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 | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Front of property
Lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 298
SAR 358 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Classic King/Twin Room

Highlights

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

Classic Double Room

Highlights

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

Premium Suite

Highlights

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

Classic King Room

Highlights

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

Cosy Double Room

Highlights

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

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

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

Feature Double/King

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Ballater Golf Club - 1 min walk
  • Balmoral Castle - 10 min drive
  • Royal Lochnagar Distillery - 12 min drive
  • Braemar Castle - 20 min drive
  • Glenshee Ski Centre - 35 min drive

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), a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • A reception hall, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekends 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 14.95-17.95 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Dining Room

Conveniences

  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly 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 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

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).

Balmoral Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 219 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

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Victor, Icklingham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and attentive staff made our visit there quite delightful. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful and cozy hotel to stay at
We really enjoyed our stay here!! It's a very cute hotel. Some highlights are the decorations throughout the whole hotel (rooms included) and the communal den area that had space for many people to sit around and enjoy the space. Another highlight was the bar - the bartender who was serving when we were there mid-October was kind and knowledgeable - he made our stay at the hotel even more amazing with his service! The town of Ballater is easily walkable - we had dinner out at a local bar and enjoyed walking around the main street. We chose this spot as it was close to Balmoral Castle, which is where we were going the next day on our drive up from Edinburgh! I'd highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

10/10 Excellent

P A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ishbel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Jill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Lovely room. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

william

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Naomi

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

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a beautiful homely feel. Felt very relaxed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

hank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt well treated at the Balmoral Arms. Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was lovely. Inviting atmosphere!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming staff. We had a lovely dinner in the hotel restaurant one evening. We didn’t have breakfast in the hotel. The hotel is old and as a result is not well insulated. Sadly we did not have a good night’s sleep as the floorboards above us creaked both nights we were there. One night I’m sure there was a dog running around the room above us (The hotel is dog friendly), it was so noisy for much of the night. The location is great, plenty of good restaurants and cafes near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Morag

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARYN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a stunning area with wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

STAN

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

6/10 Okay

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury and charm
In the heart of Balleter, Balmoral Arms is a slice of traditional luxury with exceptional Scottish hospitality. The staff was engaging and attentive. The dining experience offered an intimate seating in a traditional Scottish dining hall. The rooms were very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024