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The Barrel

Situated in Ballater and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 18 km, The Barrel features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

Joe

From

United Kingdom

Recently renovated and very clean, friendly staff, great ales, food and atmosphere, sumptuously comfortable bed.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews

Price from

US$133.28

1 night, 2 adults

Fairdene Cottage

Featuring garden views, Fairdene Cottage features accommodation with a patio, around 18 km from Balmoral Castle.

Kathryn

From

United States

Fairdene Cottage was perfect. So adorable and comfortable. I was able to visit Balmoral and also the Ballater train station with a replica of Queen Victoria's train carriage. I loved everything about the cottage and its location.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Price from

US$153.27

1 night, 2 adults

Howe of Torbeg

Offering a garden and garden view, Howe of Torbeg is situated in Ballater, 20 km from Balmoral Castle and 45 km from CairnGorm National Park.

Asger

From

Denmark

We liked the peaceful atmosphere, the facilities, the location and the sustainable focus. Such as the little table in the common area for trading food and other goods to reduce waste.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews

Price from

US$93.30

1 night, 2 adults

Ballater Hostel

Located in Ballater and within 18 km of Balmoral Castle, Ballater Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Carolina Cortés Jiménez

From

Colombia

Ballater Hostel is an amazing place. Located in the beautiful and tranquil village of Ballater, it's a great place to stay. Dominique is really kind and will give you the best suggestions for trips, hikes, and food. She is always ready to help guests. The beds are comfortable, the space is very clean, and the rooms have plenty of natural light. This place is truly wonderful!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

Price from

US$134.61

1 night, 2 adults

The Gordon Guest House

Offering quiet street views, The Gordon Guest House is an accommodation situated in Ballater, 46 km from CairnGorm National Park and 19 km from Aboyne Golf Club.

Michael

From

United States

This is a hidden gem. This Guest House is alive with history and charm. It's central location in Balloter makes it an easy walk to anywhere in the village, as well as a quick journey to Balmoral and other area attractions. The town is wonderful for shopping, and the hosts are just plain delightful. Stephen makes a great breakfast, and Beth is attentive to anything you could need. Their knowledge of the area and other historical details they share may have you enticed for a bit during breakfast. Can't say enough good about them ! The bed and room sizes are fantastic. The Pub down the street is amazing and welcomes the best behaved doggies in the world. Finest food from India we've experienced was a block-and-a-half away. Wish we could have stayed longer !!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews

Price from

US$230.57

1 night, 2 adults

The Auld Kirk

This former church has been tastefully converted, enabling retention of the original features. Auld Kirk B&B is situated in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside.

Diplomat64

From

New Zealand

Absolutely everything, hosts went beyond expectations, it felt like a personalised stay, just amazing. Great advice on local dinner options and an a beautiful breakfast, even tried some haggis! Location, atmosphere, hosts cannot be faulted. Would love to stay again but more than one night next time.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 644 reviews

Price from

US$253.23

1 night, 2 adults

No 45, Ballater

No 45, Ballater is a guesthouse set in an acre of gardens and is just 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Ballater. The individually designed rooms each offer unique charm.

Monika

From

United States

Lovely rooms, great town, and the host was hilarious 😆

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 536 reviews

Price from

US$219.91

1 night, 2 adults

Gairnlea House

Set 17 km from Balmoral Castle, Gairnlea House offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Janine

From

United Kingdom

Everything, beautiful nice furnished house very homely.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Price from

US$801.23

1 night, 2 adults

Gairnlea Cottage

Gairnlea Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Ballater, 46 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 24 km from Corgarff Castle.

