The Ballinluig Inn

If you are looking for a strategic, hassle-free location to explore the region, this is an excellent choice. The inn is situated right by the main road, which is a massive logistical advantage—it allows for quick departures in the morning and ensures a safe, straightforward arrival if you are returning late in the dark, entirely avoiding the need to navigate narrow, unlit mountain roads. It is perfectly positioned right between Cairngorms National Park, Aberfeldy, and Pitlochry. As a 2-meter-tall traveler, finding proper ergonomics is often a challenge, but this room delivered. The bed lacked a footboard (an absolute necessity for my height) and the mattress dimensions were generous. The linens and pillows were impeccably clean, resulting in excellent sleep quality. It is worth noting that the room lacks an active ventilation system, requiring you to open the window facing the highway. While the road noise might be a factor for very light sleepers, we were completely exhausted from our daily itineraries, and it did not disturb our sleep at all. The bathroom functioned well: solid water pressure and a reliable supply of hot water. The standard shower cabin is inevitably a bit tight for a 2m frame, but it gets the job done. The room itself was highly functional, offering a proper closet with hangers and plenty of horizontal surface area for gear. Plugs are conveniently located right by the bed for charging devices, and the Smart TV allows for a quick Netflix login. Daily housekeeping kept the space consistently sharp. Breakfast was included and very well executed. Alongside a standard continental setup (pastries, ham, cheese, juice, cereals), you can order a hot dish of your choice from the menu. The food was genuinely tasty and carefully presented. Finally, the staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive, creating a secure and highly welcoming environment.

Exceptional

Room was comfortable for our family of 4 and had a kettle and tea etc. The choices for the included breakfast were so varied, eggs, porridge, full scottish etc. Great deal for the price! I recommend you stay in for dinner, chef Paul served up some of the best food we've had in Scotland. The highlight was the staff - they were so kind and friendly, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with them! Ellie was always a laugh :) Our room was set a bit apart, so we did not hear noise from other rooms, however the road noise is a bit loud. It did quiet down at nighttime, and the Inn included earplugs which helped a lot!

Exceptional

Superb

Superb

Great location, supportive staff, tasty breakfast, private parking, nice beds, clean rooms. It was so noisy due to the pipe close to our room, so you couldn’t sleep. Also, the noise reduction is super poor and you would hear all your neighbours in the corridor.

It was a reasonable stop and very good at the price. I'd recommend it to travellers. Just off A9 from Inverness to Perth. Very convenient. Very good. Aesthetically, the entrance could be a bit more appealing.

Lovely, big room and great sized bed. Our room was lovely but much of the rest of the hotel looked tired and dull. Maybe it's being done up in stages?

The staff was exceptional. The food was out of this world. We would go back, just for the food! Everyone was so accommodating and friendly. This is a great choice.

Very clean

We spent one night here before driving to the airport. It is located just a few minutes from Pitlochry and about an hour from Edinburgh Airport. The online check-in was easy and convenient. The room was clean and perfectly suitable for a one-night stay. Good value for money. The walls are thin and you can hear everything through them. It looked a little prettier in the photos than it does in reality.

Loved the staff and locals. Chef Paul, you still must try biscuits and gravy!!!! Stairs hurt little old ladies like us. A warning of many stairs should have been given prior to booking.

A very convenient and warm place, clean and gives a comfortable feeling. Room renovated, bathroom nice and clean. Breakfast was tasty and not conventional. Staff very helpful and nice. everything was ok

Good

Very good

room and facililities crap extra charge unjustified when we paid extra for dogs and then they tried to whack and extra cleaning charge on us for the dogs (that do not shed) and a blood stain nothing to do with us

Staff very welcoming and the food was great Bit too near the Main Road

everything was lovely nothing

The hotel has a charming cottage-style atmosphere with beautiful, spotlessly clean rooms. The staff were fantastic, and the breakfast was absolutely delicious. A special mention goes to the lady who looked after us at breakfast - she deserves top marks. She was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made our morning even more enjoyable. nothing