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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.

Beautiful nature reserve around the corner do walks and a Loch.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,232 reviews
Price from$164.11per night
Alexandra Hotel, hotel in Ballater

Located in Ballater and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 11 miles, Alexandra Hotel has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

The general ambience and atmosphere. The food was good and the bar had a good choice of beers. The person who checked me in was helpful in that he locked my bike securely in the cellar.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
413 reviews
Price from$181.93per night
Howe of Torbeg, hotel in Ballater

Howe of Torbeg provides glamping accommodations near Ballater, within the Cairngorms National Park. Guests can use the property's Kadai fire bowls for BBQs and evenings around the fire.

Everything
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
774 reviews
Price from$82.81per night
St Andrews House, hotel in Ballater

St Andrews House offers accommodations in Ballater, 11 miles from Balmoral Castle and 28 miles from CairnGorm National Park.

Lovely home~ spacious room with wonderful breakfast. Hosts both very friendly & helpful. Nicely situated on edge of town, so very quiet and peaceful
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
339 reviews
Price from$200.75per night
Ballater Hostel, hotel in Ballater

Located in Ballater and within 11 miles of Balmoral Castle, Ballater Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

I cooked my own breakfast, all the required utensils were there
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
253 reviews
Price from$105.14per night
No 45, Ballater, hotel in Ballater

No 45, Ballater is a guest house set in an acre of gardens and is just 5 minutes' walk from the center of Ballater. The individually designed rooms each offer unique charm.

The bed was the most comfortable we’ve experienced in our two-week stay in GB.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
486 reviews
Price from$211.73per night
The Auld Kirk, hotel in Ballater

This former church has been tastefully converted, enabling retention of the original features. Auld Kirk Hotel is located in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside.

A wonderful and cozy place to stay in Balleter. The host was friendly and briefed us on the do's n don't while staying there. The room was neat and clean. We appreciated very much the welcome pack of cookies and the taste of local whiskey. Breakfast was fantastic and cooked as requested from the menu. A good variety! Checking in and out was easy at the reception. A close walk to the town center.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
599 reviews
Price from$238.39per night
Craggan, hotel in Ballater

Offering garden views, Craggan in Ballater features accommodations and a garden. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and full-day security.

Proprietors were very friendly and responsive. Quiet , good location, comfortable
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
131 reviews
Price from$200.75per night
Balmoral Arms, hotel in Ballater

Balmoral Arms is located in village of Ballater, in the center of Royal Deeside. The property offers open log fires and free WiFi.

Very nice room, with an updated bath. Had everything we needed, and the location was great for wandering around town. The restaurant/bar was great, with good food & drinks.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
1,497 reviews
Price from$175.66per night
Celicall, hotel in Ballater

Celicall enjoys a location in Ballater, 11 miles from Balmoral Castle and 29 miles from CairnGorm National Park. This guest house provides free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi.

The owners were friendly and kind. Breakfast was wonderful!
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
369 reviews
Price from$131.74per night
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What Guests Said About Ballater:

  • 10
    Scored 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
    Norman
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Kathryn
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Andrew
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    David
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Ballater

  • From $200.75 per night
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 131 reviews
    Great 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.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 68 reviews
    Our stay at Hillside was exceptional! The place is immaculate, the accomodations and furnishings are beyond exceptional, in a very quiet area but close walk to everything. There is an outdoor patio to relax and enjoy, too. Phil is a character and made us feel right at home and was so helpful with suggestions of what to do. We highly recommend it!
    Miller
    United States of America
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 99 reviews
    Although as the name suggests it's a Tiny house, it had everything we needed and was very comfortable. The views from the bed were great. The walks around the tiny house were great for us especially with the dog. Ballater is such a lovely place. Highly recommended the bakery and butcher by royal appointment. Food was lovely.
    Andra7882
    United Kingdom
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 99 reviews
    Lovely little cabin. The bed was ridiculously comfortable, and we had everything we needed in the kitchen. The location is great, close to Ballater and Braemar within driving distance. We used the tub, and it was a real experience! Very peaceful stay and glad to be able to bring our dog with us. Have recommended to friends.
    Dionne
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,232 reviews
    I liked everything about my stay. The area, the views, the hotel, the staff etc. It's great that the hotel is dog friendly. I have stayed at the Cambus O May before, and couldn't wait to return. It's such a peaceful and beautiful place. I feel fully relaxed, and wish I could have stayed longer, and so does my dog.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 599 reviews
    Absolutely loved this accommodation and the host Helen and her employee Lisa! Enjoyed chatting with them about our day and having a good laugh. And the breakfast was the best we have every had! Kept us going all day! Highly recommend this property! If I am ever in the area again I will definitley stay here!
    Candice
    Canada
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 23 reviews
    The location was great, right be hind the Main Street in Ballater. And very convenient to go hiking and to see Balmoral castle. The flat was bigger than I expected with a kitchen, sitting area, and two good size bedrooms. Plenty of space for a family of four.
    Jessica
    United States of America
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 413 reviews
    Cosy room with comfy bed, good shower and a delicious breakfast. If you fancy dinner the steak & ale pie is outstanding! Great little town with interesting shops & stunning hiking nearby. Many attractions nearby from art galleries to superb local restaurants.
    Richard
    United Kingdom
  • From $231.49 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,497 reviews
    Friendly Staff, excellent amenities, food excellent, hotel clean and room excellent. when I needed assistance to find a driver, the staff went out of their way to find a local contact who could make arrangements for me. now that’s exceptional service!
    Maureen
    Canada
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 413 reviews
    Loved the small hotel vibes of the Alexandra hotel. On top of a great location, rooms were super comfy and extremely clean, staff were lovely, breakfast superb and their bar serves delicious pub meals (their cheesecake is so tasty).
    Patricia
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 369 reviews
    A lovely, remodelled building in central Ballater. Lynn and Steve were excellent hosts. The rooms were the perfect size for our needs and the facilities were clean and comfortable. A great breakfast to get started in the morning.
    Michael
    Canada
  • From $231.49 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,497 reviews
    Nice bar, decent modern rooms for an old hotel. Despite many shortcomings, it was acceptable and probably as good as it gets in Ballater. Venison pie was best meal I’ve ever eaten.
    Paul
    United Kingdom
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 57 reviews
    Excellent location within walking distance of beautiful Ballater centre. Nicely furnished, clean and comfortable. Private patio area in the sun. Friendly greeting on our arrival.
    Angus
    United Kingdom
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 63 reviews
    Location was perfect for Ballater and plenty of parking. Very quiet location. Plenty of good quality pubs, restaurants and coffee shops near by. Also close to very good walks.
    Rowena
    United Kingdom
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 339 reviews
    Never 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.
    Raymond
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 358 reviews
    Great place to stay in the Ballater area. Under new ownership who have plans for the property. The owners are delightful and extremely helpful. Lovely breakfast!!
    Christopher
    United Kingdom
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 110 reviews
    Location for this space is great. Easy to walk into town for dinner and groceries. A lot of things to do around the area as well! Would stay here again.
    Chloe
    United States of America
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 599 reviews
    Very warm welcome. Hosts are very knowledgeable about the local area and recommended places to visit / eat. Lovely central place to stay in Ballater.
    Andrew
    United Kingdom
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,232 reviews
    The Cambus O'May is a gorgeous hotel- truly provides an authentic experience of Scotland. The grounds are as stunning as the hotel itself.
    Katie
    United States of America
  • From $200.75 per night
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 131 reviews
    Amazing stay, excellent hosts, and the best breakfast in Scotland!
    m
    maria
    United States of America