CAMBUS O MAY HOTEL, Ballater, AB35 5SE, United Kingdom
#4 of 5 hotels in Ballater
Guests' ChoiceBased on 820 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 May 2024
Malcolm
United KingdomNo complaints.
Location and ambience, which was charming
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Marcel
NetherlandsThe matras of the bed was too hard at lodge 1 (a good topping would solve the problem)
Located in a quiet surrounding with trees around. Friendly staff. Well decorated rooms. Lovely bar. Wonderful burgers made by the female owner in the evening. Dog friendly. Enough garden around to do a little walk with the dog. Cozy ambiance,
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Yycyycyyc
CanadaHaving to enter a code for the room door, rather than using a key, was a bit strange.
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.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Estera
United KingdomNothing to report here
The location for the purpose of my trip was great. The surrounding of the hotel is lovely and peaceful so you don’t get noise from traffic. The staff on the arrival and at the breakfast was very friendly. The room was the best bit. I was doing the balmoral races so it was exactly what I needed. Small cosy and warm, with great shower. Big enough for me to stretch. Comfortable bed to rest. It was just great.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Douglas
United KingdomNo fresh coffee, there is a machine for hot water and then sachet coffee/hot chocolate and tea. We felt it was more worth £90-100 per night opposed to the £140 we paid.
Beautiful rooms, the bathroom was lush! Very tasteful. Dinner was superb, continental breakfast was okay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Gordon
United KingdomGreat location for exploring local area.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Valerie
United KingdomHorrible bed linen. Crumpled and unpleasant to touch
Excellent location. Comfortable and interesting rooms. Nice breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Sharon
United KingdomLoved it all
Beautiful hotel ….. has been renovated very sympathetically, location is superb Dined in hotel and our meals were delicious, staff so lovely helpful and welcoming …. Would love to return
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Peter
AustraliaGreat service and hospitality. Deeply comfortable bed. Huge bath and plenty of hot water.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Fran
United KingdomThe place was ideal for me, nothing to add.
Wonderfully quiet nights, by the wood, with only a blackbird waking me up at a very reasonable time. Breakfast choices was good too, the room extremely pleasant in an old fashioned style I loved, whilst the shower is modern and efficient.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Frank
United KingdomThe shower didn't work properly, the overhead unit didn't work at all.
The location was good for us and the staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Steven
AustraliaPoor dinner 14 April
Location and heritage
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Nicholson
United KingdomNo faults at all, apart from I'd like to live here forever!
The lovely surroundings, the warm cosy atmosphere, the friendly staff, the delicious food, the comfy bed and the relaxing environment created here
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Claire
United KingdomSuch a lovely vintage style.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Donald
United KingdomNo shower in the bathroom only a big bath
The location is perfect and the hotel has a lot of original features
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Leonie
AustraliaComfortable, welcoming and quintessentially Scottish
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Patrick
United KingdomN/A
Location and atmosphere. Also the food which was very tasty. We had to cut our stay short last minute due to a scheduling mistake on our behalf. The hotel accomodated the change without any fuss and reimbursed us accordingly. Many thanks.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Patricia
United KingdomBreakfast was continental and varied, although I prefer a traditional breakfast - evening meals were very good and a decent menu.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Audrey
United KingdomI think that the hotel's description had been updated since we booked. The breakfast was a cold buffet, which we thought was limited. The streaming TV was freeview and we expected a movie channel. The communal space in the hotel was turned over to dining tables in the main, which created a feel of a B&B rather than a hotel. The staff member on our first night seemed to be a little overwhelmed which may have influenced our views as we had to find our room, request a different dining table etc.
Lovely building & friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Ophelia
United KingdomBeautiful nature reserve around the corner do walks and a Loch.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Mick
United KingdomThe hotel drive was a bit pot hold but quite alright using a little care.
We had an excellent 3 day Holiday. The hotel was homely, freindly and we felt relaxed while staying there. we had 3 good evening meals and we were able to do the walks I had intended to do.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Rosie
United KingdomLovely friendly staff , second visit for me and my friend and the food is amazing !
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Martin
United KingdomNothing
All good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Serena
AustraliaThe lobby had a stale smell & for the orice of our stay the continental breakfast was disappointing.
The rustic old world charm. The location near Ballater, suspension bridge & the hiking.
Stayed in March 2024
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