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Balmoral Arms

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel with restaurant, near Ballater Golf Club

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Fireplace
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Superior Single Room
Lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Reception hall
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self-parking
  • Free toiletries
The price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 January 2025

Room options

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

Classic King/Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 12.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 15.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 27.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic King Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 12.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 23.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Cosy Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 12.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 11.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Feature Double/King

Feature Double/King

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 12.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Ballater Golf Club - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ballater Library - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Glenshee Ski Centre - 35 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clachan Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brown Sugar Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ballater railway station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel - ‬8 min drive

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 visit The Dining Room, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, German, Polish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 46 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

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 on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Free off-site parking nearby
DONE

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

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 stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Step-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/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Dining Room – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.95 to 17.95 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 lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Balmoral Arms and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing.
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 1-minute walk from Ballater Golf Club and 4 minutes' walk from Victoria and Albert Halls.

Balmoral Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel
Great hotel in a great location for Royal Deeside. All staff were very helpful and attentive. Rooms were lovely, clean & comfortable. All public rooms were cosy & comfortable and a great place to hang out with the log fire burning, giving it a great ambiance.
George, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely country hotel
Greeted by a friendly receptionist who advised us that we’d given an upgrade which was a lovely surprise. Room was traditional with a modern twist and bathroom was spacious with a large free-standing bath. Breakfast was served at a leisurely pace with a wide menu and table service for hot food. There was also a lovely lounge area with an open fire which was very welcoming.
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Janice, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful and cozy hotel to stay at
We really enjoyed our stay here!! It's a very cute hotel. Some highlights are the decorations throughout the whole hotel (rooms included) and the communal den area that had space for many people to sit around and enjoy the space. Another highlight was the bar - the bartender who was serving when we were there mid-October was kind and knowledgeable - he made our stay at the hotel even more amazing with his service! The town of Ballater is easily walkable - we had dinner out at a local bar and enjoyed walking around the main street. We chose this spot as it was close to Balmoral Castle, which is where we were going the next day on our drive up from Edinburgh! I'd highly recommend staying here.
Karen, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rob, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

P A, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Ishbel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

william, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff
Marion, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Had a beautiful homely feel. Felt very relaxed
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We felt well treated at the Balmoral Arms. Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was lovely. Inviting atmosphere!
hank, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alison, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Friendly and welcoming staff. We had a lovely dinner in the hotel restaurant one evening. We didn’t have breakfast in the hotel. The hotel is old and as a result is not well insulated. Sadly we did not have a good night’s sleep as the floorboards above us creaked both nights we were there. One night I’m sure there was a dog running around the room above us (The hotel is dog friendly), it was so noisy for much of the night. The location is great, plenty of good restaurants and cafes near by.
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Morag, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in a stunning area with wonderful staff.
CARYN, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent all round. Would recommend
David, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good one night stay
The staff was very helpful. Breakfast was good. Rooms were adequate for our one night stay.
STAN, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Donna, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Luxury and charm
In the heart of Balleter, Balmoral Arms is a slice of traditional luxury with exceptional Scottish hospitality. The staff was engaging and attentive. The dining experience offered an intimate seating in a traditional Scottish dining hall. The rooms were very comfortable and clean.
Dawn, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cole, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review