Hotels in Ballater

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Top 5 hotels in Ballater at a glance

  1. Balmoral Arms — 5-star hotel in Ballater. Guest rating: 8.6/10 — Excellent.
  2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside — 4-star hotel in Ballater. Guest rating: 9.0/10 — Wonderful.
  3. The Old School House — 2-star hotel in Ballater.
  4. Braemar Youth Hostel — 3-star hotel in Ballater. Guest rating: 9.2/10 — Wonderful.
  5. Gairnlea Cottage — 3.5-star hotel in Ballater.

Where to stay in Ballater?

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a cushioned chair, and a wicker basket filled with logs.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a reception desk.
A stone building with a sign reading "Balmoral Arms."
A cozy bar area with wooden flooring, plush seating, and a bar stocked with bottles.

Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms
Ballater
$177
$212 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Balmoral Arms
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a lounge area with chairs, and a staircase leading to a higher level.
A lobby with a wooden reception desk, marble counters, and a staircase with wooden railings.
A serene outdoor setting with a pond, lush greenery, and two buildings with a modern design.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a dresser, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
Ballater
$228
$273 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
A room with a window, a wooden chair, a dresser, and a lamp.
A stone building with a small table set for dining, wooden chairs, and a yellow bucket.
A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed with a plaid blanket, a dresser, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a table with decorative items.

The Old School House

The Old School House
Ballater
$479
$575 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Old School House
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of trees.
A spacious living room with a large chandelier, green upholstered sofas, and multiple windows with curtains.
A sign for Hostelling Scotland Youth Hostel in a wooded area.
A picnic area with wooden benches and picnic tables surrounded by dense forest.

Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel
Ballater
$78
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Braemar Youth Hostel
A stone house with a gabled roof, a small wooden structure to the left, and a church spire in the background.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a television on the wall.
A stone building with a white door, windows, and a small porch area with outdoor furniture.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, an oven, and a dishwasher.

Gairnlea Cottage

Gairnlea Cottage
Ballater
$726
$871 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Gairnlea Cottage
A castle-like building with multiple towers, a central entrance, and a surrounding fence.
A dining room with a fireplace, green walls, a chandelier, and a view of buildings outside.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a vanity with a mirror, a bench, and two lamps.
A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$727
$873 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.
A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.
A cozy library with a fireplace, bookshelves, a comfortable armchair, and a large painting of a landscape on the wall.
A view from a balcony with a sign indicating the balcony is not in use.

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$755
$906 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
A hallway with white double doors, a wooden coat rack, and a sign on the wall.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a painting of a deer.
A dining area with a wooden table, leather chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A stone building with a white door and windows, a wooden shed, and a church steeple in the background.

Gairnlea House

Gairnlea House
Ballater
$1,009
$1,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Gairnlea House
A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.
A living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a television on a stand and a chandelier above the fireplace.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a herringbone wood floor.
A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$707
$848 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.
A hallway with wooden paneling, framed pictures on the walls, and antlers mounted on the ceiling.
A dining room with a table set for four, green upholstered chairs, a vase with pink flowers, and a painting on the wall.
A four-poster canopy bed with a floral-patterned carpet, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large mirror.

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$774
$928 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
A rustic outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.
A traditional white building with a steeply pitched roof, multiple chimneys, and a sign indicating it is a pub. There are outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs, and a bench along the side.
A neatly made bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a plaid blanket, and two woven wall lamps.

The Boat Inn

The Boat Inn
Aboyne
$128
$174 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
The Boat Inn
A grassy field with a backdrop of dense forest and hills.
A forest path surrounded by dense greenery and yellow flowers.
A view through a window with a white frame and a black handle, overlooking a landscape with hills, trees, and a building in the distance.
A stone building with a porch, green shutters, and a dog in the yard.

Cambus o'May Hotel

Cambus o'May Hotel
Aboyne
$152
$182 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Cambus o'May Hotel
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained garden.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area with a plaid carpet.
A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, stone walls, and windows with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a chandelier.

