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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...
Keith
United Kingdom
Quirky. Independently owned so felt very personal. Nicely refurbished in keeping with the building. Good food & well priced. Very dog friendly. Comfortable beds & good shower. Lovely location.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,273 reviews
Price from801.59 leiper 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 from842.25 leiper 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.
John
United Kingdom
Great place to stay in this area, pods very clean. Very good toilet and shower facilities. Very very helpful staff just a great experience
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
783 reviews
Price from383.37 leiper 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 from929.38 leiper 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.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
240 reviews
Price from871.29 leiper 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
258 reviews
Price from297.40 leiper 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.
Andrew
United Kingdom
Nice surroundings very clean fantastic breakfast
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
490 reviews
Price from980.20 leiper 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.
Gail
Australia
Fantastic bread and breakfast lovely hosts
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
614 reviews
Price from1,103.64 leiper 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.
Lucia
Slovakia
This was the best accomodation we've ever had. There were so many wow moments that it is difficult to describe it all. It is a small pension owned by a very nice couple, that made us feel better than at home. Room was very nice, clean, with big bathroom. There was a home made cake prepared for us when we arrived. Breakfast are freshly made by owners, everything is delicious, and there is a big selection of home made cakes, that are simply gorgeous. Surroundings are very nice as well. We felt so good we didnt want to leave.
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
141 reviews
Price from929.38 leiper 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 from813.21 leiper 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· 141 reviewsGreat hosts, made us feel at home immediately, very welcoming and helpful. High quality accommodation, lovely room with comfortable bed and quality furnishings. Delicious breakfast freshly prepared each day. Great location about one mile from Ballater in peaceful surroundings with great views. Also handy for visiting Balmoral. Would definitely stay here again if visiting the area and would not hesitate to recommend to others.DavidUnited Kingdom
- From 666.54 lei per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 366 reviewsThe location is ideal for visiting Ballater and Balmoral. Parking is easy. We were welcomed by a very helpful man who was able to recommend some eating places in Ballater which we have enjoyed the evening meal at Alexandra Hotel. Also he was able to provide us his ironing board to borrow. The breakfast was quite good and the best thing was that it was nice to watch the red squirrels at the bird feeding station!
ColinUnited Kingdom - From 993.27 lei per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,509 reviewsStaff were really accommodating and changed rooms for us to a refurbished part of the building. It was the equivalent to changing hotels. From a tired room that consisted of tired bathroom, and one plug socket to share to a modern upbeat room. Be aware that a non refurbished room is very expensive for what you get. Location for both Ballater and the surrounding Cairngorms especially Balmoral is second to none.AAnonymousUnited Kingdom
- 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 415 reviewsThe location is great for visiting Balmoral and other castles.The whole place is warm and cosy and very clean.The staff especially Fiona are very friendly and helpful.Everything works.Breakfast is lovely and plenty of choice.The scrambled eggs and smoked salmon is especially nice.Parking next to the hotel.It is in Ballater which is a lovely town.It is right beside the bridge over the beautiful river Dee
JulieUnited Kingdom - 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 376 reviewsThe room was comfy. Breakfast was fabulous, made to order and served by the friendly owners. We had some lovely conversations with them. They are knowledgeable about the area, and suggested great places to eat and explore. The location is right in the centre of town. Lots to explore in Ballater, with Balmoral Castle and Braemar nearby. Take advantage of the walks in the area, too.DarrellCanada
- 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 141 reviewsAbsolutely the best B&B experience we’ve ever had. Imagine your perfect B&B with luxury accommodations and friendly hospitality. Then imagine your perfect breakfast on top of that. Craggen fulfills all of those wishes and more. The location is ideal the setting is beautiful and the owners are true gems. Thanks so much to Louise and Martyn for a perfect time at their lovely home.
DarrellUnited States - 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 376 reviewsWe were warmly welcomed as we arrived on our cycles, even though we were quite wet. Our host washed and dried our cycle gear and looked after us very well. This area is very expensive for accommodation, but we felt against this background we chose well. Highly recommend for those cycling Lands End to John O'Groats as the host is very cycle friendly!
AlistairUnited Kingdom - From 975.85 lei per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,273 reviewsEverything you could wish in a continental breakfast, excellent selection made for a perfect start to the day. The location was very good , a short drive outside of Ballater in peaceful surroundings. We loved it & would definitely recommend this hotel and as the new owners have only been there a relatively short time it will only get better & betterDonaldUnited Kingdom
- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 422 reviewsThe breakfast was lovely and served hot at our requested time. What a great couple who run this place! They went out of their way to give us information about the area and accommodate my food allergies!!! I would highly recommend this spot if you are visiting Balmoral Castle and the area!!!GeneUnited States
- From 993.27 lei per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,509 reviewsFriendly Staff, excellent amenities, food excellent, hotel clean and room excellent. when I needed assistance to find a driver, the staff went out of their way to find a local contact who could make arrangements for me. now that’s exceptional service!
MaureenCanada - 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 - From 1,103.64 lei per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 614 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
- 9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 240 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 - 9.7Scored 9.7ExceptionalRated exceptional· 240 reviewsI hiked across Scotland for the TGO Challenge, and the Gordon Guest House was my one luxury stay during that effort. It was amazing - very clean, great food, comfortable bed, central local - perfect!DanUnited States
- 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 66 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 - 8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 415 reviewsPerfect location to explore the town & surrounding area. Room and bathroom were a good size and definitely met my needs. Staff were very friendly and sociable.
ShelleeUnited States - From 1,103.64 lei per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 614 reviewsVery warm welcome. Hosts are very knowledgeable about the local area and recommended places to visit / eat. Lovely central place to stay in Ballater.AndrewUnited Kingdom
- From 975.85 lei per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,273 reviewsThe room was very good and comfortable. The car parking area was large. Breakfast was included and good. The staff were friendly and helpful.PaulAustralia
- From 952.61 lei per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 338 reviewsHosts were great! The hotel was so elegantly decorated. Great style, subtle details that called out you were in Scotland but not over done.JulieUnited States
- 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 490 reviewsThis was a beautiful guest house. The grounds and building are lovely and the town of Ballater is wonderful.KathrynAustralia
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