Derek

From

United Kingdom

Lovely little place with high-quality furnishings. Just a short walk from the middle of Ballater but feels quiet and peaceful. The lounge/dining room catches the late afternoon sun and has a view up to the oak woods of Craigendarroch hill. It's quite a small place (the reasonable price reflects this - it's in a 'premium' part of the Highlands) but the quality of the armchair, sofa and dining chairs would put many a grand country hotel to shame and made for a relaxing and memorable stay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Price from

US$694.30

1 night, 2 adults

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Alexandra Hotel

Popular with guests booking hotels in Ballater

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

The Barrel

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews

Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel

Popular with guests booking hotels in Ballater

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,900 reviews

Loch Kinord Hotel

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews

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Evansford

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Evansford, a property with a garden, is set in Ballater, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 25 km from Corgarff Castle.

Celicall

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 293 reviews

Celicall is located in Ballater, 18 km from Balmoral Castle, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, and 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club.

The Studio at Rannagowan

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Set 47 km from CairnGorm National Park and 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club in Ballater, The Studio at Rannagowan offers accommodation with a kitchenette.

Just off the Square... Ballater

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5

Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Located 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, 25 km from Corgarff Castle and 31 km from Craigievar Castle, Just off the Square... Ballater offers accommodation situated in Ballater.

Darroch View

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Set 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, 24 km from Corgarff Castle and 31 km from Craigievar Castle, Darroch View offers accommodation situated in Ballater.

Craigclunie

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Craigclunie, a property with a garden, is located in Ballater, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, 24 km from Corgarff Castle, as well as 31 km from Craigievar Castle.

Sycamore Cottage - Uk45923

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Sycamore Cottage - Uk45923, a property with a garden, is set in Ballater, 46 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 24 km from Corgarff Castle.

Pine Tree Cottage - Uk45925

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Pine Tree Cottage - Uk45925, a property with a garden, is set in Ballater, 46 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 24 km from Corgarff Castle.

Best hotels with breakfast in Ballater and nearby

Spacious 2 Bedroom Flat in heart of Ballater

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Situated in Ballater and only 17 km from Balmoral Castle, Spacious 2 Bedroom Flat in heart of Ballater features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Lewis Lodge - Stunning & Exclusive Luxury Home in the Heart of Ballater, Royal Deeside

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

A recently renovated holiday home located in Ballater, Lewis Lodge - Stunning & Exclusive Luxury Home in the Heart of Ballater, Royal Deeside features a garden.

Pannanich View Cottage, Ballater

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

Featuring mountain views, Pannanich View Cottage, Ballater offers accommodation with free bikes and a patio, around 18 km from Balmoral Castle.

Spacious cosy welcoming cottage

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Spacious cosy welcoming cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Ballater, 19 km from Aboyne Golf Club, 24 km from Corgarff Castle, as well as 31 km from Craigievar Castle.

Gairnlea Cottage

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Gairnlea Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Ballater, 46 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 24 km from Corgarff Castle.

The Coyles - Uk31466

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

The Coyles - Uk31466, a property with a garden, is set in Ballater, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 25 km from Corgarff Castle.

The Auld Kirk

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 644 reviews

This former church has been tastefully converted, enabling retention of the original features. Auld Kirk B&B is situated in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside.

Logiemar Cottage

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Boasting a hot tub, Logiemar Cottage is located in Ballater. The 5-star holiday home is 47 km from CairnGorm National Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 18 km from Balmoral Castle.

Hotels located in the centre of Ballater

The Green Inn Rooms

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

Set in Ballater and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 18 km, The Green Inn Rooms offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

From US$175.93 per night

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews

In the Cairngorms National Park, this luxurious country house is 8 miles from Balmoral Castle and has a swimming pool, a beauty spa, gym and tennis court.

From US$339.86 per night

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Set 8.6 km from CairnGorm National Park, Derry - Mar Lodge Estate offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The apartment is 29 km from Glenshee Ski Centre.

From US$1,006.05 per night

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Situated in Ballater in the Grampian region, Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

The Coyles Cottage - Sbh

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

The Coyles Cottage - Sbh is located in Ballater, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, and 25 km from Corgarff Castle.

