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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...
Merryn
United Kingdom
This place had a very homely feel to it; I would stay here again. It really is out yonder but there is plenty of car parking out front. Everyone staying there was friendly and the staff although they appeared quite busy were also friendly. The dinner was good value for money and nice. There was a nice fire to sit around after dinner and the rooms were comfortable and cosy. Limited options for breakfast as it's a small hotel, but enough to get you going for the morning.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,277 reviews
Price fromUS$175.38per 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.
Ian
Isle of Man
Owners and staff, parking for my motorbike, food, beer, location, breakfast, the general feeling of great hospitality.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
415 reviews
Price fromUS$184.27per 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.
Hana
Czech Republic
The lovely little pods were a calming and cosy place to stay. The bathrooms are spacious and were kept really clean and warm, so was the Snug cottage. You have to be prepared to walk outside your little hut whenever you need something so some easy to put on shoes are a good idea.
The owners are really nice and helpful whenever you need something. You can really see the care and thought they put it the accommodation. Overall it was an incredibly good value for the money and we would 100% recommend it.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
784 reviews
Price fromUS$83.88per 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...
jo
United Kingdom
St Andrews House is finished to perfection! A beautiful property and a very comfortable stay . Our host’s were lovely and looked after us well!
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
338 reviews
Price fromUS$203.34per 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.
Dax
Australia
The hosts were awesome and made us feel very comfortable. The breakfast was great and location perfect.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
241 reviews
Price fromUS$190.63per 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.
Richard
United Kingdom
Lovely building and location
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
259 reviews
Price fromUS$65.07per 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.
Bas
Netherlands
beautiful location, what a amazing B&B!
we really enjoyed our stay, everything was great!
the breakfast was perfect (the kids thought so too) what a choice, both sweet and savory and lots of it from our own kitchen, pastries, croissants, fresh fruit... delicious! Best breakfast of our holiday.
There was a glass of whiskey in the room, but also a bottle of juice and homemade shortbread for the children!
you notice that everything has been thought through, the owners want to distinguish themselves and do so in a nice way.
It's the little things that stand out and, in our opinion, these are what make this a unique location.
sweet, pure and helpful sincere owners who are proud of their beautiful place. always room for a chat and good advice about the area.
the rooms are very nice, stylish and spotlessly clean.
and congrets with Celtic!
recommended! 10/10!!
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
617 reviews
Price fromUS$241.46per 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.
john
United Kingdom
Well presented and stunning location. Beautiful interior with lots of attention to detail
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
144 reviews
Price fromUS$203.34per 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.
Anna
France
A nice hotel in the heart of Ballater town. Very cozy restaurant and bar and lounge area-we never wanted to leave.Friendly staff and delicious meal
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
1,509 reviews
Price fromUS$177.92per night
Crannach House
Ballater
Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Crannach House provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi.
Judith
United Kingdom
In a beautiful location undergoing major refit, in places…but the rooms, stairs were beautifully appointed
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
369 reviews
Price fromUS$145.83per night
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
- 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 144 reviewsQuiet 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.
WhinnaUnited States - From US$208.42 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 338 reviewsMy hosts, Tony and Natalie recently remodeled their property. Everything is new. My room was spacious and very comfortable. I don't eat breakfast, but Natalie prepared some of the best coffee I've had in Scotland! Tony was very helpful with restaurant recommendations. Both were lovely and totally focused on my having a wonderful experience at their property. It is ideally located just a short walk from the city center and all the restaurants and shops. Highly recommend this to travelers in this area.
StephenUnited States - From US$213.50 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,280 reviewsAbsolutely loved this stay here and truly wished we had spent more than one night here. The place has a lovely need and honestly was the best nights sleep I've had in Scotland this far. The place was beautiful and location was perfect. It was close to several hiking trails which we took advantage of. There continental breakfast was quite robust and we were happy with that. The host was an incredibly friendly individual, we enjoyed speaking to him and honestly which we could have known him better.JoshuaUnited States
- From US$145.83 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 369 reviewsIt was our privilege to arrive on the first day Cath and her nephew Shamus took possession of the B&B. The house suited us perfectly as it was, but the new owners hit the ground running with plans for renovations and extending the accommodations to build yurts for walkers on the adjacent property. Cath and Shamus’ enthusiasm and kindness was boundless. We wish them every success. The location was perfect for walking in Cairngorms, and a skip and hop from the fascinating Muir of Dinnet.
sandraUnited States - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 415 reviewsMy room and bathroom were exceptionally clean, as was the whole of the hotel. The lady got up early, so she could make me an early breakfast. The staff were so friendly and the food was great. Nothing was too much trouble - even during a busy Bank Holiday weekend. I would definately stay there again. A lovely small hotel, right in the heart of the lovely village of Ballater.
MunroUnited Kingdom - 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 784 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 - 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 101 reviewsLovely little cabin. The bed was ridiculously comfortable, and we had everything we needed in the kitchen. The location is great, close to Ballater and Braemar within driving distance. We used the tub, and it was a real experience! Very peaceful stay and glad to be able to bring our dog with us. Have recommended to friends.DionneUnited Kingdom
- From US$191.90 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 211 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
- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 109 reviewsGreat and well equipped cottage in beautiful Ballater. Fab location for exploring the surrounding area and the little town has all amenities you need. The hosts are very accommodating and communication was very good. We would definitely go back.KathrynUnited Kingdom
- From US$217.32 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,510 reviewsVery friendly & helpful staff. Hotel has had a refresh recently, bathrooms are like new with great water pressure, spot on after day on hills. Very comfortable bed and dog Friendly. Fire on on lobby and lounge, just a brilliant stay all roundStuartUnited Kingdom
- From US$217.32 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,510 reviewsThe staff were polite, friendly and doing their best for you but I feel sorry for them as the hotel and its facilities holds them back. The location is good but Ballater is small and it is difficult not to be central in the village
GrahamUnited Kingdom - 7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 185 reviewsLooking for a place for a couple of nights for the Braemar Games. Good location outside of Ballater. Big rooms, handy kitchenette, great beds and an awesome shower kept us all happy. Great staff always offering to help
JohnAustralia - 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 241 reviewsWe had a lovely stay at the Gordon Guest house. Steve and Beth do a brilliant job of running a small hotel. Breakfast was fab and really comfy bed. We stay in Ballater a lot and will definitely stay again.
ElizabethUnited Kingdom - 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 101 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
- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 58 reviewsLovely clean apartment with everything we needed, in a beautiful spot and close to everything in the stunning village of Ballater. Dog friendly tooJoUnited Kingdom
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 784 reviewsGreat views, great location near Ballater and Balmoral, great service 😍 both the cabin and common areas were perfectly cleanJanitaFinland
- 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 415 reviewsGood breakfast with plenty of options; free on street parking nearby; good pub onsite; good location for Ballater.JohnUnited States
- From US$241.46 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 616 reviewsBreakfast was excellent …variety of choice . Pleasant server. Spacious area.Jim & Moira SincalirCanada
- From US$213.50 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,280 reviewsCambus O'May Hotel is a beautiful and charming lodge in a stunning area.
MarcelNetherlands - From US$191.90 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 211 reviewsDog friendly good location nice clean room and bathroomJill BowerUnited Kingdom
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