Hotels in Ballater
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Balmoral Arms
Balmoral Arms
4.0 star property
Ballater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (321)
8.6/10
Excellent
(321)
- Luxury countryside retreat near Balmoral Castle with local cuisine and golf.
The price is $120
$120
$144 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
4.0 star property
Ballater
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (251)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(251)
- Just outside Balmoral Castle, these suites offer a retreat in Scotland's majestic landscape.
The price is $124
$124
$148 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Gairnlea Cottage
Gairnlea Cottage
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is $498
$498
$598 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar Youth Hostel
3.0 star property
Ballater
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (39)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(39)
- Explore Highland trails at this cozy outdoor retreat near Braemar Golf Club.
The price is $64
$64
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
- Modern cottage near Balmoral Castle with easy access to Highland attractions.
The price is $752
$752
$903 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Gairnlea House
Gairnlea House
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is $564
$564
$677 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
- Charming Scottish cottage near Balmoral Castle with balcony and kitchen comforts.
The price is $671
$671
$805 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
- Cozy Ballater cottage offers the perfect Highland retreat near Balmoral Castle.
The price is $736
$736
$883 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
- Stay close to Balmoral Castle in this charming cottage with golf nearby.
The price is $696
$696
$835 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Haughton Arms Hotel
Haughton Arms Hotel
2.5 star property
Alford
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(12)
- Enjoy a rural retreat with historic charm and modern comforts in Alford.
The price is $84
$84
$100 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Premier Inn Aviemore
Premier Inn Aviemore
3.0 star property
Aviemore
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
10/10
Exceptional
(3)
- Modern base in Aviemore, steps from the railway and Scottish golf courses.
The price is $58
$58
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
The Commercial Hotel
The Commercial Hotel
3.0 star property
Aboyne
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (262)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(262)
- Rustic Scottish countryside retreat with tennis courts, just minutes from Cairngorms.
The price is $145
$145
$174 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
The Ballinluig Inn
The Ballinluig Inn
3.0 star property
Pitlochry
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (22)
8.6/10
Excellent
(22)
- Rustic highland retreat with easy access to Cairngorms National Park and local distilleries.
The price is $92
$92
$111 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Argyle Guest House
Argyle Guest House
3.0 star property
Ballindalloch
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (257)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(257)
- Victorian charm in Ballindalloch with 2 restaurants and 3 bars for evening drinks.
The price is $96
$96
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Glenesk
Glenesk
4.0 star property
Brechin
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3)
7.4/10
Good
(3)
- Savor Victorian elegance near Edzell Castle with pool and spa treatments.
Loch Kinord Hotel
Loch Kinord Hotel
3.0 star property
Aboyne
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (79)
8.6/10
Excellent
(79)
The price is $139
$139
$167 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
The Alyth Hotel
The Alyth Hotel
3.0 star property
Blairgowrie
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(13)
- Experience Perthshire charm at this golf-adjacent retreat with cozy pub ambiance.
The price is $118
$118
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Star Hotel
Star Hotel
4.0 star property
Kingussie
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(36)
- Walk along Highland paths and enjoy the heart of Kingussie, steps from the station.
The price is $103
$103
$124 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
3.0 star property
Blairgowrie
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (287)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(287)
- A historic castle retreat with lush gardens and golf course by Cairngorms Park.
The price is $134
$134
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Glenkilrie House
Glenkilrie House
3.0 star property
Blairgowrie
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(75)
- Serene Scottish guesthouse by Cairngorms National Park with free breakfast daily.
