Hotels in Ballater
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Sep 4 - Sep 6Top 5 hotels in Ballater at a glance
- Balmoral Arms — 5-star hotel in Ballater. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside — 4-star hotel in Ballater. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
- The Old School House — 2-star hotel in Ballater.
- Braemar Youth Hostel — 3-star hotel in Ballater. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
- Gairnlea Cottage — 3.5-star hotel in Ballater.
Where to stay in Ballater?
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal DeesideBallater
$169
$202 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
The Old School House
The Old School HouseBallater
$482
$578 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar Youth HostelBallater
$79
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Gairnlea Cottage
Gairnlea CottageBallater
$730
$876 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Macdui - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$732
$878 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$762
$914 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Gairnlea House
Gairnlea HouseBallater
$994
$1,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Derry - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$780
$936 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Braeriach - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$711
$853 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Loch Kinord Hotel
Loch Kinord HotelAboyne
$138
$165 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Cambus o'May Hotel
Cambus o'May HotelAboyne
$153
$184 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
The Commercial Hotel
The Commercial HotelAboyne
$147
$177 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Argyle Guest House
Argyle Guest HouseBallindalloch
$110
$132 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Haughton Arms Hotel
Haughton Arms HotelAlford
$82
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
Glen Clova Hotel and LodgesKirriemuir
$157
$189 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
Lys-Na-Greyne Country HouseAboyne
$274
$329 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Cairngorm Bothies
Cairngorm BothiesAboyne
$235
$282 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Douneside House
Douneside HouseAboyne
$326
$392 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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The Old School House
The Old School HouseBallater
$482
$578 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
$79
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
$711
$853 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$762
$914 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Macdui - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$732
$878 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Derry - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$780
$936 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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Top landmarks in Ballater
Balmoral Castle
8.8/10 (98 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Balmoral Castle— just one of the monuments in central Crathie.
Photo by Rory Paterson
Glenshee Ski Centre
7.8/10 (59 reviews)
Ski the fall line at Glenshee Ski Centre located 18 mi (29 km) from central Ballater. If you master the slopes, Butcharts Access Poma and Meall Odhar are both nearby.
Photo by Michael Schuier
Braemar Castle
8.8/10 (5 reviews)
Braemar Castle is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from central Ballater, why not stop by during your stay.
Lochnagar
9.2/10 (27 reviews)
You might want to head out to Lochnagar for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Ballater.
Mar Lodge Estate
9.8/10 (11 reviews)
Mar Lodge Estate is 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from central Ballater, why not stop by during your stay.
Royal Lochnagar Distillery
10.0/10 (1 review)
Royal Lochnagar Distillery is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Crathie, why not stop by during your stay.
Braemar Highland Games Centre
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Braemar Highland Games Centre— just one of the monuments in central Braemar.
Learn more about Ballater
Ballater is well-known for its attractions such as Balmoral Castle and Mar Lodge Estate. This welcoming city has something for everyone including bars as well as sights like Glenshee Ski Centre and Ballater Library. All are within a small-town setting.
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Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
8/10 Good
"Room was comfortable, staff were friendly and breakfast was good. The window was open and a chunk of wood held it in place ,luckily it was warm the night we stayed because we couldn't move the window or the chunk of wood."
Craigvrack Hotel & Restaurant
8/10 Good
"The place itself was nice ,our room had a lovely view being on the front. It wasn't apparent on the booking that the restaurant was Indian cuisine only so we had to go elsewhere for our evening meal."
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant
10/10 Excellent
"First time in McKays, and will definitely book again. We didnt have dinner in the hotel, but food looked amazing. We were there to see a play @the Festival Theatre."
Atholl Palace Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Had a great time and the room was very nice. We requested two beds and it was one but they corrected it quickly. The dinner and breakfast were excellent. The grounds and the hotel are beautiful. Had a great time later on with the entertainment."
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa
10/10 Excellent
"4 * for food. Other than that lovely stay. Will eat out in Pitlochry next time."
Coylumbridge Resort Hotel
8/10 Good
"Check-in was slow as usual. There's a fast-lane for those of us who had checked in online, but it was getting used as a general lane. The person checking us in needed to know who we'd booked with (why? It was all paid, and I'd already checked in online). Next he asked my name, but then said 'No, no, no.' I was sure I was right, but he was sure I was wrong. But then he found me on his computer screen and it turned out that I did know my name. Staff were exceedingly pleasant and helpful, especially the dining area staff. Top marks. Queues at busy times (buffet style) but the food was fine, though not spectacular. For the cost of the meals, one could have a lovely table service meal in a restaurant but if all-you-can-eat appeals, it's not bad. There's plenty of car parking spaces, but lots of white vans parked - and long-wheel base vans take up at least two spaces, and sometimes more if they are wide. Dedicated parking spaces for vans would be useful. At night, it can be hard to find a nearby parking spot but the coach car park always has spaces. Overall, cheap and very good value for money and I do recommend this venue without hesitation."
Craiglynne Hotel
10/10 Excellent
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The Boat Hotel
8/10 Good
"Staff were lovely and accommodating. Restaurant food was amazing. Hotel room was lovely and big enough for the 3 of us. Hotel was lovely and clean. Had a small disappointment when bathroom was not cleaned on request."
Scotlands Spa Hotel
8/10 Good
"Staff very helpful, hotel was dated but had everything you need."