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The Bandstand

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Nairn hotel

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Enjoy a serene dining experience in a traditional setting with a prominent bay window.
Experience the charm of this historic hotel, featuring a traditional facade, bar, and restaurant, with a welcoming outdoor seating area.
Enjoy a meal with a view of the sea from this dining area, featuring a table set with plates, cutlery, and glasses.
Situated on a grassy hill, this gazebo offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the distant sea.
Relax by the fireplace in this inviting living room, featuring a leather sofa and a wooden coffee table.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Crescent Road, Nairn, Scotland, IV12 4NB
  • Nairn Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Nairn Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boath House Spa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, Ensuite, Garden View (Links Suite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Bathroom sink

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Single Room, Ensuite, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room, Ensuite (Small single)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Nairn

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Nairn Museum and Nairn Beach. Also, Iolaire is within half a mile (1 km) and Moray Firth is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nairn Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nairn Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nairn Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Boath House Spa - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Cawdor Castle - 9 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Nairn Station - 10 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Classroom Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Drifters Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mr Tan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sun Dancer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bob's Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Bandstand

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Nairn hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at The Bandstand.

This 3-star Nairn hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bandstand offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Braeval Hotel Nairn
Braeval Hotel
Braeval Nairn
Braeval Hotel Nairn, Scotland
Braeval Hotel
The Bandstand Hotel
The Bandstand Nairn
The Bandstand Hotel Nairn

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bandstand to the airport?

The Bandstand is 9.4 mi (12-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bandstand?

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bandstand on Aug 3, 2025 start from $215.06, excluding 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.

Does The Bandstand have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bandstand.

How close is The Bandstand to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Nairn Beach and 14.3 mi (37-min drive) from Culbin Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bandstand offer free breakfast?

The Bandstand offers free breakfast every day from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Bandstand?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Bandstand?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at The Bandstand?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Bandstand have a pool?

The Bandstand does not have a pool.

Does The Bandstand have a restaurant?

The Bandstand is home to Bandstand Restaurant, which features local cuisine.

Does The Bandstand have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Bandstand to downtown Nairn?

The Bandstand is 0.1 mi away from Nairn.

The Bandstand Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 143 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Noel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kate, New Mills

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second year coming to the bandstand would highly recommend. The staff are wonderful and the food is very good. Wonderful stay can’t wait to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Short Business trip

Clean and friendly holiday, with an excellent breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fine lovely friendly staff very accommodating fantastic bar great food lovely bedrooms clean warm comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, excellent food and fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding view from the room we had. Some parts of the property could do with refreshing e.g. the stair carpet and some of the dining room furniture. The property does not have its own parking, but street parking was available. In spite of this we had a good stay with good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mafmudije

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

nice place off the beaten path

pros: nice staff and remarkably quiet for a hotel attached to a restaurant and music venue! cons: reserved a queen bed; had two single beds pushed together.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

J

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Innes

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent food and bar
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was so helpful on places to go and the atmosphere in the bar was upbeat. They had live music
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

ANDREW

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location near the beach and various eating locations. quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position and very friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ivan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite a bit of waiting on my check in as they couldn't find the key. The staff was very friendly and the fact that they have a pub made the moment very pleasant. The room was ok. Confortable bed and lovely views to the sea. Good breakfast with sea views. Sad I couldn't stay for another night as they will have live music.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean rooms on top of a pub. Beautiful view of the water (we stayed in room 9). Surprisingly quiet for being on top of a bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Start of Great Glen trip.

We booked a single night to rest between leaving Edinburgh and a slow trip down the Great Glen. What a wonderful surprise. The Bandstand is a lovely small inn & pub. Friendly staff, comfy room & great location. We actually regretted leaving after only one night. Nairn is a lovely and quiet town. We would definitely stay again. Be aware- all rooms are upstairs and there is no lift- which we’ve found to be typical in Scotland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really helpful friendly staff. Generous tasty breakfast. Great selection of ales at the bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We thought the accomodation was excellent and enjoyed our breakfasts. Staff really helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022