The best available hotels & places to stay near Tomintoul

August 28, 2022 Marianna Hollaway

Discover the best hotels in Tomintoul, Moray, Scotland including Argyle Guest House, The Smugglers Hostel, Tomintoul, Richmond Arms Hotel, Gordon House Bed & Breakfast, Stronavaich Cairngorm Guest House, Hotel Square, The Glenavon, Livet House.
Restaurants in Tomintoul

1. Argyle Guest House

7 Main Street, Tomintoul AB37 9EX Scotland
Excellent
82%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 187 reviews

Argyle Guest House

Argyle Guest House offers 6 Large rooms and wonderful breakfasts. Tomintoul is located on the Crown Estate of Glenlivet, is the highest village in the highlands, lying at a height of 1170 ft (356m), Putting you right in the Cairngorms National Park with some of the most wonderful scenery and activities that Scotland has to offer!!

Fabulous friendly accommodation-5star hosting!

Reviewed By T2979FLlynnh

Fabulous, warm & very friendly welcome. Rooms were cosy, clean & well equipped. Breakfast was great and excellent choice of produce. Hosts were very welcoming and accommodating to our needs. Child & pet friendly if you have one. In the heart of the town, next to shops, bars & restaurants. Thank you for a lovely welcoming stay, we had a great weekend!

2. The Smugglers Hostel, Tomintoul

Main Street, Tomintoul AB37 9EX Scotland
Excellent
68%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 114 reviews

The Smugglers Hostel, Tomintoul

Situated in the picturesque village of Tomintoul, The Smugglers Hostel, the highest in the Scottish Highlands, is surrounded by stunning scenery. We offer friendly, comfortable and affordable accommodation for 20 'Smugglers' in our four cosy dorms, including two en-suite private rooms suitable for couples and/or families. The hostel has fantastic facilities: - Tea & Coffee - Bed linen (included in price) - A fully equipped kitchen with fridge, oven, hob and microwave - Bike shed - Outside hose to wash down those muddy bikes and boots - Drying room - Free Wi-Fi - 24/7 secure access - Lockers. As the northern gateway to the Cairngorm National Park, Tomintoul is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Climb our very own Munro, Ben Avon, get on your bike (or ours!) And enjoy the renowned cycling roads and mountain bike trails, follow in the footsteps of the first whisky smugglers and sample a local dram, try your hand at fly-fishing or explore the glens by horseback - the outdoor opportunities are endless. As an independent hostel, The Smugglers is run by the local Community Development Trust, so by staying with us, you're investing in the local community and making a difference to a rural economy!

Nice hostel, excellent kitchen.

Reviewed By cajawa68

I stayed for one night and would use again. All info, door codes etc were sent by email as I arrived after 5pm. (One code was in a separate email which I nearly missed.) The dormitory was small and basic but the kitchen was excellent with good equipment and space. Dining and sitting areas were nice too and the showers were good.

3. Richmond Arms Hotel

The Square, Tomintoul AB37 9ET Scotland
Excellent
40%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 239 reviews

Richmond Arms Hotel

Originally built as a fishing lodge in 1898, the Richmond Arms has had a long history, but has remained a firm favorite of the fishing enthusiast.The Hotel has been empty for the last 3 years, but is now under new management and is a family run business. Due to neglect by previous owners, it has taken 6 months of hard work to get it back open again, and to meet current fire and safety legislation.We offer bed and breakfast for residence, along with bar meals in the evening, which can be eaten in the bars, or the dining room. We can cater for children from birth upwards, and have a number of family rooms. Pets are more than welcome to stay.We have specially designed rooms for the disabled or the elderly.By the end of the year we hope to have attained our Visit Scotland 3 star rating.Tomintoul is the highest village in the Highlands of Scotland, and is situated close to the Lecht Ski centre, and is on both the whisky and castle trails in this part of Scotland. With the opening of the new mountain bike trails in the area, we will be providing secure storage facilities for bikes.

One night on biking trip

Reviewed By Kim B

This is a great place to stay, we were on our bikes after doing the NC500, and decided to do a loop of the cairngorms. This hotel was in the right price bracket, Martin and Karen made us most welcome, the food and beer were great, we'll be back in the summer

4. Gordon House Bed & Breakfast

Gordon House The Square, Tomintoul AB37 9ET Scotland
Excellent
87%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 39 reviews

Gordon House Bed & Breakfast

Situated in the centre of Tomintoul, on the Glenlivet estate, this quirky 17th Century cottage Bed & Breakfast in the heart of the Cairngorms offers comfortable rooms in a friendly, family run environment. We offer a "home from home" atmosphere, where guests can relax and converse with the owners and other guests around the communal dining table, or chill out in the snug that is well equipped with games, books and music. There are no televisions in the rooms or in the communal areas, but the wifi is free. Dinner is also available on request.

