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Balmoral Arms

Property class: 5 and above

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A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a cushioned chair, and a wicker basket filled with logs.
A cozy bar area with wooden flooring, plush seating, and a bar stocked with bottles.
A stone building with a sign reading "Balmoral Arms."
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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is $138
$115 nightly
$138 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 167 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 124 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)
  • 133 sq ft
  • 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
(15 reviews)
  • 131 sq ft
  • 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
(6 reviews)
  • 131 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Feature Double/King

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

Feature Double/King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 133 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, and a chair.

Junior Suite

  • 255 sq ft
  • 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

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

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About the neighborhood

Ballater

Located in Ballater, Balmoral Arms is in a national park, a 1-minute drive from Ballater Golf Club and 9 minutes from Cairngorms National Park. .This luxury hotel is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Balmoral Castle and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Royal Lochnagar Distillery.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ballater Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ballater Old Royal Station - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ballater Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Brasserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Stay in one of 46 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a reception hall.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at The Dining Room, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM on weekends.
The Dining Room - This restaurant specializes 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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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. 240 out of 427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 427 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and beautifully designed rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Convenient parking and the restaurant was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were celebrating our golden anniversary and everything was perfect about our stay. When the receptionist discovered it was our anniversary she upgraded our room so we had a wonderful time and would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location helpful and friendly staff! We stayed for two nights ate dinner there one night and food was very good. Only 7 miles from Balmoral Castle also walking distance to coffee and nice local stores.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful, cosy place to stay. Staff were super friendly and the lobby, guest areas and pub and restaurant were beautiful and welcoming. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay at the Balmoral Arms, hotel is in a convenient location for visiting Balmoral. Room was clean, there is no on site parking but we had no issue in finding free parking. All staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best shower in Scotland. My husband is tall and this one provided great water pressure and height.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy hotel in a lovely village. The room was small but nicely decorated, clean and quiet. The social areas on the ground floor were really nice and inviting. The breakfast was a bit pale. Not much left when we arrived for breakfast at the cold buffet but there were plenty of warm alternatives on the menu.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay with our dog. He was made to feel very welcome with plenty of treats and fusses from all the staff. The location is great and the area surrounding has plenty to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location, clean and helpful staff but property looking a bit tired and didn’t see value in the price of a room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely place! standard room a bit small, but up to expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

It was only ok☹️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner and breakfast were tasty. Had a delicious Blackberry Martini with dinner. Walked around village , very friendly people and staff was friendly. Very close to Balmoral Castle.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and comfortable. Staff helpful. Dinning room showing signs of wear.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room lovely . Star rating only 4 as carpet was stained . Rest of room excellent. Breakfast was delicious and service excellent. Parking in carpark is free and very close . Easy to load and unload outside the hotel when needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026