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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.

Karen

From

New Zealand

It was comfortable, clean and a wonderful location with free parking. The staff were very friendly.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews

Price from

US$131.38

1 night, 2 adults

Fairdene Cottage

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

Sue

From

New Zealand

Private, safe, within walking distance of village services

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews

Price from

US$151.09

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.

Hana

From

Czech Republic

The lovely little pods were a calming and cosy place to stay. The bathrooms are spacious and were kept really clean and warm, so was the Snug cottage. You have to be prepared to walk outside your little hut whenever you need something so some easy to put on shoes are a good idea. The owners are really nice and helpful whenever you need something. You can really see the care and thought they put it the accommodation. Overall it was an incredibly good value for the money and we would 100% recommend it.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews

Price from

US$91.97

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.

Sarah

From

United Kingdom

Ease of use and additional amenities in the kitchen etc

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

Price from

US$132.70

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, 165 reviews

Price from

US$227.30

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.

Susan

From

Isle of Man

Excellent location, friendly staff and great breakfast.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews

Price from

US$249.63

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.

Linda

From

Australia

The breakfast was five star, best I think I have ever had. Set in a picturesque village, also a gorgeous little resident dog to greet you!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 538 reviews

Price from

US$216.79

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$789.83

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$684.42

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, 371 reviews

The Barrel

Popular with guests booking hotels in Ballater

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 115 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, 1,904 reviews

Loch Kinord Hotel

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews

Budget hotels in Ballater and nearby

Evansford

Cheap hotel

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

Cheap hotel

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

Cheap hotel

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

Cheap hotel

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

Cheap hotel

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

Cheap hotel

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

Cheap hotel

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

Cheap hotel

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

The Green Inn Rooms

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 196 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$176.06 per night

Alexandra Hotel

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 371 reviews

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

From US$177.37 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$315.32 per night

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Situated in Ballater in the Grampian region, Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

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.

Best hotels with breakfast in Ballater and nearby

The Coyles - Uk31466

Breakfast options

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.

The Auld Kirk

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews

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.

Logiemar Cottage

Breakfast options

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

Breakfast options

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

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8 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.

Ballater Hostel

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

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

From US$123.37 per night

Cairnie Cottage

Breakfast options

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.

Westwood

Breakfast options

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.

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,904 reviews

I stayed in a beautiful single room, the bed was big enough for two and it was exceptionally clean. The hosts are lovely, all areas of the hotel have a lovely feel to them with log fires and fabulous decor. Being dog friendly, there’s really nice wooded areas to wander with them, or sit outside and listen to the birds. I loved the old guest book from 1935 still being used for new entries too.

Guest review by

Naomi

United Kingdom

Crofts Mill

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

We really love the Mill and its facilities are excellent. Fabulous location with wonderful walks nearby…we now return each year. Starlink WiFi is a bonus and the town of Ballater nearby is a lovely town with a wide range of shops, takeaways and restaurants.

Guest review by

Donna

United Kingdom

The Gordon Guest House

From US$227.30 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews

Property and room were spotlessly clean and well appointed. Located in the middle of Ballater within easy walk of all amenities. Hosts were friendly and accommodating too. They even booked a local hotel for my meal. Will definitely return.

Guest review by

Jerry

United Kingdom

Pannanich View Cottage, Ballater

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

Location in Ballater is fantastic. Supermarket and good coffee around the corner. Quiet area. Garden is great to sit outside. Very complete house. Price for value quality high!

Guest review by

Belinda

Netherlands

No 45, Ballater