Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel in Ballater offers family rooms with garden or mountain views. Each room includes a private bathroom, kitchenette, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating areas. The family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Free bicycles are available for exploring the surroundings. Convenient Location: Located 56 km from Aberdeen Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Balmoral Castle (23 km) and Aboyne Golf Club (13 km). Free on-site parking and full-day security enhance the stay. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, excellent breakfast, and convenient location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Colin
United Kingdom
“Wonderful location and cosy interior, beautifully furnished with old persian rugs and antiques, which perfectly complemented the open fires and Victorian grandeur of a Highland country hotel. Dinner was delicious and the breakfast was Continental...” - Marie
Australia
“The old world spaciousness of our room and whole building. Loved feeling like we were living back in time, with all our modern comforts.” - Christine
United Kingdom
“Loved the comfy bed and pillows! Staff were a great team and all very welcoming. Cambus o May is a hugely characterful Scottish stone built property with great views.” - Jeni
United Kingdom
“Old homely welcoming hotel . Chef was fabulous food was amazing! So glad we booked evening meal !” - Patricia
Australia
“3 of us booked to stay in an apartment and 1 in a single room in the hotel; but we didn’t realise the apartment is located quite a distance from the main building. Jake was very responsive to our needs and 2 of us stayed in the apartment and Jake...” - Munro
Australia
“Breakfast was the best continental I've had. We loved our waiter and his dog Shearer. They made our dinner memorable.” - Astrid
New Zealand
“Loved the old world feel of a Victorian home with a modern ensuite bathroom. Had a lovely evening meal and great breakfast” - David
United Kingdom
“Loved the feel of the property, wide variety of options for (continental) breakfast. Really grateful to be able to borrow a phone charger as left mine at home.” - Getuta
United Kingdom
“Everything was excellent. Superb landscapes, quiet, excellent and comfortable room, quiet, quality, attentive and kind staff. Thank you and I will come back whenever I have the chance.” - Chris
United Kingdom
“Fantastic lovely little place in a very scenic part of the country. Staff was exceptionally friendly. The chef makes everything home made and is phenomenal food. It's a lovely and quiet with no loud young groups and my experience was guests being...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Cambus o'May Hotel
- CuisineBritish
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.






The fine print
Please inform Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.