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

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

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

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a three-tiered tea service, and a variety of snacks and drinks on a table.

1. Balmoral Arms

Ballater

$144

$173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A historic building with a turret and ivy-covered walls, featuring a stone facade and large windows.

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

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

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Ballater

$159

$191 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of trees.

A sign for Hostelling Scotland Youth Hostel in a wooded area.

A spacious living room with a large chandelier, green upholstered sofas, and multiple windows with curtains.

A picnic area with wooden benches and picnic tables surrounded by dense forest.

3. Braemar Youth Hostel

Ballater

$66

$79 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a television on the wall.

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

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

4. Gairnlea Cottage

Ballater

$700

$840 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

$742

$890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A castle-like building with multiple towers, a central entrance, and a surrounding fence.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a vanity with a mirror, a bench, and two lamps.

A dining room with a fireplace, green walls, a chandelier, and a view of buildings outside.

6. Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$713

$855 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

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

A stone building with a white door and windows, a wooden shed, and a church steeple in the background.

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

7. Gairnlea House

Ballater

$824

$989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A four-poster canopy bed with a floral-patterned carpet, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large mirror.

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

$760

$912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A grassy field with a backdrop of dense forest and hills.

A forest path surrounded by dense greenery and yellow flowers.

A view through a window with a white frame and a black handle, overlooking a landscape with hills, trees, and a building in the distance.

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

9. Cambus o'May Hotel

Aboyne

$132

$159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

10. The Boat Inn

Aboyne

$89

$127 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area with a plaid carpet.

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.

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

11. Loch Kinord Hotel

Aboyne

$137

$164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

A bar area with a brick wall, wooden furniture, and hanging pendant lights.

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

12. The Commercial Hotel

Aboyne

$144

$172 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A large, stately house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a lawn.

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

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

13. Douneside House

Aboyne

$238

$286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

14. Haughton Arms Hotel

Alford

$94

$113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and red checkered bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a coat rack with clothes.

A bathroom with a blue wall, a wooden rack holding white robes, and a gold-framed mirror.

A dining area with a red and white checkered tablecloth, wooden chairs, and a blue cabinet with dishes.

15. Argyle Guest House

Ballindalloch

$107

$129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A dining area with wooden furniture and large windows offering a view of a rural landscape.

A cozy living room with two brown sofas, a coffee table, and a view of a green landscape through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, each with floral bedding and pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a telephone, and a mirror.

A large building with multiple windows and a covered patio area with picnic tables.

16. Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Kirriemuir

$158

$189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large rug, and a view of the garden through the windows.

17. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Aboyne

$254

$305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with cushions, a wicker chair, a small table, and a bed with a yellow blanket.

A cabin with a wooden deck, a chair, and a small porch.

A compact wooden cabin with a kitchenette, a shower, and a small dining area.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a nightstand.

18. Cairngorm Bothies

Aboyne

$229

$274 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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

19. Hotel Square

Ballindalloch

$86

$104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

$74

$89 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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Balmoral Arms

Ballater

$144

$173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Braemar Youth Hostel

Ballater

$66

$79 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A living room with two armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

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.

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$692

$831 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$742

$890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$760

$912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$713

$855 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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Go beyond your typical stay in Ballater

Our prices for hotels in Ballater are cheapest in January

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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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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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.

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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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Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love

Balmoral Arms

Ballater

10/10 Exceptional

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Cambus o'May Hotel

Aboyne

10/10 Exceptional

Terrence

Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Aboyne

10/10 Exceptional

Anesti

The Boat Inn

Aboyne

10/10 Exceptional

Lauren

A large stone house with a conservatory, a gazebo, and a well-maintained lawn.

A bar area with round tables and cushioned chairs, a bar counter with shelves of bottles, and a mural on the walls.

A patio with a round table and wicker chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

A spacious dining area with a high ceiling, a chandelier, and large windows allowing natural light.

Muckrach Country House

Grantown-on-Spey

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotel experience we have ever had. The staff were incredible, the breakfast was lovely, the beds are very comfortable, and the property is stunning. Some of my favorite moments on our Highlands trip was sitting in the library in the afternoon, enjoying a cocktail or a tea and reading. Everyone at Muckrach made it feel like home. Special shoutout to Donald, Andrea, and Joanna for being so warm and welcoming. We will be talking about Muckrach for years to come. My husband and I...

Margaret

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a large potted plant.

A bathroom with a white tiled shower, a wicker chair, and a patterned floor.

