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Hotels in Ballater

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Where to stay in Ballater?

1. Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms
Ballater
$166
$199 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Balmoral Arms

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
Ballater
$189
$226 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

3. Gairnlea Cottage

Gairnlea Cottage
Ballater
$684
$820 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Gairnlea Cottage

4. Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel
Ballater
$77
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Braemar Youth Hostel

5. Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$698
$838 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

6. Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$750
$900 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

7. Gairnlea House

Gairnlea House
Ballater
$1,002
$1,202 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Gairnlea House

8. Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$768
$922 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

9. Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$721
$865 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

10. The Boat Inn

The Boat Inn
Aboyne
$117
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
The Boat Inn

11. Cambus o'May Hotel

Cambus o'May Hotel
Aboyne
$150
$180 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Cambus o'May Hotel

12. Loch Kinord Hotel

Loch Kinord Hotel
Aboyne
$160
$192 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Loch Kinord Hotel

13. The Commercial Hotel

The Commercial Hotel
Aboyne
$145
$174 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
The Commercial Hotel

14. Douneside House

Douneside House
Aboyne
$241
$289 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Douneside House

15. Haughton Arms Hotel

Haughton Arms Hotel
Alford
$85
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Haughton Arms Hotel

16. Argyle Guest House

Argyle Guest House
Ballindalloch
$108
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Argyle Guest House

17. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
Aboyne
$246
$295 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

18. Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
Kirriemuir
$154
$185 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

19. Cairngorm Bothies

Cairngorm Bothies
Aboyne
$231
$278 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Cairngorm Bothies

20. Hotel Square

Hotel Square
Ballindalloch
$126
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hotel Square
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Check out pet-friendly hotels in Ballater

Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms
Ballater
$166
$199 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Balmoral Arms

Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel
Ballater
$77
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Braemar Youth Hostel

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$698
$838 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$768
$922 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$721
$865 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$750
$900 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
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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.
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.
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A castle with multiple towers, a flag, and a surrounding landscape with trees and a hill.
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.
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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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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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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 Library

Ballater Library is worth a visit when in central 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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A rural landscape with a stone house, green fields, and sheep grazing.
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Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love

Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
Aboyne

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anesti
Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard

Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard
Pitlochry

10/10 Exceptional

United States
John
Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard

Craigroyston House & Lodge

Craigroyston House & Lodge
Pitlochry

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Thomas
Craigroyston House & Lodge

Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel
Ballater

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Skye
Braemar Youth Hostel

Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms
Ballater

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anonymous traveler
Balmoral Arms

Tigh Na Leigh

Tigh Na Leigh
Blairgowrie

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Charles
Tigh Na Leigh

Birchwood Pitlochry

Birchwood Pitlochry
Pitlochry

10/10 Exceptional

United States
John
Birchwood Pitlochry

Crubenbeg Country House

Crubenbeg Country House
Newtonmore

10/10 Exceptional

United States
D.
Crubenbeg Country House

The Alyth Hotel

The Alyth Hotel
Blairgowrie

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Larry
The Alyth Hotel

The Braeriach

The Braeriach
Newtonmore

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Tim
The Braeriach

Pine Trees Hotel

Pine Trees Hotel
Pitlochry

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Don
Pine Trees Hotel

Carra Beag Guest House

Carra Beag Guest House
Pitlochry

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Alexander
Carra Beag Guest House

Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
Kirriemuir

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Tracy
Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Tigh an Each B&B & Laggan Glamping

Tigh an Each B&B & Laggan Glamping
Newtonmore

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Anu
Tigh an Each B&B & Laggan Glamping

High Range Hotel

High Range Hotel
Aviemore

10/10 Exceptional

United States
Stacy
High Range Hotel