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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.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
411 reviews
Price from$180.54per night
Cambus O' May Hotel
Hotel in Ballater
Cambus O' May Hotel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Ballater.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,199 reviews
Price from$162.86per 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.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
762 reviews
Price from$80.93per night
No 45, Ballater
Ballater
No 45, Ballater is a guest house set in an acre of gardens and is just 5 minutes' walk from the center of Ballater. The individually designed rooms each offer unique charm.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
478 reviews
Price from$196.10per 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.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
236 reviews
Price from$186.76per night
Crannach House
Ballater
Providing a garden, Crannach House offers accommodations in Ballater. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking, private check-in and check-out, and free Wifi.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
355 reviews
Price from$142.88per 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.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
358 reviews
Price from$130.74per 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.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
245 reviews
Price from$104.34per night
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
Ballater
In the Cairngorms National Park, this luxurious country house is 8 miles from Balmoral Castle and has a swimming pool, a beauty spa, gym and tennis court.
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
186 reviews
Price from$217.89per night
St Andrews House
Ballater
St Andrews House offers accommodations in Ballater, 11 miles from Balmoral Castle and 28 miles from CairnGorm National Park.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
338 reviews
Price from$199.22per night
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What Guests Said About Ballater:
- 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 - 8.0Scored 8.0
The new owners are clearly trying to make a go of running...
The new owners are clearly trying to make a go of running the hotel and are extremely pleasant. I will be more than willing to stay again to help support their endeavors. Like all older hotels there is work to be done but Rome was not built in day. It is all personal preference at the end of the day, the hotel is clean as was my room and bathroom which is a big plus for me and the owners welcoming.
GARETHSpain
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- 8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 425 reviewsLovely B&B, parking onsite. Clean and comfortable room. Lovely host who gave us all the history of the area and the town of Ballater. Balmoral Castle is not far away, and she told us many stories of the Royal family that don’t make the papers or headlines. Drove into the very pretty town of Ballater for dinner and a walk around as it was still daylight until 9 pm at night, which was lovely. The B&B is up for sale, so not sure if the same hosts will still be there for much longer.
CherylAustralia - From $194.24 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,199 reviewsBeautiful old stone building with that old world feel. immediately upon our arrival we were made very welcome. The fire was on in the common areas making it very cozy to be there. Breakfast was continental with more than enough choices. We had booked for one night but stayed for 2. The location near Ballater and Belmoral Castle was fabulous as were the nearby nature walks. Will definitely stay again if in the area.CorneliaAustralia
- 8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 358 reviewsThe room was comfy. Breakfast was fabulous, made to order and served by the friendly owners. We had some lovely conversations with them. They are knowledgeable about the area, and suggested great places to eat and explore. The location is right in the centre of town. Lots to explore in Ballater, with Balmoral Castle and Braemar nearby. Take advantage of the walks in the area, too.DarrellCanada
- From $142.88 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 355 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
- 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 68 reviewsOur stay at Hillside was exceptional! The place is immaculate, the accomodations and furnishings are beyond exceptional, in a very quiet area but close walk to everything. There is an outdoor patio to relax and enjoy, too. Phil is a character and made us feel right at home and was so helpful with suggestions of what to do. We highly recommend it!MillerUnited States of America
- From $190.50 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,478 reviewsWe were caught in the area due to storm Babbet and happened to be booked into this hotel and how lucky were we! The staff went above and beyond to make our stay and all the other guests so happy and comfortable under dreadful circumstances. We both had a personal spa treatment which was absolutely amazing!
Angelica63United Kingdom - 8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 23 reviewsThe 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.
JessicaUnited States of America - 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 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 - 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 236 reviewsWe had a lovely stay at the Gordon Guest house. Steve and Beth do a brilliant job of running a small hotel. Breakfast was fab and really comfy bed. We stay in Ballater a lot and will definitely stay again.
ElizabethUnited Kingdom - 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 338 reviewsHighly recommend St. Andrews House. We stayed in the "apartment" suite, which provided extra sitting room and kitchen. A nice short walk to downtown shopping area. Breakfast was excellent and friendly.DouglasUnited States of America
- 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 411 reviewsNice room with a good bathroom. Wi-Fi Tea/coffee and biscuits in room The Hotel serves wonderful home cooked food. Nice well cooked breakfast with lots of choice in the lovely dining room.DavidUnited Kingdom
- 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 54 reviewsExcellent location within walking distance of beautiful Ballater centre. Nicely furnished, clean and comfortable. Private patio area in the sun. Friendly greeting on our arrival.
AngusUnited Kingdom - From $230.34 per night9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 120 reviewsCraggan is just a mile or so from the charming town of Ballater, on a beautiful site. Martin and Louise are welcoming hosts who made us feel right at home.JaneUnited States of America
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 109 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
- 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 58 reviewsLovely clean apartment with everything we needed, in a beautiful spot and close to everything in the stunning village of Ballater. Dog friendly tooJoUnited Kingdom
- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 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
- From $194.24 per night8.6Scored 8.6ExcellentRated excellent· 1,199 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 of America
- 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 411 reviewsit was a family run hotel, very homely feel about it & right in the main street of Ballater. couldn’t fault anythingJenniferAustralia
- 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
- From $190.50 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very GoodRated very good· 1,478 reviewsGood location and good bar areaGregUnited Kingdom
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