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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...
yycyycyyc
Canada
Great location, just a short walk from the Cambus O'May footbridge. Good cheese board and a fine pint of Belhaven Best. I had a lovely, cozy single room with a decent view, a comfy bed and a wonderful rain shower (once I worked out the taps!) Breakfast was continental, with a wide choice of breads, cereals, juices and some fresh fruit. The coffee machine worked very well. Also a red squirrel hopped across the gravel outside the dining room window.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,224 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.
David Roderick
United Kingdom
Friendly traditional hotel, convenient location for village.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
412 reviews
Price from£145per night
Howe of Torbeg
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.
Emily
New Zealand
Loved the fact that this is a different style of accommodation. Was a great experience. The bed was super comfy. Having a pot belly stove in the unit was fantastic as it was a wet, cold night.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
770 reviews
Price from£65per night
St Andrews House
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...
Kathryn
Ireland
Extremely well presented home, exceptional hosts.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
339 reviews
Price from£160per night
The Gordon Guest House
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.
Graham
United Kingdom
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
Ballater
Located in Ballater and within 18 km of Balmoral Castle, Ballater Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
John
United Kingdom
Excellent location
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
252 reviews
Price from£83.80per night
No 45, Ballater
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.
maitland
United Kingdom
Fantastic breakfast. Comfortable bed.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
482 reviews
Price from£157.50per night
The Auld Kirk
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.
Ellen
United Kingdom
Served differently high was nice.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
597 reviews
Price from£190per night
Craggan
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.
Alastair
United Kingdom
Breakfast was excellent couldn’t fault it
The owners were fantastic nothing was a challenge for them
We felt at home
Bedroom was excellent very comfortable
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
127 reviews
Price from£160per night
Balmoral Arms
Ballater
Balmoral Arms is situated in village of Ballater, in the centre of Royal Deeside. The property offers open log fires and free WiFi.
Miguel
Portugal
Great restaurant, nice rooms!
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
1,492 reviews
Price from£140per night
FAQs about hotels in Ballater
What guests said about Ballater:
- 10Scored 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
NormanUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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.DavidUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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.
KathrynUnited States - 8.0Scored 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.AndrewUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 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.DavidUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 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.DavidUnited Kingdom
Explore guest reviews of hotels in Ballater
- From £170 per night9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 127 reviewsStaying at Craggan was a wonderful introduction to Scotland. Our hosts, Martyn and Louise Barrow, were warm and welcoming. They were very helpful and informative regarding the region....sites, activities, and regional lore. The breakfasts were delicious, and our room was spacious and beautifully appointed. The view was pastoral. It was peaceful and restorative. Thank you, dear hosts, for providing the best experience.
LevenUnited States - From £250 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 482 reviewsThis was our favorite lodging during our fortnight holiday in Scotland. The staff was very accommodating, provided plates and napkins for our impromptu evening snack for five in a lovely side room. Breakfast was quite exceptional, everything home made and a special breakfast "cake" for our GF person. The rooms were lovely. Staff provided excellent info on the area.
HelenUnited States - 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 771 reviewsVery 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.
PhilippaUnited Kingdom - 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,224 reviewsBeautiful hotel in a great setting. The hotel has just been renovated yet retains its original charm and the room was lovely and comfy. The hotel was extremely dog friendly and our pooch was very happy there with lovely walks from the door either on the grounds themselves or just across the road along the river.PeterUnited Kingdom
- From £166.50 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,492 reviewsthe location is ideal for a stay in Ballater and surrounding areas, there’s plenty of on street and off street parking, although none allocated to the hotel. The style is 80’s Scotland with dark colours, subdued lighting and well appointed furniture. the breakfasts are more than adequate - good value.
PaulUnited Kingdom - From £133 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 205 reviewsThe location was so good in the heart of Ballater. The parking was easy with a large carpark just over the road and a Co-op nearby to purchase breakfast items. The rooms are above a lovely Italian restaurant which welcomed us each night we were there . Lovely warm service and good food.
marjoryNew Zealand - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 412 reviewsThe Alexandra Hotel was wonderful! Everything was just fab! Rooms were very clean and comfortable. The evening meal I had and the breakfast on offer was amazing. The staff were super friendly and very welcoming.HHannahUnited Kingdom
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 597 reviewsWe enjoyed our stay at the Auld Kirk. Kevin and Helen were wonderful hosts. The room was beautiful and spotless, and the food was delicious. We loved visiting Ballater and enjoyed running the Seven Bridges Trail.Cherry KentUnited States
- 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 412 reviewsThe Alexandra Hotel is a gem. The location is fantastic. The food is delicious. The staff is welcoming and accommodating. It is clean and well maintained. If you go to Ballater this is a great choice.
ChrisUnited States - 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 99 reviewsSuper cute accommodation, really cosy and very well done with the layout and quality and design of everything, also very clean. We love Ballater so the location was perfect being just 5 minutes away.EEmilyUnited Kingdom
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 597 reviewsFascinating stay in the small and cosy city of Ballater, near Balmoral Castle. Great hosts who took good care of us and served great breakfast and gave us good advice on the area.MatiasDenmark
- 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 62 reviewsLocation 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.
RowenaUnited Kingdom - 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 58 reviewsLovely little apartment perfect for a short break.my family are from Ballater and nice to stay in the monaltrie after eating here when it was a hotel/restaurant years ago.JamesUnited Kingdom
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 93 reviewsHigh quality of finish. Well equipped for a glamping experience. Compact but comfortable. Excellent location to explore Ballater, Braemar and the outdoors in the area.MichaelUnited Kingdom
- 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 339 reviewsNever 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.RaymondUnited Kingdom
- From £114.75 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 357 reviewsGreat 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!!ChristopherUnited Kingdom
- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,224 reviewsThe Cambus O'May is a gorgeous hotel- truly provides an authentic experience of Scotland. The grounds are as stunning as the hotel itself.KatieUnited States
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 110 reviewsGood location for for exploring the area by any means. Ballater is an attractive village with Good range of shops for food.RobertUnited Kingdom
- 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 62 reviewsGreat location within walking distance to explore the town of Ballater. Clean and comfortable.MaggieUnited Kingdom
- From £166.50 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,492 reviewsWe like Ballater and chose a nice hotelFFrancesUnited Kingdom
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