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The Barrel

Situated in Ballater and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 18 km, The Barrel features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

Joe

From

United Kingdom

Recently renovated and very clean, friendly staff, great ales, food and atmosphere, sumptuously comfortable bed.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

Price from

US$131.03

1 night, 2 adults

Fairdene Cottage

Featuring garden views, Fairdene Cottage features accommodation with a patio, around 18 km from Balmoral Castle.

Kathryn

From

United States

Fairdene Cottage was perfect. So adorable and comfortable. I was able to visit Balmoral and also the Ballater train station with a replica of Queen Victoria's train carriage. I loved everything about the cottage and its location.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

Price from

US$150.68

1 night, 2 adults

Howe of Torbeg

Offering a garden and garden view, Howe of Torbeg is situated in Ballater, 20 km from Balmoral Castle and 45 km from CairnGorm National Park.

Martin

From

Hong Kong

Beautiful environment and friendly staff

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 815 reviews

Price from

US$91.72

1 night, 2 adults

Ballater Hostel

Located in Ballater and within 18 km of Balmoral Castle, Ballater Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Colette

From

Netherlands

Out of our 2 week trip in Scotland this was the best place we stayed at. The kitchen and common room were nice and a good way to meet people and have a chat. The hosts were very kind and helpful and therefore coming here almost felt like coming home. Thanks a lot!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews

Price from

US$132.34

1 night, 2 adults

The Gordon Guest House

Offering quiet street views, The Gordon Guest House is an accommodation situated in Ballater, 46 km from CairnGorm National Park and 19 km from Aboyne Golf Club.

Nidhi

From

India

Our stay at The Gordon Guest House was perfect! We got an upgrade to suite room which offered us an amazing view of the mountain in the morning. The suite room had luxurious jacuzzi and a very big bathroom. The bed was very comfortable and the room was set at a cozy temperature. We felt very welcome. The breakfast was made as per choice. It was prepared by the hosts themselves. The delicious breakfast made our morning and we had a very good start of the day, enroute to starting our NC500 journey. Beth and Steve are great hosts and we had a very engaging conversation on topics such as Indian music, Scottish Highland life. We would definitely come back again if we visit Ballater. Highly recommended!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews

Price from

US$226.67

1 night, 2 adults

The Auld Kirk

This former church has been tastefully converted, enabling retention of the original features. Auld Kirk B&B is situated in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside.

Pierre

From

France

Very friendly and attentive staff. Freshly baked scones at breakfast were excellent!. Very comfortable accomodations.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews

Price from

US$248.95

1 night, 2 adults

No 45, 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.

Masa 63

From

Finland

Nice and quiet hotel with good location. Nice personnel and breakfast. It was a perfect location for a Highland traveller. Good parking places on The yard.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews

Price from

US$216.19

1 night, 2 adults

Gairnlea House

Set 17 km from Balmoral Castle, Gairnlea House offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Janine

From

United Kingdom

Everything, beautiful nice furnished house very homely.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Price from

US$787.67

1 night, 2 adults

Gairnlea Cottage

Gairnlea Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Ballater, 46 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 24 km from Corgarff Castle.

Derek

From

United Kingdom

Lovely little place with high-quality furnishings. Just a short walk from the middle of Ballater but feels quiet and peaceful. The lounge/dining room catches the late afternoon sun and has a view up to the oak woods of Craigendarroch hill. It's quite a small place (the reasonable price reflects this - it's in a 'premium' part of the Highlands) but the quality of the armchair, sofa and dining chairs would put many a grand country hotel to shame and made for a relaxing and memorable stay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Price from

US$682.55

1 night, 2 adults

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Alexandra Hotel

Popular with guests booking hotels in Ballater

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews

The Barrel

Popular with guests booking hotels in Ballater

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews

Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel

Popular with guests booking hotels in Ballater

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,907 reviews

Loch Kinord Hotel

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Ballater and nearby

Evansford

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Evansford, a property with a garden, is set in Ballater, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 25 km from Corgarff Castle.

Celicall

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews

Celicall is located in Ballater, 18 km from Balmoral Castle, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, and 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club.

The Studio at Rannagowan

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Set 47 km from CairnGorm National Park and 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club in Ballater, The Studio at Rannagowan offers accommodation with a kitchenette.

Just off the Square... Ballater

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5

Good - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

Located 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, 25 km from Corgarff Castle and 31 km from Craigievar Castle, Just off the Square... Ballater offers accommodation situated in Ballater.

Darroch View

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Set 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, 24 km from Corgarff Castle and 31 km from Craigievar Castle, Darroch View offers accommodation situated in Ballater.

Craigclunie

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Craigclunie, a property with a garden, is located in Ballater, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, 24 km from Corgarff Castle, as well as 31 km from Craigievar Castle.

Sycamore Cottage - Uk45923

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Sycamore Cottage - Uk45923, a property with a garden, is set in Ballater, 46 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 24 km from Corgarff Castle.

Pine Tree Cottage - Uk45925

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Pine Tree Cottage - Uk45925, a property with a garden, is set in Ballater, 46 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 24 km from Corgarff Castle.

Hotels located in the centre of Ballater

Netherley Rooms

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

Situated in Ballater within 18 km of Balmoral Castle and 47 km of CairnGorm National Park, Netherley Rooms features rooms with free WiFi.

From US$149.37 per night

The Green Inn Rooms

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7

Good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

Set in Ballater and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 18 km, The Green Inn Rooms offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

From US$175.57 per night

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews

In the Cairngorms National Park, this luxurious country house is 8 miles from Balmoral Castle and has a swimming pool, a beauty spa, gym and tennis court.

