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A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a cushioned chair, and a wicker basket filled with logs.

A cozy bar area with wooden flooring, plush seating, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A stone building with a sign reading "Balmoral Arms."

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a three-tiered tea service, and a variety of snacks and drinks on a table.

1. Balmoral Arms

Ballater

$152

$183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a dresser, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A historic building with a turret and ivy-covered walls, featuring a stone facade and large windows.

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Ballater

$159

$191 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.

A sign for Hostelling Scotland Youth Hostel in a wooded area.

3. Braemar Youth Hostel

Ballater

$66

$79 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a window with floral curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

A stone building with a white door, windows, and a small porch area with outdoor furniture.

4. Gairnlea Cottage

Ballater

$699

$839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a herringbone wood floor.

A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.

A living room with two armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

5. Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$692

$831 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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.

6. Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$742

$890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 stone building with a white door and windows, a wooden shed, and a church steeple in the background.

A stone house with a front porch, a door, and a window.

7. Gairnlea House

Ballater

$991

$1,189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A four-poster canopy bed with a floral-patterned carpet, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large mirror.

A hallway with wooden paneling, framed pictures on the walls, and antlers mounted on the ceiling.

8. Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$760

$912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A castle-like building with multiple towers, a central entrance, and a surrounding fence.

A narrow hallway with blue walls, wooden trim, and a red carpet.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a vanity with a mirror, a bench, and two lamps.

9. Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$711

$853 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A grassy field with a backdrop of dense forest and hills.

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of trees and mountains.

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 forest path surrounded by dense greenery and yellow flowers.

10. Cambus o'May Hotel

Aboyne

$132

$159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained garden.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, wooden beams on the ceiling, stone walls, and a bar area in the background.

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.

11. Loch Kinord Hotel

Aboyne

$137

$164 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A rustic outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

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 restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a fireplace.

A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.

12. The Boat Inn

Aboyne

$105

$146 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, two umbrellas, and potted plants.

A stone building with signs advertising The Commercial, a pub, lounge bar, and beer garden.

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.

13. The Commercial Hotel

Aboyne

$143

$172 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A restaurant with black and white patterned chairs, a stone fireplace, and a mirror on the wall.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a door at the bottom.

A well-maintained garden with a picnic table and benches, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and a tall coniferous tree.

A pool table in a room with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a clock on the wall.

14. Haughton Arms Hotel

Alford

$84

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A dining area with wooden furniture and large windows offering a view of a rural landscape.

A hotel room with two beds, each with floral bedding and pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a telephone, and a mirror.

A cozy living room with two brown sofas, a coffee table, and a view of a green landscape through large windows.

A large building with multiple windows and a covered patio area with picnic tables.

15. Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Kirriemuir

$158

$189 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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 bathroom with a blue wall, a wooden rack holding white robes, and a gold-framed mirror.

16. Argyle Guest House

Ballindalloch

$107

$128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A large, stately house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a lawn.

A historic building with a stone wall, a small pond, and lush greenery.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a large vase of flowers. There are multiple seating areas with chairs and sofas, and a large window with curtains.

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.

17. Douneside House

Aboyne

$238

$285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A large stone building with multiple windows and a curved balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A room with a large window, a wooden bench, a sofa, and potted plants.

A breakfast buffet with various cereals, fruits, and bread on a wooden table in a room with blue walls and a large mirror.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large rug, and a view of the garden through the windows.

18. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Aboyne

$253

$304 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A bar with multiple taps, a wooden ceiling, and a red carpet with 'ACEWARS' text.

Bottles of whisky with labels visible, indicating they are likely for sale or display.

A white building with a traditional architectural style, featuring a central entrance and multiple windows.

A banquet hall with round tables set for dining, balloons, and a bar area in the background.

19. Burnett Arms Hotel

Banchory

$74

$89 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A large, historic building with multiple towers and turrets, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees, set against a mountainous backdrop.

A four-poster bed with a patterned headboard, a bedside table with two champagne flutes and a bottle, and a lamp on the nightstand.

