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Fraoch Lodge - Hostel

4.0 star property
Upscale hostel in Boat of Garten with free breakfast

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Front of property
Property grounds
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily continental breakfast
Free toiletries, towels
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

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Map
Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, Scotland, PH24 3BN
  • Popular LocationBoat of Garten Golf Club11 min walk
  • Popular LocationStrathspey Steam Railway9 min drive
  • Popular LocationLoch Morlich13 min drive
  • AirportAberdeen (ABZ)114 min drive

Room options

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Standard Twin Room (Capercaillie)

Standard Twin Room (Capercaillie)

Highlights

Shower/bath combination
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room (Black Sheep)

Standard Twin Room (Black Sheep)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room (Thistle)

Standard Double Room (Thistle)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Boat of Garten

At Fraoch Lodge - Hostel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Boat of Garten Golf Club and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Loch Vaa. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include free babysitting, a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Boat of Garten hostel, you'll be 18.5 km (11.5 mi) from Cairngorms National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Boat of Garten Golf Club - 11 min walk
  • Loch Garten Osprey Centre - 5 min drive
  • Strathspey Steam Railway - 9 min drive
  • Loch Morlich - 13 min drive
  • Cairngorm Reindeer Centre - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station - 9 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Luxury Woodland Lodges at Macdonald Aviemore Resort - 9 min drive
  • Cheese & Tomatin - 8 min drive
  • Ski Ing Doo Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Cafe Mambo - 8 min drive
  • Route 7 Café - 7 min drive

About this property

Fraoch Lodge - Hostel

Upscale hostel in Boat of Garten with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Boat of Garten hostel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1903
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Fraoch Lodge - Hostel offers 6 accommodations with free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1903
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 21 October 2022 to 31 December 2023 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 25.0

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Fraoch Lodge Boat of Garten
Fraoch Boat of Garten
Fraoch Lodge Boat Of Garten Scotland
Fraoch Lodge
Fraoch Hostel Boat Of Garten
Fraoch Lodge - Hostel Boat of Garten
Fraoch Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?

Fraoch Lodge - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?

Yep, Fraoch Lodge - Hostel has a free self car park.

Does Fraoch Lodge - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?

There isn't one on site, but Boat of Garten Golf Club is a short 11-minute walk away.

Fraoch Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host/hostess extremely friendly. The evening meals superb and took extra note of my diet requirements. My room was fine but no chair or place to hang damp towel to dry out. The room was in an annexe and I had to go outside to access all amenities - lounge, dining room, guests’ kitchen. No kettle in the room so this kitchen was essential for out of hours cuppa. Very minor complaints all forgiven due to service and meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice proprietors, so-so accommodations
Probably other rooms that this YOUTH HOSTEL (not hotel, not lodge) offers were better than ours. We definitely did not overpay, and got what we paid for. Very nice proprietors as I mentioned and great location, but keep in mind that even some box wine has a really nice label.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fraoch Lodge
Rebecca and Andy were very friendly and accommodating. I was able to get a good early breakfast before leaving for work. The room was clean and had plenty of cupboard space. With the weather being so good, there was no need to use the drying room. The area was a great place to go for an evening walk, with the Boat Inn offering good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly place
The host was very accommodating and friendly. We got a room on the upper floor. The place was clean and the beds were comfortable but the room was cold, the heater doesn't warm up the room that well and the shower area was really small. The dining area was warm and cozy with a good nice view of the outside especially when it snowed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angie, Johnshaven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice accommodation with opportunity to be self catering as well, with shared kitchen. Very close to all the walking we wanted to do, with a nice wee basic local shop as well, very close by. Would love to stay during the Winter months and experience the lovely stove burning away in the living/dining area. The only thing I was disappointed about was the unavailability of a cooked breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very unique lodge! Easy come and go as you please& very good breakfast! Could use some new mattresses in room we were in. Mirror in bed area needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Received great local information.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Very Good for hiking Lovely village............................ ..........
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely B&B, the staff were really friendly and the facilities were great, particularly the kitchen area for guests to use. Great location with lots of local walks and places to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018