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25 Sept - 27 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct
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Recommended hotels in Ballater

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1. Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms
5.0 star property
Ballater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (413 reviews)
"Spectacular gem of a hotel!"
Canada
Korry
The price is £143
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Balmoral Arms
Indoor pool

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
4.0 star property
Ballater
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (282 reviews)
"Excellent experience in a lovely location. Highly recommend this place for a relaxing getaway!"
Canada
Jill
The price is £169
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
In-room dining

3. Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel
3.0 star property
Ballater
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"Great place to stay at a affordable price "
United Kingdom
Yuvasree
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Braemar Youth Hostel
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

4. Luxury spacious 3 bed house in heart of Ballater with glorious mountain views

Luxury spacious 3 bed house in heart of Ballater with glorious mountain views
Ballater
The price is £291
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Luxury spacious 3 bed house in heart of Ballater with glorious mountain views
Living area

5. 2 bedroom accommodation in Ballater

2 bedroom accommodation in Ballater
Ballater
The price is £407
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
2 bedroom accommodation in Ballater
Cottage | Interior

6. Gairnlea Cottage

Gairnlea Cottage
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is £614
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Gairnlea Cottage
Cottage | Exterior

7. Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Absolutely stunning property. Over and above expectations. Would highly recommend. If you’re looking for luxury with a great price, this is the place. Beautiful grounds and stunning scenery."
United Kingdom
Peter
The price is £627
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Cottage | Exterior

8. Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is £689
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Cottage | Interior

9. Gairnlea House

Gairnlea House
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is £898
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Gairnlea House
Cottage | Exterior

10. Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is £646
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Cottage | Exterior

11. Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is £672
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Garden

12. Cambus o'May Hotel

Cambus o'May Hotel
3.0 star property
Aboyne
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Lovely place in the forest. Magnificent outside area to have a drink and look at the mountains. Food both dinner and breakfast were delicious and staff efficient and nice. Highly recommend"
Australia
Ravindra
The price is £113
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Cambus o'May Hotel
Terrace/patio

13. The Boat Inn

The Boat Inn
3.0 star property
Aboyne
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (242 reviews)
"Brilliant place to stay, the staff were exceptional and helped with a booking error - we will definitely be back"
United Kingdom
Deryck
The price is £125
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
The Boat Inn
Terrace/patio

14. The Commercial Hotel

The Commercial Hotel
4.0 star property
Aboyne
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (278 reviews)
"Mo who runs the hotel was very helpful as i had to arrive early as I was going to a wedding before check in time she sorted access to my room as i would be later back. Fiona in the bar was very nice and we had pleasant chat which brought nice end to a great day"
United Kingdom
Daniel
The price is £121
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
The Commercial Hotel
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

15. Loch Kinord Hotel

Loch Kinord Hotel
3.0 star property
Aboyne
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (96 reviews)
"The meals were 5 star quality"
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Loch Kinord Hotel
Exterior

16. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
5.0 star property
Aboyne
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (91 reviews)
"Such a lovely home in an idyllic setting. We had a wonderful stay!"
United States
Brent
The price is £207
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
Stag Suite - King/Twin (Ground Floor) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, laptop workspace

17. Argyle Guest House

Argyle Guest House
3.0 star property
Ballindalloch
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (274 reviews)
"Everything clean, good breakfast and great hosts "
United Kingdom
Adam
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Argyle Guest House
Front of property

18. Douneside House

Douneside House
4.0 star property
Aboyne
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (59 reviews)
"Great food and hospitality "
United Kingdom
Janahan
The price is £216
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Douneside House
Breakfast and dinner served

19. Haughton Arms Hotel

Haughton Arms Hotel
2.5 star property
Alford
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (35 reviews)
"Staff were very helpful and the breakfast was delicious. Also enjoyed dinner in the evening. Dog friendly, so our dog could have meals with us in the bar lounge."
United Kingdom
Jane
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Haughton Arms Hotel
Living area

20. Cairngorm Bothies

Cairngorm Bothies
3.5 star property
Aboyne
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (12 reviews)
"What a beautifully unique place to stay! We were in the Gamekeeper's bothy and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was clean and spacious and the wood stove kept us plenty warm! We never saw any red squirrels but I did see a beautiful jay that was so different from the blue jays we have in the US. I would stay here again in a minute!"
United States
Jerri
The price is £191
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Cairngorm Bothies
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Top Ballater Hotel Reviews

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, easy parking, excellent breakfast. Chef was very helpful with travel tips"
Gaye 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

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Ballater Resorts information

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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
£70
Highest Price
£898

Frequently asked questions

What is Ballater like for a resort holiday?
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What can I do in Ballater?
Travellers like the food and drink options in Ballater, and have good things to say about its bars and dining options. Grab your golf clubs for a round at Ballater Golf Club or Braemar Golf Club, or head for the ski slopes at Glenshee Ski Centre and Meall Odhar. A few other attractions you may want to see are Balmoral Castle and Lochnagar.
What's the seasonal weather like in Ballater?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 12°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 2°C. Average annual precipitation for Ballater is 940 mm.
What's the best way to get to and around Ballater?
Fly into Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 33.1 mi (53.3 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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