Nestled near Glenlivet Distillery, Hotel Square offers a warm welcome with cooked-to-order breakfast and a cozy coffee shop. Explore the surrounding nature reserve or unwind at the bar while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
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
Snail Maze - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Inverness (INV) - 79 min drive
Keith and Dufftown Railway - 29 min drive
Carrbridge Station - 29 min drive
Aviemore Station - 34 min drive
Restaurants
The Clockhouse - 1 min walk
The Glenavon - 5 min walk
The Old Firestation Tea Room - 1 min walk
bridge of brown - 6 min drive
The Coffee Still - 11 min drive
About this property
Hotel Square
Hotel Square puts you within a 15-minute drive of Glenlivet Distillery. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 10.00
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Also known as
Hotel Square Hotel
Hotel Square Ballindalloch
Hotel Square Hotel Ballindalloch
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Square offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Square does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Square?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Square?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Square?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Square and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like snowboarding and sledding, and return when the snow melts for cycling and fishing. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Square?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Square like?
Hotel Square is a short 8-minute walk from Drumin Castle and 9 minutes' walk from Snail Maze.
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Reviews
Hotel Square Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
10
Amenities
8.4
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with a good range of options, delicious hot dishes, and a warm atmosphere. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2025
Nice hotel. If you want a tv you need to have a room on the second floor but who needs a tv nowadays when there is WiFi. Very comfortable bed and lovely big bathroom.
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
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.
rhonda
rhonda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2025
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!
Myla
Myla, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
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.
Liette
Liette, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Aug 18, 2025
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
daniel
daniel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
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.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 27, 2025
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