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The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club

Property class: 4

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Two modern houses with large glass windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A historic building with a turret, ivy-covered walls, and a well-maintained garden.
A room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.
A lobby with marble reception desks, wooden paneling, a staircase, and framed artwork on the walls.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Braemar Rd, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5XA
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Library
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

1 Bedroom Lodge

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted heater.

2 Bedroom Lodge

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

3 Bedroom Lodge

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a sofa, a table, and a TV.

Studio Lodge

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and two framed pictures on the wall.

One Bedroom Lodge

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted heater.

Two Bedroom Lodge

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Three Bedroom Lodge

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A balcony with wicker chairs, a glass table, and a view of trees and a fence.

Three Bedroom Premium Lodge

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a sofa, a table, and a TV.

Studio Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ballater

When you stay at The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club in Ballater, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Balmoral Castle and Cairngorms National Park. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Craigendarroch Hill and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Ballater Old Royal Station.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Craigendarroch Hill - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ballater Golf Club - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ballater Library - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ballater Old Royal Station - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Brasserie - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club

The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club offers 92 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 92 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Keiller Lounge serving guests of The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Keiller Lounge - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Keiller Lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Full-service spa

  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Built in 1891
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Electricity fee: GBP 0.31 per kilowatt-hour, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation , everything you need. 2 bed lodges well laid out with ample space for 6 people. Great location and within 15mins walk of Ballater.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation in a great location. The facilities were all excellent too. Only minor point is the electricity charges are paid separately based on usage so will be in addition to the cost of the accomodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot, beautifully presented. Kids loved the pool. And asked to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was incredibly spacious, it felt a little dated at first but the bedrooms and bathrooms have been updated to an excellent standard. The kitchen/lounge area was very well maintained and equipped with everything needed. We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon in the pool area, had an excellent steak in the brasserie and breakfast in the lounge before we left.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were amazed at the level of cleanliness in the lodge. All three bathrooms were spotless, and appeared to have been fairly recently upgraded. The beds were probably the comfiest we have ever slept on. The open plan lounge, kitchen, dining area was huge and although the furniture is perhaps a little dated, it was nevertheless very well looked after and in good condition. The kitchen units could perhaps do with being replaced in the next year or two but again have been well looked after, and were very clean; however the oven, microwave and hob have obviously been replaced fairly recently and again were spotless (which is so often not the case in a rental property). There were also 2 allocated parking spaces outside the lodge. Ballater village is a 20 minute walk away, and has a nice mix of cafes and a few shops. We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend and would not hesitate to return to Craigendarroch again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026