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Cambus O' May Hotel
Hotel in Ballater
Cambus O' May Hotel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Ballater. 23 km from Balmoral Castle and 13 km from Aboyne Golf Club, the property offers ski storage space, as well as a...
Jeffrey Neil
Spain
Excellent Breakfast.
Good location in the country with many trees in the grounds and paths for walking. The river Dee across the nearby main road accessible by path.
Quiet.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,243 reviews
Price from£130.80per night
Alexandra Hotel
Hotel in Ballater
Set in Ballater and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 18 km, Alexandra Hotel offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.
Ursula
United Kingdom
Enjoyed breakfast. Good selection. Nice outlook. Missed the Orchids
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
415 reviews
Price from£145per night
Howe of Torbeg
Ballater
Howe of Torbeg provides glamping accommodation near Ballater, within the Cairngorms National Park. Guests can use the property's Kadai fire bowls for BBQs and evenings around the fire.
Rolf Alexander
Germany
Very nice located in the Highlands. We stayed for only one night during our ride from Inverness to Glasgow. We appreciated it very much :)
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
776 reviews
Price from£66per night
St Andrews House
Ballater
Located in Ballater, within 17 km of Balmoral Castle and 46 km of CairnGorm National Park, St Andrews House provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for...
k
United Kingdom
The room was very clean and comfortable. The hosts were very helpful. Breakfast very tasty. I would thoroughly recommend
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
337 reviews
Price from£160per night
The Gordon Guest House
Ballater
The Gordon Guest House is located in Ballater, within Cairngorns National Park. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV.
Graham
United Kingdom
The guest house has a lovely feel that I’m sure tourists to the area will be very appreciative of. It’s tartan and shortbread, well mums cake anyway which was magnificent!
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
238 reviews
Price from£173per night
Ballater Hostel
Ballater
Located in Ballater and within 18 km of Balmoral Castle, Ballater Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
Angela
United Kingdom
Excellent staff who were very helpful when we locked our key in our room! Useful bike store, drying room and well stocked kitchen!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
255 reviews
Price from£83.80per night
No 45, Ballater
Ballater
No 45, Ballater is a guesthouse set in an acre of gardens and is just 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Ballater. The individually designed rooms each offer unique charm.
Michaela
Austria
First of all: Thank you so much, Alison and Les and Teddy!
ad breakfast: a huge range to choice from. The omelette was just unbelievable.
ad room: lovely, comfy rooms. The bathroom had even a bath tub. I slept extremely well because there was no noise.
It felt like home.
Alison and Les are wonderful and great hosts. And Teddy, the dog, is just cute.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
487 reviews
Price from£168.75per night
The Auld Kirk
Ballater
This former church has been tastefully converted, enabling retention of the original features. Auld Kirk Hotel is situated in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside.
Mark
United Kingdom
Good location for Ballater restaurants and Facilities. We really like the art as well. The owners were genuine and very welcoming. The breakfast is superb whether thats the full Scottish cooked or the Porridge and fruit. Superb, thank you Kevin and Helen
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
603 reviews
Price from£190per night
Craggan
Ballater
Featuring a garden and views of mountain, Craggan is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Ballater, 16 km from Balmoral Castle.
Angela
United Kingdom
Amazing in every way
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
134 reviews
Price from£160per night
Balmoral Arms
Ballater
Balmoral Arms is situated in village of Ballater, in the centre of Royal Deeside. The property offers open log fires and free WiFi.
beatrice
France
Location, staff and the general decoration
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
1,502 reviews
Price from£140per night
FAQs about hotels in Ballater
What guests said about Ballater:
- 10Scored 10
Ballater is a lovely old Victorian village alongside the...
Ballater is a lovely old Victorian village alongside the river Dee and next to the Balmoral Estate, the Scottish home of the King. There is easy accessibility to the mountains river walks, distilleries and more
NormanUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Ballater is a lovely little town, very close to the Balmoral...
Ballater is a lovely little town, very close to the Balmoral Estate so excellent location if you are planning to visit the Castle and grounds of the royal estate. It has an excellent selection of restaurants, coffee shops and boutique / gift shops to choose from. Free parking in most places and some lovely walks that are all clearly marked that follow the river and circulate the town.DavidUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Ballater is a beautiful historic town.
Ballater is a beautiful historic town. It has lovely architecture, a Victorian train station where Queen Victoria used to travel to. Lots of restaurants, pubs, and the townspeople are very nice. It's close to Balmoral and was a perfect location to drive around and see the sites.KathrynUnited States - 8.0Scored 8.0
Quaint little village with just enough amenities with plenty...
Quaint little village with just enough amenities with plenty of activities in and around the place. There's a coop shop for groceries, and some nice restaurant choices too. There's a small petrol station here as well so it's useful for fuelling up if you plan to drive any great distance. I'd happily come back here, but it's a small place so it's limited in some ways if you plan to stay for any great length of time. We ate from two restaurants here, the New Shanghai Chinese takeaway, and the Alexandra Hotel restaurant. Both were very satisfying meals and good value for money, and I'd happily come back to both. The village is fairly small, so it's very walkable if you want to mill around and explore the pubs, shops and cafes.AndrewUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 8.0
Lovely picturesque village in Royal Deeside.
