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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...
allan
United Kingdom
good location,clean and great food,friendly staff.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
1,302 reviews
Price from€ 162.15per 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.
Ingrid
United Kingdom
Friendly and helpful staff
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
415 reviews
Price from€ 170.37per 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.
Marissa
Canada
The pod was perfect, with an incredible view. There are even campfire packages available, which is very convenient for travelers. The facilities were very clean as was the pod.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
787 reviews
Price from€ 77.55per 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...
Shaolei
United Kingdom
The house was immaculately clean. We stayed in the apartment which had everything you would need but was so well kitted out. The hosts were super welcoming and friendly.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
337 reviews
Price from€ 185.65per 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.
Paul
United Kingdom
Really great location. Delicious breakfast. Fantastic hosts who put a great deal of effort into ensuring everyone who stayed had a wonderful experience.
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
242 reviews
Price from€ 183.30per 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.
CHARLES
United Kingdom
I liked it all.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
262 reviews
Price from€ 60.16per 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.
Beverly
United Kingdom
Beautiful house, excellent friendly service and delicious breakfasts
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
497 reviews
Price from€ 198.28per 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.
Emma
United Kingdom
Beautiful property, full of character.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
625 reviews
Price from€ 223.25per 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.
Louise
United Kingdom
In 46 years of worldwide travel this is the best B&B we have stayed in. It started with the wonderful greeting from Martin and Monty the dog. The large comfortable room with super comfy bed, glorious views, fridge , shower with great pressure and plenty of hot water. Large towels changed daily
This is on top of the fantastic freshly cooked breakfast with a buffet of fresh fruit and yoghurt and delicious home made cakes.
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
152 reviews
Price from€ 188per 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.
ANDREA
Czech Republic
NOTHING !! Was sooo ugly , stinking inside like in The kitchen
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
1,518 reviews
Price from€ 164.50per 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
- 7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 187 reviewsPerfectly located in a quiet spot in ballater! ALL staff are absolutely incredible! I have worked in 5* hotels and the experience I had here was incredible! We eloped in Scotland just the two of us and the staff made weverything perfect for us and nothing was too mulch trouble for us, please all remember to be kind to us hospitality staff we put our heart and soul into our work and work very long hours! I can not rate this property enough, the suites are fantastic and so clean and spacious! We will no doubt definitely be returning!
LouiseUnited Kingdom - 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 98 reviewsThe cottage was charming, beautifully clean and in a great location. Things were clearly marked. We used the bed settee, which was easy to put together and surprisingly comfortable. We enjoyed the Trivial Pursuit, published before the year 2000, so really out of date! 😂🤣 My daughter really enjoyed using the coffee machine too! It goes without saying that the area is absolutely stunning. I was brought up in Banchory, so it is home to me. The drive from Ballater to Banchory and then across to Stonehaven is breathtaking!BBarbyUnited Kingdom
- 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 152 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 € 185.65 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 337 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 - 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 420 reviewsLovely B&B, parking onsite. Clean and comfortable room. Lovely host who gave us all the history of the area and the town of Ballater. Balmoral Castle is not far away, and she told us many stories of the Royal family that don’t make the papers or headlines. Drove into the very pretty town of Ballater for dinner and a walk around as it was still daylight until 9 pm at night, which was lovely. The B&B is up for sale, so not sure if the same hosts will still be there for much longer.
CherylAustralia - 9.9Scored 9.9ExceptionalRated exceptional· 152 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
- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 375 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 € 170.37 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 415 reviewsAfter an initial misunderstanding about the car park which has been converted to an outdoor bar area, the owner was very helpful in making space for my motorcycle at the front of the hotel. Great food, lovely ale, very nice lounge bar. Very pleasant staff. Lovely breakfast and restaurant area. The location was great for my trip although due to bad weather I didn't really explore Ballater itself on foot.IanUnited Kingdom
- From € 223.25 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 625 reviewsExcellent location for hiking in the Cairngorms National Park. A truly unique accommodation in a charming church converted to a B&B makes this a most memorable and pleasant experience. The owners had lots of useful information about the area and we ended up hiking much more than expected, which was wonderful! Breakfast is amazing and the hosts and staff are simply delightful!AngelaUnited States
- From € 162.15 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,303 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 - 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 420 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 € 206.21 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,520 reviewsThe bed and pillows were super comfortable!!! The entrance etc, was really lovely decorated. Our dinner was lovely. Would recommend having a meal in the hotel. Ballater is a lovely little town/village with some lovely shops. Great location to stay in if you are going to Balmoral Castle.StephanieUnited Kingdom
- 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 110 reviewsLocated in lovely village of Ballater on a quit street 5 mins walk from the village square and amenities. Very clean and dog friendly. Hosts left us a lovely complimentary bottle of organic wine for us on arrival.SimonUnited Kingdom
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 103 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
- From € 185.65 per night9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 337 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 € 206.21 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 1,520 reviewsThe dining room and lounge were nice, some areas of the hotel look like they have been redone already. The spa/massage was a nice little extra that we both enjoyed.ColleenUnited States
- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 23 reviewsLocation was good for our visit to Balmoral to attend the Braemar games and to see the Balmoral castle. Beds were comfortable.MaureenUnited States
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 94 reviewsThe location was fabulous for our trip, minutes from Ballater and Balmoral. Braemar was a wonderful scenic short drive awayCarysUnited Kingdom
- 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 497 reviewsThis was a beautiful guest house. The grounds and building are lovely and the town of Ballater is wonderful.KathrynAustralia
- From € 162.15 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,303 reviewsThe hotel and grounds where stunning. Food was also a decent portion size and came quickly.
GretaUnited Kingdom
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