Skip to main content

Filter by:


Star rating

Review score

Ballater – 14 hotels and places to stay
See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.
Cambus O' May Hotel, hotel in Ballater

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...

Excellent Breakfast. Good location in the country with many trees in the grounds and paths for walking. The river Dee across the nearby main road accessible by path. Quiet.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,241 reviews
Price from£130.80per night
Alexandra Hotel, hotel in Ballater

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.

Enjoyed breakfast. Good selection. Nice outlook. Missed the Orchids
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
415 reviews
Price from£145per night
Howe of Torbeg, hotel in Ballater

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.

Very nice located in the Highlands. We stayed for only one night during our ride from Inverness to Glasgow. We appreciated it very much :)
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
776 reviews
Price from£66per night
St Andrews House, hotel in Ballater

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...

The room was very clean and comfortable. The hosts were very helpful. Breakfast very tasty. I would thoroughly recommend
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
336 reviews
Price from£160per night
The Gordon Guest House, hotel in 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.

The guest house has a lovely feel that I’m sure tourists to the area will be very appreciative of. It’s tartan and shortbread, well mums cake anyway which was magnificent!
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
237 reviews
Price from£150per night
Ballater Hostel, hotel in Ballater

Located in Ballater and within 18 km of Balmoral Castle, Ballater Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Excellent staff who were very helpful when we locked our key in our room! Useful bike store, drying room and well stocked kitchen!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
254 reviews
Price from£83.80per night
No 45, Ballater, hotel in Ballater

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.

First of all: Thank you so much, Alison and Les and Teddy! ad breakfast: a huge range to choice from. The omelette was just unbelievable. ad room: lovely, comfy rooms. The bathroom had even a bath tub. I slept extremely well because there was no noise. It felt like home. Alison and Les are wonderful and great hosts. And Teddy, the dog, is just cute.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
487 reviews
Price from£168.75per night
The Auld Kirk, hotel in Ballater

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.

Good location for Ballater restaurants and Facilities. We really like the art as well. The owners were genuine and very welcoming. The breakfast is superb whether thats the full Scottish cooked or the Porridge and fruit. Superb, thank you Kevin and Helen
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
603 reviews
Price from£190per night
Craggan, hotel in Ballater

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.

Amazing in every way
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
134 reviews
Price from£160per night
Balmoral Arms, hotel in Ballater

Balmoral Arms is situated in village of Ballater, in the centre of Royal Deeside. The property offers open log fires and free WiFi.

Location, staff and the general decoration
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
1,501 reviews
Price from£140per night
See all 21 hotels in Ballater

FAQs about hotels in Ballater


Subscribe to receive premium deals

Prices drop the moment you sign up!

What guests said about Ballater:

  • 10
    Scored 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
    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.
    David
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Ballater

  • From £160 per night
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 134 reviews
    Quiet 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.
    Whinna
    United States
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 68 reviews
    Our 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!
    Miller
    United States
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 776 reviews
    Very warm and comfortable in the pod, fantastic mattress, lovely view of the river to wake up to. Felt secluded and private despite proximity to other pods. Great to have some board games and plenty of resources for exploring the area. Lovely location. Great value. Lots of little details thought of. Great to have hot water available at any time.
    Philippa
    United Kingdom
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 99 reviews
    Although as the name suggests it's a Tiny house, it had everything we needed and was very comfortable. The views from the bed were great. The walks around the tiny house were great for us especially with the dog. Ballater is such a lovely place. Highly recommended the bakery and butcher by royal appointment. Food was lovely.
    Andra7882
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,241 reviews
    It is as beautiful as it looks in the pictures, so charming inside and out. Owners and staff are friendly and helpful, as was the hotel dog. Food was very good (new chef: doing great!) When we first drove up I said I wanted to live there, and I still do, lol. It's just really well done and feels elegant but welcoming.
    Joyce
    United States
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,241 reviews
    Lovely old hunting lodge which has been tastefully modernised while keeping lots of old quirky features. The grounds of the hotel were stunning and there's lots of scenic places to walk nearby. We ate dinner in the hotel twice. The menu was quite small but the food was really nice. Our room was nice and cosy.
    Gillian
    United Kingdom
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 110 reviews
    Located in lovely village of Ballater on a quit street 5 mins walk from the village square and amenities. Very clean and dog friendly. Hosts left us a lovely complimentary bottle of organic wine for us on arrival.
    Simon
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 65 reviews
    Location was perfect for Ballater and plenty of parking. Very quiet location. Plenty of good quality pubs, restaurants and coffee shops near by. Also close to very good walks.
    Rowena
    United Kingdom
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 93 reviews
    High quality of finish. Well equipped for a glamping experience. Compact but comfortable. Excellent location to explore Ballater, Braemar and the outdoors in the area.
    Michael
    United Kingdom
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 336 reviews
    Never been in a hotel so clean! Lovely and very modern. Natali and Toni were fabulous hosts. Breakfast was excellent. Very well located for a short walk into Ballater.
    Raymond
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 358 reviews
    Great place to stay in the Ballater area. Under new ownership who have plans for the property. The owners are delightful and extremely helpful. Lovely breakfast!!
    Christopher
    United Kingdom
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 603 reviews
    Very warm welcome. Hosts are very knowledgeable about the local area and recommended places to visit / eat. Lovely central place to stay in Ballater.
    Andrew
    United Kingdom
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 58 reviews
    Lovely clean apartment with everything we needed, in a beautiful spot and close to everything in the stunning village of Ballater. Dog friendly too
    Jo
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 23 reviews
    Location was good for our visit to Balmoral to attend the Braemar games and to see the Balmoral castle. Beds were comfortable.
    Maureen
    United States
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 415 reviews
    it was a family run hotel, very homely feel about it & right in the main street of Ballater. couldn’t fault anything
    Jennifer
    Australia
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 415 reviews
    Good breakfast with plenty of options; free on street parking nearby; good pub onsite; good location for Ballater.
    John
    United States
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 487 reviews
    This was a beautiful guest house. The grounds and building are lovely and the town of Ballater is wonderful.
    Kathryn
    Australia
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 603 reviews
    Breakfast was excellent …variety of choice . Pleasant server. Spacious area.
    Jim & Moira Sincalir
    Canada
  • From £184.50 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,501 reviews
    Room was comfortable but too small Hotel in good location in Ballater
    Douglas
    United Kingdom
  • From £184.50 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,501 reviews
    Location was perfect for my meetings in centre of Ballater
    Philip
    Vietnam