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Balmoral Arms
Balmoral Arms

Inn

300 m to the city centre
13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(1550 reviews)

8.2

Situated approximately 3 km from the ruined Knock Castle Tower House, the smoke-free Balmoral Arms Hotel Ballater features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site. Situated on a river, this 4…

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US$ 129 per one night

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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland

Resort

1.4 km to the city centre
Braemar Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(164 reviews)

8.8

Nestled only 600 metres from Crathie Church, the 3-star smoke-free Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland Ballater hotel welcomes guests with facials and a hair salon. This…

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US$ 133 per one night

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The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club
The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club

Aparthotel

1.2 km to the city centre
Braemar Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(212 reviews)

8.6

Boasting a sundeck, a shared lounge, and a golf course, The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club Ballater hotel is located merely a 5-minute walk from Crathie Church. This aparthotel features an…

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US$ 155 per one night

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The Green Inn Rooms
The Green Inn Rooms

Inn

200 m to the city centre
9 Victoria Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Good

(205 reviews)

7.6

The Green Inn Rooms Ballater lies only 150 metres from Ballater Golf Club, and features a luggage room and a restaurant. Staying in one of 6 rooms, guests can enjoy a golf club provided at this…

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US$ 170 per one night

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Ballater Hostel
Ballater Hostel

Hostel

300 m to the city centre
Ballater Hostel, Bridge Square, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(264 reviews)

9.2

Offering 18 rooms, Ballater hostel boasts a location 6 minutes' walk from Ballater Golf Club. Situated within reach of Loch Muick, this hostel invites guests to enjoy a storage for belongings.

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US$ 135 per one night

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St Andrews House
St Andrews House

Guest house

600 m to the city centre
46A Braemar Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(353 reviews)

9.8

Located just 0.8 km from Ballater Golf Club, St Andrews House Hotel Ballater is only 6 minutes' walk from the friendly contemporary Larks Gallery. Additionally, guests can enjoy a golf club provided…

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US$ 216 per one night

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The Auld Kirk
The Auld Kirk

Bed & Breakfast

400 m to the city centre
31 Braemar Road, Ballater, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(621 reviews)

9.6

Situated around 5 minutes' walk from The Ballater Gallery, the smoke-free The Auld Kirk Bed & Breakfast Ballater features a sundeck and a picnic area. This 4-star bed & breakfast is situated in the…

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US$ 191 per one night

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Alexandra Hotel
Alexandra Hotel

Hotel

300 m to the city centre
12 Bridge Square Ballater Aberdeenshire, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(348 reviews)

9

Alexandra Hotel Ballater, located 5 minutes' walk from Ballater Golf Club, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. At this hotel, guests can find a golf club to stay active.

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US$ 89 per one night

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The Gordon Guest House
The Gordon Guest House

Guest house

100 m to the city centre
Station Square, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(154 reviews)

9.4

Providing guests with bicycles for rent, the 4-star The Gordon Guest House Ballater is about a 5-minute walk from Ballater Golf Club.

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US$ 145 per one night

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Netherley Rooms
Netherley Rooms

Aparthotel

100 m to the city centre
2 Netherly Place, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(134 reviews)

8.4

The recently renovated Netherley Rooms Ballater hotel has 8 rooms and is located approximately 25 minutes' walk from Crathie Church. Also, guests have access to a golf club provided at the 3-star…

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US$ 305 per one night

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No 45, Ballater
No 45, Ballater

Guest house

500 m to the city centre
45 Braemar Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(523 reviews)

9.4

Offering two lounges, the 4-star No 45, Ballater hotel is situated about a 5-minute walk from the friendly contemporary Larks Gallery. With books and board games, the guest house guarantees fun…

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US$ 192 per one night

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The Barrel
The Barrel

Hotel

200 m to the city centre
Ab35 5Ne The Barrel, 6 Church Square, Ballater, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(172 reviews)

8.6

Located merely a 5-minute walk from Glenmuick Church, The Barrel Hotel Ballater is 200 metres from The Ballater Gallery. At this hotel, guests will find a golf club to stay active.

