Ballater
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Visit Ballater
Balmoral Arms
"Check-in was awful.Room wasn’t ready till after five someone elses welcome letter was on our room instead of ours.I was told put luggage would be taken to our room as it wasn’t ready before we had to go out.Came back 10.30 to mo luggage in room it was in a cupboard at reception .Asked for a later ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
"Wasn’t a suite as advertised, rather a room with a sink. Breakfast was only from 8.30am to 10am which was limited and basic. Staff were charmless. No bar service after 10pm to guests which was ridiculous given we were at a remote location in a Saturday night."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Braemar Lodge Cabins
Braemar Lodge Cabins
Antlers Cottage
"Lovely location, great space for multiple people to stay, having a fire was great."
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Fabulous sunny house in large private gardens. Sun porch & patio. Mountain views
"House was lovely and clean, had everything we needed for our stay. We have returned here a few times with family and it doesn’t disappoint. A lovely house and a lovely host, nothing is a problem."
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Popular places to visit
Balmoral Castle
Find out about the history of Crathie with a stop at Balmoral Castle. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.
Glenshee Ski Centre
Hit the slopes in Ballater with a visit to Glenshee Ski Centre. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the restaurants and bars.
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.
Lochnagar
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.
Meall Odhar
Hit the slopes in Ballater with a visit to Meall Odhar. Savour the area's restaurants and bars.
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.
Things to do
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Private Guided Discovery Walk in the Cairngorms