Lovely picturesque village in Royal Deeside. Shop fronts, the streets and the buildings are immaculately kept. Has many great places to eat and drink. Great walk along the old Deeside railway line. I went on a drench November midweek day, so there wasn't a lot happening, but the surroundings are nice. Fantastic place for solo travellers, couples and people who like the great outdoors.DavidUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Ballater is a fantastic area, such beautiful surroundings...
Ballater is a fantastic area, such beautiful surroundings with lots to do. Lots of walking and cycling options. The town itself has beautiful buildings and architecture. I love the area so much, I'm looking to buy a property and move there permanently.
DavidUnited Kingdom
Explore guest reviews of hotels in Ballater
- 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 134 reviewsQuiet and beautiful location but minutes from the quaint village of Ballater in Cairngorms NP. Martyn and Louise could not have been more welcoming. Our room was very spacious with a comfortable bed, a separate seating area, and all of the amenities, including plenty of power outlets throughout the room. Our accommodations included a private patio area and a very large bathroom. The welcoming treats and gourmet breakfast which included homemade baked goods were standouts in an exceptional stay at Craggan.
WhinnaUnited States - 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 337 reviewsHad a lovely stay for 2 nights. The room was well layout, included all the amenities needed for a comfy stay. Great bathroom & shower pressure too. The location was good, quite, it’s within walking distance to Ballater & driving distance to sites around the area. Plenty of on-site parking as well. A Lovely couple who own the place, you can see they put a lot of love and energy into making it a good experience for guests.
sharonNew Zealand - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 415 reviewsMy room and bathroom were exceptionally clean, as was the whole of the hotel. The lady got up early, so she could make me an early breakfast. The staff were so friendly and the food was great. Nothing was too much trouble - even during a busy Bank Holiday weekend. I would definately stay there again. A lovely small hotel, right in the heart of the lovely village of Ballater.
MunroUnited Kingdom - 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 110 reviewsBallater is a lovely place, and this cottage is in a peaceful location. There is also plenty of parking on the large drive. The cottage makes a great base from which to explore the local area. The cottage is spacious, and we loved that dogs are welcome. We would highly recommend a meal at the Fish Shop, which was recently opened by Queen Camilla and is fantastic.CatherineUnited Kingdom
- From £190 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 603 reviewsAbsolutely loved this accommodation and the host Helen and her employee Lisa! Enjoyed chatting with them about our day and having a good laugh. And the breakfast was the best we have every had! Kept us going all day! Highly recommend this property! If I am ever in the area again I will definitley stay here!CandiceCanada
- From £212.50 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 487 reviewsAmazing hotel and great experience overall. The hotel is beautifully decorated - very cosy and very Scottish! The bed was extremely comfy too. The couple running it are very friendly, approachable and helpful. They have an adorable dog :) The breakfast in the conservatory was great.
PatriciaUnited Kingdom - From £130.80 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,244 reviewsLovely, spacious, renovated room with modern ensuite at the front of the hotel, with superb views across the River Dee to the mountains. Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the centre of Ballater and is an impressive Victorian building in a tranquil spot at Cambus O'May.JimbruceUnited Kingdom
- 7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 187 reviewsLooking for a place for a couple of nights for the Braemar Games. Good location outside of Ballater. Big rooms, handy kitchenette, great beds and an awesome shower kept us all happy. Great staff always offering to help
JohnAustralia - From £173 per night9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 238 reviewsI hiked across Scotland for the TGO Challenge, and the Gordon Guest House was my one luxury stay during that effort. It was amazing - very clean, great food, comfortable bed, central local - perfect!DanUnited States
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 30 reviewsStunning location, easy access to nearby walking routes and not far from Ballater. Hot tub was brilliant even in mid-January and couldn't believe how toasty the house stayed once it had warmed up.LauraUnited Kingdom
- From £180 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,503 reviewsNice bar, decent modern rooms for an old hotel. Despite many shortcomings, it was acceptable and probably as good as it gets in Ballater. Venison pie was best meal I’ve ever eaten.PaulUnited Kingdom
- 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 134 reviewsBreakfast - fantastic choice and great quality Location - superb for exploring Ballater and abundance of local walks. Also well located for exploring this area of Scotland.JonathanUnited Kingdom
- From £180 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,503 reviewsThe dining room and lounge were nice, some areas of the hotel look like they have been redone already. The spa/massage was a nice little extra that we both enjoyed.
ColleenUnited States - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 415 reviewsPerfect location to explore the town & surrounding area. Room and bathroom were a good size and definitely met my needs. Staff were very friendly and sociable.
ShelleeUnited States - From £130.80 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,244 reviewsThe hotel is beautiful, the room was warm and decorated to a high standard. There is a lot of period furniture and you get the feeling of an old stately home.RodrigoUnited Kingdom
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 110 reviewsLocation for this space is great. Easy to walk into town for dinner and groceries. A lot of things to do around the area as well! Would stay here again.ChloeUnited States
- From £190 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 603 reviewsVery warm welcome. Hosts are very knowledgeable about the local area and recommended places to visit / eat. Lovely central place to stay in Ballater.AndrewUnited Kingdom
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 93 reviewsThe location was fabulous for our trip, minutes from Ballater and Balmoral. Braemar was a wonderful scenic short drive awayCarysUnited Kingdom
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 104 reviewsgreat little cottage with everything you need for a short or long stay. quiet area but still very walkable to town.MaryUnited States
- 7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 187 reviewsHotel facilitiesAlanUnited Kingdom
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