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Balmoral Arms

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel with restaurant, near Ballater Golf Club

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In the heart of Ballater, Balmoral Arms offers an upscale retreat with a bar and restaurant. Enjoy free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage, and concierge services that make your stay seamless.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Reception hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $120
$144 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Cosy Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic King/Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Feature Double/King | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Feature Double/King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Premium Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5RA

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ballater Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballater Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 14 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Keiller Brasserie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪brown sugar café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Clachan Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms puts you within a 10-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Balmoral Castle. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Dining Room, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 46 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

What to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Dining Room - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20 to 20 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Balmoral Arms offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Balmoral Arms does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Balmoral Arms?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Balmoral Arms?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Balmoral Arms?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Balmoral Arms and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like skiing and return when the snow melts for fishing and horseback riding.

Are there restaurants at or near Balmoral Arms?

Yes, The Dining Room offers local cuisine.

What's the area around Balmoral Arms like?

Balmoral Arms is a short 1-minute walk from Ballater Golf Club and 4 minutes' walk from Victoria and Albert Halls.

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Reviews

Balmoral Arms Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, plentiful, fresh, and delicious with a wide menu and table service for hot food. (19 reviews)
  • The property restaurant served lovely food and offered a great dining experience. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel.
Elaine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely Stay

We had a lovely stay at Balmoral Arms and a great base to explore the area. We recommend Balmoral Arms for your stay.
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with very friendly staff
Sally, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is very up market that meets every need
Lynette, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean room, walking distance to shops, pubs and restaurants.
December, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast and dinner, great sleep, great service from the staff. They made my pup feel very welcome throughout the hotel.
Edwina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place! Beautiful decor, clean and comfy room and the restaurant staff really looked after my coeliac needs - had a great breakfast both mornings we were there.
Rui, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy and charming with a great restaurant and bar.
Andre, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night stay

Fantastic, helpful, friendly reception staff. Great location in centre of town. Easy on street parking.
Margaret, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely boutique hotel appropriate for this part of the world
Gillian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay!
Diana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is very accommodating. The front desk gave us driving directions and some outstanding places to visit along our drive.
Jill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Will definitely stay again and recommend

Friendly, helpful staff. Authentic beautiful common areas. Loved everything about this hotel
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding highlands Inn, wonderful meal, superb room and knowledgeable staff. I wish we had stayed longer!
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service from start to finish. Caroline on reception so welcoming. There chef served up the most beautiful food. Home from home comfort. Staff where all Amazing!!!!
J D, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff and charming hotel with a great bar. Several good restaurants nearby.
Nancy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice place to stay. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel and both were excellent.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a very nice hotel in Ballater. We enjoyed our stay there and the staff was wonderful.
Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old Inn with great updates. Comfortable. Excellent dinner and included breakfast. No onsite but very nearby parking. In center of town. Lots of old world charm and extremely friendly staff
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant hotel right in the town near the river. Plenty of parking in a lot across the street. Good meals in the restaurant.
Laurence, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. Highly recommend! Gorgeous area.
Nicole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An exceptional stay!! We recently stayed at the Balmoral Hotel in Ballater and were thoroughly impressed. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, creating a warm and relaxed atmosphere from the moment we arrived. Our room was spotless and well-appointed, offering a comfortable retreat after a day exploring the beautiful surroundings. Breakfast was a real treat, plentiful, fresh and delicious, with something for everyone. The evening meal was equally outstanding, showcasing quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation that made dining a pleasure. Free pparking was conveniently located nearby, which made arrival and departure hassle-free. Overall, a fantastic experience. I’d highly recommend the Balmoral Hotel to anyone visiting Ballater—great food, great service, and a truly comfortable stay.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptionally friendly welcome . Great food and accommodation in a stunning setting
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely two night stay at the Balmoral Arms. Fiona in particular was a standout—warm and welcoming, and extremely helpful in assisting with dining reservations We hope to be back some day!
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We recommend

Excellent service, friendly staff, good food.
Phillip, 2-night trip