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A room with three wooden beds, each with patterned bedding, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A stone building with a pitched roof, multiple windows, and a front door.

A living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, and two armchairs. There is a fireplace on the left and a window with curtains on the right.

A window with a view of a forested area.

1. Braemar Youth Hostel

Ballater

$64

$77 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 lobby with a wooden reception desk, marble counters, and a staircase with wooden railings.

A historic building with a turret and ivy-covered walls, featuring a stone facade and large windows.

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Ballater

$137

$164 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a cushioned chair, and a wicker basket filled with logs.

A stone building with a sign reading "Balmoral Arms."

A lobby with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a three-tiered tea service, and a variety of snacks and drinks on a table.

3. Balmoral Arms

Ballater

$131

$157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a central entrance.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a herringbone wood floor.

A living room with two armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

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.

4. Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$692

$830 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A castle-like building with multiple towers, a central entrance, and a surrounding fence.

A narrow hallway with blue walls, wooden trim, and a red carpet.

A dining room with a fireplace, green walls, a chandelier, and a view of buildings outside.

A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.

5. Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$711

$853 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A stone house with a gabled roof, a small wooden structure to the left, and a church spire in the background.

A stone building with a white door, windows, and a small porch area with outdoor furniture.

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 living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a television on the wall.

6. Gairnlea Cottage

Ballater

$507

$609 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hallway with white double doors, a wooden coat rack, and a sign on the wall.

A stone building with a white door and windows, a wooden shed, and a church steeple in the background.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a painting of a deer.

A stone house with a front porch, a door, and a window.

7. Gairnlea House

Ballater

$620

$744 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a large potted plant.

A bathroom with a white tiled shower, a wicker chair, and a patterned floor.

A room with a dark wall, a framed picture, a fireplace, a yellow armchair, and a chandelier.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, and a chair with a cushion.

8. Tigh Na Leigh

Blairgowrie

$121

$145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A large stone building with a conservatory, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and flowering plants.

A spacious indoor dining area with large windows, modern furniture, and a view of the garden.

A sign for The Claymore, a Scottish hospitality offering quality bed and breakfast accommodation, luxury apartments for self-catering.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

9. Claymore Guest House and Apartments

Pitlochry

$129

$154 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A large stone building with multiple windows and a curved balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A room with a large window, a wooden bench, a sofa, and potted plants.

A landscaped garden with a stone pathway, neatly trimmed hedges, and a variety of trees.

A breakfast buffet with various cereals, fruits, and bread on a wooden table in a room with blue walls and a large mirror.

10. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Aboyne

$253

$304 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window with curtains.

A stone building with a prominent entrance, multiple windows, and a small attached structure with a sloped roof.

A golf course with a red-roofed building, a winding path, and a scenic view of hills and trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a dresser, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.

11. Craigroyston House & Lodge

Pitlochry

$182

$219 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A large stone house with a well-manicured lawn and a tree in the foreground.

A room with two patterned chairs, a small table with books, and a view of a deer outside a large window.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with a table and two chairs, large windows with a view of greenery and hills, and a framed picture on the wall.

12. The Poplars Guest House

Pitlochry

$184

$220 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern building with a glass balcony, a staircase, and outdoor seating.

A hotel room with a large round mirror, a bed with multiple pillows, a bedside table with a bottle of champagne, and two empty glasses.

A cozy living room with a checkered sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

A wicker sofa and a glass table with a bottle of champagne and glasses.

13. Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard

Pitlochry

$177

$213 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A stone house with a large glass windowed room, surrounded by a garden and trees.

A wooden staircase with ornate black metal railings and a light fixture on the wall.

A cabin with a sloped roof, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a clear sky.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

14. Craigatin House & Courtyard (Adults only)

Pitlochry

$208

$250 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A grand entrance with a red door, a tiled floor, and a ceiling light.

A dining area with two tables, chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

An outdoor wooden deck with picnic tables and string lights, surrounded by trees and a view of a valley.

A room with a large window, two chairs, and a table.

15. Birchwood Pitlochry

Pitlochry

$228

$273 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a waiting area with chairs, and a sign indicating the direction to the toilets.

A restaurant with blue walls, a patterned wall, and a view through the window.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen displaying a scene.

16. Star Hotel

Kingussie

$155

$186 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden building with a covered walkway surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A building with a green door labeled "Ravenscraig" and a clear blue sky.

A dining area with a view of autumn trees through a large window.

17. Ravenscraig Guest House

Aviemore

$158

$190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a microwave, a bowl of fruit, and two glasses of champagne.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass dining table set for two, and a painting on the wall.

A modern interior with a living area, a bedroom, and a bathroom.

A modern hallway with wooden flooring, a mirror, a clock, and a door leading to another room.

18. High Range Holiday Apartments

Aviemore

$138

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a large vase of flowers. There are multiple seating areas with chairs and sofas, and a large window with curtains.

A wooden hallway with a checkered floor, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to another room.

19. Douneside House

Aboyne

$238

$285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a painting, and a window with a view of trees.

A cozy room with two armchairs, a small table, and a wooden dresser.

A room with a leather chair, a table with a lamp, and a window with a view of a garden and trees.

A sign for Crubenberg House, a country guest house, with an arrow pointing upwards.

20. Crubenbeg Country House

Newtonmore

$138

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Check out pet-friendly hotels in Ballater

Balmoral Arms

Ballater

$131

$157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Braemar Youth Hostel

Ballater

$64

$77 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$692

$830 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hallway with wooden paneling, framed pictures on the walls, and antlers mounted on the ceiling.

