Balmoral Arms is located in village of Ballater, in the center of Royal Deeside. The property offers open log fires and free WiFi. Each room at Balmoral Arms a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Balmoral Arms offers meals in the bar, and an a la carte and grill menu in the restaurant. Ballater is located on the River Dee, and is surrounded by views of The Cairngorms National Park. It is a 15-minute drive from Balmoral Castle and the holiday home of the British Royal Family.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Philip
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Location was perfect for my meetings in centre of Ballater
  • Maryam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent value for money - The hotel was super cosy and the room I was given, was absolutely exquisite. Loved the decor, it was very spacious. But the best of all was just my experience interacting with the staff. They were so lovely, helpful and...
  • Caroline
    Germany Germany
    everything. the staff, the room, the food. perfect stay.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Scottish • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Balmoral Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Balmoral Arms takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Balmoral Arms accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

For the Half Board rates, there will be a GBP 25 dinner allowance per person from a la carte menu.

Please note that pets can be accommodated at the property for an additional charge of GBP 20 per day.

When booking up to 5 room, different policies and cancelation terms may apply.

FAQs about Balmoral Arms

  • Check-in at Balmoral Arms is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Balmoral Arms include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

  • Balmoral Arms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/Performance
    • Horseback riding

  • Balmoral Arms is 650 feet from the center of Ballater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Balmoral Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Balmoral Arms has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant