too much trouble. Each time we passed reception the ladies always had a friendly chat with us!

I would highly recommend The Boat Hotel for any couple looking for a romantic get -away. You would be hard pushed to find a more welcoming hotel.

We stayed at the Boat Hotel on the 25th Jan 2008 and on our arrival we were warmly greeted by Diane at reception who was incredibly helpful and professional. We were very impressed that our old dog was treated as warmly as we were.

As it was in the evening when we arrived, we decided to have a drink in the attached, relaxed and freindly bar before our meal through in the hotel bistro. We enjoyed ourselves and were warmly welcomed by the locals.

Our bistro meal was delicious, and the waiter, very attentive. Upon finishing our meal, we returned to the bar to complete our evening.

The room was very comfortable with everything you could need and also a few thoughful touches. It was a very good size with a lovely modern bathroom with a roll-top bath and separate shower cubicle. The bed was comfy and offered a peaceful nights' sleep.

In the morning we enjoyed a hearty, cooked Scottish breakfast which set us up for the day.

We would very much like to have stayed another night, but needed to return home to the Isle of Skye.

All in all, we would highly reccommend the Boat Hotel for a genuine Highland Welcome and it's warm hospitality, as well as very comfortable surroundings.