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Balmoral Arms

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

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €207
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr

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
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 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
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 15.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
  • 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
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 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
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
  • 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
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 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
Laptop workspace
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 11.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Feature Double/King

Feature Double/King

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
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
  • Cairngorms National Park - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Braemar Castle - 20 min drive - 26.0 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

Upscale hotel near Ballater Golf Club
Balmoral Arms provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and a reception hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Balmoral Arms offer comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, German, Polish

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 to 17.95 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

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
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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 to 17.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Balmoral Arms pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Balmoral Arms?

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balmoral Arms on 16 Apr 2025 start from €206.87, 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.

How much is parking at Balmoral Arms?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Balmoral Arms?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Balmoral Arms?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Balmoral Arms located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is steps from Ballater Golf Club and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cairngorms National Park and Balmoral Castle. Royal Lochnagar Distillery and Braemar Castle are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Balmoral Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 230 reviews

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 Excellent

Margaret W.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Lovely hotel, perfect location & staff both on reception for check in / out & bar staff were friendly & chatty, will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

It was a lovely place, fabulous food - very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARYN

Beautiful hotel in a stunning area with wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Naomi

Big, old hotel with lots of character, lovely staff and plenty of space in lounges, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

We wish we stayed longer!! We loved our night here. The rooms were nice and the hotel had so much character. Their restaurant was delicious, too!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Beautiful hotel that was perfectly dog friendly. Restaurant food was top class and staff were so helpful😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Very friendly and attentive staff made our visit there quite delightful. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

pieta

Lovely hotel in a beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANET

Really enjoyed our visit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Old school charming, great service staff and outstanding breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Excellent location. Lovely room. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jill

Lovely stop off for a mooch round Balmoral Castle Staff helpful and friendly Food tasty and reasonably priced Would stop again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia Maria

Definitely a must stay
It was the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Small, quaint, friendly, quiet, relaxing, very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleri

Excellent location, staff , accommodation and dining. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Great place and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

We booked in last minute as our boiler had broken down leaving us with no heating or hot water. The staff were so welcoming and upgraded us to a suite so that we could enjoy a cosy night. The roll top bath and walk-in shower were very much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Had a beautiful homely feel. Felt very relaxed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

STAN

Good one night stay
The staff was very helpful. Breakfast was good. Rooms were adequate for our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

hank

We felt well treated at the Balmoral Arms. Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was lovely. Inviting atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Lovely warm friendly atmosphere, good food. Very clean and excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024