TOP Hotels with a Bar in Ballater for 2026

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A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a cushioned chair, and a wicker basket filled with logs.

A cozy bar area with wooden flooring, plush seating, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a three-tiered tea service, and a variety of snacks and drinks on a table.

1. Balmoral Arms

Ballater

Laurie

£131

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A grassy field with a backdrop of dense forest and hills.

A view through a window with a white frame and a black handle, overlooking a landscape with hills, trees, and a building in the distance.

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of trees and mountains.

A stone building with a porch, green shutters, and a dog in the yard.

2. Cambus o'May Hotel

Aboyne

"A lovely hotel with delicious food and a beautiful, peaceful setting. You should stay here. We stayed in a little stone cottage separate from the hotel an easy 5-minute walk up the hill. It used to be the dog kennels. In fact, the low stone walls topped with iron fencing that served as the two outside pens of the kennel are still there, as are the doggie doors -- tho’ these are firmly closed. A pair of French doors open onto a very large walled garden, which we had to ourselves. It's the...

Susan

£128

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A rustic outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a fireplace.

A traditional white building with a steeply pitched roof, multiple chimneys, and a sign indicating it is a pub. There are outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs, and a bench along the side.

A neatly made bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a plaid blanket, and two woven wall lamps.

3. The Boat Inn

Aboyne

Deryck

£125

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and red checkered bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a coat rack with clothes.

A dining area with a red and white checkered tablecloth, wooden chairs, and a blue cabinet with dishes.

A stone building with a red door and two windows, labeled "Aggle House."

4. Argyle Guest House

Ballindalloch

Susan

£98

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained garden.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area with a plaid carpet.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, wooden beams on the ceiling, stone walls, and a bar area in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a chandelier.

5. Loch Kinord Hotel

Aboyne

Mark

£132

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, two umbrellas, and potted plants.

A stone building with signs advertising The Commercial, a pub, lounge bar, and beer garden.

A pool table with balls, a dartboard, and a clock on a stone wall.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a telephone.

6. The Commercial Hotel

Aboyne

Daniel

£120

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A restaurant with black and white patterned chairs, a stone fireplace, and a mirror on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a decorative silver statue.

A pool table in a room with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a clock on the wall.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a door at the bottom.

7. Haughton Arms Hotel

Alford

Jane

£90

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A large, stately house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a lawn.

A wooden hallway with a checkered floor, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to another room.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a large vase of flowers. There are multiple seating areas with chairs and sofas, and a large window with curtains.

A rooftop terrace with a black outdoor sofa, a glass table with wine glasses and a bottle, and a view of a white building with a chimney.

8. Douneside House

Aboyne

Janahan

£216

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Top Ballater Hotel Reviews

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

8/10 Good

"Nice breakfast"

Scotlands Spa Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice Inn with Country estate feel and modern amenities. Pool and Spa"

Balmoral Arms

10/10 Excellent

"Old hotel with character, a welcoming reception area and updated rooms. There is no elevator but we were prepared for that and our room was only up one level. The food in the bar was delicious."

Nethybridge Hotel

8/10 Good

"thanks beautiful area of highlands"

Highlander Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were very nice and the food was amazing we enjoyed our stay"

Craiglynne Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved staying here. The hotel was conveniently located for our needs"

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

8/10 Good

"The 'Aviemore' hotel block is dated but despite this the room and bathroom were clean and comfortable. We used the pool with our kids however the water was very cold and we didn't stay long. The whole resort has plenty to offer and is good for a family stay but it could do with some areas being refreshed soon."

Frequently asked questions

Searching for hotels with bars in Ballater?

Ballater features 102 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from, and likely many will have a bar where you can enjoy drink after exploring the city. While you're here, consider a visit to Balmoral Castle and Lochnagar.

What are the best hotels with bars in Ballater?

Here are some favourite hotels with bars in and around Ballater: Balmoral Arms: Hotel with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and free parking. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside: Cabin with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and free parking. Braemar Lodge Cabins: Hotel with restaurant. Enjoy the 2 bars, free WiFi and free parking. Coylumbridge Resort Hotel: Hotel with restaurant. Enjoy the bar, free WiFi and free parking. The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel: Enjoy the bar, free breakfast and free WiFi.

What is there to do in Ballater?

Consider a visit to Balmoral Castle, Lochnagar and Lecht Ski Resort, and then find a cosy spot for a nightcap. Other places to see include Mar Lodge Estate and Glenshee Ski Centre. Ballater is known for its bars and restaurants.

When is the best time to visit Ballater?

Visiting local bars in Ballater is better when the weather is good. These rainfall averages and temperatures can help you decide the best time for bar-hopping. 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.

How can I get to Ballater and around the area?

Here are some of your transportation options in and around Ballater: Fly into Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 33.1 mi (53.3 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Ballater hotels with a bar

1. Balmoral Arms

2. Cambus o'May Hotel

3. The Boat Inn

4. Argyle Guest House

5. Loch Kinord Hotel

6. The Commercial Hotel

7. Haughton Arms Hotel

8. Douneside House

9. Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

10. Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Top Ballater Hotel Reviews

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

Scotlands Spa Hotel

Balmoral Arms

Nethybridge Hotel

Highlander Hotel

Craiglynne Hotel

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Frequently asked questions

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Our top choices for Ballater hotels with a bar

1. Balmoral Arms

2. Cambus o'May Hotel

3. The Boat Inn

4. Argyle Guest House

5. Loch Kinord Hotel

6. The Commercial Hotel

7. Haughton Arms Hotel

8. Douneside House

9. Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

10. Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Top Ballater Hotel Reviews

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

Scotlands Spa Hotel

Balmoral Arms

Nethybridge Hotel

Highlander Hotel

Craiglynne Hotel

Macdonald Aviemore Hotel

Frequently asked questions

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