From US$465.14 per night

Spacious 2 Bedroom Flat in heart of Ballater

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Situated in Ballater and only 17 km from Balmoral Castle, Spacious 2 Bedroom Flat in heart of Ballater features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Lewis Lodge - Stunning & Exclusive Luxury Home in the Heart of Ballater, Royal Deeside

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

A recently renovated holiday home located in Ballater, Lewis Lodge - Stunning & Exclusive Luxury Home in the Heart of Ballater, Royal Deeside features a garden.

Pannanich View Cottage, Ballater

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Featuring mountain views, Pannanich View Cottage, Ballater offers accommodation with free bikes and a patio, around 18 km from Balmoral Castle.

Spacious cosy welcoming cottage

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Spacious cosy welcoming cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Ballater, 19 km from Aboyne Golf Club, 24 km from Corgarff Castle, as well as 31 km from Craigievar Castle.

The Coyles - Uk31466

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

The Coyles - Uk31466, a property with a garden, is set in Ballater, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 25 km from Corgarff Castle.

Budget hotels in Ballater and nearby

Logiemar Cottage

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Boasting a hot tub, Logiemar Cottage is located in Ballater. The 5-star holiday home is 47 km from CairnGorm National Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 18 km from Balmoral Castle.

The Coyles Cottage - Sbh

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

The Coyles Cottage - Sbh is located in Ballater, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, and 25 km from Corgarff Castle.

Ballater Retreat - SJA Stays - Modern 1 Bed Apartment

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Ballater Retreat - SJA Stays - Modern 1 Bed Apartment is located in Ballater, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 19 km from Aboyne Golf Club, and 25 km from Corgarff Castle.

Cairnie Cottage

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Located in Ballater, 18 km from Balmoral Castle and 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, Cairnie Cottage provides accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building.

Alexandra Hotel

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews

Set in Ballater, Alexandra Hotel has a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$176.88 per night

Westwood

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Westwood, a property with a garden, is situated in Ballater, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 25 km from Corgarff Castle.

Invercauld Lodges

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Invercauld Lodges is situated in Ballater, 18 km from Balmoral Castle and 46 km from CairnGorm National Park.

Greenwood - Stunning Scandinavian Style Home in the heart of Ballater Royal Deeside

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 28 reviews

A recently renovated holiday home located in Ballater, Greenwood - Stunning Scandinavian Style Home in the heart of Ballater Royal Deeside features a garden.

FAQs about hotels in Ballater

What guests said about Ballater:

We went to Ballater to be close to Balmoral Castle, where we...

We went to Ballater to be close to Balmoral Castle, where we went to an artisans market on the grounds. We were there in October, so opening of other parts of the castle were not available, due to royal residence use. I would return to this beautiful part of Scotland again if given the chance, to see more of the castle.

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Anonymous

Beautiful little town in a stunning location.

Beautiful little town in a stunning location. The town is decorated with the most amazing hanging baskets. Several pubs, all seemed to be busy and offered good value food. The town is ideally located for exploring the beautiful area

Guest review by

Julia

United Kingdom

A very scenic town centre.

A very scenic town centre. A good supermarket and several specialist shops (bookshop especially) . just try and avoid the sweetshop (far too tempting) Several nice restaurants and an excellent fish and chip shop. Bike hire by the old station and easy routes along the old line.

Guest review by

Robinson

United Kingdom

Ballater is a lovely village.

Ballater is a lovely village. Very clean and tidy as you would expect being so close to Balmoral Castle. Beautiful hanging baskets outside the shops Plenty of cafes and gift shops. Lovely village green around the Church in the centre of Ballater with seating areas . Free car park and free parking around the Church. Lovely village to visit or stay. We stayed overnight at The Barrel before visiting Balmoral Castle the following day.

Guest review by

CHRISTINE

United Kingdom

Lovely authentic little Scottish village with nice...

Lovely authentic little Scottish village with nice independent shops and good bars & restaurants (especially Fish Shop). Well located for a visit to Balmoral Castle and local hills & mountains.

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Derek

United Kingdom

It has been the most wonderful and comfortable place we have...

It has been the most wonderful and comfortable place we have stayed in on our trip we had been away for 4 weeks and this place by far the very best. Homemade cakes and a great breakfast. Highly recommend to everyone to stay, but you should stay a minimum of two nights.

Guest review by

Julie

Australia

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Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel

From US$173.28 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,907 reviews

Choose this if you are after something a little different. This hotel is unique in a very special way. At first you look and say "oh,oh" but then you realise that all its quirks are it's beauty. Ideally located if you like walks. Dog friendly throughout. Great drinks and gorgeous food. Absolutely loved our stay. I hope we'll be back here again some time.

Guest review by

Tracey

United Kingdom

Crannach House bed and breakfast and self catering apartments

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 525 reviews

The Braemar and Ballater area is lovely. We were passing through, so it would be nice to return and explore. The B&B has been newly reurbished, so everyting is clean and fresh. Good breakfast cooked to order. Several places in Ballater for the evenning meal.

Guest review by

Ronald B

United Kingdom

Balmoral Arms

From US$135.61 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,556 reviews

Very friendly & helpful staff. Hotel has had a refresh recently, bathrooms are like new with great water pressure, spot on after day on hills. Very comfortable bed and dog Friendly. Fire on on lobby and lounge, just a brilliant stay all round

Guest review by

Stuart

United Kingdom

Creag Meggan

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews

Tranquil Highland retreat about a mile from Ballater. Easy to walk to along ‘7 Bridges’ route. Alison and Rob couldn’t have been more helpful with lots of local knowledge. Exceptional breakfast and super comfy beds! Dog friendly too.

Guest review by

Jennifer

United Kingdom

Craggan