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Cambus O' May Hotel
Hotel in Ballater
Cambus O' May Hotel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Ballater. 23 km from Balmoral Castle and 13 km from Aboyne Golf Club, the property offers ski storage space, as well as a...
Eric
United States
We loved the house and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We arrived later than expected and there was a welcome note on the desk with the key to our room waiting. This is a very peaceful, friendly place to stay.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,255 reviews
Price fromUS$163.60per night
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.
Dave
United Kingdom
Friendly staff and good value pub food and great breakfast.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
414 reviews
Price fromUS$181.36per 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.
Nadim
South Africa
Great location very easy to get to from the main roads. Overlooks a river and a farm with sheep and little lambs - which was great. I hopped over the fence and went to say hi + sit by the river for my morning coffee. The bathrooms, common area, and tea shack are all really well thought and are meticulously clean. Very impressed with the setup.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
780 reviews
Price fromUS$82.55per 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...
Jan Pieter
Netherlands
Tony & Natali are wonderful hosts, the apartment was perfect, breakfast wonderfull
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
337 reviews
Price fromUS$200.12per night
The Gordon Guest House
Ballater
The Gordon Guest House is located in Ballater, within Cairngorns National Park. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV.
Graham
United Kingdom
The guest house has a lovely feel that I’m sure tourists to the area will be very appreciative of. It’s tartan and shortbread, well mums cake anyway which was magnificent!
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
238 reviews
Price fromUS$187.61per 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.
Richard
United Kingdom
Lovely building and location
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
257 reviews
Price fromUS$64.04per 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.
Michaela
Austria
First of all: Thank you so much, Alison and Les and Teddy!
ad breakfast: a huge range to choice from. The omelette was just unbelievable.
ad room: lovely, comfy rooms. The bathroom had even a bath tub. I slept extremely well because there was no noise.
It felt like home.
Alison and Les are wonderful and great hosts. And Teddy, the dog, is just cute.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
487 reviews
Price fromUS$211.06per 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.
Simon
United Kingdom
Accommodation, staff, location and breakfast were all great. Nice addition of an in-house bar too.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
609 reviews
Price fromUS$237.64per 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.
Angela
United Kingdom
Amazing in every way
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
136 reviews
Price fromUS$200.12per 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.
ScotLadd
United Kingdom
Refurbished rooms
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
1,507 reviews
Price fromUS$469.03per night
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
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 337 reviewsMy hosts, Tony and Natalie recently remodeled their property. Everything is new. My room was spacious and very comfortable. I don't eat breakfast, but Natalie prepared some of the best coffee I've had in Scotland! Tony was very helpful with restaurant recommendations. Both were lovely and totally focused on my having a wonderful experience at their property. It is ideally located just a short walk from the city center and all the restaurants and shops. Highly recommend this to travelers in this area.
StephenUnited States - 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 337 reviewsA beautiful stay on our road trip in Scotland. A lovely place with a high standard in everything. The natur around ballater is wunderful. The breakfast was amazing and the the english humor excellent. When I aseked for another cup of coffee I got the answer . . "no . . . . . we have limited coffee ;-) I was 1 second very surprised . . . . . . . and then we all laughed together. Just try it . . . . you will love it. Thank you for the beautiful stay . . . . . .
BeatSwitzerland - 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 136 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 - From US$216.38 per night9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 238 reviewsSteve and Beth were wonderful hosts and very helpful. They answered all our questions, gave us great suggestions for places to eat and even suggested a great route for us to take to our next destination. In addition, Ballater is a beautiful little town and we found ourselves wishing we had more time to spend there. VERY Highly recommended!!!
AnnaUnited States - From US$181.36 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 207 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
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 151 reviewsWalking distance to almost everything I needed in the village shopping area. The proximity to Balmoral Castle really surprised me too. Well manicured and very quiet neighbourhood, exactly what I wanted for a good break. Full marks to the self-catering facilities and cottage arrangement.JimUnited Kingdom
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 110 reviewsGreat and well equipped cottage in beautiful Ballater. Fab location for exploring the surrounding area and the little town has all amenities you need. The hosts are very accommodating and communication was very good. We would definitely go back.KathrynUnited Kingdom
- From US$163.60 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,257 reviewsThe hotel and staff were very welcoming. The room was great. Lovely natural materials (linen bedding etc) and attention to detail. Great location and wonderful to be able to borrow the bikes for a ride in the local area before we headed off.
benUnited Kingdom - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 414 reviewsLoved the small hotel vibes of the Alexandra hotel. On top of a great location, rooms were super comfy and extremely clean, staff were lovely, breakfast superb and their bar serves delicious pub meals (their cheesecake is so tasty).
PatriciaUnited Kingdom - 7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 187 reviewsLooking for a place for a couple of nights for the Braemar Games. Good location outside of Ballater. Big rooms, handy kitchenette, great beds and an awesome shower kept us all happy. Great staff always offering to help
JohnAustralia - From US$237.64 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 609 reviewsWe enjoyed our stay at the Auld Kirk. Kevin and Helen were wonderful hosts. The room was beautiful and spotless, and the food was delicious. We loved visiting Ballater and enjoyed running the Seven Bridges Trail.Cherry KentUnited States
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 30 reviewsStunning location, easy access to nearby walking routes and not far from Ballater. Hot tub was brilliant even in mid-January and couldn't believe how toasty the house stayed once it had warmed up.LauraUnited Kingdom
- From US$225.13 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,507 reviewsLocation is great in the center of Ballater. Both the facilities and the rooms where amazing and breakfast was stunning with a service that you would expect from a 4-5 star hotel
VeronicaSpain - 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 136 reviewsBreakfast - fantastic choice and great quality Location - superb for exploring Ballater and abundance of local walks. Also well located for exploring this area of Scotland.
JonathanUnited Kingdom - 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 94 reviewsHigh quality of finish. Well equipped for a glamping experience. Compact but comfortable. Excellent location to explore Ballater, Braemar and the outdoors in the area.MichaelUnited Kingdom
- From US$143.52 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 365 reviewsVery good breakfast and a very nice host who made our one night stay very good, nice sized room and it’s location to Ballater is very good.MichaelUnited Kingdom
- From US$163.60 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,257 reviewsWe absolutely loved the location. Breakfast was very good. Never had a better showerhead in the hotel ever :DArinaGermany
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 94 reviewsLocation of the accomodation.its easy access to the best parts of Scotland during winterSathishKumarUnited Kingdom
- From US$225.13 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,507 reviewsLocation was perfect for my meetings in centre of Ballater
PhilipVietnam - From US$181.36 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 207 reviewsDog friendly good location nice clean room and bathroomJill BowerUnited Kingdom
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