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Recommended hotels in Ballater

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1. Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms
4.0 star property
Ballater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (392 reviews)
"Helpful staff and beautifully designed rooms."
Canada
Jane
The price is ￥30,211
￥36,254 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Balmoral Arms
Indoor pool

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Hilton Grand Vacations Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
4.0 star property
Ballater
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (277 reviews)
"Excellent large suite, beautiful views and helpful staff. Breakfast included option instead of à la carte would make it 5+"
Netherlands
Ronald
The price is ￥37,570
￥45,084 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Hilton Grand Vacations Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
Cottage | Interior

3. Gairnlea House

Gairnlea House
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is ￥175,997
￥211,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Gairnlea House
2 bedrooms, WiFi (free)

4. 2 bedroom accommodation in Ballater

2 bedroom accommodation in Ballater
Ballater
The price is ￥78,808
￥78,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
2 bedroom accommodation in Ballater
In-room dining

5. Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel
3.0 star property
Ballater
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Great place to stay at a affordable price "
United Kingdom
Yuvasree
The price is ￥13,997
￥16,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Braemar Youth Hostel
Cottage | Exterior

6. 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 ￥110,447
￥132,536 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Cottage | Exterior

7. Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is ￥121,223
￥145,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Cottage | Exterior

8. Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is ￥113,680
￥136,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Cottage | Exterior

9. Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is ￥118,349
￥142,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Terrace/patio

10. The Boat Inn

The Boat Inn
3.0 star property
Aboyne
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (230 reviews)
"What a lovely pub/inn. Service was superb and would definitely staying here again, highly recommend"
United Kingdom
Steven
The price is ￥21,833
￥29,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
The Boat Inn
Breakfast and dinner served

11. Haughton Arms Hotel

Haughton Arms Hotel
2.5 star property
Alford
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (29 reviews)
"Meal was excellent, staff extremely accommodating and friendly."
United States
Valerie
The price is ￥15,054
￥18,065 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Haughton Arms Hotel
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

12. Loch Kinord Hotel

Loch Kinord Hotel
3.0 star property
Aboyne
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (91 reviews)
"Very clean & comfortable, easy check-in and out"
United States
Laura
The price is ￥26,727
￥32,072 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Loch Kinord Hotel
Terrace/patio

13. The Commercial Hotel

The Commercial Hotel
3.0 star property
Aboyne
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (275 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 ￥22,888
￥27,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
The Commercial Hotel
Front of property

14. Cambus o'May Hotel

Cambus o'May Hotel
3.0 star property
Aboyne
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"This was a quick overnight trip for me, but I found the place delightful in every way and I will certainly come back for longer if I get the chance."
United Kingdom
Adrian
The price is ￥31,489
￥37,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Cambus o'May Hotel
Stag Suite - King/Twin (Ground Floor) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

15. Argyle Guest House

Argyle Guest House
3.0 star property
Ballindalloch
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (273 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 ￥18,065
￥21,678 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Argyle Guest House
Exterior

16. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
5.0 star property
Aboyne
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (90 reviews)
"Such a lovely home in an idyllic setting. We had a wonderful stay!"
United States
Brent
The price is ￥41,501
￥49,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
Living area

17. 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 ￥40,800
￥48,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Cairngorm Bothies
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

18. Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
5.0 star property
Kirriemuir
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (80 reviews)
"Check in was straight forward, staff were very helpful during our stay, we will definitely return. "
United Kingdom
James
The price is ￥24,770
￥29,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
Serves lunch, dinner, and brunch

19. Burnett Arms Hotel

Burnett Arms Hotel
3.0 star property
Banchory
7.6 out of 10, Good, (239 reviews)
"Helpful staff, Comfortable bed."
United Kingdom
sharon
The price is ￥12,545
￥15,054 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Burnett Arms Hotel
Exterior

20. Muckrach Country House

Muckrach Country House
3.0 star property
Grantown-on-Spey
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Can’t say enough good things about Muckrach Country House. The home is absolutely gorgeous. Our room was stunning. We had absolutely the best nights sleep of our whole trip! More importantly Donnie and the staff are the sweetest people! We only got to stay one night but wish we had more time to stay. Absolutely book it, you won’t be disappointed."
United States
Douglas
The price is ￥33,415
￥40,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Muckrach Country House
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Highlander Hotel

Highlander Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice property, good location and friendly staff"
raj 1-night trip
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Highlander Hotel

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Ballater Resorts information

Number of reviews
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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 Mar Lodge Estate.
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.