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1. Balmoral Arms
Balmoral ArmsBallater
$168
$201 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal DeesideBallater
$249
$299 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
3. Gairnlea Cottage
Gairnlea CottageBallater
$691
$829 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
4. Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar Youth HostelBallater
$78
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
5. Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Braeriach - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$706
$847 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
6. Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$756
$908 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
7. Gairnlea House
Gairnlea HouseBallater
$1,010
$1,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
8. Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Derry - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$775
$930 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
9. Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Macdui - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$727
$872 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
11. Cambus o'May Hotel
Cambus o'May HotelAboyne
$152
$182 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
12. Loch Kinord Hotel
Loch Kinord HotelAboyne
$162
$194 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
13. The Commercial Hotel
The Commercial HotelAboyne
$146
$176 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
14. Haughton Arms Hotel
Haughton Arms HotelAlford
$86
$103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
15. Argyle Guest House
Argyle Guest HouseBallindalloch
$109
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
16. Douneside House
Douneside HouseAboyne
$243
$292 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
17. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
Lys-Na-Greyne Country HouseAboyne
$248
$297 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
18. Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
Glen Clova Hotel and LodgesKirriemuir
$155
$187 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
19. Cairngorm Bothies
Cairngorm BothiesAboyne
$233
$280 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
20. Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
Dalmunzie Castle HotelBlairgowrie
$160
$193 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal DeesideBallater
$262
per night
$314 total
includes taxes & fees
Gairnlea House
Gairnlea HouseBallater
$1,010
per night
$1,212 total
includes taxes & fees
$108
per night
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Glenernan Self Catering Cottages
Glenernan Self Catering CottagesBallater
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Derry - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$775
per night
$930 total
includes taxes & fees
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$706
$847 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
$78
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$756
$908 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Derry - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$775
$930 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Macdui - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$727
$872 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
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Our prices for hotels in Ballater are cheapest in January
Our prices for hotels in Ballater are cheapest in January
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 Anna Hamblett
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 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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Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love
Claymore Guest House and Apartments
Claymore Guest House and ApartmentsPitlochry
10/10 Exceptional
Stan
Craigatin House & Courtyard (Adults only)
Craigatin House & Courtyard (Adults only)Pitlochry
10/10 Exceptional
John
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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 24 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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