A dining table with wine glasses and a plate of food.

A large, historic building with multiple chimneys, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

20. Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

Blairgowrie

$157

$188 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Balmoral Arms

Ballater

$152

$183 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Braemar Youth Hostel

Ballater

$66

$79 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$692

$831 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$742

$890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$760

$912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$711

$853 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Our prices for hotels in Ballater are cheapest in January

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 snow-covered ski lift with a chair in the foreground and a mountain in the background.

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.

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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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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Ballater Golf Club

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

You might want to play some rounds at Ballater Golf Club, a golf course in the heart of Ballater.

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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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Learn more about Ballater

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

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A rural landscape with a stone house, green fields, and sheep grazing.

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The Speyside Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We discussed this with our group, everything about the Inn has been the best so far. From checking in to checkout . The staff went out of their way to help, rooms and bed were very comfortable. Restaurant had a good selection and the food was above par. I would recommend the Speyside Inn to anyone coming to the Speyside area."

Fisher's Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Elevator was slow but other than that, the hotel was wonderful! Enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer! We were told by one of the shop owners that even though the parking lot adjacent to the hotel was full, we should have been told about the additional hotel parking offsite."

Craiglynne Hotel

8/10 Good

"The grounds as you approach are kept immaculate and on entering the reception area is large and inviting. Staff were wonderful and friendly and helpful and we had no problem parking. Our room was a good size but needed a little TLC. but not enough to put us off"

The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Stopped here overnight on our way from Stirling to Inverness. Hotel check in was very easy. The pool area and hot tub were clean and well kept. Did not make it in time for dinner but the breakfast was great. I would love to spend more time here."

Westlands of Pitlochry

10/10 Excellent

"We found this excellent family run hotel to be the best of all our booked accommodation throughout our NC500 trip. The staff were all friendly, very helpful and attentive. Our room was clean, specious and modern, the fittings looked brand new! A very substantial & tasty breakfast was available in a lovely room with fabulous views. We thoroughly recommend the experience of staying at Westlands if you’re heading for Pitlochry. It’s a 5* hotel at a very reasonable rate."

Atholl Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The grounds and hike were wonderful and well kept. We enjoyed exploring it very much. Our room was quiet and had a lovely view out the windows. It was different than a regular hotel and we really enjoyed it. Would stay there again."

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, very quiet, amazing apartment and very clean."

Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Was good stay. Would recommend"

Highlander Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice place to stay. Staff were very efficient at delivering food in the dinning room. There was zero waiting time. Amazing. Room was very spacious and well appointed. Only down side was tge shower was scalding hot, I couldn't find a happy medium and didn't want a burnt head so left washing my hair. Room was abit too warm for me. Apart from that lovely."

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 25 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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Hotels in Ballater

Free cancellation options if plans change

Earn rewards on every night you stay

Save more with Member Prices

Check prices for these dates

Where to stay in Ballater?

1. Balmoral Arms

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

3. Braemar Youth Hostel

4. Gairnlea Cottage

5. Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

6. Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

7. Gairnlea House

8. Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

9. Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

10. Cambus o'May Hotel

11. Loch Kinord Hotel

12. The Boat Inn

13. The Commercial Hotel

14. Haughton Arms Hotel

15. Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

16. Argyle Guest House

17. Douneside House

18. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

19. Burnett Arms Hotel

20. Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

Check out pet-friendly hotels in Ballater

Balmoral Arms

Braemar Youth Hostel

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Go beyond your typical stay in Ballater

Price trends for hotels in Ballater

Typical weather for Ballater

Top landmarks in Ballater

Balmoral Castle

Glenshee Ski Centre

Braemar Castle

Lochnagar

Mar Lodge Estate

Braemar Highland Games Centre

Ballater Golf Club

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Learn more about Ballater

Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love

The Speyside Hotel

Fisher's Hotel

Craiglynne Hotel

The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel

Westlands of Pitlochry

Atholl Palace Hotel

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

Highlander Hotel

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