Loch Kinord Hotel

Loch Kinord Hotel
Aboyne
$163
$196 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Loch Kinord Hotel
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.
A dining area with a round table and chairs, surrounded by a grassy lawn, with a large tree and a building in the background.
A large, historic house with multiple chimneys, surrounded by lush green fields and dense trees.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of greenery.

Kinclune House & Cottages - Sleeps 28

Kinclune House & Cottages - Sleeps 28
Kirkton of Kingoldrum
$233
$279 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Kinclune House & Cottages - Sleeps 28
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, two umbrellas, and potted plants.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a telephone.
A bar area with a brick wall, wooden furniture, and hanging pendant lights.
A pool table with balls, a dartboard, and a clock on a stone wall.

The Commercial Hotel

The Commercial Hotel
Aboyne
$146
$175 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
The Commercial Hotel
A restaurant with black and white patterned chairs, a stone fireplace, and a mirror on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a decorative silver statue.
A pool table in a room with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a clock on the wall.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and a door at the bottom.

Haughton Arms Hotel

Haughton Arms Hotel
Alford
$96
$116 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Haughton Arms Hotel
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and red checkered bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a coat rack with clothes.
A dining area with a red and white checkered tablecloth, wooden chairs, and a blue cabinet with dishes.
A stone building with a red door and two windows, labeled "Aggle House."
A bathroom with a blue wall, a wooden rack holding white robes, and a gold-framed mirror.

Argyle Guest House

Argyle Guest House
Ballindalloch
$109
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Argyle Guest House
A large, stately house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a lawn.
A wooden hallway with a checkered floor, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to another room.
A historic building with a stone wall, a small pond, and lush greenery.
A rooftop terrace with a black outdoor sofa, a glass table with wine glasses and a bottle, and a view of a white building with a chimney.

Douneside House

Douneside House
Aboyne
$243
$291 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Douneside House
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a sofa with cushions, a wicker chair, a small table, and a bed with a yellow blanket.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a nightstand.
A cabin with a wooden deck, a chair, and a small porch.
A cabin with a green roof, surrounded by tall pine trees.

Cairngorm Bothies

Cairngorm Bothies
Aboyne
$233
$279 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Cairngorm Bothies
A dining area with wooden furniture and large windows offering a view of a rural landscape.
A white building with multiple windows and a sloped roof, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.
A cozy living room with two brown sofas, a coffee table, and a view of a green landscape through large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, each with floral bedding and pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a telephone, and a mirror.

Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
Kirriemuir
$156
$187 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
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Check out pet-friendly hotels in Ballater

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a cushioned chair, and a wicker basket filled with logs.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a reception desk.
A stone building with a sign reading "Balmoral Arms."
A cozy bar area with wooden flooring, plush seating, and a bar stocked with bottles.

Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms
Ballater
$177
$212 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Balmoral Arms
A room with a window, a wooden chair, a dresser, and a lamp.
A stone building with a small table set for dining, wooden chairs, and a yellow bucket.
A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed with a plaid blanket, a dresser, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a table with decorative items.

The Old School House

The Old School House
Ballater
$479
$575 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Old School House
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of trees.
A spacious living room with a large chandelier, green upholstered sofas, and multiple windows with curtains.
A sign for Hostelling Scotland Youth Hostel in a wooded area.
A picnic area with wooden benches and picnic tables surrounded by dense forest.

Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel
Ballater
$78
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Braemar Youth Hostel
A castle-like building with multiple towers, a central entrance, and a surrounding fence.
A dining room with a fireplace, green walls, a chandelier, and a view of buildings outside.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a vanity with a mirror, a bench, and two lamps.
A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$727
$873 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.
A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.
A cozy library with a fireplace, bookshelves, a comfortable armchair, and a large painting of a landscape on the wall.
A view from a balcony with a sign indicating the balcony is not in use.

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$755
$906 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.
A living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a television on a stand and a chandelier above the fireplace.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a herringbone wood floor.
A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$707
$848 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.
A hallway with wooden paneling, framed pictures on the walls, and antlers mounted on the ceiling.
A dining room with a table set for four, green upholstered chairs, a vase with pink flowers, and a painting on the wall.
A four-poster canopy bed with a floral-patterned carpet, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large mirror.

