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Hotel Square

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Glenlivet Distillery

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Superior Double Room
Comfort Twin Room | Bathroom
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is AU$365
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

Explore the area

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The Square, Ballindalloch, Scotland, AB37 9ET
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Drumin Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Twin Room, Courtyard View

Basic Twin Room, Courtyard View

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Tomintoul

At Hotel Square, you'll be 14.9 km (9.3 mi) from Glenlivet Distillery and 30.4 km (18.9 mi) from Cairngorms National Park. Highlights at this hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and ski storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .With a stay at this 3-property class Ballindalloch hotel, you'll be 37.6 km (23.3 mi) from Balmoral Castle and 41.4 km (25.7 mi) from Macallan Distillery.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tomintoul Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Drumin Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Speyside Way - Tominoul Spur - 6 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Keith and Dufftown Railway - 29 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Clockhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Firestation Tea Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Glenavon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Still - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪bridge of brown - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Square

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Glenlivet Distillery
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Hotel Square also features ski storage, a corner/local shop, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ballindalloch hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Square offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Snow sports gear

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 10.00
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay plus a one-off GBP 10.00 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Hotel Square Hotel
Hotel Square Ballindalloch
Hotel Square Hotel Ballindalloch

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Square?

Hotel Square offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Square?

As of 7 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Square on 9 Feb 2026 start from AU$364.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Square?

Yep, Hotel Square has a free self car park.

What makes Hotel Square a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Square.

Does Hotel Square serve breakfast?

Sure does, free cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Square?

No, Hotel Square does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Square?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Square?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Square?

Dogs are welcome at Hotel Square, with food and water bowls on offer.

Hotel Square Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Myla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed three nights at the Hotel Square in Tomintoul. Although this is an older facility which could use a few updates to rugs, curtains, etc., we were very happy there. The hotel is clean, beds are super comfortable and the rooms are large and supplied with everything we needed. Breakfast was very good! Most importantly, the staff was friendly and helpful, providing great service. We had a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

daniel

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor please read

Rooms poor , bed uncomfortable, bath taps wrong way so cold runs hot , hot runs cold , took a hournto run a bath , shower none existent, nothing in the area for food so if you love curry yhats all they serve there Poor out dated rooms to just make money , tv remote missing , no areal for tv Would never stay here again we were having to travel 1hour plus each way for food Not a welcoming area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Tired hotel needing tlc

Not the most up to date of hotels. We found an old bottle of milk in our fridge on arrival too. The TV had no aerial fitted. Not enough sockets to accommodate the fridge, kettle, TV, hairdryer…had to choose two out of four ! I’m not a fan of being asked to choose my breakfast menu at 8pm. I felt like I was interrupting a chat with a ‘local’ when I had to ask for some service at dinner. The restaurant is 90% Indian which limits my choices I’m afraid. A tired hotel in need of some tlc and more enthusiasm from the staff. They did try though sometimes…the manager seemed nervous to be public facing but made an effort, despite some language difficulties I’m afraid
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unpretentious simple accommodations complimented with premium bedding and bath soaps. Hotel is warm and accommodating. Breakfast was magnificent. Staff were genuinely wonderful and friendly We would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was good. From the supper to the breakfast. The room was clean, it was quiet. easy to find, parking in front of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hospitality and service by the lady owner and her staff was excellent and beyond expectations. The breakfast included a good range of cereals plus a choice of delicious hot dishes cooked to orde by the chef. A coffee plunger for the table and an open fire in the dining room on a cold morning were nice touches 😀. The. hotel exterior has a grand stone facade facing the square, which was very inviting. Our room was spacious with a large en-suite bathroom. It would benefit from some update to the decor which the owner has plans to achieve in time. We greatly enjoyed our stay there and highly recommend it DCto other travellers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024