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Balmoral Arms

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

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Bar (on property)
Balmoral Arms in central Ballater offers an upscale experience with thoughtful touches. Enjoy the restaurant and bar after exploring. Free WiFi in public spaces, luggage storage, and helpful concierge services ensure a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Cosy Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic King/Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Feature Double/King | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Feature Double/King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Premium Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ballater, Balmoral Arms is in the mountains and in a national park. Balmoral Castle and Braemar Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ballater Golf Club and Royal Lochnagar Distillery. Cairngorms National Park and Glenshee Ski Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5RA

What's nearby

  • Ballater Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ballater Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cairngorms National Park - 12 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Balmoral Castle - 12 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪brown sugar café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Keiller Brasserie - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Balmoral Arms

Upscale hotel near Ballater Golf Club
Balmoral Arms provides amenities like 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), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, a reception hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Balmoral Arms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

Check-out 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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Reviews

Balmoral Arms Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 306 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kerry

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

8/10 Good

December

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

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

Edwina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and dinner, great sleep, great service from the staff. They made my pup feel very welcome throughout the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siri

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

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place! Beautiful decor, clean and comfy room and the restaurant staff really looked after my coeliac needs - had a great breakfast both mornings we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and charming with a great restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel appropriate for this part of the world
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very accommodating. The front desk gave us driving directions and some outstanding places to visit along our drive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding highlands Inn, wonderful meal, superb room and knowledgeable staff. I wish we had stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

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

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old Inn with great updates. Comfortable. Excellent dinner and included breakfast. No onsite but very nearby parking. In center of town. Lots of old world charm and extremely friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel and both were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant hotel right in the town near the river. Plenty of parking in a lot across the street. Good meals in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice hotel in Ballater. We enjoyed our stay there and the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Highly recommend! Gorgeous area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Izzy

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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely two night stay at the Balmoral Arms. Fiona in particular was a standout—warm and welcoming, and extremely helpful in assisting with dining reservations We hope to be back some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally friendly welcome . Great food and accommodation in a stunning setting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We recommend

Excellent service, friendly staff, good food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Norman

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

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and super accommodating. Room was spacious and comfortable. Luggage assistance would help a lot though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a good sleep. The rooms are so small small bed & bathroom. Had breakfast which was very average
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

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