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US$ 113 per one night

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Balmoral Arms

Inn

300 m to the city centre

13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(1550 reviews)

8.2

Situated approximately 3 km from the ruined Knock Castle Tower House, the smoke-free Balmoral Arms Hotel Ballater features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site. Situated on a river, this 4…

starts from

US$ 129 per one night

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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland

Resort

1.4 km to the city centre

Braemar Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(164 reviews)

8.8

Nestled only 600 metres from Crathie Church, the 3-star smoke-free Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland Ballater hotel welcomes guests with facials and a hair salon. This…

starts from

US$ 133 per one night

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The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club

Aparthotel

1.2 km to the city centre

Braemar Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(212 reviews)

8.6

Boasting a sundeck, a shared lounge, and a golf course, The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club Ballater hotel is located merely a 5-minute walk from Crathie Church. This aparthotel features an…

starts from

US$ 155 per one night

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The Green Inn Rooms

Inn

200 m to the city centre

9 Victoria Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Good

(205 reviews)

7.6

The Green Inn Rooms Ballater lies only 150 metres from Ballater Golf Club, and features a luggage room and a restaurant. Staying in one of 6 rooms, guests can enjoy a golf club provided at this…

starts from

US$ 170 per one night

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Ballater Hostel

Hostel

300 m to the city centre

Ballater Hostel, Bridge Square, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(264 reviews)

9.2

Offering 18 rooms, Ballater hostel boasts a location 6 minutes' walk from Ballater Golf Club. Situated within reach of Loch Muick, this hostel invites guests to enjoy a storage for belongings.

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US$ 135 per one night

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St Andrews House

Guest house

600 m to the city centre

46A Braemar Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(353 reviews)

9.8

Located just 0.8 km from Ballater Golf Club, St Andrews House Hotel Ballater is only 6 minutes' walk from the friendly contemporary Larks Gallery. Additionally, guests can enjoy a golf club provided…

starts from

US$ 216 per one night

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The Auld Kirk

Bed & Breakfast

400 m to the city centre

31 Braemar Road, Ballater, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(621 reviews)

9.6

Situated around 5 minutes' walk from The Ballater Gallery, the smoke-free The Auld Kirk Bed & Breakfast Ballater features a sundeck and a picnic area. This 4-star bed & breakfast is situated in the…

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US$ 191 per one night

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Alexandra Hotel

Hotel

300 m to the city centre

12 Bridge Square Ballater Aberdeenshire, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(348 reviews)

Alexandra Hotel Ballater, located 5 minutes' walk from Ballater Golf Club, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. At this hotel, guests can find a golf club to stay active.

starts from

US$ 89 per one night

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The Gordon Guest House

Guest house

100 m to the city centre

Station Square, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(154 reviews)

9.4

Providing guests with bicycles for rent, the 4-star The Gordon Guest House Ballater is about a 5-minute walk from Ballater Golf Club.

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US$ 145 per one night

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Netherley Rooms

Aparthotel

100 m to the city centre

2 Netherly Place, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(134 reviews)

8.4

The recently renovated Netherley Rooms Ballater hotel has 8 rooms and is located approximately 25 minutes' walk from Crathie Church. Also, guests have access to a golf club provided at the 3-star…

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US$ 305 per one night

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No 45, Ballater

Guest house

500 m to the city centre

45 Braemar Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(523 reviews)

9.4

Offering two lounges, the 4-star No 45, Ballater hotel is situated about a 5-minute walk from the friendly contemporary Larks Gallery. With books and board games, the guest house guarantees fun…

starts from

US$ 192 per one night

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The Barrel

Hotel

200 m to the city centre

Ab35 5Ne The Barrel, 6 Church Square, Ballater, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(172 reviews)

8.6

Located merely a 5-minute walk from Glenmuick Church, The Barrel Hotel Ballater is 200 metres from The Ballater Gallery. At this hotel, guests will find a golf club to stay active.