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$774
$928 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
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Top landmarks in Ballater

A large stone pyramid surrounded by a forest.

Balmoral Castle

8.8/10 (98 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Balmoral Castle— just one of the monuments in central Crathie.
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A snowy mountain landscape with a wooden fence in the foreground.
Photo by Rory Paterson

Glenshee Ski Centre

7.8/10 (59 reviews)
Ski the fall line at Glenshee Ski Centre located 18 mi (29 km) from central Ballater. If you master the slopes, Butcharts Access Poma and Meall Odhar are both nearby.
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A castle with multiple towers, a flag, and a surrounding landscape with trees and a hill.
Photo by Michael Schuier

Braemar Castle

8.8/10 (5 reviews)
Braemar Castle is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from central Ballater, why not stop by during your stay.
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A mountain landscape with a lake and rocky terrain.

Lochnagar

9.2/10 (27 reviews)
You might want to head out to Lochnagar for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Ballater.
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Mar Lodge Estate

9.8/10 (11 reviews)
Mar Lodge Estate is 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from central Ballater, why not stop by during your stay.
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Royal Lochnagar Distillery

10.0/10 (1 review)
Royal Lochnagar Distillery is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Crathie, why not stop by during your stay.
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Ballater Library

Ballater Library is worth a visit when in central Ballater.
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Braemar Highland Games Centre

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Braemar Highland Games Centre— just one of the monuments in central Braemar.
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Learn more about Ballater

Ballater is well-known for its attractions such as Balmoral Castle and Mar Lodge Estate. This welcoming city has something for everyone including bars as well as sights like Glenshee Ski Centre and Ballater Library. All are within a small-town setting.

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A rural landscape with a stone house, green fields, and sheep grazing.
Photo by Geraldine Soh

Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, large superior room. Dinner was excellent at a good price."
Christine 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant
Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

8/10 Good
"The staff weren’t terribly friendly but they looked totally overworked and understaffed. The place was clean and facilities good, parking was busy!! Location is great - my only issue is it would be great if they served food later than 8:30pm"
Emma 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Coylumbridge Resort Hotel
Scotlands Spa Hotel

Scotlands Spa Hotel

8/10 Good
"It’s a unique property. We unfortunately were not staying long (got in late and had to leave early) so didn’t get to experience the amenities. However, the staff went above and beyond and had the buffet ready early so we could eat before we left, which was unexpected but greatly appreciated!"
Susie 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Scotlands Spa Hotel
Knockendarroch Hotel

Knockendarroch Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We had a great stay here! The rooms were lovely and very clean, and having a balcony was such a nice treat with a beautiful view over Pitlochry. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the included breakfast was delicious. Would happily stay here again!"
Amanda 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Knockendarroch Hotel
Pine Trees Hotel

Pine Trees Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Comfy, clean and spacious room, friendly professional staff, tasty breakfast, highly recommended, will stay again"
Susan 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Pine Trees Hotel
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel

The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location, food very good and reasonable priced"
Linda 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
Atholl Palace Hotel

Atholl Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful garden room with a special little turret space. Spotless bathroom Helpful staff"
CAROLINE 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Atholl Palace Hotel
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We only stayed one night but room was clean and comfortable. Corridors are dated but overall this was a good stay"
Graham 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Macdonald Aviemore Hotel
Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms

10/10 Excellent
"We enjoyed our stay with the rooms being comfortable and in a great location. Parking was not a problem either."
Darryn 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Balmoral Arms

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers like in Ballater?
Guests like Balmoral Arms and Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside.
Where can I get free parking at my hotel in Ballater?
Park your car for free at Balmoral Arms.
Can I book a refundable hotel in Ballater?
If you want the flexibility to change your travel plans to Ballater, most accommodations offer refundable* bookable rates. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in Ballater if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?
If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 23 vacation homes. You can also consider one of the 7 apartments or 56 cottages.
What will the weather in Ballater be like during my visit?
The warmest months in Ballater are usually July and August with an average temp of 53°F. January and February are the chilliest months when the average temp is 35°F. The rainiest months are October and July.
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