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Balmoral Arms

4.0 star property

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Fireplace
Reception
Food and drink
A stone building with a sign reading "Balmoral Arms."
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5RA
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A neatly made bed with pillows and a bedside table with bottles and glasses.

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small drawer.

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a small cabinet.

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, a wicker chair, a wooden table, and a window with curtains.

Cosy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small drawer.

Classic King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small drawer.

Classic King/Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Feature Double/King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), bed sheets

Junior Suite

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a coffee maker, and a mirror.

Premium Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand with a cup and a book, a small cabinet, and a mirror above the sink.

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Balmoral Arms

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and concierge services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a reception hall are on-site.
Balmoral Arms offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Balmoral Arms. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ballater Golf Club. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at The Dining Room
  • Full breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Services include a concierge and luggage storage
  • Steps from Ballater Golf Club and 9 minutes by car from Cairngorms National Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ballater hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Dining Room – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Dining Room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20 to 20 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is 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

Balmoral Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 379 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast, cosy surroundings, really nice room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice experience staff cery attentive lovely breakfast and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice place, easy to get to neighboring towns or walk to get an ice cream. Staff was friendly and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel near Balmoral with comfortable rooms and staff definitely represented the classic highland hospitality! Great welcome and restaurant on grounds with cozy lobby area near a roaring fireplace. Staff gave great recommendations of the area. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely hotel. Staff all very helpful. Had a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in the Balmoral Arms. The food was delicious (breakfast and evening meals) and the staff were lovely. Our room was very comfortable and the large lounge had lots of places to sit and relax. While there were no parking spaces left outside the door there was a large free car park close by, along with local shops and cafes. Great place to stay and hopefully we will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, atmosphere, Food in bar and next days breaky was unbeatable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and public areas, great food and very welcoming and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean room, lovely friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. The rooms were comfortable, the staff were excellent and the bar area was a great place to unwind in after a long day. The breakfast was superb. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu and prepared food was lovely. We had dinner at the hotel one night was just okay. The hamburger was dry and tasted off. The coleslaw inedible. I had the sea bass which is usually my favorite on any menu but was this time just okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly courteous staff. Clean accommodation with sufficient facilities for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food, good parking, Ballater wonderful town, we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely cosy hotel. Excellent bar, lounge and restaurant with friendly attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with kind staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel. Friendly staff. Great rooms. Just perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The food is great but very expensive, although Ballater is an expensive place to stay. Evening meal and bar lovely, breakfast amazing. Nice feel to the hotel, very traditional and cosy. We stayed in a standard room, which is basic. Mattress and pillows felt cheap, it overlooked properties but there was no net curtain to offer privacy, dusty, TV had no apps to log into, noise from downstairs clearly audible, door in the hallway made a creaking noise. We were pretty disappointed as the next level was almost double.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Lovely hotel with very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and charming with a great restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent two-night stay at the Balmoral Arms. Impeccable service, beautifully furnished rooms and top-notch dining. An ideal base for exploring Royal Deeside. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

December

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, walking distance to shops, pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025