See all properties
Save

Balmoral Arms

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel with free parking, steps from Ballater Golf Club

Photo gallery for Balmoral Arms

Fireplace
Food and drink
Reception
Premium Suite
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
The current price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Explore the area

View map
13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5RA
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria and Albert Halls
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room

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

Classic Double Room

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

View all photos for Classic Twin Room

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

Classic Twin Room

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

View all photos for Cosy Double Room

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

Cosy Double Room

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

View all photos for Classic King Room

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

Classic King Room

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

View all photos for Classic King/Twin Room

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

Classic King/Twin Room

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

View all photos for Feature Double/King

Feature Double/King

Feature Double/King

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

View all photos for Junior Suite

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

Junior Suite

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite

Premium Suite

Premium Suite

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

About the area

Ballater

At Balmoral Arms, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Ballater Golf Club and 11.9 km (7.4 mi) from Cairngorms National Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Dining Room, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. On weekend mornings full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Ballater hotel include Balmoral Castle and Royal Lochnagar Distillery.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballater Library - 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
  • ‪Keiller Brasserie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fish Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clachan Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪brown sugar café - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Balmoral Arms

Mountain hotel with free parking, steps from Ballater Golf Club
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.

  • 1 building
  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Similar properties

Indoor pool
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Kids’ pool
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 256 reviews
The price is AU$345
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Balmoral Arms?

Balmoral Arms offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Balmoral Arms?

As of 18 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balmoral Arms on 22 Feb 2026 start from AU$130.97, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Balmoral Arms?

Yep, Balmoral Arms has a free self car park.

Does Balmoral Arms serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is available at weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Balmoral Arms?

No, Balmoral Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Balmoral Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Balmoral Arms?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Balmoral Arms?

Dogs are welcome at Balmoral Arms, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Is there a golf course on site at Balmoral Arms?

There isn't one on site, but Ballater Golf Club is a short 1-minute walk away.

Balmoral Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 327 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andrew, Derby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but nicely appointed. Staff pleasant and helpful. Check in was very slow because of a large needy group in front of us and no back up. Nice restaurant but limited menu with two main courses unavailable by 7.30pm. Breakfast ran out of croissants by 8.30 two consecutive days. Poor planning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Graham, Hawick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and helpful staff, arrived late, left very early.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very up market that meets every need
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Very professional staff. Excellent dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Izzy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very noisy during the night due to an electrical transform, situated outside, humming loudly. Could clearly gear folk type music from 06:30. Uncertain where it was coming from. Not appreciated due to the poor night's sleep. Requested scrambled eggs and salmon at breakfast. The salmon was tasty but the "scrambled eggs" was a chopped up omelette and very oily.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

J D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beautiful hotel located in a charming victorian town was a wonderful place to stay. The staff that were present were lovely and very helpful, however, the dining room service was quite slow. It was clear that the restaurant is understaffed. All that aside, the food was delicious and our room was very comfortable and attractive. We loved our stay here and would highly recommend it to our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

10/10 Excellent

Siri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are extremely kind and helpful, property is lovely. Highly recommended .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

December, Greensboro

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

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Norman

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The carpets on the ground floor are meant to give the appearance of antique, but they are filthy and threadbare. Breakfast waitresses on Wed 10th, were mostly missing, and (worse ) inattentive. Three different ones had to be summoned, to bring 1). salt & pepper 2).a spoon for the fruit servery 3) a plate for the croissants area 4). fresh coffee. At no time were there more than twelve diners in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

One night stay

Fantastic, helpful, friendly reception staff. Great location in centre of town. Easy on street parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025