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US$ 113 per one night

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Balmoral Arms
Balmoral Arms

Inn

300 m to the city centre
13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(1550 reviews)

8.2

Situated approximately 3 km from the ruined Knock Castle Tower House, the smoke-free Balmoral Arms Hotel Ballater features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site. Situated on a river, this 4…

starts from

US$ 129 per one night

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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland

Resort

1.4 km to the city centre
Braemar Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(164 reviews)

8.8

Nestled only 600 metres from Crathie Church, the 3-star smoke-free Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland Ballater hotel welcomes guests with facials and a hair salon. This…

starts from

US$ 133 per one night

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The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club
The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club

Aparthotel

1.2 km to the city centre
Braemar Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(212 reviews)

8.6

Boasting a sundeck, a shared lounge, and a golf course, The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club Ballater hotel is located merely a 5-minute walk from Crathie Church. This aparthotel features an…

starts from

US$ 155 per one night

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The Green Inn Rooms
The Green Inn Rooms

Inn

200 m to the city centre
9 Victoria Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Good

(205 reviews)

7.6

The Green Inn Rooms Ballater lies only 150 metres from Ballater Golf Club, and features a luggage room and a restaurant. Staying in one of 6 rooms, guests can enjoy a golf club provided at this…

starts from

US$ 170 per one night

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Ballater Hostel
Ballater Hostel

Hostel

300 m to the city centre
Ballater Hostel, Bridge Square, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(264 reviews)

9.2

Offering 18 rooms, Ballater hostel boasts a location 6 minutes' walk from Ballater Golf Club. Situated within reach of Loch Muick, this hostel invites guests to enjoy a storage for belongings.

starts from

US$ 135 per one night

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St Andrews House
St Andrews House

Guest house

600 m to the city centre
46A Braemar Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(353 reviews)

9.8

Located just 0.8 km from Ballater Golf Club, St Andrews House Hotel Ballater is only 6 minutes' walk from the friendly contemporary Larks Gallery. Additionally, guests can enjoy a golf club provided…

starts from

US$ 216 per one night

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The Auld Kirk
The Auld Kirk

Bed & Breakfast

400 m to the city centre
31 Braemar Road, Ballater, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(621 reviews)

9.6

Situated around 5 minutes' walk from The Ballater Gallery, the smoke-free The Auld Kirk Bed & Breakfast Ballater features a sundeck and a picnic area. This 4-star bed & breakfast is situated in the…

starts from

US$ 191 per one night

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Alexandra Hotel
Alexandra Hotel

Hotel

300 m to the city centre
12 Bridge Square Ballater Aberdeenshire, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(348 reviews)

9

Alexandra Hotel Ballater, located 5 minutes' walk from Ballater Golf Club, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. At this hotel, guests can find a golf club to stay active.

starts from

US$ 89 per one night

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The Gordon Guest House
The Gordon Guest House

Guest house

100 m to the city centre
Station Square, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(154 reviews)

9.4

Providing guests with bicycles for rent, the 4-star The Gordon Guest House Ballater is about a 5-minute walk from Ballater Golf Club.

starts from

US$ 145 per one night

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Netherley Rooms
Netherley Rooms

Aparthotel

100 m to the city centre
2 Netherly Place, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(134 reviews)

8.4

The recently renovated Netherley Rooms Ballater hotel has 8 rooms and is located approximately 25 minutes' walk from Crathie Church. Also, guests have access to a golf club provided at the 3-star…

starts from

US$ 305 per one night

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No 45, Ballater
No 45, Ballater

Guest house

500 m to the city centre
45 Braemar Road, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(523 reviews)

9.4

Offering two lounges, the 4-star No 45, Ballater hotel is situated about a 5-minute walk from the friendly contemporary Larks Gallery. With books and board games, the guest house guarantees fun…

starts from

US$ 192 per one night

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The Barrel
The Barrel

Hotel

200 m to the city centre
Ab35 5Ne The Barrel, 6 Church Square, Ballater, Ballater, United Kingdom

Excellent

(172 reviews)

8.6

Located merely a 5-minute walk from Glenmuick Church, The Barrel Hotel Ballater is 200 metres from The Ballater Gallery. At this hotel, guests will find a golf club to stay active.

