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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

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An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a lounge area with chairs, and a staircase leading to a higher level. - Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside (Ballater)
A lobby with a wooden reception desk, marble counters, and a staircase with wooden railings. - Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside (Ballater)
A serene outdoor setting with a pond, lush greenery, and two buildings with a modern design. - Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside (Ballater)
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a dresser, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees. - Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside (Ballater)
A historic building with a turret and ivy-covered walls, featuring a stone facade and large windows. - Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside (Ballater)
At Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside, you can look forward to a playground, a hair salon, and laundry facilities. Indulge in a massage, a facial, and a body treatment at Spa, the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like racquetball/squash. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a steam room and a sauna.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a chair, a dresser, and a large mirror.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a dresser, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern living room with a fireplace, round coffee table, and seating area.

Junior Suite, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

King or Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior King or Queen Suite with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, a lamp, and a wall clock.

1 King Or 1 Queen Studio Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ballater, Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside is in a rural area and in a national park. Ballater Golf Club and Royal Lochnagar Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Ballater travel guide
Map
Braemar Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5XA

What's nearby

  • A snowy mountain landscape with two skiers descending a slope.
    Cairngorms National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A large stone pyramid surrounded by a forest.
    Balmoral Castle
    14 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Ballater Library
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Halls
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ballater Golf Club
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
    63 min drive

Restaurants

  • Keiller Lounge
    15 min walk
  • Fish Shop
    7 min walk
  • Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Bean For Coffee
    8 min walk
  • The Bothy
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed 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
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1891
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 12 2026 to January 1 2028 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside located?

Situated in a national park, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ballater Library and Victoria and Albert Halls. Ballater Golf Club and Knock Castle are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 278 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience in a lovely location. Highly recommend this place for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

emma

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The room, bar and staff were all amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, brilliant facilities, lovely food.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve had an excellent stay at Craigendarroch, I can’t really fault anything. Our suite was beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable and very thoughtfully equipped. We also enjoyed use of the pool and had a lovely meal in the Keiller restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great location. Our room was very clean and the gentlemen working the restaurant and bar was marvelous. He was very friendly and cheerful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

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We loved the hotel and the grounds, we had a balcony and we were able to see squirrels, rabbits, all sorts of birds…even pheasant. The suite was so spacious and relaxing. The restaurant and bar were great and all the wait staff so friendly. We found the location very convenient for car day trips and walks to the village. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and the amenities such as the pool, workout room, etc. are excellent. We enjoyed a lovely dinner in the finer dining restaurant. The service was great at check in, check out and the restaurant. Our room was extremely spacious and very nice. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom spacious and the sitting area very nice. The big negative is there is no air conditioning. I guess I should have assumed this since the building is so old but we have stayed at older places that have been renovated and there is air conditioning. The hallways and common places in the hotel are so comfortable and it feels as though there is air conditioning there but not in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hamida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not use all the facilities but had a wonderful stay. Be great to have a similar hotel near Aviemore as that is where we spent most our time. Loved the spacious and very clean suite that we stayed in.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our suite was perfect for a 2 night stay. The facilities were excellent: swimming pool, sauna, table tennis, squash and fitness room. All set in lovely surroundings near Ballater. Really enjoyed a relaxing break
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent pool/spa
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a beautiful area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jean Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All aspects of room, facilities and restaurant, ticked all the boxes. The staff are also very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable. Great facilities. Spotlessly clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

KATHRYN

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Nice apartment . Very clean ,roomy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

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Location was perfect for easy access to town and palace tours.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was perfect for our honeymoon stay. Drove over 500 miles to get there and it was worth it. It is paradise on earth. It is high quality and has amazing amenities. The staff are awesome too.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

Hogmanay Stay

Fantastic stay over the Hogmanay period. Beautiful room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Luna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property were very kind and helpful, I was pleasantly surprised with our stay and would love to stay again in the future, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities and staff. We will definitely return and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the luxury, delicious food and service from all staff. Leisure facilities were superb. Our third time here and it was brilliant!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room. Great lounge and excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Craigendarroch several times before, always in one of the lodges. This time we chose a Junior Suite in the hotel. Everything was even better than expected. Lovely accommodation, friendly staff and great facilities. We will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was so peaceful. Staff friendly and helpful .room was lovely clean lots off space lovely balcony with view .could not find a fault at all .will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and staff were great. Rooms look like they have just been upgraded. Only negative would be that the bar on a Saturday night closed at 10pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Giulia

The location is gorgeous, the staff are excellent and we got an upgrade to a suite that was beautiful and had a lovely balcony. Could have not asked for better!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024