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...
Haley
United States
A beautiful house, beautifully re-done, in a picturesque setting, close to amazing walks. The staff were warm and personable (and doing absolutely everything at once, by the looks of it!), the place was beautiful and quirky, and had a family feel to it. Dog-friendly, which is key, given the proximity to nature and lovely walks. Stayed here on a whim (it fit our road trip plans), but will be returning on purpose for sure!
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.
Gary
United Kingdom
Location was great and a very pretty town .We booked dinner the night we stayed and food delicious.
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.
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...
Jayne
Canada
Breakfast was served in a dining room with a fireplace lite with battery operated candles. The atmosphere was terrific.
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.
Emma
United Kingdom
Amazing experience! Such a lovely, warm environment and so much care and attention has gone into every guest's experience. Thank you so much for such a beautiful room & thinking of EVERYTHING. You guys are awesome at what you do. We cant wait to come back!
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.
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.
Cyriel
Netherlands
Very friendly hosts and characteristic venue. Breakfast was fantastic, and we slept like logs in the comfortable bed. Thanks Helen and Kevin, hoping to come back soon!
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.
Kenny
United Kingdom
What an amazing place to stay. Everything was wonderful. From the beautiful, comfortable room with all the added luxuries to the outstanding breakfast, all freshly cooked. Martyn and Louise are wonderful hosts, warm and welcoming. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Craggan and will return at some point. Thank you for everything.
On average, 3-star hotels in Ballater cost £232 per night, and 4-star hotels in Ballater are £170 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Ballater can on average be found for £202 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs £355 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Ballater for tonight. You'll pay on average around £190 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Ballater will cost around £195 (based on Booking.com prices).
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
Norman
United Kingdom
10
Scored 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.
David
United Kingdom
10
Scored 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.
Kathryn
United States
8.0
Scored 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.
Andrew
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 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.
David
United Kingdom
10
Scored 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.
Perfectly located in a quiet spot in ballater!
ALL staff are absolutely incredible! I have worked in 5* hotels and the experience I had here was incredible!
We eloped in Scotland just the two of us and the staff made weverything perfect for us and nothing was too mulch trouble for us, please all remember to be kind to us hospitality staff we put our heart and soul into our work and work very long hours!
I can not rate this property enough, the suites are fantastic and so clean and spacious! We will no doubt definitely be returning!
Small, friendly family run hotel in the centre of Ballater. The ensuite room was very comfortable, immaculately clean and well appointed. I appreciated the real ale in the hotel bar and the excellent breakfast. I didn't have an evening meal there as they were fully booked, but the fact that all tables were fully booked in low season shows that the local folk rate the food highly, I'll book in advance next time. Overall a very comfortable stay and no issues at all - many thanks!
The location is ideal for visiting Ballater and Balmoral. Parking is easy. We were welcomed by a very helpful man who was able to recommend some eating places in Ballater which we have enjoyed the evening meal at Alexandra Hotel. Also he was able to provide us his ironing board to borrow. The breakfast was quite good and the best thing was that it was nice to watch the red squirrels at the bird feeding station!
Ballater 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.
We used Celicall as our base to walk in the Ballater and Braemar area, and its location was perfect. Across the street from the Ballater tourist office and within easy walking distance of restaurants and shops, Celicall was a comfortable B&B. The hosts are friendly and helpful. Our room was quiet and peaceful at night, and we slept well.
Lovely little cabin. The bed was ridiculously comfortable, and we had everything we needed in the kitchen. The location is great, close to Ballater and Braemar within driving distance. We used the tub, and it was a real experience!
Very peaceful stay and glad to be able to bring our dog with us. Have recommended to friends.
Breakfast was exceptional. Louise loves to bake and all of it was delicious. Louise and Martin were impeccable host and their home was comfortable and quiet. We stayed in 8 locations during our 2 week trip to Scotland and their B&B was hands down our favorite.
The location was great, right be hind the Main Street in Ballater. And very convenient to go hiking and to see Balmoral castle. The flat was bigger than I expected with a kitchen, sitting area, and two good size bedrooms. Plenty of space for a family of four.
Fabulous place- great beds, breakfast and facilities. Wonderful location, central but not right in the middle of things so it was very quiet. Hosts were fantastic! Would definitely stay here again if we get back to Ballater.
Our trip was for 20 days and some 18 nights. Of the 7 Hotels/B&Bs we stayed at the Balmoral Arms had the best breakfast hands down of all 7 establishments. Order the Eggs Benedict, you will not be disappointed.
Lovely room, very comfortable bed, good bathroom and shower. Excellent location and free parking right out front. The breakfast was the best we had in Scotland. Wonderful host couple running the establishment.
Beautiful hotel, was like stepping back in time. Room was large with all facilities including an ironing board. .
Fantastic grounds and surrounding area. Really enjoyed exploring.
Excellent location within walking distance of beautiful Ballater centre. Nicely furnished, clean and comfortable. Private patio area in the sun. Friendly greeting on our arrival.
Location for this space is great. Easy to walk into town for dinner and groceries. A lot of things to do around the area as well! Would stay here again.
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