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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 stone building with a sign reading "Balmoral Arms."

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

1. Balmoral Arms

Ballater

$166

$199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Ballater

$249

$298 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, an oven, and a dishwasher.

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.

3. Gairnlea Cottage

Ballater

$685

$822 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

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

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

4. Braemar Youth Hostel

Ballater

$78

$93 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.

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

5. Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$699

$839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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 view from a balcony with a sign indicating the balcony is not in use.

6. Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$749

$899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

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

7. Gairnlea House

Ballater

$1,001

$1,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

8. Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$768

$921 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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.

9. Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$720

$864 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 neatly made bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a plaid blanket, and two woven wall lamps.

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.

10. The Boat Inn

Aboyne

$117

$160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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

A forest path surrounded by dense greenery and yellow flowers.

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

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

11. Cambus o'May Hotel

Aboyne

$151

$181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

12. Loch Kinord Hotel

Aboyne

$160

$192 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

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

13. The Commercial Hotel

Aboyne

$145

$174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a large vase of flowers. There are multiple seating areas with chairs and sofas, and a large window with curtains.

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

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.

14. Douneside House

Aboyne

$241

$289 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 pool table in a room with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a clock on the wall.

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

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

15. Haughton Arms Hotel

Alford

$86

$103 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 stone building with a red door and two windows, labeled "Aggle House."

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

16. Argyle Guest House

Ballindalloch

$108

$130 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 breakfast buffet with various cereals, fruits, and bread on a wooden table in a room with blue walls and a large mirror.

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

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

$245

$294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

A white building with multiple windows and a sloped roof, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.

18. Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Kirriemuir

$155

$186 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

A cabin with a green roof, surrounded by tall pine trees.

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

19. Cairngorm Bothies

Aboyne

$231

$277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

A room with a chandelier, a glass table with flowers, a black and white checkered floor, a white armchair, and a door with glass panels.

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

20. Hotel Square

Ballindalloch

$133

$160 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Balmoral Arms

Ballater

$166

$199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$699

$839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Braemar Youth Hostel

Ballater

$78

$93 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$749

$899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$768

$921 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$720

$864 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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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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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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Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love

Balmoral Arms

Ballater

10/10 Exceptional

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Braemar Youth Hostel

Ballater

10/10 Exceptional

Skye

The Commercial Hotel

Aboyne

10/10 Exceptional

Barbie

Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Kirriemuir

10/10 Exceptional

Tracy

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

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

A spacious indoor dining area with large windows, modern furniture, and a view of the garden.

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

Claymore Guest House and Apartments

Pitlochry

10/10 Exceptional

Stan

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

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.

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.

Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard

Pitlochry

10/10 Exceptional

John

A wooden building with a covered walkway surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A building with a green door labeled "Ravenscraig" and a clear blue sky.

A wooden pergola with a gravel pathway, surrounded by purple flowers and a wooden fence.

Ravenscraig Guest House

Aviemore

10/10 Exceptional

Anonymous traveler

A breakfast setup with a sign reading "DAILY SPECIAL" and a flower vase.

A kitchen counter with various food items and containers, a fruit bowl, and a pitcher of orange juice.

A room with a TV mounted on the wall, a patterned chair, a wooden dresser, and a trash can.

Dunroamin

Aviemore

10/10 Exceptional

Thomas

Three wooden yurts with round windows, set in a snowy landscape at night.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view of a building, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A row of cylindrical wooden cabins with large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and gravel paths.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a dining table, and a television.

Eriskay Guest House and Aviemore Glamping

Aviemore

10/10 Exceptional

Carl

A cozy living room with leather armchairs, a round wooden coffee table, and a stone fireplace with a fire.

A dining table with a bottle, a glass, and a wine glass.

A house with large windows, a visible kitchen area, and a small outdoor seating area.

The Speyside Hotel

Grantown-on-Spey

10/10 Exceptional

Peter

A historic stone building with a gravel driveway and lush pink flowers in the foreground.

A window with a view of trees, curtains, and a tray with items.

A stone building with a gravel driveway and a covered walkway.

A neatly made bed with white linens, two pillows, and two rolled towels. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and three framed pictures on the wall above the bed.

Ravenscourt Guest House

Grantown-on-Spey

10/10 Exceptional

Elizabeth Marie

A reception area with a wooden counter, a plush toy, a vase with flowers, and informational posters.

A stone building with a sign reading "The Braerich Highland Escape."

A staircase with a wooden wall design and a door labeled "Breakfast Room".

A hallway with a wooden wall art piece, a framed picture, and a staircase.

The Braeriach

Newtonmore

10/10 Exceptional

Tim

A bottle of Prosecco, two glasses of champagne, and a bowl of strawberries on a wooden tray in a hotel room.

A living room with a brown leather sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a microwave.

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, white cabinets, and a built-in oven. There are two stools and a window with a view of the outside.

Lodge at Lochside

Kirriemuir

10/10 Exceptional

Darlene

Hotel Square

Ballindalloch

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed three nights at the Hotel Square in Tomintoul. Although this is an older facility which could use a few updates to rugs, curtains, etc., we were very happy there. The hotel is clean, beds are super comfortable and the rooms are large and supplied with everything we needed. Breakfast was very good! Most importantly, the staff was friendly and helpful, providing great service. We had a lovely stay!

Myla

A historic stone building with multiple windows and a corner turret, likely a hotel.

A formal dining room with a large mirror, ornate chandeliers, and a floral centerpiece on the table.

A spacious room with a large window, a fireplace, a plush sofa, and a plaid carpet.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and a chandelier.

The Grant Arms Hotel

Grantown-on-Spey

10/10 Exceptional

Angela

Hotels in Ballater

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Where to stay in Ballater?

1. Balmoral Arms

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

3. Gairnlea Cottage

4. Braemar Youth Hostel

5. Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

6. Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

7. Gairnlea House

8. Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

9. Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

10. The Boat Inn

11. Cambus o'May Hotel

12. Loch Kinord Hotel

13. The Commercial Hotel

14. Douneside House

15. Haughton Arms Hotel

16. Argyle Guest House

17. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

18. Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

19. Cairngorm Bothies

20. Hotel Square

Check out pet-friendly hotels in Ballater

Balmoral Arms

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Braemar Youth Hostel

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

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Braemar Highland Games Centre

Ballater Library

Learn more about Ballater

Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love

Balmoral Arms

10/10 Exceptional

Braemar Youth Hostel

10/10 Exceptional

The Commercial Hotel

10/10 Exceptional

Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

10/10 Exceptional

Claymore Guest House and Apartments

10/10 Exceptional

Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard

10/10 Exceptional

Ravenscraig Guest House

10/10 Exceptional

Dunroamin

10/10 Exceptional

Eriskay Guest House and Aviemore Glamping

10/10 Exceptional

The Speyside Hotel

10/10 Exceptional

Ravenscourt Guest House

10/10 Exceptional

The Braeriach

10/10 Exceptional

Lodge at Lochside

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Square

10/10 Exceptional

The Grant Arms Hotel

10/10 Exceptional