Ballater

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Balmoral Arms
Balmoral Arms
4 out of 5
13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, Scotland
The price is HK$1,519 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
HK$1,519
HK$1,823 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Ballater. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (259 reviews)
"We had an unusual interaction with the reception staff when checking out, in that a member in our party was berated repeatedly for not advising the hotel about food allergies/sensitivities ahead of our stay. In fact the food allergies were communicated but apparently not passed along to the kitchen. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Balmoral Arms
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
4 out of 5
Braemar Road, Ballater, Scotland
The price is HK$1,563 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
HK$1,563
HK$1,875 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Ballater. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (235 reviews)
"Exceptional in every way."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar Youth Hostel
3 out of 5
21 Glenshee Road, Ballater, Scotland
The price is HK$888 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
HK$888
HK$1,066 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hostel in Ballater. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Braemar Golf Club and Glenfiddich are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Braemar Youth Hostel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Braemar Lodge Cabins
Braemar Lodge Cabins
2.5 out of 5
6 Glenshee Road, Ballater, Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Ballater. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Braemar Golf Club and Glenfiddich are ...
"Great value for money. Good location and facilities."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2024

Braemar Lodge Cabins
Morrone Cottage - Beautiful mountain cottage, large garden and wonderful views.
Morrone Cottage - Beautiful mountain cottage, large garden and wonderful views.
Braemar
Stay at this cottage in Ballater. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Braemar Golf Club and Glenfiddich are located ...
Cozy cottage with lovely views
"Rustic loft cottage was a good location for our stay in Braemar."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

Morrone Cottage - Beautiful mountain cottage, large garden and wonderful views.
Sweeney Aviemore One
Sweeney Aviemore One
3 out of 5
137 Grampian Rd, Aviemore, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Aviemore. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Dalfaber Neighbourhood Centre and Strathspey ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (46 reviews)
"Room was spotless and very well equipped. Location was great too. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Sweeney Aviemore One
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ballater

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Walking around Braemar is stunning anytime of the year. Well worth a visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lovely little town with lots of gift shops and friendly staff.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Raining at the time so we did not visit village properly. Breamar castle well worth a visit.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent cafe in Ballater called The Bridge. Staff at Duke of Rothesay Pavillion Braemar were attentive but lady on till needs to greet her customers with s smile !

5/5 - Excellent

Ryan

Ballater is a fantastic place that I have been visiting for years. Plenty of amazing trails to walk while admiring the breathtaking scenery. The locals are friendly and the food is good.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Baeutiful scenery and Balmoral was fantastic well worth a visit