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About this property
With stunning views over Nairn’s beach and the Moray Firth, this comfortable family-run hotel offers a friendly welcome, an award-winning bar with a range of real ales, delicious locally sourced dishes and weekly live music. In the heart of Nairn, The Bandstand is a great base from which to visit the Highlands of Scotland. The charming traditional pub was once again named CAMRA Highlands and Islands’ Pub of the Year for 2025 (following wins in 2020, 2022 and 2024!) and is Cask Marque accredited – and its popular events such as the Bandstand Beer and Music Festival have been recognised by the Scottish Hospitality Awards. The hotel’s Sea View Restaurant offers fresh seafood, steaks and traditional Scottish cuisine, with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available. A cosy fire glows in the guest lounge over winter months, and come summer, the beer garden is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Dogs get a very special welcome in the bar with free biscuits, and can stay in the guest rooms on request. From traditional acts to rock bands and vinyl DJs, a fantastic variety of musicians provide regular entertainment, and it’s over to the local community every week for the Bandstand’s Sunday Session open mic night. Each en-suite guest room features bright and calming decor and is equipped to meet business and leisure needs. All rooms have free wifi, TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, and hairdryers, and most have sea views. A full, traditional cooked Scottish Breakfast is included in the price.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 double bed | ||
2 single beds | ||
1 single bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed | ||
Bedroom 2 single beds Living room 1 sofa bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Liz
Germany“Super friendly staff with the advantage of a traditional pub feel - with modern cocktails and a local band and a great restaurant with fabulous views and good service. The breakfasts had a good selection and we really enjoyed relaxing with the...” 
David
United Kingdom“Friendly staff, beach front location and nice bar. The breakfast was massive and it kept me going most of the day.”- Colin United Kingdom“Friendly relaxed atmosphere with high quality food”
- Knox United Kingdom“Beautiful room with a beautiful view of the sea 💛 The staff were great and the food was really amazing.”
- Linda United Kingdom“Food excellent. Very helpful kind staff. Amazing location with our room looking over the beautiful beach”
- Lucy4621
New Zealand“Location, sea views, close to town centre and activities. Very friendly helpful Staff.” - Carole United Kingdom“Fantastic weekend and will be back for Fragzfest next year. Great location and lovely restaurant and great choice of drinks”
- Liam United Kingdom“Clean and spacious with a superb view and location: right by the coast and only a couple of minutes from the centre of town. Very friendly and welcoming staff.”
- Alastair United Kingdom“Breakfast was excellent, very nice chatter staff and also met the owner Paul. Great location and easy parking around the hotel.”
- Yasmin United Kingdom“My go to every time I stay in Nairn plus it’s dog friendly. Excellent staff, food & live music”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Bandstand Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that some rooms can be affected by noise particularly when there is live music in the bar. If this is a concern, quiet rooms can be allocated on request.
