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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

1 night, 2 adults

Fairdene Cottage

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

Sue

From

New Zealand

Private, safe, within walking distance of village services

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Price from

US$152.94

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.

Janita

From

Finland

Great views, great location near Ballater and Balmoral, great service 😍 both the cabin and common areas were perfectly clean

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 824 reviews

Price from

US$93.10

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.

Haenkmann

From

Germany

I enjoyed my stay very much. Very friendly staff and one of the nicest hostels I have visited so far.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

Price from

US$134.32

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.

Maureen

From

United Kingdom

Lovely hosts who gave very helpful advice about the area. Very welcoming . Food lovely. Drying cupboard for wet boots and outer clothing. Lovely room with kettle and plenty selection to make hot drinks. Snacks available. Board games and a great selection of books to read both local and fiction.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews

Price from

US$230.08

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.

Susan

From

Isle of Man

Excellent location, friendly staff and great breakfast.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 643 reviews

Price from

US$252.69

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.

Tatiana

From

Moldova

We are so extremely grateful to the owners for facilitating our stay at this beautiful and quiet place.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 537 reviews

Price from

US$219.44

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 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Price from

US$836.91

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$745.94

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

Popular with guests booking hotels in Ballater

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

Budget hotels in Ballater and nearby

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.

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.

The Coyles Cottage - Sbh

Breakfast options

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.

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$175.55 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$339.14 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$1,012.78 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.

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.

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.

Invercauld Lodges

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Invercauld Lodges is situated in Ballater, 18 km from Balmoral Castle and 46 km from CairnGorm National Park.

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

Guest review by

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.

Guest review by

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.

Guest review by

Julie

Australia

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Cairn Leuchan

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews

perfect tranquil location within easy walking distance of lovely ballater. Dog friendly and good immediate local woodland walks. A great base if you want to sightsee, go walking or cycling on / off road. The hosts were very pleasant and the accommodation was very clean and well equipped. Also had a dishwasher which was nice. Parking was easy too with lots of space to do so. Price was really good for standard of accommodation

Guest review by

euan

United Kingdom

Alexandra Hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

My room and bathroom were exceptionally clean, as was the whole of the hotel. The lady got up early, so she could make me an early breakfast. The staff were so friendly and the food was great. Nothing was too much trouble - even during a busy Bank Holiday weekend. I would definately stay there again. A lovely small hotel, right in the heart of the lovely village of Ballater.

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Munro

United Kingdom

Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 525 reviews

Easy drive from The Braemar Gathering and close to Ballater for an evening meal. Our double room was spotlessly clean and comfortable with a very sleek en-suite shower room. The friendly owner Kath was very welcoming and keen to ensure we had all that we required. We had a an enjoyable breakfast that was perfectly cooked and well presented.

Guest review by

Julia

United Kingdom

Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel

From US$175.89 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

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

The location was fantastic, beautiful walks on the doorstep. Riverside 3.5 mile walk into Ballater, the bus will drop you back at the hotel, cost about £5 Breakfast was continental with a wide choice, it would have been nice to have a warm boiled, they did served them cold.

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Trudy

United Kingdom

Spacious cosy welcoming cottage