As a born and bred Newtonmore man(left home at 15) it is great to see the Balavil back in the hands of the Coyle family.Spent two nights and the differance in the hotel since Fraserv took it over has to be seen to be believed. Hospitality first class,staff excellant and very friendly and the food excellant. Great to see the... More

Local to the area and went for a meal to check out the new bar menu. Honest bar grub with good portions and excellent value for money! The real winner was the excellent service received! The owner obviously very competent and knows how to look after his customers! Other staff very attentive and well mannered. Will be back and will... More

We usually stay at the Glen Hotel for our hill-walking breaks in Newtonmore, but thought we'd give the Balavil a go because of the great deals. The hotel is clean and tidy, our room on the ground floor was comfy (maybe a bit too warm, even with the heating turned off) with TV and tea/coffee. The hotel bar is a... More

A friend and I have just spent Hogmanay at this hotel and were very impressed. The bedrooms were clean and comfortable, excellent staff and the owner was "hands-on" and most attentive. The food was delicious. Couldn't find fault with anything. More

I recently visited the Balavil Hotel for a Buffet Meal and general celebrations after Newtonmore won the Scottish Cup at Shinty. The hotel has really turned around since ownership changed a couple of months ago and it was great to seeing it being run and managed successfully again with warm and welcoming staff who could not be more accomadating. More

I stayed there with my daughter and my partner from the 9th to the 11th of September. The hotel was very welcoming and the staff were fantastic. The lady who was on reception when we arrived was great and was brilliant with my daughter throughout our stay. We were given a family room which had a very comfortable double bed... More

My wife and I, part of a coach party of approx 40, stayed here for 4 nights from 29.8.11.The staff were extremely welcoming on our arrival, our room was comfortable, clean and warm, the dining room is excellent, the food was extremely good, the staff helpful and friendly and all local to the area. Creaky floorboards were a very minor... More