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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.
Carl Maas
Netherlands
The bed was good, and the staff was friendly but seemed a bit out of place.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,250 reviews
Price from$163.66per night
Alexandra Hotel
Hotel in Ballater
Located in Ballater and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 11 miles, Alexandra Hotel has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.
wanderingcyclist
United Kingdom
The general ambience and atmosphere. The food was good and the bar had a good choice of beers. The person who checked me in was helpful in that he locked my bike securely in the cellar.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
415 reviews
Price from$181.43per night
Howe of Torbeg
Ballater
Howe of Torbeg provides glamping accommodations near Ballater, within the Cairngorms National Park. Guests can use the property's Kadai fire bowls for BBQs and evenings around the fire.
Melissa
United States of America
Wonderful location. Wonderful host. Wonderful experience. Thank you!
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
775 reviews
Price from$82.58per night
St Andrews House
Ballater
St Andrews House offers accommodations in Ballater, 11 miles from Balmoral Castle and 28 miles from CairnGorm National Park.
margaret
United States of America
Lovely home~ spacious room with wonderful breakfast. Hosts both very friendly & helpful. Nicely situated on edge of town, so very quiet and peaceful
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
337 reviews
Price from$200.20per 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.
Marla
United States of America
The owners are lovely, wRm, welcoming. Very funny and a font of knowledge. The breakfasts were delicious. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
238 reviews
Price from$187.69per night
Ballater Hostel
Ballater
Located in Ballater and within 11 miles of Balmoral Castle, Ballater Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
william
Australia
I cooked my own breakfast, all the required utensils were there
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
255 reviews
Price from$104.85per night
The Auld Kirk
Ballater
This former church has been tastefully converted, enabling retention of the original features. Auld Kirk Hotel is located in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside.
Clive
United Kingdom
Comfortable, well-appointed room which was quiet despite being adjacent to the main road into the town. The owners and their staff know their business very well, and work hard to present a very high standard (e.g., great breakfasts!). The building is a converted church, and retains some characterful features from its previous use. Location is a short walk to the bars and restaurants in the town.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
606 reviews
Price from$237.74per night
Craggan
Ballater
Offering garden views, Craggan in Ballater features accommodations and a garden. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and full-day security.
Joanne
United States of America
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.
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
135 reviews
Price from$200.20per night
Balmoral Arms
Ballater
Balmoral Arms is located in village of Ballater, in the center of Royal Deeside. The property offers open log fires and free WiFi.
Gregory
United States of America
Very nice room, with an updated bath. Had everything we needed, and the location was great for wandering around town. The restaurant/bar was great, with good food & drinks.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
1,505 reviews
Price from$230.86per night
Celicall
Ballater
Celicall enjoys a location in Ballater, 11 miles from Balmoral Castle and 29 miles from CairnGorm National Park. This guest house provides free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi.
Ellen
United States of America
Good location. Nice breakfast. Off street parking was convenient
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
367 reviews
Price from$131.38per 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 of America - 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
- 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 135 reviewsQuiet and beautiful location but minutes from the quaint village of Ballater in Cairngorms NP. Martyn and Louise could not have been more welcoming. Our room was very spacious with a comfortable bed, a separate seating area, and all of the amenities, including plenty of power outlets throughout the room. Our accommodations included a private patio area and a very large bathroom. The welcoming treats and gourmet breakfast which included homemade baked goods were standouts in an exceptional stay at Craggan.
WhinnaUnited States of America - 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 337 reviewsHad a lovely stay for 2 nights. The room was well layout, included all the amenities needed for a comfy stay. Great bathroom & shower pressure too. The location was good, quite, it’s within walking distance to Ballater & driving distance to sites around the area. Plenty of on-site parking as well. A Lovely couple who own the place, you can see they put a lot of love and energy into making it a good experience for guests.
sharonNew Zealand - 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 415 reviewsMy room and bathroom were exceptionally clean, as was the whole of the hotel. The lady got up early, so she could make me an early breakfast. The staff were so friendly and the food was great. Nothing was too much trouble - even during a busy Bank Holiday weekend. I would definately stay there again. A lovely small hotel, right in the heart of the lovely village of Ballater.
MunroUnited Kingdom - 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 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
- From $237.74 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 606 reviewsAbsolutely loved this accommodation and the host Helen and her employee Lisa! Enjoyed chatting with them about our day and having a good laugh. And the breakfast was the best we have every had! Kept us going all day! Highly recommend this property! If I am ever in the area again I will definitley stay here!CandiceCanada
- From $265.89 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 487 reviewsAmazing hotel and great experience overall. The hotel is beautifully decorated - very cosy and very Scottish! The bed was extremely comfy too. The couple running it are very friendly, approachable and helpful. They have an adorable dog :) The breakfast in the conservatory was great.
PatriciaUnited Kingdom - From $163.66 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,250 reviewsLovely, spacious, renovated room with modern ensuite at the front of the hotel, with superb views across the River Dee to the mountains. Hotel is a 10-minute drive from the centre of Ballater and is an impressive Victorian building in a tranquil spot at Cambus O'May.JimbruceUnited 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 $216.47 per night9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 238 reviewsI hiked across Scotland for the TGO Challenge, and the Gordon Guest House was my one luxury stay during that effort. It was amazing - very clean, great food, comfortable bed, central local - perfect!DanUnited States of America
- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 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 $225.22 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,505 reviewsNice bar, decent modern rooms for an old hotel. Despite many shortcomings, it was acceptable and probably as good as it gets in Ballater. Venison pie was best meal I’ve ever eaten.PaulUnited Kingdom
- 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 135 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 - From $225.22 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,505 reviewsThe dining room and lounge were nice, some areas of the hotel look like they have been redone already. The spa/massage was a nice little extra that we both enjoyed.ColleenUnited States of America
- 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 415 reviewsPerfect location to explore the town & surrounding area. Room and bathroom were a good size and definitely met my needs. Staff were very friendly and sociable.
ShelleeUnited States of America - From $163.66 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,250 reviewsThe hotel is beautiful, the room was warm and decorated to a high standard. There is a lot of period furniture and you get the feeling of an old stately home.
RodrigoUnited Kingdom - 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 110 reviewsLocation 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.ChloeUnited States of America
- From $237.74 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 606 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 - 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 93 reviewsThe location was fabulous for our trip, minutes from Ballater and Balmoral. Braemar was a wonderful scenic short drive awayCarysUnited Kingdom
- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 104 reviewsgreat little cottage with everything you need for a short or long stay. quiet area but still very walkable to town.MaryUnited States of America
- 7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 187 reviewsHotel facilitiesAlanUnited Kingdom
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