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Fairdene Cottage

Ballater

Featuring garden views, Fairdene Cottage features accommodation with a patio, around 18 km from Balmoral Castle.

K
Kathryn
From
United States
Fairdene Cottage was perfect. So adorable and comfortable. I was able to visit Balmoral and also the Ballater train station with a replica of Queen Victoria's train carriage. I loved everything about the cottage and its location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$153.21
1 night, 2 adults

Howe of Torbeg

Ballater

Offering a garden and garden view, Howe of Torbeg is situated in Ballater, 20 km from Balmoral Castle and 45 km from CairnGorm National Park.

A
Arne
From
Ecuador
The absolute silence and very clear sky made this a stay to remember.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 824 reviews
Price from
US$93.26
1 night, 2 adults

Ballater Hostel

Ballater

Located in Ballater and within 18 km of Balmoral Castle, Ballater Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

S
Simonet
From
France
The tenants were really lovely and helpful !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Price from
US$134.56
1 night, 2 adults

The Auld Kirk

Ballater

This former church has been tastefully converted, enabling retention of the original features. Auld Kirk B&B is situated in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside.

J
Jim
From
Canada
Everything was superior to many places we stayed. The level of hospitality was delivered with constant humour and helpfulness.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 643 reviews
Price from
US$253.13
1 night, 2 adults

No 45, Ballater

Ballater

No 45, Ballater is a guesthouse set in an acre of gardens and is just 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Ballater. The individually designed rooms each offer unique charm.

A
Alexia
From
Spain
Beautiful place, comfortable rooms, everything very clean. We especially liked the room where we had breakfast, with a view on the lovely garden. The breakfast was delicious too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 537 reviews
Price from
US$219.82
1 night, 2 adults

Gairnlea House

Ballater

Set 17 km from Balmoral Castle, Gairnlea House offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

J
Janine
From
United Kingdom
Everything, beautiful nice furnished house very homely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
Price from
US$838.36
1 night, 2 adults

Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate

Ballater

Set 8.7 km from CairnGorm National Park, Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment is 29 km from Glenshee Ski Centre.

J
Jill
From
United Kingdom
Uniqueness, quiet, location, walks, history
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$961.38
1 night, 2 adults

Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel

Hotel in Ballater

Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Ballater.

J
Jeffrey Neil
From
Spain
Excellent Breakfast. Good location in the country with many trees in the grounds and paths for walking. The river Dee across the nearby main road accessible by path. Quiet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,895 reviews
Price from
US$132.15
1 night, 2 adults

Balmoral Arms

Ballater

Balmoral Arms is situated in village of Ballater, in the centre of Royal Deeside. The property offers open log fires and free WiFi.

t
teresa
From
United States
Mountain Bike Friendly: Bike Shed Available, Early Breakfast, across the street is a parking lot and Mountain Bike equipment, rental and guides.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,542 reviews
Price from
US$179.85
1 night, 2 adults

The Barrel

Hotel in Ballater

Situated in Ballater and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 18 km, The Barrel features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

K
Karen
From
New Zealand
It was comfortable, clean and a wonderful location with free parking. The staff were very friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Price from
US$133.23
1 night, 2 adults
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Looking for a family hotel?

As families grow in size, so too do the needs of a family holiday. That’s why family hotels are set up to cater for all ages, from toddlers and kids to teens and adults. Typically, you can expect restaurants with kids’ menus, games rooms, fitness centres and a pool area where children can play and parents can relax.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,544 reviews

Save money on family in Ballater and nearby – budget options available

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews

Featuring mountain views, Riverside Cottage with wood fired hot tub in Cairngorms features accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 18 km from Balmoral Castle.

Deeside Holiday Cottages

Dinnet
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Deeside Holiday Cottages is located in Dinnet, 27 km from Balmoral Castle and 8.4 km from Aboyne Golf Club.

Highly rated family hotels in Ballater and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Boasting mountain views, Tornacraig 8 Person Country House on Royal Deeside features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 24 km from Balmoral Castle.

From US$875.29 per night

Loch Kinord Hotel

Dinnet
8.0+ review score
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 265 reviews

In the rustic village of Dinnet in the heart of Royal Deeside, this family-run hotel is ideal for exploring the Highlands and tourist and sporting activities in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

From US$166.53 per night

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Family hotels that guests love in Ballater

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Perfect for meeting up with family. Grandchildren loved the trampoline. Sitting outside on the veranda or at the picnic table was a real pleasure.
Guest review by
Lois
Group
Avg. price/night: US$176.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,896 reviews
The owners were so friendly and offer a very personal service. Great place for families- extremely child friendly
Guest review by
Luke
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$176.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,896 reviews
We loved our stay at this hotel - the family who runs it were such lovely hosts, the property is in a fabulous setting, the room was gorgeous, the bed very comfy and the place furnished beautifully with antiques in keeping with the building. We found our stay deeply restorative, and would recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a relaxed stay in a lovely part of the world. Also very family-friendly!
Guest review by
Antonia
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$176.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,896 reviews
Comfortable family hotel with lovely views in a great location.
Guest review by
Margaret
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 121 reviews
Really cosy cottage and really handy to the town centre. Fully enclosed garden so really good for pets and small children. No parking outside the property but this isn’t an issue as lots of on street parking less than a minute walk away. Hot tub outside was amazing and very easy to light. Great communication from the hosts especially Keira who was extremely helpful. Thankyou for a great stay- we will be back.
Guest review by
Ruth Black
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$176.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,896 reviews
The breakfast is a first rate continental breakfast with no expense spared. A lovely fruit salad. Wonderful views to over the surrounding mountains. Very much a friendly family hotel. We really enjoyed the people contact and the fact that the owners reached out to us and made us feel at home.
Guest review by
Adrian
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$175.86
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 198 reviews
Lovely big family room with king sized bed and sofa bed, perfect for our stay with the grandkids. The bathroom had bath and shower facilities, towels were provided. Lovely garden view from the window . Central location in Ballater. Host kept in touch and provided instructions for access to the room.
Guest review by
Linda
Family with young children