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Fireplace
Balmoral Arms
Balmoral Arms
Balmoral Arms
4.0 star property
Ballater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (324)
The price is $102
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Balmoral Arms
Indoor pool
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
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, (253)
The price is $129
$154 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
Cottage | Interior
Gairnlea Cottage
Gairnlea Cottage
Gairnlea Cottage
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is $507
$608 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Gairnlea Cottage
In-room dining
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar Youth Hostel
3.0 star property
Ballater
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (39)
The price is $61
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Braemar Youth Hostel
Property grounds
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is $805
$966 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Exterior
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is $785
$942 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Property grounds
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is $707
$848 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Cottage | Interior
Gairnlea House
Gairnlea House
Gairnlea House
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is $665
$798 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Gairnlea House
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Haughton Arms Hotel
Haughton Arms Hotel
Haughton Arms Hotel
2.5 star property
Alford
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (13)
The price is $84
$101 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Haughton Arms Hotel
Restaurant
Premier Inn Aviemore
Premier Inn Aviemore
Premier Inn Aviemore
3.0 star property
Aviemore
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
The price is $58
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Premier Inn Aviemore
Property grounds
Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
3.0 star property
Blairgowrie
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (287)
The price is $111
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
Dinner served, British cuisine
Kildrummy Inn
Kildrummy Inn
Kildrummy Inn
5.0 star property
Alford
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (94)
The price is $331
$397 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Kildrummy Inn
Free WiFi
The Ballinluig Inn
The Ballinluig Inn
The Ballinluig Inn
3.0 star property
Pitlochry
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (23)
The price is $90
$108 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
The Ballinluig Inn
Stag Suite - King/Twin (Ground Floor) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Argyle Guest House
Argyle Guest House
Argyle Guest House
3.0 star property
Ballindalloch
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (259)
The price is $97
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Argyle Guest House
Terrace/patio
The Commercial Hotel
The Commercial Hotel
The Commercial Hotel
3.0 star property
Aboyne
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (262)
The price is $146
$175 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
The Commercial Hotel
Interior entrance
Star Hotel
Star Hotel
Star Hotel
4.0 star property
Kingussie
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (35)
The price is $104
$124 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11
Star Hotel
Front of property
The Inn at Loch Tummel
The Inn at Loch Tummel
The Inn at Loch Tummel
3.0 star property
Pitlochry
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (37)
The price is $174
$209 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 7 - Feb 8
The Inn at Loch Tummel
Front of property
Glenkilrie House
Glenkilrie House
Glenkilrie House
3.0 star property
Blairgowrie
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)
The price is $162
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
Glenkilrie House
Exterior
Glenesk
Glenesk
Glenesk
4.0 star property
Brechin
6.0 out of 10, (4)
Glenesk
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Loch Kinord Hotel
Loch Kinord Hotel
Loch Kinord Hotel
3.0 star property
Aboyne
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (79)
The price is $135
$162 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Loch Kinord Hotel
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Budget hotels in Ballater and vicinity

In-room dining
Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel
3.0 star property
Ballater
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (39)
The price is $61
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23
Braemar Youth Hostel
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.
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Check out pet-friendly hotels in Ballater

Fireplace
Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms
4.0 star property
Ballater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (324)
The price is $102
$123 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Balmoral Arms
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When is the best time to visit Ballater?

Our prices for hotels in Ballater are cheapest in February
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Top landmarks in Ballater

Prince Albert Cairn, near Balmoral Castle, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland

Balmoral Castle

4.5/5 (57 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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2nd Munro of the day !
Photo by Angela Newlands
Open Photo by Angela Newlands

Glenshee Ski Centre

3.8/5 (37 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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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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Beautiful countryside near the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. (June 2017) #Trovember
Photo by Geraldine Soh
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Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love

Westlands of Pitlochry

Westlands of Pitlochry

10/10 Excellent
"Good size room, very friendly staff."
Mikolaj 2-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Westlands of Pitlochry

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 19 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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