A room with a dark wall, a framed picture, a fireplace, a yellow armchair, and a chandelier.

A cozy living room with a blue cabinet, a coffee table with tea and cups, a sofa, and a bookshelf.

Tigh Na Leigh

Blairgowrie

10/10 Exceptional

Easy to find. Private parking down the driveway. Extremely well presented inside from a decoration and artwork perspective. The bedroom I had was very well put together from an esthetics perspective. Also, a nice, and well maintained garden to wander around. There is an honesty bar with a good choice of whiskeys and other drinks, plus another larger lounge to relax in. Breakfast was very tasty with a good selection of options. The owners will recommend local places to eat, and during breakfast...

Charles

A cozy room with a stone wall, a fireplace, leather sofas, patterned armchairs, and a chandelier.

A restaurant with a classic interior, featuring a long dining table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror. There is a bathroom visible through an open door.

A cozy room with a fireplace, patterned wallpaper, and wooden furniture.

Kildrummy Inn

Alford

10/10 Exceptional

We chose this property for its proximity to the Highland Games we were attending. The property looked nice on the website, and we saw that it had a restaurant, but everything about it exceeded our expectations! The room was beautiful (our compliments to the decorator) and we loved the Victorian high tank toilet. Each course of the meal was more amazing than the last, and from the awards on the wall I suppose we should not have been surprised. Our hosts were exceptional and we loved learning...

Nicole

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a microwave, a bowl of fruit, and two glasses of champagne.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a herringbone floor, a dining area with a wooden table, and artwork on the walls.

A modern interior with a living area, a bedroom, and a bathroom.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass dining table set for two, and a painting on the wall.

High Range Holiday Apartments

Aviemore

10/10 Exceptional

Madhavi

A large stone building with a conservatory, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and flowering plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A sign for The Claymore, a Scottish hospitality offering quality bed and breakfast accommodation, luxury apartments for self-catering.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a skylight.

Claymore Guest House and Apartments

Pitlochry

10/10 Exceptional

Stan

A stone house with a large glass windowed room, surrounded by a garden and trees.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A wooden staircase with ornate black metal railings and a light fixture on the wall.

A cabin with a sloped roof, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a clear sky.

Craigatin House & Courtyard (Adults only)

Pitlochry

10/10 Exceptional

David

Argyle Guest House

Ballindalloch

10/10 Exceptional

wilma

A modern building with a glass balcony, a staircase, and outdoor seating.

A cozy living room with a checkered sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

A wicker sofa and a glass table with a bottle of champagne and glasses.

A hotel room with a large round mirror, a bed with multiple pillows, a bedside table with a bottle of champagne, and two empty glasses.

Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard

Pitlochry

10/10 Exceptional

John

A white building with a conical roof and a round tower, surrounded by trees.

A living room with two leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A dining room with a long wooden table, chairs, wall-mounted lights, and framed pictures.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

Glenkilrie House

Blairgowrie

10/10 Exceptional

Laura

The Commercial Hotel

Aboyne

10/10 Exceptional

Barbie

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

Save more with Member Prices

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. Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

7. Gairnlea House

8. Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

9. Cambus o'May Hotel

10. The Boat Inn

11. Loch Kinord Hotel

12. The Commercial Hotel

13. Douneside House

14. Haughton Arms Hotel

15. Argyle Guest House

16. Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

17. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

18. Cairngorm Bothies

19. Hotel Square

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

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Go beyond your typical stay in Ballater

Price trends for hotels in Ballater

September

Top landmarks in Ballater

Balmoral Castle

Glenshee Ski Centre

Braemar Castle

Lochnagar

Mar Lodge Estate

Braemar Highland Games Centre

Ballater Golf Club

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Learn more about Ballater

Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love

Balmoral Arms

10/10 Exceptional

Cambus o'May Hotel

10/10 Exceptional

Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

10/10 Exceptional

The Boat Inn

10/10 Exceptional

Muckrach Country House

10/10 Exceptional

Tigh Na Leigh

10/10 Exceptional

Kildrummy Inn

10/10 Exceptional

High Range Holiday Apartments

10/10 Exceptional

Claymore Guest House and Apartments

10/10 Exceptional

Craigatin House & Courtyard (Adults only)

10/10 Exceptional

Argyle Guest House

10/10 Exceptional

Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard

10/10 Exceptional

Glenkilrie House

10/10 Exceptional

The Commercial Hotel

10/10 Exceptional

Frequently Asked Questions

What hotels do travelers like in Ballater?

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

Can I book a refundable hotel in Ballater?

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