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Recommended hotels in Ballater

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1. Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms
5.0 star property
Ballater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (413 reviews)
"The staff were just lovely and very friendly. The food at the restaurant was very good and the rooms were modern and clean. I would definitely stay again if in the area."
United States
Laurie
The price is ￥23,663
￥28,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Balmoral Arms
Indoor pool

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
4.0 star property
Ballater
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (281 reviews)
"Excellent experience in a lovely location. Highly recommend this place for a relaxing getaway!"
Canada
Jill
The price is ￥29,593
￥35,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

3. Luxury spacious 3 bed house in heart of Ballater with glorious mountain views

Luxury spacious 3 bed house in heart of Ballater with glorious mountain views
Ballater
The price is ￥49,169
￥59,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Luxury spacious 3 bed house in heart of Ballater with glorious mountain views
Living area

4. 2 bedroom accommodation in Ballater

2 bedroom accommodation in Ballater
Ballater
The price is ￥84,798
￥84,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
2 bedroom accommodation in Ballater
Cottage | Interior

5. Gairnlea Cottage

Gairnlea Cottage
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is ￥106,613
￥127,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Gairnlea Cottage
In-room dining

6. Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel
3.0 star property
Ballater
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (47 reviews)
"Great place to stay at a affordable price "
United Kingdom
Yuvasree
The price is ￥12,170
￥14,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Braemar Youth Hostel
Cottage | Exterior

7. Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Absolutely stunning property. Over and above expectations. Would highly recommend. If you’re looking for luxury with a great price, this is the place. Beautiful grounds and stunning scenery."
United Kingdom
Peter
The price is ￥109,843
￥131,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Cottage | Exterior

8. Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is ￥119,541
￥143,449 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Cottage | Interior

9. Gairnlea House

Gairnlea House
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is ￥155,846
￥187,015 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Gairnlea House
Cottage | Exterior

10. Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is ￥117,702
￥141,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Cottage | Exterior

11. Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is ￥112,103
￥134,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Terrace/patio

12. The Boat Inn

The Boat Inn
3.0 star property
Aboyne
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (242 reviews)
"Brilliant place to stay, the staff were exceptional and helped with a booking error - we will definitely be back"
United Kingdom
Deryck
The price is ￥18,144
￥24,897 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Boat Inn
Garden

13. Cambus o'May Hotel

Cambus o'May Hotel
3.0 star property
Aboyne
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Lovely place in the forest. Magnificent outside area to have a drink and look at the mountains. Food both dinner and breakfast were delicious and staff efficient and nice. Highly recommend"
Australia
Ravindra
The price is ￥22,457
￥26,949 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Cambus o'May Hotel
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

14. Loch Kinord Hotel

Loch Kinord Hotel
3.0 star property
Aboyne
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (96 reviews)
"The meals were 5 star quality"
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is ￥23,867
￥28,640 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Loch Kinord Hotel
Terrace/patio

15. The Commercial Hotel

The Commercial Hotel
4.0 star property
Aboyne
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (278 reviews)
"Mo who runs the hotel was very helpful as i had to arrive early as I was going to a wedding before check in time she sorted access to my room as i would be later back. Fiona in the bar was very nice and we had pleasant chat which brought nice end to a great day"
United Kingdom
Daniel
The price is ￥22,571
￥27,085 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
The Commercial Hotel
Stag Suite - King/Twin (Ground Floor) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

16. Argyle Guest House

Argyle Guest House
3.0 star property
Ballindalloch
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (274 reviews)
"Delicious menu on offer, to supplement the great buffet. Enjoyed the decor/ambience of the breakfast room. Perfect location and the host gave spot-on nature, history and shopping suggestions. Loved our Pheasant Suite too. "
Australia
Susan
The price is ￥17,020
￥20,424 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Argyle Guest House
Exterior

17. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
5.0 star property
Aboyne
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (91 reviews)
"Such a lovely home in an idyllic setting. We had a wonderful stay!"
United States
Brent
The price is ￥36,982
￥44,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
Front of property

18. Douneside House

Douneside House
4.0 star property
Aboyne
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"Great food and hospitality "
United Kingdom
Janahan
The price is ￥37,823
￥45,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Douneside House
Breakfast and dinner served

19. Haughton Arms Hotel

Haughton Arms Hotel
2.5 star property
Alford
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (35 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful and the breakfast was delicious. Also enjoyed dinner in the evening. Dog friendly, so our dog could have meals with us in the bar lounge."
United Kingdom
Jane
The price is ￥13,395
￥16,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Haughton Arms Hotel
Living area

20. Cairngorm Bothies

Cairngorm Bothies
3.5 star property
Aboyne
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (12 reviews)
"What a beautifully unique place to stay! We were in the Gamekeeper's bothy and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was clean and spacious and the wood stove kept us plenty warm! We never saw any red squirrels but I did see a beautiful jay that was so different from the blue jays we have in the US. I would stay here again in a minute!"
United States
Jerri
The price is ￥34,468
￥41,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Cairngorm Bothies
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Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms

10/10 Excellent
"Spectacular gem of a hotel!"
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Balmoral Arms

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Ballater Resorts information

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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
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Frequently asked questions

What is Ballater like for a resort vacation?
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What can I do in Ballater?
Travelers like the food and drink options in Ballater, and have good things to say about its bars and dining options. Grab your golf clubs for a game at Ballater Golf Club or Braemar Golf Club, or head for the ski slopes at Glenshee Ski Centre and Meall Odhar. A few other attractions you may want to see are Balmoral Castle and Lochnagar.
What's the weather like in Ballater?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 53°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 35°F. Average annual precipitation for Ballater is 37 inches.
What's the best way to get to and around Ballater?
Fly into Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 33.1 mi (53.3 km) away from the city center. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.