Hotels in Ballater
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- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside — 4-star hotel in Ballater. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
- Balmoral Arms — 5-star hotel in Ballater. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
- Gairnlea Cottage — 3.5-star hotel in Ballater.
- Braemar Youth Hostel — 3-star hotel in Ballater. Guest rating: 9.4/10 — Exceptional.
- The Old School House — 2-star hotel in Ballater.
Where to stay in Ballater?
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal DeesideBallater
$205
$246 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Gairnlea Cottage
Gairnlea CottageBallater
$867
$1,040 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar Youth HostelBallater
$90
$108 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
The Old School House
The Old School HouseBallater
$484
$580 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Macdui - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$734
$880 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$764
$917 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Gairnlea House
Gairnlea HouseBallater
$997
$1,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Braeriach - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$713
$855 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Derry - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$782
$939 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Cambus o'May Hotel
Cambus o'May HotelAboyne
$164
$196 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Loch Kinord Hotel
Loch Kinord HotelAboyne
$153
$184 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
The Commercial Hotel
The Commercial HotelAboyne
$148
$177 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Haughton Arms Hotel
Haughton Arms HotelAlford
$87
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Argyle Guest House
Argyle Guest HouseBallindalloch
$111
$133 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
Lys-Na-Greyne Country HouseAboyne
$275
$330 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
Glen Clova Hotel and LodgesKirriemuir
$159
$191 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Cairngorm Bothies
Cairngorm BothiesAboyne
$236
$283 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Douneside House
Douneside HouseAboyne
$327
$393 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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The Old School House
The Old School HouseBallater
$484
$580 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 29 - Aug 30
$90
$108 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
$713
$855 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Derry - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$782
$939 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Macdui - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$734
$880 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge EstateBallater
$764
$917 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
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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 Rory Paterson
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.
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.
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.
Learn more about Ballater
Ballater is well-known for its attractions such as Balmoral Castle and Mar Lodge Estate. This welcoming city has something for everyone including bars as well as sights like Glenshee Ski Centre and Ballater Golf Club. All are within a small-town setting.
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Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love
Atholl Palace Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"The building is obviously old but has been well looked after and is clean. Bed was comfortable and the buffet breakfast was excellent! Signage approaching the hotel could be clearer as well as inside the hotel."
Coylumbridge Resort Hotel
8/10 Good
"Single room was suitable for me but probable not for all as it has no window. Clean and tidy though. Limited food available on the first two days. Very busy with international visitors. Staff very pleasant and helpful."
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel
8/10 Good
"The resort is quite old and in some spots pretty rundown. The cleaning team does a great job with what they have. when it comes to the support staff We found a range between some who were kind and helpful and others who seemed as if they were a bit hungover and couldn't be bothered"
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa
10/10 Excellent
"Excellent food, very helpful staff and delicious food. Beautiful setting"
Balmoral Arms
10/10 Excellent
"The room was lovely, and the staff were friendly and welcoming."
Craiglynne Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Night staff at front desk was welcoming and helpful, room was clean and easily accessible"
Nethybridge Hotel
8/10 Good
"Unique older hotel with modern rooms, but exterior renovations are needed. Rooms were quite spacious and comfortable. Delightful staff. Great bar/pub area with two large complimentary snooker tables."
Craigvrack Hotel & Restaurant
10/10 Excellent
"Very well run hotel. Staff cheerful and helpful, making for a pleasant stay. Comfortable room and well cooked breakfast. Having an adjoining good quality Indian restaurant is an added benefit."
Scotlands Spa Hotel
8/10 Good
"Excellent helpful staff, spacious room, very good breakfast with lots of options. Helpful with an item left after our stay. Only issue was the sink and mirror were very low."