The price is $161
$161
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Budget hotels in Ballater and vicinity
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (38)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(38)
The price is $76
$76
$91 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(9)
The price is $91
$91
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (39)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(39)
The price is $64
$64
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
7.6 out of 10, Good, (160)
7.6/10
Good
(160)
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (486)
8.2/10
Very Good
(486)
The price is $46
$46
$56 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1133)
7.8/10
Good
(1133)
The price is $65
$65
$78 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (729)
8.2/10
Very Good
(729)
7.6 out of 10, Good, (227)
7.6/10
Good
(227)
The price is $56
$56
$67 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (184)
8.4/10
Very Good
(184)
The price is $55
$55
$55 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (631)
8.6/10
Excellent
(631)
The price is $85
$85
$102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (502)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(502)
The price is $152
$152
$182 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
10/10
Exceptional
(3)
The price is $58
$58
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (175)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(175)
The price is $69
$69
$83 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
7.8 out of 10, Good, (278)
7.8/10
Good
(278)
The price is $71
$71
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (739)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(739)
The price is $79
$79
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(13)
The price is $118
$118
$142 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (306)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(306)
The price is $73
$73
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (334)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(334)
The price is $74
$74
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Eriskay Guest House and Aviemore Glamping
Eriskay Guest House and Aviemore Glamping4.0 star property
Aviemore
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (138)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(138)
The price is $101
$101
$121 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (174)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(174)
The price is $87
$87
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Check out pet-friendly hotels in Ballater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (321)
8.6/10
Excellent
(321)
The price is $120
$120
$144 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 20 - Dec 21
The price is $696
$696
$835 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (39)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(39)
The price is $64
$64
$77 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19
The price is $671
$671
$805 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
The price is $736
$736
$883 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
The price is $752
$752
$903 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Go beyond your typical stay in Ballater
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When is the best time to visit Ballater?
When is the best time to visit Ballater?Our prices for hotels in Ballater are cheapest in February
When is the best time to visit Ballater?
When is the best time to visit Ballater?
Our prices for hotels in Ballater are cheapest in February
Price trends for hotels in Ballater
Pricing is based on two traveler single night rates
Currently viewing crowd sizes and weather for December.
Typical weather for Ballater
December
Low crowds
High 4°C / low -1°C. Snow likely.
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December, Low crowds, average high temperature 4 degrees Celsius, average low temperature -1 degrees Celsius. Snow likely.
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January, Low crowds, average high temperature 3 degrees Celsius, average low temperature -2 degrees Celsius. Snow likely.
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February, Low crowds, average high temperature 4 degrees Celsius, average low temperature -1 degrees Celsius. Snow likely.
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March, Low crowds, average high temperature 6 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 0 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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April, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 9 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 1 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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May, High crowds, average high temperature 12 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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June, High crowds, average high temperature 15 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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July, High crowds, average high temperature 17 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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August, High crowds, average high temperature 16 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 8 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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September, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 14 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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October, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 10 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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November, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 6 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 1 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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Top landmarks in Ballater
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.
Photo by Geraldine Soh
Open Photo by Geraldine Soh
Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love
Banchory Lodge Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Great location."
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa
10/10 Excellent
"Another fantastic stay at Fonab Castle hotel. We have been staying here for years and always enjoy our stays. Anna in the bar was very attentive and welcoming. We will be back. "
Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant
10/10 Excellent
"The staff were very helpful and the room was very good value with an excellent breakfast. Room was quite warm but otherwise very good "
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel
8/10 Good
"Nice cosy stay lovely food and staff very attentive. "
Coylumbridge Resort Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Clean room. Friendly staff. Quiet room. Excellent Spa facilities ( recently done up). My wife commented “This is my favourite hotel” - she means … in the U.K."
Westlands of Pitlochry
10/10 Excellent
"All of the above, staff were very friendly, helpful and informative, rooms were clean and spotless ❤️"
High Range Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"We "
Fisher's Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Room upgrade , room big & decor was great red tartan headboard . Looked out to gardens would go back again . "
Balmoral Arms
10/10 Excellent
"Superb hotel. Friendly staff. Great rooms. Just perfect "
Frequently asked questions
What hotels do travelers like in Ballater?
Braemar Youth Hostel, Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland and Balmoral Arms are all properties that our guests really like.
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 18 vacation homes. You also might want to book one of 51 cottages or 7 cabins.
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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