Best Hotels in Ballater

Explore Ballater from hotels near iconic landmarks, popular shopping streets, and top dining spots.

Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms

📍 13-15 Victoria Rd, Ballater
★★★★★ 8.6 (100 reviews)

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

📍 Braemar Rd, Ballater
★★★★ 8.9 (63 reviews)

"Fantastic hotel ,great food."

Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel

Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel

📍 CAMBUS O MAY HOTEL, Ballater
★★★ 8.7 (33 reviews)

"If you like staying in identikit chain hotels don't bother booking here. This is a place with bags of character. It has been refurbished in a way that almost makes it seem that it hasn't. I am glad they charge a modest rate because if they charged a lot more they would probably have to add a lot of 'comforts' and 'luxuries' that would detract from the charm. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, the bathrooms clean, and the lounge and dining room have great views. The cooking is unpretentious - good quality home cooking rather than trying to be fine dining. Loved eating breakfast outside on the terrace in the morning sun. Overall it feels authentically Victorian rather than 'Designer Victorian'. Possibly the hotel I have most enjoyed staying in."

Fabulous Sunny House in Large Private Gardens. Sun Porch & Patio. Mountain Views

Fabulous Sunny House in Large Private Gardens. Sun Porch & Patio. Mountain Views

📍 Braemar
★★★ 9.4 (9 reviews)

Glenernan Self Catering Cottages

Glenernan Self Catering Cottages

📍 Glenernan 37 Braemar Road, Ballater
★★★ 8.9 (1 reviews)

A charming cottage in the heart of Ballater, with a beautiful & modern interior

A charming cottage in the heart of Ballater, with a beautiful & modern interior

📍 Ballater
★★★★ 10 (2 reviews)

Invercauld Lodges

Invercauld Lodges

📍 12a Invercauld Road, Ballater
★★★★ 9.1 (10 reviews)

"We stayed Friday 25th till Tuesday 29th in the Balmoral lodge. This isn’t 5* luxury but it is very comfortable, clean and has all you’d want for a short stay. The bedding is clean, pillows and duvets cozy and warm. The kitchen is well stocked with appliances, cutlery and all you’d need for self catering break. The owner made us feel so welcome without being too intrusive. There are plenty of bins for recycling, parking was ample and I never felt that we were looking into the other lodges. The area is so quiet and peaceful within easy access to the town and wider area. Red squirrels play in the trees and jackdaws keep a watchful eye for any scraps! We stayed just outside the school holidays which probably helped keep things quiet. We will defo be back as it’s just the kind of restful, peaceful break we needed. Thanks!"

Gardener's Cottage

Gardener's Cottage

📍 Ballater
★★★ 9.6 (13 reviews)

Fabulous house with sun-doors and patio - Large mature garden. Mountain views.

Fabulous house with sun-doors and patio - Large mature garden. Mountain views.

📍 Braemar
★★★★ 9.2 (7 reviews)

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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside ★★★★
"Beautiful hotel with a lovely castle vibe. The room was clean, comfortable, and very nice. The staff were friendly. Dinner was great too. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back!"
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Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel ★★★
"Nancy was just so lovely, she was receptionist, Bar Lady and waitress but made it look so easy she was very sweet. We stayed for 2 nights we had a lovely room, room number 5. We had a gorgeous 4 poster bed. We loved it. The bath showed a bit of wear and Tear. shower was so powerful. Lovely and clean. Breakfast was continental and lovely. Dinner was superb and very reasonable. We think this hotel was great value for money with lovely staff. Would recommend. Thank you"
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2026-07-12
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Invercauld Lodges ★★★★
"Booked 2 lodges for 4 couples over New Year. Absolutely perfect for us. Very cosy - even in sub zero temperatures and the setting in the pine trees with red squirrels and pheasants flitting about made it even better. Well equipped kitchen and cosy beds. Plenty space to congregate and eat. Easy walk into the village for shops and restaurants."
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2026-01-03

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Weekday Avg. Price

£174

Weekend Avg. Price

£183

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