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A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a cushioned chair, and a wicker basket filled with logs.
A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a three-tiered tea service, and a variety of snacks and drinks on a table.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a reception desk.
A cozy bar area with wooden flooring, plush seating, and a bar stocked with bottles.

1. Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms
Ballater
$177
$213 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Balmoral Arms
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a lounge area with chairs, and a staircase leading to a higher level.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a dresser, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.
A historic building with a turret and ivy-covered walls, featuring a stone facade and large windows.
A serene outdoor setting with a pond, lush greenery, and two buildings with a modern design.

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
Ballater
$212
$255 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
A bedroom with two single beds, each with a bedside table and lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.
A stone building with a staircase leading to a door, two white chairs in front, and a clear sky.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, fireplace, and wall-mounted lamps.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table set for four, and a window with blinds.

3. The Old School House

The Old School House
Ballater
$479
$575 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
The Old School House
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of trees.
A spacious living room with a large chandelier, green upholstered sofas, and multiple windows with curtains.
A stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.
A sign for Hostelling Scotland Youth Hostel in a wooded area.

4. Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel
Ballater
$78
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Braemar Youth Hostel
A stone house with a gabled roof, a small wooden structure to the left, and a church spire in the background.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, an oven, and a dishwasher.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a window with floral curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.
A stone building with a white door, windows, and a small porch area with outdoor furniture.

5. Gairnlea Cottage

Gairnlea Cottage
Ballater
$691
$830 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Gairnlea Cottage
A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.
A view from a balcony with a sign indicating the balcony is not in use.
A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.
A room with a bay window overlooking a brick wall and trees, a white bench with a basket of flowers, and a potted plant with yellow leaves.

6. Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$757
$908 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.
A living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a television on a stand and a chandelier above the fireplace.
A living room with two armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a herringbone wood floor.

7. Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$706
$848 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
A hallway with white double doors, a wooden coat rack, and a sign on the wall.
A stone house with a front porch, a door, and a window.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a painting of a deer.
A stone building with a white door and windows, a wooden shed, and a church steeple in the background.

8. Gairnlea House

Gairnlea House
Ballater
$873
$1,047 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Gairnlea House
A castle-like building with multiple towers, a central entrance, and a surrounding fence.
A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.
A narrow hallway with blue walls, wooden trim, and a red carpet.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a vanity with a mirror, a bench, and two lamps.

9. Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$727
$872 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.
A hallway with wooden paneling, framed pictures on the walls, and antlers mounted on the ceiling.
A dining room with a table set for four, green upholstered chairs, a vase with pink flowers, and a painting on the wall.
A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.

10. Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$775
$930 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
A grassy field with a backdrop of dense forest and hills.
A forest path surrounded by dense greenery and yellow flowers.
A view through a window with a white frame and a black handle, overlooking a landscape with hills, trees, and a building in the distance.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of trees and mountains.

11. Cambus o'May Hotel

Cambus o'May Hotel
Aboyne
$152
$182 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Cambus o'May Hotel
A rustic outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.
A traditional white building with a steeply pitched roof, multiple chimneys, and a sign indicating it is a pub. There are outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs, and a bench along the side.
A neatly made bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a plaid blanket, and two woven wall lamps.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a fireplace.

12. The Boat Inn

The Boat Inn
Aboyne
$118
$161 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
The Boat Inn
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, two umbrellas, and potted plants.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a telephone.
A bar area with a brick wall, wooden furniture, and hanging pendant lights.
A pool table with balls, a dartboard, and a clock on a stone wall.

13. The Commercial Hotel

The Commercial Hotel
Aboyne
$146
$176 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Commercial Hotel
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained garden.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area with a plaid carpet.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a chandelier.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, wooden beams on the ceiling, stone walls, and a bar area in the background.

14. Loch Kinord Hotel

Loch Kinord Hotel
Aboyne
$162
$195 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Loch Kinord Hotel
A restaurant with black and white patterned chairs, a stone fireplace, and a mirror on the wall.
A well-maintained garden with a picnic table and benches, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and a tall coniferous tree.
A pool table in a room with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a clock on the wall.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and a door at the bottom.

15. Haughton Arms Hotel

Haughton Arms Hotel
Alford
$81
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Haughton Arms Hotel
A large, stately house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a lawn.
A rooftop terrace with a black outdoor sofa, a glass table with wine glasses and a bottle, and a view of a white building with a chimney.
A historic building with a stone wall, a small pond, and lush greenery.
A wooden hallway with a checkered floor, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to another room.

16. Douneside House

Douneside House
Aboyne
$243
$292 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Douneside House
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and red checkered bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a coat rack with clothes.
A dining area with a red and white checkered tablecloth, wooden chairs, and a blue cabinet with dishes.
A bathroom with a blue wall, a wooden rack holding white robes, and a gold-framed mirror.

17. Argyle Guest House

Argyle Guest House
Ballindalloch
$109
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Argyle Guest House
A dining area with wooden furniture and large windows offering a view of a rural landscape.
A large building with multiple windows and a covered patio area with picnic tables.
A hotel room with two beds, each with floral bedding and pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a telephone, and a mirror.
A white building with multiple windows and a sloped roof, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.

18. Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
Kirriemuir
$157
$188 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
A large stone building with multiple windows and a curved balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A breakfast buffet with various cereals, fruits, and bread on a wooden table in a room with blue walls and a large mirror.
A room with a large window, a wooden bench, a sofa, and potted plants.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large rug, and a view of the garden through the windows.

19. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
Aboyne
$248
$297 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Lys-Na-Greyne Country House
A hotel room with two beds, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a desk with a chair.
A bathroom with a glass shelf holding toiletries, a towel rack, and a mirror reflecting the room.
A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a beer tap, and a coffee machine.
A room with a chandelier, a glass table with flowers, a black and white checkered floor, a white armchair, and a door with glass panels.

