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Our top choices for Ballater 3-star hotels

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1. The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel

The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
3.5 star property
Pitlochry
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,180 reviews)
"Nice friendly staff and a clean room ,good breakfast with plenty of choices to suit everyone"
United Kingdom
Brian
$139 nightly
The price is $167
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
Exterior

2. Scotlands Spa Hotel

Scotlands Spa Hotel
3.0 star property
Pitlochry
7.6 out of 10, Good, (933 reviews)
"Staff very helpful and friendly."
United Kingdom
Susan
$160 nightly
The price is $192
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Scotlands Spa Hotel
Exterior detail

3. Fisher's Hotel

Fisher's Hotel
3.0 star property
Pitlochry
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice and cozy hotel. Good and big breakfast buffet. Clean and friedly staff"
Norway
Petter
$145 nightly
The price is $174
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Fisher's Hotel
Dining

4. Highlander Hotel

Highlander Hotel
3.0 star property
Newtonmore
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (567 reviews)
"Great breakfast!"
Canada
Marsha
$84 nightly
The price is $101
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Highlander Hotel
Exterior

5. Craiglynne Hotel

Craiglynne Hotel
3.0 star property
Grantown-on-Spey
7.2 out of 10, Good, (534 reviews)
"Excellent location and excellent place to stay."
United Kingdom
Ian
$67 nightly
The price is $80
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Craiglynne Hotel
Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

6. The Boat Hotel

The Boat Hotel
3.5 star property
Boat of Garten
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (788 reviews)
"Food was amazing and staff were incredibly kind and helpful."
Canada
Dave
$129 nightly
The price is $154
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
The Boat Hotel
Exterior

7. Nethybridge Hotel

Nethybridge Hotel
3.0 star property
Nethy Bridge
7.8 out of 10, Good, (307 reviews)
"Food was excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful. Beautiful peaceful location."
United Kingdom
Julie
$123 nightly
The price is $148
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Nethybridge Hotel
Reception

8. McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant

McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant
3.0 star property
Pitlochry
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (704 reviews)
"This hotel is very well run the staff are so nice and friendly food was great to"
United Kingdom
Elizabeth
$137 nightly
The price is $164
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant
Fireplace

9. Pine Trees Hotel

Pine Trees Hotel
3.5 star property
Pitlochry
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (433 reviews)
"Loved it. Friendly staff, lovely food, really relaxing time"
United Kingdom
Neil
$234 nightly
The price is $281
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Pine Trees Hotel
Serves breakfast and dinner

10. The Speyside Hotel

The Speyside Hotel
3.5 star property
Grantown-on-Spey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (382 reviews)
"A nice friendly country hotel. Good food and excellent cocktails. Good value."
United Kingdom
Tony
$155 nightly
The price is $187
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total with taxes and fees
The Speyside Hotel
Restaurant

11. Craigvrack Hotel & Restaurant

Craigvrack Hotel & Restaurant
3.0 star property
Pitlochry
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (396 reviews)
"Great staff and very nice dinner "
Australia
Noel
$130 nightly
The price is $156
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Craigvrack Hotel & Restaurant
Daily full breakfast for a fee

12. The Bridge of Cally Hotel

The Bridge of Cally Hotel
3.0 star property
Blairgowrie
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (153 reviews)
"We had a lovely meal and a nice walk around the property"
Australia
patricia
$102 nightly
The price is $122
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
The Bridge of Cally Hotel
Premier Double Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free), bed sheets

13. Sweeney Aviemore One

Sweeney Aviemore One
3.0 star property
Aviemore
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (98 reviews)
"Good location, ample free parking and clean room. Only stayed for one night would recommend it to my family and friends. Nice to have a mini kitchen in the room."
United Kingdom
Sarah
$179 nightly
The price is $214
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total with taxes and fees
Sweeney Aviemore One
Exterior

14. Duke Of Gordon Hotel

Duke Of Gordon Hotel
3.0 star property
Kingussie
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (270 reviews)
"Conveniently located for the Wold life part, staff were super help full."
Canada
Peter
$156 nightly
The price is $188
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total with taxes and fees
Duke Of Gordon Hotel
Property grounds

15. Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
3.0 star property
Blairgowrie
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (324 reviews)
"Our whole family loved our stay here. The food and restaurant were charming. The surrounding country was beautiful and peaceful. The accommodations were very comfortable and clean. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Jody
$171 nightly
The price is $206
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
Terrace/patio

16. The Boat Inn

The Boat Inn
3.0 star property
Aboyne
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (228 reviews)
"What a lovely pub/inn. Service was superb and would definitely staying here again, highly recommend"
United Kingdom
Steven
$154 nightly
The price is $185
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
The Boat Inn
Dining

17. Airlie Arms Hotel

Airlie Arms Hotel
3.0 star property
Kirriemuir
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (117 reviews)
"Friendly staff, comfortable room, very spacious"
United Kingdom
Gina
$105 nightly
The price is $126
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total with taxes and fees
Airlie Arms Hotel
Front of property

18. Columba House

Columba House
3.0 star property
Kingussie
7.4 out of 10, Good, (184 reviews)
"It was a lovely room with very comfortable beds. WiFi was brilliant and smart television excellent Shower could have been stronger I hope the renovations go well and we will be back!!"
United Kingdom
Robert
$66 nightly
The price is $79
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Columba House
Restaurant

19. Premier Inn Aviemore

Premier Inn Aviemore
3.0 star property
Aviemore
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (18 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean rooms, convenient. "
United States
Forrest
$128 nightly
The price is $154
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Premier Inn Aviemore
Lobby

20. Carrbridge Hotel

Carrbridge Hotel
3.0 star property
Carrbridge
7.8 out of 10, Good, (53 reviews)
"Thank you very much we had a great stay here. The staff were super friendly, the room was clean and modern, easy parking and the breakfast was 10/10. Highly recommended!"
United Kingdom
Vernon
Carrbridge Hotel
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Nestled in Royal Deeside, this charming village offers riverside walks and shops selling tartans favored by the royal family. Hike nearby Craigendarroch Hill for valley views, or visit Balmoral Castle during summer months when the Queen's Highland estate opens to visitors.

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Craiglynne Hotel

Craiglynne Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice quiet relaxing hotel"
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Craiglynne Hotel

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