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US$ 113 per one night

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Hotels in Ballater

Ballater offers a delightful selection of 71 hotels, predominantly featuring charming boutique inns and cozy bed & breakfasts. Tourism thrives most in the central district and along the scenic River Dee. The average price for a delightful 3-star hotel sits around $120, while luxurious 5-star establishments average $300. Recently opened, The Invercauld Arms stands out with its modern amenities and breathtaking views. Feel confident exploring and booking through our platform to secure your perfect Ballater stay.

Where to stay in Ballater - a guide to the best areas and neighbourhoods

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Cambus O' May Hotel

* Abundant green spaces and play areas make it ideal for children.

* Family-friendly hotels like Cambus O' May Hotel offer great amenities.

* Nearby attractions such as nature parks offer endless exploration opportunities.

Families will enjoy the Countryside district's spacious accommodations and outdoor activities.

Alexandra Hotel

* Close proximity to Ballater's main transport options facilitates easy commuting.

* Numerous cafes and meeting spots are perfect for informal business meetings.

* Hotels like Alexandra Hotel offer essential amenities for business travelers.

Business travelers may find the Central district optimal due to its connectivity and conveniences.

* Close to bustling local markets and vibrant nightlife.

* A variety of budget-friendly accommodation options available.

* A walkable area that ensures easy navigation.

Solo travelers should consider the Downtown district for its vibrant and accessible locale.

No 45, Ballater

* Scenic views and romantic settings abound in this serene area.

* Boutique hotels like No 45, Ballater offer intimate and charming atmosphere.

* Close to romantic dining spots and picturesque landscapes.

Couples looking for a romantic getaway may find the West district enchanting.

* A plethora of low-cost dining and entertainment options.

* Economical stays with essential amenities are easy to find.

* Proximity to public transport ensures budget-friendly travel.

Budget travelers should explore the East district for affordable stays and attractions.

Ballater Tips You Must Know

* Book your accommodation during shoulder seasons like late spring or early autumn to secure the best deals and avoid the summer rush.

* Ballater sees peak tourist activity during the Highland Games season in late summer, which can raise prices and fill hotels quickly.

* Reach Ballater by train to Aberdeen and then take a local bus for around $15 USD, or consider renting a car for flexibility at roughly $50 USD/day.

* Money-saving options include purchasing a public transportation pass for unlimited rides and enjoying off-peak discounts at local attractions.

* While Ballater is generally safe, exercise caution in poorly lit areas at night to ensure a pleasant stay.

Frequently asked question

Are there hotels in Ballater with direct mountain views?

Yes, hotels like No 45, Ballater offer stunning views of the surrounding Cairngorms.

Which hotels in Ballater are closest to popular hiking trails?

Balmoral Arms is ideally situated near several scenic hiking routes.

Can guests find beachfront hotels in Ballater?

While there are no beachfront hotels, riverside accommodations like The Auld Kirk provide beautiful water views.

What hotels are best for families looking to explore outdoor activities in Ballater?

Cambus O' May Hotel offers great family-friendly amenities and easy access to nature parks.

When is the best time to visit Ballater for cultural festivals?

Visiting during late summer coincides with the Highland Games, with hotels like Crannach House providing prime accommodations.

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Ballater Tips You Must Know

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Are there hotels in Ballater with direct mountain views?

Which hotels in Ballater are closest to popular hiking trails?

Can guests find beachfront hotels in Ballater?

What hotels are best for families looking to explore outdoor activities in Ballater?

When is the best time to visit Ballater for cultural festivals?