Superb hospitality

Reviewed By Lauren L

Our family of four just loved our stay at Gordon House. Genuine authentic Scottish food prepared by the lovely Les. We felt welcome from the moment we arrived. The fantastic conversation around the table made for good laughs and loads of fun. We were able to spread out in the family suite which was warm and comfortable. Truly a lovely couple! We were delighted to have found the house with the purple door and hope to return in the future. Highly recommended spot!

5. Stronavaich Cairngorm Guest House

Stronavaich A939, Tomintoul AB37 9ES Scotland
Excellent
74%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

Stronavaich Cairngorm Guest House

Stronavaich offers quality guest house accommodation in the Cairngorms National Park.

Excellent Accommodation in Tomintul, Cairngorms National Park

Reviewed By tonoyac

Nestled in midst of Cairngorms National Park , Tomintul our stay at Stronaivaich was very relaxing and pleasant. We had the whole cottage for our group of 4 adults and it was self catering. The village square of Tomintul is a 7 mins drive and has a few pubs and restaurants. The bedrooms are very spacious and beautiful with ensuite bathrooms in 3 bedrooms The cottage is overlooking the woods . The property had a sauna .. we also enjoyed a relaxing sauna too. Our Host Jeff was very helpful . I highly recommend this accommodation if you want to experience Cairngorms National Park

6. Hotel Square

The Square, Tomintoul AB37 9ET Scotland
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 3 reviews

Hotel Square

A Hotel set in the village of Tomintoul in the Highlands. Spacious warm rooms overlooking the village square. All our rooms are en-suite offering baths and showers. We have a restaurant and bar in the hotel with fabulous local fare.

Great Value and lovely staff

Reviewed By ifootloose

Recently stayed with my father and son for a four night stay so that we could explore the region. We had a great time at this value hotel. If your expecting top-end luxury then don't stay here. If your after great value, clean airy rooms, good honest food and lovely service where nothing is to much trouble then stay here and you will not be disappointed. Breakfast is great. Freshly squeezed orange juice, fresh excellent coffee and a great hot selection of food all served by charming efficient staff. The location is great to set in a lovely quiet village amongst stunning scenery. The village even has its own superb community supported bird hide overlooking wetlands where we spent our evenings watching amazing wildlife well into the early hours (in summer the sun barely sets). We stayed in July

7. The Glenavon

The Square, Tomintoul AB37 9ET Scotland
Excellent
30%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
14%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 80 reviews

The Glenavon

We are a small rustic Inn on the Main Square in Tomintoul. We offer homemade food, real ales, open log fire, beer garden and B&B accommodation within the Cairngorms National Park and the Glenlivet Estate. We welcome all customers including families, bikers, walkers and pets. Our food is freshly made and sourced from local ingredients wherever possible. Our chef also offers a number of specials and can accommodate most dietary requirements as well as children. Why not wash down your meal with one of our local, hand-pulled craft ales, or go for one of our other ales, lagers or ciders? If you fancy a dram instead, you can choose from a selection of local Scottish malt whiskies. We also have many spirits, soft drinks, teas and coffees available. B&B accommodation is available allowing you to relax in a simple, comfortable room and enjoy a hearty breakfast in the morning - a Continental buffet and/or a full Scottish. Why not join us and enjoy a truly Scottish Highlands welcome!

A great week in Tomintoul

Reviewed By shhayes

We spent a week staying at The Glenavon with our two older children and can highly recommend it. Having driven up from Edinburgh, we were looking for a country holiday far away from city distractions, and we certainly got it in Tomintoul. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable, and the pub itself is beautiful, with a big open fire, great food and a cosy atmosphere. Just what we were looking for over winter. I cannot speak highly enough of the owners and staff, all of whom were very friendly and welcoming. And a special mention for Baileys the dog, who pretty much owns the bar! If you're looking for a quiet country holiday, close to castle ruins and with plenty of good walks, Tomintoul is the place, and The Glenavon is the place to stay.

8. Livet House

34 Main Street, Tomintoul AB37 9EX Scotland
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Livet House

Lovely cosy cottage nestled in a small well positioned village in the Cairngorms.

Reviewed By Safari37858630288

Had a wonderful stay for a week in a well equipped and cosy cottage. Both owners Jane and John were very helpful and obliging, they also provided a much appreciated welcome pack on our arrival. Both especially prompt in sorting any queries or providing extra logs. Cottage was well positioned for exploring the beautiful Cairngorms.

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