Luxury hotels in Cairngorms

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Cairngorms. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Lys-Na-Greyne Aboyne, United Kingdom

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Lys-Na-Greyne features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Aboyne, 33 km from Balmoral Castle. The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with mountain or river views. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. After a day of hiking, skiing or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Hilton Community Centre is 48 km from Lys-Na-Greyne, while Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Aberdeen, 46 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 9.9

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• 2 Mount Barker Grantown on Spey, United Kingdom

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Mount Barker is a large, detached, Victorian house, situated in one acre of grounds. Located in Grantown on Spey, the property is just 200 metres from the High Street. The property offers private parking and a secure garage for motorbikes and bicycles. Free WiFi is available throughout. The house offers original features such as chandeliers. All rooms have high ceilings and offer dual aspect windows. You will also find a flat-screen TV with cable channels, tea/coffee making facilities and the luxury bathrooms with underfloor heating. Guests can enjoy mountain views. The breakfast room overlooks the large front garden. Breakfast is served daily and includes Continental and à la carte options. This room is also the guest lounge and features a log-burning stove. Guests at Mount Barker will be able to enjoy a range of activities within the Cairngorms National Park such as skiing and cycling. There is also a storage room for outdoor clothing, golf and fishing equipment. Inverness Airport is 35 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.7

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• 3 Camusmore House Aviemore, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. Camusmore House is a detached holiday home featuring a garden and a hot tub on a terrace, situated in Coylumbridge in the Highlands Region. The property boasts views of mountains and is located within CairnGorm National Park. Free WiFi is provided. There is a sitting room with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The holiday home features a kitchen/dining room as well as four bedrooms. There is free private parking on-site and a double garage. The location is within the 'Rothiemurchus' estate, and is popular for cycling, walking, climbing, shooting, fishing, canoeing, skiing and golfing. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding, quad biking and windsurfing. The property is 1.1 km from The Hilton Hotel Fun House, an indoor family activity centre, and 15 km from Landmark Forest Adventure Park. Aviemore is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 43 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 4 Carn Mhor Lodge Aviemore, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. Carn Mhor Lodge is set in Aviemore, 46 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness and 48 km from Inverness Railway Station, in an area where skiing can be enjoyed. Situated 48 km from Inverness Castle, the property features a garden and free private parking. The holiday home features 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with garden views. Boat of Garten Golf Club is 10 km from the holiday home, while Landmark Forest Adventure Park is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Inverness Airport, 57 km from Carn Mhor Lodge. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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• 5 Balmoral Arms Ballater, United Kingdom

  

  Inn. Balmoral Arms is situated in the picturesque village of Ballater, in the heart of Royal Deeside. The property maintains many period features and offers open log fires and tweed sofas with a cosy atmosphere. Each spacious room at Balmoral Arms has free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The building boasts beamed ceilings and bare wood floors. Balmoral Arms offers hearty meals in the bar and an a la carte and grill menu in the restaurant. The property is also a venue for live music. - currently reads Deeside Inn. Deeside Inn offers hearty meals in the bar and an a la carte and grill menu in the restaurant. The property is also a venue for live music. Ballater is situated on the River Dee, and is surrounded by scenic walks and the beautiful views of The Cairngorms National Park. It is a 15-minute drive from Balmoral Castle, the holiday home of the British Royal Family. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 126 GBP.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!