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A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a cushioned chair, and a wicker basket filled with logs.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

A cozy bar area with wooden flooring, plush seating, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A stone building with a sign reading "Balmoral Arms."

1. Balmoral Arms

Ballater

$115

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a lounge area with chairs, and a staircase leading to a higher level.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a dresser, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A serene outdoor setting with a pond, lush greenery, and two buildings with a modern design.

A lobby with a wooden reception desk, marble counters, and a staircase with wooden railings.

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Ballater

$144

$173 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of greenery, and a white tiled wall with shelves.

A window with a view of a forested area.

A stone building with a pitched roof, multiple windows, and a front door.

A living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, and two armchairs. There is a fireplace on the left and a window with curtains on the right.

3. Braemar Youth Hostel

Ballater

$65

$78 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stone house with a gabled roof, a small wooden structure to the left, and a church spire in the background.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.

A stone building with a white door, windows, and a small porch area with outdoor furniture.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a window with floral curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

4. Gairnlea Cottage

Ballater

$514

$617 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.

A room with a bay window overlooking a brick wall and trees, a white bench with a basket of flowers, and a potted plant with yellow leaves.

A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.

A cozy library with a fireplace, bookshelves, a comfortable armchair, and a large painting of a landscape on the wall.

5. Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$749

$899 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a herringbone wood floor.

A living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a television on a stand and a chandelier above the fireplace.

6. Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$717

$861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hallway with white double doors, a wooden coat rack, and a sign on the wall.

A stone house with a front porch, a door, and a window.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a painting of a deer.

A dining area with a wooden table, leather chairs, and a vase of flowers.

7. Gairnlea House

Ballater

$628

$753 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hallway with wooden paneling, framed pictures on the walls, and antlers mounted on the ceiling.

A dining room with a table set for four, green upholstered chairs, a vase with pink flowers, and a painting on the wall.

8. Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$767

$921 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A rustic outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.

A traditional white building with a steeply pitched roof, multiple chimneys, and a sign indicating it is a pub. There are outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs, and a bench along the side.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a fireplace.

9. The Boat Inn

Aboyne

$74

$109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A stone building with a porch, green shutters, and a dog in the yard.

A forest path surrounded by dense greenery and yellow flowers.

A skylight window with a view of a forest and mountains.

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of trees and mountains.

10. Cambus o'May Hotel

Aboyne

$134

$160 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained garden.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a chandelier.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, stone walls, and windows with curtains.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, wooden beams on the ceiling, stone walls, and a bar area in the background.

11. Loch Kinord Hotel

Aboyne

$138

$166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, two umbrellas, and potted plants.

A stone building with signs advertising The Commercial, a pub, lounge bar, and beer garden.

A pool table with balls, a dartboard, and a clock on a stone wall.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a telephone.

12. The Commercial Hotel

Aboyne

$145

$174 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a decorative silver statue.

A restaurant with black and white patterned chairs, a stone fireplace, and a mirror on the wall.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a door at the bottom.

A pool table in a room with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a clock on the wall.

13. Haughton Arms Hotel

Alford

$85

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

A rooftop terrace with a black outdoor sofa, a glass table with wine glasses and a bottle, and a view of a white building with a chimney.

A historic building with a stone wall, a small pond, and lush greenery.

A wooden hallway with a checkered floor, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to another room.

14. Douneside House

Aboyne

$241

$289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A large, historic building with multiple towers and turrets, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees, set against a mountainous backdrop.

A four-poster bed with a patterned headboard, a bedside table with two champagne flutes and a bottle, and a lamp on the nightstand.

A large, historic building with multiple chimneys, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

A dining table with wine glasses and a plate of food.

15. Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

Blairgowrie

$118

$142 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with two beds, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a desk with a chair.

A stone building with a sign reading "Hotel Square."

A bathroom with a glass shelf holding toiletries, a towel rack, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a beer tap, and a coffee machine.

16. Hotel Square

Ballindalloch

$87

$105 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A large stone building with a formal garden, manicured lawn, and outdoor seating area.

A well-maintained lawn with a central garden archway, surrounded by tables and chairs, indicating a possible outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A window seat with a view of trees and a cloudy sky.

17. Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant

Banchory

$106

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A large, white, multi-story building with a prominent roof, situated beside a river.

A hotel with a parking area, outdoor seating, and a view of a river and forested hills.

A table set with wine glasses, a bottle of champagne, and a silver teapot, overlooking a river with a forested backdrop.

A dining area with a view of a river and greenery.

18. Banchory Lodge Hotel

Banchory

$110

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A large stone building with multiple windows and a curved balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A room with a large window, a wooden bench, a sofa, and potted plants.

A landscaped garden with a stone pathway, neatly trimmed hedges, and a variety of trees.

A breakfast buffet with various cereals, fruits, and bread on a wooden table in a room with blue walls and a large mirror.

19. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Aboyne

$282

$338 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A white building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a central entrance and multiple windows.

A bar with multiple taps, a wooden ceiling, and a red carpet with 'ACEWARS' text.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a table, and a mirror.

Bottles of whisky with labels visible, indicating they are likely for sale or display.

20. Burnett Arms Hotel

Banchory

$57

$69 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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Balmoral Arms

Ballater

$115

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Braemar Youth Hostel

Ballater

$65

$78 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$717

$861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$749

$899 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$767

$921 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Top landmarks in Ballater

A large stone pyramid surrounded by a forest.

