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Balmoral Arms

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Ballater Golf Club

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Front of property
Classic King/Twin - Lochnagar View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
View from room
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5RA
  • Ballater Golf Club
    1 min walk
  • Ballater Library
    4 min walk
  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve
    7 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Classic King/Twin Room

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic King/Twin Room

  • 12.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

  • 15.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

  • 27.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic King Room

  • 12.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Junior Suite

  • 23.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Cosy Double Room

  • 12.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

  • 11.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Feature Double/King

Feature Double/King

  • 12.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is CA $190
per night
CA $228 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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About the area

Ballater

In Ballater .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ballater Golf Club and 9 miles (15 km) of Cairngorms National Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Balmoral Castle and Royal Lochnagar Distillery.

What's nearby

  • Ballater Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Royal Lochnagar Distillery - 12 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Braemar Castle - 20 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Glenshee Ski Centre - 35 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clachan Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brown Sugar Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ballater railway station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Balmoral Arms

4-star hotel near Ballater Golf Club
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ballater hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Balmoral Arms offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, German, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekends 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 14.95-17.95 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 to 17.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Deeside Ballater
Deeside Inn
Deeside Inn Ballater
The Deeside Hotel Ballater
The Deeside Inn Ballater, Scotland
The Deeside Inn
Balmoral Arms Hotel
Balmoral Arms Ballater
Balmoral Arms Hotel Ballater

Balmoral Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 211 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

STAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good one night stay
The staff was very helpful. Breakfast was good. Rooms were adequate for our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury and charm
In the heart of Balleter, Balmoral Arms is a slice of traditional luxury with exceptional Scottish hospitality. The staff was engaging and attentive. The dining experience offered an intimate seating in a traditional Scottish dining hall. The rooms were very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff , accommodation and dining. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely a must stay
It was the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Small, quaint, friendly, quiet, relaxing, very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rory

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with family
Lovely stop off for a mooch round Balmoral Castle Staff helpful and friendly Food tasty and reasonably priced Would stop again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

pieta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely warm friendly atmosphere, good food. Very clean and excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANET

Travelled with family
Really enjoyed our visit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school charming, great service staff and outstanding breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay.
Excellent hotel, spacious room, clean. Ideal location in the centre of the village. No lift lift but a member of staff carried our cases up for us. The food was excellent, for breakfast and dinner. No on-site parking but no problem at all finding an on street space (no restrictions) nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul C

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balmoral 2024
Lovely traditional setting in the highlands on River Dee Close to key sights in the near highlands
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couple of nights away.
We had a great first visit to Ballater and the hotel did not disappoint. Our room was very clean and tidy. The reception staff were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The food was very tasty and the waiting staff very courteous and friendly. Overall we had a wonderful time and would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, cosy inn
The hotel was lovely and comfortable and the staff were excellent and very friendly. There was a lovely big lounge area to sit and drink in which we liked. The rooms were nice with newly refurbished bathrooms, and beds were very comfortable. The food was also very good! Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We had a wonderful stay over Christmas! The goodies amazing. The staff are So friendly and helpful and the afternoon tea was beyond and included in the price! Highly recommend and will Stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023