Ballater Retreat - SJA Stays - Modern 1 Bed Apartment

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Ballater Retreat - SJA Stays - Modern 1 Bed Apartment is located in Ballater, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 19 km from Aboyne Golf Club, and 25 km from Corgarff Castle.

From US$219.91 per night

Cairnie Cottage

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Located in Ballater, 18 km from Balmoral Castle and 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, Cairnie Cottage provides accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building.

Westwood

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Westwood, a property with a garden, is situated in Ballater, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 25 km from Corgarff Castle.

FAQs about hotels in Ballater

What guests said about Ballater:

We went to Ballater to be close to Balmoral Castle, where we...

We went to Ballater to be close to Balmoral Castle, where we went to an artisans market on the grounds. We were there in October, so opening of other parts of the castle were not available, due to royal residence use. I would return to this beautiful part of Scotland again if given the chance, to see more of the castle.

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Anonymous

Beautiful little town in a stunning location.

Beautiful little town in a stunning location. The town is decorated with the most amazing hanging baskets. Several pubs, all seemed to be busy and offered good value food. The town is ideally located for exploring the beautiful area

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Julia

United Kingdom

A very scenic town centre.

A very scenic town centre. A good supermarket and several specialist shops (bookshop especially) . just try and avoid the sweetshop (far too tempting) Several nice restaurants and an excellent fish and chip shop. Bike hire by the old station and easy routes along the old line.

Guest review by

Robinson

United Kingdom

Ballater is a lovely village.

Ballater is a lovely village. Very clean and tidy as you would expect being so close to Balmoral Castle. Beautiful hanging baskets outside the shops Plenty of cafes and gift shops. Lovely village green around the Church in the centre of Ballater with seating areas . Free car park and free parking around the Church. Lovely village to visit or stay. We stayed overnight at The Barrel before visiting Balmoral Castle the following day.

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CHRISTINE

United Kingdom

Lovely authentic little Scottish village with nice...

Lovely authentic little Scottish village with nice independent shops and good bars & restaurants (especially Fish Shop). Well located for a visit to Balmoral Castle and local hills & mountains.

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Derek

United Kingdom

It has been the most wonderful and comfortable place we have...

It has been the most wonderful and comfortable place we have stayed in on our trip we had been away for 4 weeks and this place by far the very best. Homemade cakes and a great breakfast. Highly recommend to everyone to stay, but you should stay a minimum of two nights.

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Julie

Australia

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Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel

From US$176.26 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,900 reviews

This was a quirky place to stay, in a good way. The building was fabulous and very inviting. There was work going on, which did not impede on my stay. It was very dog friendly with a great walk at the back of the hotel in the woods. Food was nice and breakfast was a continental which was available til 10:00. The staff and owner were very friendly and helpful. The room, whilst on the small side was clean and comfortable. It was a great base for exploring Royal Deeside I would definitely stay here again

Guest review by

Claire

United Kingdom

Alexandra Hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

Wonderful staff. Managing to run the hotel efficiently from breakfast to bedtime, and be friendly and helpful too. We loved the massive super-comfy bed. Such an extensive varied menu we ate in every night for the whole week. No hotel car park but we never had any problem parking very nearby. Location is perfect for strolling up the pretty main street to the village green, or exploring one of the waymarked 'Ballater Paths'

Guest review by

Kate

United Kingdom

The Gordon Guest House

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews

Property and room were spotlessly clean and well appointed. Located in the middle of Ballater within easy walk of all amenities. Hosts were friendly and accommodating too. They even booked a local hotel for my meal. Will definitely return.

Guest review by

Jerry

United Kingdom

Balmoral Arms

From US$172.73 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,546 reviews

The location of the hotel is excellent in the centre of Ballater opposite the church. Free parking was available nearby. The staff in the reception and bar were exceptional. The food was very good at dinner as well as the cooked breakfast

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David

United Kingdom

Alba - Charming boutique forest view cabin with hot tub in Ballater