A four-poster canopy bed with a floral-patterned carpet, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large mirror.

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

$711

$853 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Go beyond your typical stay in Ballater

Our prices for hotels in Ballater are cheapest in January

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.

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.

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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Linn O' Dee

Linn O' Dee is 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from central Ballater, 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 Lochnagar. This welcoming city has something for everyone including bars as well as sights like Mar Lodge Estate and Glenshee Ski Centre. All are within a small-town setting.

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Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love

Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Aboyne

10/10 Exceptional

Anesti

Balmoral Arms

Ballater

10/10 Exceptional

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A grassy field with a backdrop of dense forest and hills.

A stone building with a porch, green shutters, and a dog in the yard.

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of trees and mountains.

A forest path surrounded by dense greenery and yellow flowers.

Cambus o'May Hotel

Aboyne

10/10 Exceptional

Terrence

A large stone house with a conservatory, a gazebo, and a well-maintained lawn.

A room with a fireplace, red upholstered furniture, a mounted deer head, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious dining area with a high ceiling, a chandelier, and large windows allowing natural light.

A patio with a round table and wicker chairs, surrounded by potted plants.

Muckrach Country House

Grantown-on-Spey

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotel experience we have ever had. The staff were incredible, the breakfast was lovely, the beds are very comfortable, and the property is stunning. Some of my favorite moments on our Highlands trip was sitting in the library in the afternoon, enjoying a cocktail or a tea and reading. Everyone at Muckrach made it feel like home. Special shoutout to Donald, Andrea, and Joanna for being so warm and welcoming. We will be talking about Muckrach for years to come. My husband and I...

Margaret

Tigh Na Leigh

Blairgowrie

10/10 Exceptional

Easy to find. Private parking down the driveway. Extremely well presented inside from a decoration and artwork perspective. The bedroom I had was very well put together from an esthetics perspective. Also, a nice, and well maintained garden to wander around. There is an honesty bar with a good choice of whiskeys and other drinks, plus another larger lounge to relax in. Breakfast was very tasty with a good selection of options. The owners will recommend local places to eat, and during breakfast...

Charles

A rustic outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

A neatly made bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a plaid blanket, and two woven wall lamps.

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 cozy room with a stone fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.

The Boat Inn

Aboyne

10/10 Exceptional

Lauren

Craigatin House & Courtyard (Adults only)

Pitlochry

10/10 Exceptional

David

High Range Holiday Apartments

Aviemore

10/10 Exceptional

Madhavi

Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard

Pitlochry

10/10 Exceptional

Debbie

Claymore Guest House and Apartments

Pitlochry

10/10 Exceptional

Stan

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 stone building with a red door and two windows, labeled "Aggle House."

Argyle Guest House

Ballindalloch

10/10 Exceptional

wilma

A white building with a conical roof and a round tower, surrounded by trees.

A living room with two leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

A dining room with a long wooden table, chairs, wall-mounted lights, and framed pictures.

Glenkilrie House

Blairgowrie

10/10 Exceptional

Laura

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, two umbrellas, and potted plants.

A stone building with signs advertising The Commercial, a pub, lounge bar, and beer garden.

A bar area with a brick wall, wooden furniture, and hanging pendant lights.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a telephone.

The Commercial Hotel

Aboyne

10/10 Exceptional

Barbie

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 25 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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Hotels in Ballater

Free cancellation options if plans change

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Where to stay in Ballater?

1. Braemar Youth Hostel

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

3. Balmoral Arms

4. Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

5. Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

6. Gairnlea Cottage

7. Gairnlea House

8. Tigh Na Leigh

9. Claymore Guest House and Apartments

10. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

11. Craigroyston House & Lodge

12. The Poplars Guest House

13. Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard

14. Craigatin House & Courtyard (Adults only)

15. Birchwood Pitlochry

16. Star Hotel

17. Ravenscraig Guest House

18. High Range Holiday Apartments

19. Douneside House

20. Crubenbeg Country House

Check out pet-friendly hotels in Ballater

Balmoral Arms

Braemar Youth Hostel

Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate

Derry - Mar Lodge Estate

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Go beyond your typical stay in Ballater

Price trends for hotels in Ballater

October

Top landmarks in Ballater

Balmoral Castle

Glenshee Ski Centre

Braemar Castle

Lochnagar

Mar Lodge Estate

Linn O' Dee

Braemar Highland Games Centre

Ballater Library

Learn more about Ballater

Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love

Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

10/10 Exceptional

Balmoral Arms

10/10 Exceptional

Cambus o'May Hotel

10/10 Exceptional

Muckrach Country House

10/10 Exceptional

Tigh Na Leigh

10/10 Exceptional

The Boat Inn

10/10 Exceptional

Craigatin House & Courtyard (Adults only)

10/10 Exceptional

High Range Holiday Apartments

10/10 Exceptional

Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard

10/10 Exceptional

Claymore Guest House and Apartments

10/10 Exceptional

Argyle Guest House

10/10 Exceptional

Glenkilrie House

10/10 Exceptional

The Commercial Hotel

10/10 Exceptional

Frequently Asked Questions

What hotels do travelers like in Ballater?

Where can I get free parking at my hotel in Ballater?

Can I book a refundable hotel in Ballater?

Where can I stay in Ballater if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?

What will the weather in Ballater be like during my visit?

Why should I book my Ballater hotel through Hotels.com?