20. Hotel Square

Hotel Square
Ballindalloch
$127
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13
Hotel Square
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Check out pet-friendly hotels in Ballater

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a cushioned chair, and a wicker basket filled with logs.
A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a three-tiered tea service, and a variety of snacks and drinks on a table.
A lobby with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a reception desk.
A cozy bar area with wooden flooring, plush seating, and a bar stocked with bottles.

Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms
Ballater
$177
$213 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Balmoral Arms
A bedroom with two single beds, each with a bedside table and lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a carpeted floor.
A stone building with a staircase leading to a door, two white chairs in front, and a clear sky.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, fireplace, and wall-mounted lamps.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table set for four, and a window with blinds.

The Old School House

The Old School House
Ballater
$479
$575 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
The Old School House
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of trees.
A spacious living room with a large chandelier, green upholstered sofas, and multiple windows with curtains.
A stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance.
A sign for Hostelling Scotland Youth Hostel in a wooded area.

Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel
Ballater
$78
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Braemar Youth Hostel
A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.
A living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a television on a stand and a chandelier above the fireplace.
A living room with two armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a herringbone wood floor.

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$706
$848 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.
A view from a balcony with a sign indicating the balcony is not in use.
A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.
A room with a bay window overlooking a brick wall and trees, a white bench with a basket of flowers, and a potted plant with yellow leaves.

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate

Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$757
$908 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.
A hallway with wooden paneling, framed pictures on the walls, and antlers mounted on the ceiling.
A dining room with a table set for four, green upholstered chairs, a vase with pink flowers, and a painting on the wall.
A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$775
$930 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
A castle-like building with multiple towers, a central entrance, and a surrounding fence.
A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.
A narrow hallway with blue walls, wooden trim, and a red carpet.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a vanity with a mirror, a bench, and two lamps.

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
$727
$872 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
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September
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Top landmarks in Ballater

A large stone pyramid surrounded by a forest.

Balmoral Castle

8.8/10 (98 reviews)
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Balmoral Castle— just one of the monuments in central Crathie.
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A snow-covered ski lift with a chair in the foreground and a mountain in the background.
Photo by Anna Hamblett

Glenshee Ski Centre

7.8/10 (59 reviews)
Ski the fall line at Glenshee Ski Centre located 18 mi (29 km) from central Ballater. If you master the slopes, Butcharts Access Poma and Meall Odhar are both nearby.
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A castle with multiple towers, a flag, and a surrounding landscape with trees and a hill.
Photo by Michael Schuier

Braemar Castle

8.8/10 (5 reviews)
Braemar Castle is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from central Ballater, why not stop by during your stay.
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A mountain landscape with a lake and rocky terrain.

Lochnagar

9.2/10 (27 reviews)
You might want to head out to Lochnagar for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Ballater.
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Mar Lodge Estate

9.8/10 (11 reviews)
Mar Lodge Estate is 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from central Ballater, why not stop by during your stay.
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Royal Lochnagar Distillery

10.0/10 (1 review)
Royal Lochnagar Distillery is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Crathie, why not stop by during your stay.
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Braemar Highland Games Centre

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Braemar Highland Games Centre— just one of the monuments in central Braemar.
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Ballater Library

Ballater Library is worth a visit when in central Ballater.
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Learn more about Ballater

Ballater is well-known for its attractions such as Balmoral Castle and Mar Lodge Estate. This welcoming city has something for everyone including bars as well as sights like Glenshee Ski Centre and Ballater Library. All are within a small-town setting.

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A rural landscape with a stone house, green fields, and sheep grazing.
Photo by Geraldine Soh

Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love

Westlands of Pitlochry

Westlands of Pitlochry

10/10 Excellent
"This place was amazing. Perfect location. The room was spacious and clean. Loved the orange blossom soap!. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast had amazing selection. What a perfect little Inn"
Roy 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Westlands of Pitlochry
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel was great! Only two issues…didn’t provide a fan in our room and very limited parking. Everything else was awesome! Recommend their breakfast buffet ….beautiful display and delicious!"
Anna 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant
Fisher's Hotel

Fisher's Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel, really enjoyed our stay."
Khalid 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Fisher's Hotel
The Speyside Hotel

The Speyside Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"A great one night stay.The food was sensational with a traditional piper paying a fabulous visit."
Chris 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
The Speyside Hotel
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel

8/10 Good
"Great location and a cute little town. Activity center is nice if you have kids. Gym was closed down. Rooms are a little old. Overall nice hotel for the budget."
Kirsten 6-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel
Craiglynne Hotel

Craiglynne Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Loved staying here. The hotel was conveniently located for our needs"
Andrew 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Craiglynne Hotel
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Great location with an east access to town.Staff was great."
Peter 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa
Nethybridge Hotel

Nethybridge Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everyone was so kind and helpful - it was a pleasure to stay hetre."
Katherine 4-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Nethybridge Hotel
Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

8/10 Good
"Great hotel, plenty of parking and within walking distance to Aviemore centre."
Stephen 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What hotels do travelers like in Ballater?
Guests like Balmoral Arms and Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside.
Where can I get free parking at my hotel in Ballater?
Park your car for free at Balmoral Arms.
Can I book a refundable hotel in Ballater?
If you want the flexibility to change your travel plans to Ballater, most accommodations offer refundable* bookable rates. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in Ballater if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?
If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 24 vacation homes. You can also consider one of the 7 apartments or 56 cottages.
What will the weather in Ballater be like during my visit?
The warmest months in Ballater are usually July and August with an average temp of 53°F. January and February are the chilliest months when the average temp is 35°F. The rainiest months are October and July.
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