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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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
$186 nightly
The total price is $223
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic King/Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
  • 131 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 293 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
  • 131 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 255 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Cosy Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
  • 133 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
  • 124 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Feature Double/King | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Feature Double/King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
  • 133 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Cairngorms National Park - 12 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 12 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bean For Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Clachan Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar Cafe - ‬2 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.

Languages

English, German, Polish

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
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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)*
    • 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 8:00 AM–10:00 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 16.5 to 20 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 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. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

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 4-minute walk from Ballater Library and 4 minutes' walk from Victoria and Albert Halls.

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Balmoral Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with a wide menu and table service for hot food. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

We recommend

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

6/10 Okay

Nice location, friendly staff but the hot water did not get to our bathroom so we could not take a shower. We were told afterwards that there is a trick and that one should run faucet and shower hot faucet at the same time for 5 minutes to get the hot water going… The staff was really nice we changed room for personal reasons and they were quite accommodating and the breakfast was great.
Sabine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I can't say how wonder this hotel is; I would recommend it to anyone. From the staff to the property to the amenities, this is a top-notch hotel.
Margaret W., 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was a lovely place, fabulous food - very enjoyable
Tracey, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Welcoming staff. Room good size. Convenient location. Breakfast very nice.
Gayle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel, perfect location & staff both on reception for check in / out & bar staff were friendly & chatty, will definitely be back.
Danny, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel in a stunning area with wonderful staff.
CARYN, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Hotel was good overall but service in the restaurant was poor due to staff not being well trained
3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Everyone was very friendly and helpful
2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

We had a lovely nights stay. The room was really comfy and the staff very friendly. Great bar and tasty breakfast. The lounge room with roaring fire was amazing, especially on such a cold night. Highly recommend!
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Old -world charm in a great location.

Centrally located. Beautiful hotel with old-world charm. Lovely staff. Cute pub, finally found non-fried fish! Dog friendly. Even had boots to borrow to keep our shoes clean! Fabulous walking area, sweet little town. Close to many sights.
ron, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Extremely helpful and engaging staff oat reception, bar and restaurant. VERY dog friendly facilities. Hotel itself could do with some redecoration but it is a lovely old building full of character and it was very cosy with open fires and big comfy sofas to relax in. Food was locally sourced and well cooked and presented.
Wendy, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Big, old hotel with lots of character, lovely staff and plenty of space in lounges, restaurants and bars.
Naomi, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really enjoyed our visit
JANET, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel that was perfectly dog friendly. Restaurant food was top class and staff were so helpful😊
Yvonne, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel in a beautiful
pieta, 1-night trip