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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.
David Roderick
United Kingdom
Friendly traditional hotel, convenient location for village.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
412 reviews
Price from£145per night
Crannach House
Ballater
Crannach House, a property with a garden, is located in Ballater, 21 km from Balmoral Castle, 50 km from CairnGorm National Park, as well as 15 km from Aboyne Golf Club.
Jonathan
United Kingdom
Very comfortable & quiet location, very good breakfast.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
356 reviews
Price from£114.75per 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.
John
United Kingdom
Excellent location
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
252 reviews
Price from£83.80per 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...
Kathryn
Ireland
Extremely well presented home, exceptional hosts.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
339 reviews
Price from£160per 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.
maitland
United Kingdom
Fantastic breakfast. Comfortable bed.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
481 reviews
Price from£157.50per 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.
James
United Kingdom
This was an exceptionally fantastic place to stay and location just outside ballater. It’s quaint, cute, quirky, idyllic and tranquil all rolled into one. Loved it and would go back there to stay in a heartbeat ♥️
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
769 reviews
Price from£65per 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.
David
United Kingdom
Very comfortable bedroom with excellent bathroom. Breakfast was first class. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful. This is a great place to stay
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
596 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.
John
United Kingdom
Set In a quiet location ideal for visiting Balmoral and the East of Scotland.
Several places to dine.
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
125 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.
David
United Kingdom
lovely building nice rooms
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
1,486 reviews
Price from£140per night
Celicall
Ballater
Celicall, a property with a garden, is located in Ballater, 18 km from Balmoral Castle, 47 km from CairnGorm National Park, as well as 20 km from Aboyne Golf Club.
Marc
United Kingdom
Great location very friendly and knowledgeable hosts
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
366 reviews
Price from£105per 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
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 99 reviewsThe cottage was charming, beautifully clean and in a great location. Things were clearly marked. We used the bed settee, which was easy to put together and surprisingly comfortable. We enjoyed the Trivial Pursuit, published before the year 2000, so really out of date! 😂🤣 My daughter really enjoyed using the coffee machine too! It goes without saying that the area is absolutely stunning. I was brought up in Banchory, so it is home to me. The drive from Ballater to Banchory and then across to Stonehaven is breathtaking!BBarbyUnited Kingdom
- From £170 per night9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 126 reviewsStaying at Craggan was a wonderful introduction to Scotland. Our hosts, Martyn and Louise Barrow, were warm and welcoming. They were very helpful and informative regarding the region....sites, activities, and regional lore. The breakfasts were delicious, and our room was spacious and beautifully appointed. The view was pastoral. It was peaceful and restorative. Thank you, dear hosts, for providing the best experience.
LevenUnited States - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 412 reviewsAfter an initial misunderstanding about the car park which has been converted to an outdoor bar area, the owner was very helpful in making space for my motorcycle at the front of the hotel. Great food, lovely ale, very nice lounge bar. Very pleasant staff. Lovely breakfast and restaurant area. The location was great for my trip although due to bad weather I didn't really explore Ballater itself on foot.
IanUnited 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
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 27 reviewsLovely, quirky, very clean and cosy in a lovely spot. Had fun lighting the stove, learning how to make proper coffee and hot tub. Hosts were quick to answer any queries pre arrival and were on hand during our stay. Walked round nearby loch Muick one day - stunning. Ballater is a lovely wee village with lots of walks, excellent Bakery and Indian restuarant.
TanyaUnited Kingdom - From £114.75 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 356 reviewsA good-sized bedroom and bathroom, and the property was well located for our purposes. A good breakfast, with a conveniently early option, which suited us as we were running a race beginning in Braemar, and had to be there quite early. We drove the couple of miles to Ballater in the evening for food, and there were lots of eating options there.AlisonUnited Kingdom
- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 425 reviewsThe breakfast was lovely and served hot at our requested time. What a great couple who run this place! They went out of their way to give us information about the area and accommodate my food allergies!!! I would highly recommend this spot if you are visiting Balmoral Castle and the area!!!GeneUnited States
- From £135 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 205 reviewsThe location was so good in the heart of Ballater. The parking was easy with a large carpark just over the road and a Co-op nearby to purchase breakfast items. The rooms are above a lovely Italian restaurant which welcomed us each night we were there . Lovely warm service and good food.
marjoryNew Zealand - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 412 reviewsCosy room with comfy bed, good shower and a delicious breakfast. If you fancy dinner the steak & ale pie is outstanding! Great little town with interesting shops & stunning hiking nearby. Many attractions nearby from art galleries to superb local restaurants.
RichardUnited Kingdom - 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 367 reviewsA lovely, remodelled building in central Ballater. Lynn and Steve were excellent hosts. The rooms were the perfect size for our needs and the facilities were clean and comfortable. A great breakfast to get started in the morning.MichaelCanada
- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 58 reviewsThe location was great. Very handy for cafes/ shops. Lovely location beside river. Private parking. Dog friendly which was important to us. The apartment was very comfortable and provided everything we needed. Would recommend!MarieUnited Kingdom
- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,220 reviewsBeautiful Victorian Mansion a few miles from Ballater. Comfortable rooms with good wifi. Owner picked up fish and chips for us from Ballater which was kind Our bikes were housed safely overnight in the hotel Owner friendly.
LUCYUnited Kingdom - 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 58 reviewsLovely little apartment perfect for a short break.my family are from Ballater and nice to stay in the monaltrie after eating here when it was a hotel/restaurant years ago.JamesUnited Kingdom
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 596 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 - From £162 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,486 reviewsThe restaurant and bar areas were fine. Food was great and there's a fine array of drinks available in the bar. Staff were friendly and helpful.
KennethUnited Kingdom - 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 68 reviewsClean, comfortable, well equipped for 2 people. Close to Ballater where there was a very good choice of places to eat. Lovely walks nearby.JulieUnited Kingdom
- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,220 reviewsThe Cambus O'May is a gorgeous hotel- truly provides an authentic experience of Scotland. The grounds are as stunning as the hotel itself.KatieUnited States
- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 23 reviewsLocation was good for our visit to Balmoral to attend the Braemar games and to see the Balmoral castle. Beds were comfortable.MaureenUnited States
- From £162 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,486 reviewsCharming scottish styled hotel. Generous living area. Comfortable large rooms in traditional scottish style.
HenryAustralia - 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 596 reviewsBreakfast was excellent …variety of choice . Pleasant server. Spacious area.Jim & Moira SincalirCanada
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