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Tonight
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Tomorrow
13 Oct - 14 Oct
This weekend
16 Oct - 18 Oct
Next weekend
23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Ballater family-friendly hotels

A playground with a slide, a wooden bench, and a fenced area.
A lobby with a wooden reception desk, marble counters, and a staircase with wooden railings.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a lounge area with chairs, and a staircase leading to a higher level.
A serene outdoor setting with a pond, lush greenery, and two buildings with a modern design.

1. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
Ballater
AED 503
AED 604 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a cushioned chair, and a wicker basket filled with logs.
A modern bathroom with a white tiled wall, a wooden vanity with a sink, a large mirror, and a glass-enclosed shower area.
A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a three-tiered tea service, and a variety of snacks and drinks on a table.
A stone building with a sign reading "Balmoral Arms."

2. Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms
Ballater
AED 492
AED 591 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Balmoral Arms
A room with three wooden beds, each with patterned bedding, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A buffet setup with various food containers, a coffee machine, and stacked plates and cups.
A bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a window.
A stone building with a pitched roof, multiple windows, and a front door.

3. Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel
Ballater
AED 237
AED 284 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Braemar Youth Hostel
A hallway with white double doors, a wooden coat rack, and a sign on the wall.
A stone building with a white door and windows, a wooden shed, and a church steeple in the background.
A dining area with a wooden table, leather chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a painting of a deer.

4. Gairnlea House

Gairnlea House
Ballater
AED 2,281
AED 2,737 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Gairnlea House
A castle-like building with multiple towers, a central entrance, and a surrounding fence.
A forest trail with a wooden staircase leading up.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a vanity with a mirror, a bench, and two lamps.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and sink, featuring a herringbone floor pattern and a view of the outdoors through a window.

5. Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Ballater
AED 2,615
AED 3,139 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained garden.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a chandelier.
A row of log cabins with a paved driveway leading to a wooden deck.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area with a plaid carpet.

6. Loch Kinord Hotel

Loch Kinord Hotel
Aboyne
AED 462
AED 555 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Loch Kinord Hotel
A wooden playhouse with a slide and stairs, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
A view through a window with a white frame and a black handle, overlooking a landscape with hills, trees, and a building in the distance.
A grassy field with a backdrop of dense forest and hills.
A stone building with a porch, green shutters, and a dog in the yard.

7. Cambus o'May Hotel

Cambus o'May Hotel
Aboyne
AED 476
AED 572 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Cambus o'May Hotel
A rustic outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.
A bedroom with a bed, TV, green chairs, a wooden chest, and a view of greenery outside.
A traditional white building with a steeply pitched roof, multiple chimneys, and a sign indicating it is a pub. There are outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs, and a bench along the side.

8. The Boat Inn

The Boat Inn
Aboyne
AED 358
AED 503 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
The Boat Inn
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, two umbrellas, and potted plants.
A pool table with balls, a dartboard, and a clock on a stone wall.
A stone building with signs advertising The Commercial, a pub, lounge bar, and beer garden.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a telephone.

9. The Commercial Hotel

The Commercial Hotel
Aboyne
AED 527
AED 632 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Commercial Hotel
A wooden swing set in a park with snow on the ground.
A large, stately house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a lawn.
A wooden hallway with a checkered floor, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to another room.
A rooftop terrace with a black outdoor sofa, a glass table with wine glasses and a bottle, and a view of a white building with a chimney.

10. Douneside House

Douneside House
Aboyne
AED 875
AED 1,050 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Douneside House
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Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
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Top Ballater Hotel Reviews

The Boat Hotel

The Boat Hotel

8/10 Good
"The staff were welcoming & very helpful with advice on local attractions. The food was lovely. The room was clean & as described...cosy."
ken 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Boat Hotel
Craiglynne Hotel

Craiglynne Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"In all aspects everything was excellent. Room so clean and comfortable, the staff all extremely friendly and helpful. The evening meals were really well presented, and cooked to perfection, the breakfast self-service everything you would like. The parking a little tight at the front but other car park available at the rear. All in all wished we could have stayed longer."
GEORGINA 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Craiglynne Hotel
Scotlands Spa Hotel

Scotlands Spa Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean room, generous bed size and good shower. Great choice at breakfast table. Didn't use the pool as we were travelling about for much of our stay but it did look inviting. Ideal base for travelling around this part of the Highlands."
Iain 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Scotlands Spa Hotel
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

10/10 Excellent
"Location, room and facilities all excellent. Would highly recommend."
Susan 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside
Atholl Palace Hotel

Atholl Palace Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful property"
Kevin 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Atholl Palace Hotel
Nethybridge Hotel

Nethybridge Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Really enjoyed our stay. Meal was lovely. The bar staff very friendly. Could not fault it."
Mick 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Nethybridge Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's Ballater like for family-friendly vacations?
The welcoming destination of Ballater is a great choice if you've been thinking about a vacation with the kids. The golfing, wildlife, and mountain views are just a few things that make this an attractive family vacation spot. Take to the air and fly into Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is located 33.1 mi (53.3 km) from the city center.
What's the best accommodation when traveling with kids to Ballater?
The Fife Arms Hotel is a hotel with a restaurant and free parking, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Ballater?
The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 53°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 35°F. Average annual precipitation for Ballater is 37 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Ballater?
Glenshee Ski Centre and Ballater Library are interesting attractions you and your family might enjoy exploring while you are staying in Ballater. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Knock Gallery and Meall Odhar.