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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 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews

Price from

US$135

1 night, 2 adults

Alexandra Hotel

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

carol

From

United Kingdom

Great welcome, lovely room and bed. Breakfast had lots of choice and was cooked and tasted beautiful.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews

Price from

US$182.25

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$155.25

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.

Aurelien

From

France

The owners were very kind and the site was the cleanest I ever seen. I will come back for sure 👌

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews

Price from

US$94.50

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.

Howard

From

New Zealand

Very friendly welcome. Excellent communal kitchen and dining area. Large comfortable room

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 273 reviews

Price from

US$136.35

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.

Fanie

From

Canada

The hosts are amazing people. They were extremely kind, careful and helpful. The house is beautiful, cozy, and the room large and confortable with gorgeous view of the mountain. The breakfast was excellent and generous, with lot of vegan / gluten-free items.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

Price from

US$233.55

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.

Andrea

From

Italy

Lovely location, in a typical Scottish landscape. Breakfast superlative: excellent home made bakery... Kevin&Helen are really lovely and friendly people who gave us great advises for our stay. Do not miss to spend one or more nights in this B&B if you plan to visit Balmoral and the Aberdeenshire.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 635 reviews

Price from

US$256.50

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, 539 reviews

Price from

US$233.89

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, 17 reviews

Price from

US$757.19

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, 363 reviews

The Barrel

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 132 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, 1,928 reviews

Loch Kinord Hotel

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

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, 283 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 7.4

Good - What previous guests thought, 49 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 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Darroch View is set in Ballater, 46 km from CairnGorm National Park, 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club, and 24 km from Corgarff Castle.

The Gordon Guest House

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

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.

From US$233.55 per night

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.

Netherley Rooms

Breakfast options

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews

Offering mountain views, Netherley Rooms is an accommodation situated in Ballater, 18 km from Balmoral Castle and 47 km from CairnGorm National Park.

From US$116.10 per night

Budget hotels in Ballater and nearby

Sycamore Cottage - Uk45923

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 8 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 8.9

Fabulous - 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.

Spacious 2 Bedroom Flat in heart of Ballater

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 28 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

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 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

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 90 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

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 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.

Gairnlea House

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

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

Gairnlea Cottage

Cheap hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

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.

From US$681.78 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Ballater

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.

The Auld Kirk

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 635 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

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Logiemar Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Ballater, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, 19 km from Aboyne Golf Club, as well as 25 km from Corgarff Castle.

The Coyles Cottage - Sbh

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Situated in Ballater in the Grampian region, The Coyles Cottage - Sbh features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Ballater Retreat - SJA Stays - Modern 1 Bed Apartment

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 10 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

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 273 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$136.35 per night

Cairnie Cottage

Central location

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

Central location

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 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.

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What guests said about Ballater:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

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.

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CHRISTINE

United Kingdom

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

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.

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Julie

Australia

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Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel

From US$178.54 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,928 reviews

Cambus O May Hotel situated in beautiful woodland & being dog friendly is ideal,their own dog is so adorable.We loved the decor,which gives the hotel its special character.Great hospitality from Derek and his staff.Lovely breakfast,rooms are clean with great views.Comfortable bed & loved the bath.Near to Braemar, Pitlochry nice walks in the area, well situated for things to see & do.

Guest review by

ann

United Kingdom

Balmoral Arms

From US$164.02 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,550 reviews

A good hotel in the centre of Ballater now owned and operated by the Crerar group. Comfortable room, good spacious bar and lounge. Pleasant if not outstanding evening meals and good breakfast selection. There is a spa - I didn't have the chance to try it.

Guest review by

Sruthanach

United Kingdom

The Gordon Guest House

From US$233.55 per night

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 158 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

Alexandra Hotel

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews

A lovely hotel in centre of Ballater. The staff were very nice and the food was first class. Good value for money and will definitely recommend to anyone.

Guest review by

Alison

United Kingdom

Netherley Rooms