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.

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A snow-covered ski lift with a chair in the foreground and a mountain in the background.

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.

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A castle with multiple towers, a flag, and a surrounding landscape with trees and a hill.

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.

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A mountain landscape with a lake and rocky terrain.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Linn O' Dee

Linn O' Dee is 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from central Ballater, why not stop by during your stay.

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Ballater Golf Club

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

You might want to play some rounds at Ballater Golf Club, a golf course in the heart of Ballater.

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Learn more about Ballater

Ballater is well-known for its attractions such as Balmoral Castle and Lochnagar. This welcoming city has something for everyone including bars as well as sights like Mar Lodge Estate and Glenshee Ski Centre. All are within a small-town setting.

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Highlander Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Bedroom was spotless, bathroom too. We had family room which had 1 x double and 2 single beds. All comfy, with spare pillows and blankets available in room. Plenty towels for each of us and non slip shower mat available in bathroom. All staff we encountered at reception and breakfast were lovely and very helpful. Great breakfast, choice of cereals, porridge, juice, and cooked options, tea and coffee. It's not fancy, it is a good price for what you get and I'd be happy to stay here again."

The Boat Hotel

8/10 Good

"Property and rooms needs a little bit of refresh, has new manager so hopefully will take this in hand. Young service staff who are trying their best, very polite and helpful. They just need a bit more guidance and organisation. Food excellent and recommend it highly. Enjoyed our stay, lovely and warm hotel."

Westlands of Pitlochry

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Nice clean and well appointed rooms. Great breakfast and good price. Very happy."

Fisher's Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff"

The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel

8/10 Good

"Lovely family 2 night stay. Free parking. The pool , jacuzzi,sauna,gym were good. Rooms a bit cold, but portable radiators were provided. If you book dinner, bed and breakfast you are restricted to a separate 3 course menu, with no option to choose from other menu without being charged. A better idea would be allowance from normal menu. All in all a good stay with good staff."

Scotlands Spa Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very good."

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

10/10 Excellent

"Don’t think twice … Book here right away. The stairs are a little old, however that is part of the charm. And they offer to carry your bags up. This was by far my favorite place to stay in Scotland. The service was top notch (even in the bar), friendliest staff we have come across, and the room was awesome."

Balmoral Arms

8/10 Good

"Nice, large room with a soft, comfortable bed. Good amenities, large bathroom with tub and shower. Fabulous shampoo and body wash! TV wasn't good though, pixelated on most channels. Poor reception. We had dinner and breakfast there. Both highly recommended, tasty, lots of options, delicious. Staff are marvelous! Always pleasant and helpful, despite being short staffed, they worked hard and made our visit very enjoyable! Recommended hotel and restaurant!"

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed in a room rather than one of the lodges, and the room was lovely, very comfortable, and spotlessly clean. It's worth noting its on the very edge of the town, around a 15-minute walk from the centre of Ballater. My only disappointment was that the rooms are not serviced daily unless you are staying for a longer period, which wasn't explained at check-in. It was a little frustrating to return after a long day out to find the room hadn't been serviced, as that's one of the things I most enjoy about staying in a hotel. However, once I queried this, the staff explained the policy and provided fresh towels when I asked. It certainly didn't ruin my stay. Overall, this is a lovely hotel with comfortable accommodation, friendly service, and I would happily stay here again."

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers like in Ballater?

Guests like Balmoral Arms and Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside.

Where can I get free parking at my hotel in Ballater?

Park your car for free at Balmoral Arms.

Can I book a refundable hotel in Ballater?

If you want the flexibility to change your travel plans to Ballater, most accommodations offer refundable* bookable rates. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.

Where can I stay in Ballater if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?

If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 25 vacation homes. You can also consider one of the 7 apartments or 56 cottages.

What will the weather in Ballater be like during my visit?

The warmest months in Ballater are usually July and August with an average temp of 53°F. January and February are the chilliest months when the average temp is 35°F. The rainiest months are October and July.

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Hotels in Ballater

Free cancellation options if plans change

Earn rewards on every night you stay

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Check prices for these dates

Where to stay in Ballater?

1. Balmoral Arms

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

3. Braemar Youth Hostel

4. Gairnlea Cottage

5. Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

6. Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

7. Gairnlea House

8. Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

9. The Boat Inn

10. Cambus o'May Hotel

11. Loch Kinord Hotel

12. The Commercial Hotel

13. Haughton Arms Hotel

14. Douneside House

15. Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

16. Hotel Square

17. Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant

18. Banchory Lodge Hotel

19. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

20. Burnett Arms Hotel

Check out pet-friendly hotels in Ballater

Balmoral Arms

Braemar Youth Hostel

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Go beyond your typical stay in Ballater

Price trends for hotels in Ballater

Typical weather for Ballater

Top landmarks in Ballater

Balmoral Castle

Glenshee Ski Centre

Braemar Castle

Lochnagar

Mar Lodge Estate

Braemar Highland Games Centre

Linn O' Dee

Ballater Golf Club

Learn more about Ballater

Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love

Highlander Hotel

The Boat Hotel

Westlands of Pitlochry

Fisher's Hotel

The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel

Scotlands Spa Hotel

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

Balmoral Arms

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Frequently asked questions