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Balmoral Arms

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

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Fireplace
Reception
Front of property
Lounge
Superior Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 671
AED 805 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun

Room options

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

Classic King/Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 15.5 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
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
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 11.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Feature Double/King

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Ballater Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballater Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 12 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Braemar Castle - 23 min drive - 31.8 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 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), concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, 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

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 transportation

  • 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 16.50 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 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 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 16.5 to 20 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

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, 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 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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Balmoral Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 254 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Wonderful staff and charming hotel with a great bar. Several good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

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

Exceptionally friendly welcome . Great food and accommodation in a stunning setting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

Would like better parking options
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

8/10

Welcoming staff. Room good size. Convenient location. Breakfast very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Slow service at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

Everyone was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

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

6/10

The hotel was nice and the restaurant was beautiful. The receptionist when we checked in was absolutley lovely and she gave us lots of recommendations. Unfortunately there was a lot of noise from people walking outside our rooms and opening the hallway doors all night and it was hard to sleep. The mattress and pillows were a bit too hard to be comfortable. The breakfast was overall ok, though the porridge was watery and our first pot of tea was at best lunewarm but the 2nd pot after our complaint was nice and hot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We had a lovely nights stay. The room was really comfy and the staff very friendly. Great bar and tasty breakfast. The lounge room with roaring fire was amazing, especially on such a cold night. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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

8/10

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

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

10/10

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

Gorgeous hotel in the centre of Ballater. Only 9 miles from Balmoral Castle, Crathie Kirk and various walks. Staff are so welcoming and accomodating. Tasteful Scottish decor with a modern twist. Beautifully decorated rooms, quiet location ensures peaceful sleep. Delicious, quality meals and breakfast. Atmospheric "Ghillies" bar, live fiddle music. We will definitely be back.
Room 14 Loch Kinnord
Balmoral Castle
Ballater Old Railway Station
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

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

Really enjoyed our visit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Lovely hotel in a beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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