Title: The Best Hotels Closest to Braemar Highland Games Centre in Ballater - 2026 Updated Prices | Expedia.co.uk [Ballater Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballater.dx4321)[Holiday Rentals in Ballater](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballater-Holiday-Rentals.d4321.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Ballater](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Ballater.d4321.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Ballater](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ballater.d4321.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Braemar Highland Games Centre Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Braemar-Highland-Games-Centre.d974580125628633088.Car-Hire-Guide)[Braemar Highland Games Centre Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Braemar-Highland-Games-Centre-Ballater.d974580125628633088.Attraction) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [20 Feb - 21 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=974580125628633088&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [21 Feb - 22 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=974580125628633088&startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=974580125628633088&startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=974580125628633088&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Recommended Price (low to high) Distance Property class ## Top Braemar Highland Games Centre Hotel Reviews ![The Kirkmichael Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22690000/22684700/22684700/daed853c_y.jpg) ### The Kirkmichael Hotel 10/10 Excellent "The bathroom was clean, and the bed sheets were clean, with a lovely smell even in the morning. Heating was on all night, so it wasn't cold in the morning, and after skiing at Glenshee, that warmth was lovely. The fireplace downstairs was so good, and we had a nice chat and watched TV. Great breakfast, and we also had dinner. I got lovely lasagna. The breakfast room looks lovely with a lot of paintings. Books are around, and a lot of small details. It is a new ownership, so they are really working hard to improve the place, and overall, we were so happy there. We would strongly recommend the place and hope to come back again." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blairgowrie-Hotels-The-Kirkmichael-Hotel.h22684700.Hotel-Information) ![Atholl Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63700/63637/1b3fb31f_y.jpg) ### Atholl Palace Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Location and provision of Garden Room 723 was excellent with private parking , fenced garden and direct access to garden and a patio with a seat/table (nt season to sit out) Well equipped room with a full, well equipped kitchen, spacious, beyond our expectation's. Food in Bar was excellent quality and value, food and overall experience in restaurant was 8/10, due staff experience, order mistakes. Location great for dog walks in grounds and locally, short walk or drive to town centre, which was thriving and busking, unlike many town centres these days. Comparing to Crieff hydro,similar quality resort but we now prefer the APH!" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pitlochry-Hotels-Atholl-Palace-Hotel.h63637.Hotel-Information) ![Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080651/1cc5dfb5_y.jpg) ### Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel 10/10 Excellent "The grounds where amazing for our dog and loved the hotel." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Macdonald-Aviemore-Highland-Hotel.h1080651.Hotel-Information) ![Coylumbridge Resort Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520458/849bd46b_y.jpg) ### Coylumbridge Resort Hotel 8/10 Good "Lovey resort for families with children, fabulous pool with kind pool attendant & exceptional customer service on reception (young male reception ist) great parking, large lounge area/dining facilities. Great playpark out the back & across the car park was another amusement arcade with large soft play/cafe our daughter loved it. Only downside was the rooms were a bit tired, lacked attention to detail you would expect from a Scottish Highland Hotel. Other than that we had a great stay" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Coylumbridge-Resort-Hotel.h520458.Hotel-Information) ![Balmoral Arms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1430000/1422400/1422395/f7e006f4_y.jpg) ### Balmoral Arms 10/10 Excellent "Lovely hotel. The rooms were comfortable, the staff were excellent and the bar area was a great place to unwind in after a long day. The breakfast was superb. Highly recommended. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballater-Hotels-The-Deeside-Inn.h1422395.Hotel-Information) ![Glenkilrie House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33790000/33787500/33787435/dbd04d98_y.jpg) ### Glenkilrie House 10/10 Excellent "Morag and Davey were wonderful hosts with a beautiful home. Morag making sure I was happy and making a beautiful cooked breakfast every day I was there. Davey even reinflated my tyre with his tractor so I could get my car to the local tyre fitting place. The room was very comfortable, warm and had everything I needed for a very enjoyable 3 night stay for snowboarding at Glenshee, which is only 15 minutes up the road. I would love to stay there again, and another huge thank you to both Morag and Davey for their hospitality. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blairgowrie-Hotels-Glenkilrie-House.h33787435.Hotel-Information) ![Braemar Youth Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1863300/1863204/c1be08be_y.jpg) ### Braemar Youth Hostel 10/10 Excellent "Staff were lovely and hel" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballater-Hotels-Braemar-Youth-Hostel.h1863204.Hotel-Information) ![Argyle Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3535100/3535083/d80ab30d_y.jpg) ### Argyle Guest House 10/10 Excellent "Everything clean, good breakfast and great hosts " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ballindalloch-Hotels-Argyle-Guest-House.h3535083.Hotel-Information) ![Macdonald Spey Valley Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13240000/13233100/13233024/43cac0eb_y.jpg) ### Macdonald Spey Valley Resort 10/10 Excellent "House was very clean and well maintained. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Macdonald-Spey-Valley-Resort.h13233024.Hotel-Information) ## Hotels near other Braemar Highland Games Centre attractions ### Braemar Castle Braemar Castle is just one of the places to see in Ballater, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and bars. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=6088649) ### Braemar Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Braemar at Braemar Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and bars. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621532494969) ### Glenfiddich You can learn about the history of Braemar with a trip to Glenfiddich. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and bars. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621533025340) ### Mar Lodge Estate You can take time to visit Mar Lodge Estate during your travels to Ballater. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and bars. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621532494966) ### Ballochbuie Forest Explore the great outdoors at Ballochbuie Forest, a lovely green space in Ballater. Savour the area's bars and restaurants. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248633936071401) ### Linn O' Dee Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Linn O' Dee during your travels in Ballater. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and bars. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621532494965) ### Lochnagar 4.6/5 (17 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lochnagar during your travels in Ballater. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [See properties](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248633877760809) ## Frequently asked questions ### What's the area like around Braemar Highland Games Centre? ### What's the best place to stay close to Braemar Highland Games Centre? ### How many hotels will I be able to find close to Braemar Highland Games Centre? ### If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Braemar Highland Games Centre, will I receive a refund?