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Fraoch Lodge - Hostel

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel where the garden invites relaxation and staff help arrange local tours with ticket assistance

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This upscale hostel near beautiful countryside offers a continental breakfast to start the day. Parents love the free babysitting services, and everyone enjoys high-speed WiFi and convenient luggage storage throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Standard Double Room (Thistle)

Standard Double Room (Thistle)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room (Black Sheep)

Standard Twin Room (Black Sheep)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room (Capercaillie)

Standard Twin Room (Capercaillie)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Private Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Map
Deshar Road, Boat of Garten, Scotland, PH24 3BN

Getting around

  • Aviemore Station
    9 min drive
  • Inverness (INV)
    45 min drive

About this property

Fraoch Lodge - Hostel

  • Upscale hostel
  • Consider a stay at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden and free babysitting. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecues and smoke-free property
    • Luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • 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 provided

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 25.0 per night

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Fraoch Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Fraoch Lodge - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Fraoch Lodge - Hostel located?

Situated in Boat of Garten, this hostel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Boat of Garten Golf Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of Loch Vaa and Lochan Dhu. Avie Lochan is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Fraoch Lodge - Hostel and receive a full refund?

Yes, Fraoch Lodge - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Fraoch Lodge - Hostel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Fraoch Lodge - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

CRISTIANO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Scots are the best

The owners are something else, they really invest in the guests, planning together what to do, to cook, to attend. Its a cozy place where you can walk barefooted and strike a good conversation with everyone on site. You feel welcomed. Try their homemade jam. Yummy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne und ruhige Lage am Rande der Caingorms mit eigentlich großem Potential. Leider ist die Unterkunft eher als Hostel einzustufen. Unser Zimmer mit eigenem Bad ist ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen und alles andere als ansehnlich.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rebecca was lovely and the accommodation was very comfortable. A cereal/toast breakfast was okay, however, a cooked breakfast would be more welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A cozy hostel

A typical nice home along the main street that has been added on to and run has a small hostel. We had a great private ensuite room. Great location for local hikes in Boat of Garten or heading into the Cairngorm National Park. Kitchen available for guest use with a fridge. Hot porridge, juice and cereal plus toast included in the rate was perfect before heading out for a 9 mile hike. Decent restaurant down by the train station and fancier one just a couple doors down. An good deal at the rate we paid for a nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

7 out of 10

Friendly owners and good cooked breakfasts, however beds weren't made during the day and we had to request toilet roll as it hadn't been replaced. Good, but with a little more attention to detail, could be great. Boat of Garten is very quite but Aviemore is just up the road.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly Staff. Wi-fi quite slow/intermittent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is in the entrance of the speyside distilleries area. Walks are possible in the area. For dinner you should go in Arismore near Boatgarden. Karen is very helpfull. We have enjoy our staying.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Paolo Mario

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018