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Balmoral Arms

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel, walk to Ballater Golf Club

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Balmoral Arms

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Fireplace
Front of property
Classic King/Twin - Lochnagar View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels

Overview of Balmoral Arms

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5RA
  • Popular LocationBallater Golf Club1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBalmoral Castle10 min drive
  • Popular LocationRoyal Lochnagar Distillery12 min drive
  • AirportAberdeen (ABZ)62 min drive
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Room options

Classic King/Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 131 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 167 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 293 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic King Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 131 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 255 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cosy Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 133 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 124 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Feature Double/King

cleanliness

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 133 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ballater

Located in Ballater, Balmoral Arms is in the mountains and in a national park. Balmoral Castle and Braemar Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ballater Golf Club and Royal Lochnagar Distillery. Cairngorms National Park and Glenshee Ski Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.

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

  • Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - 1 min walk
  • Keiller Brasserie - 19 min walk
  • Keiller Lounge - 3 min drive
  • Clachan Grill - 3 min walk
  • The Balmoral Bar - 3 min walk

About this property

Balmoral Arms

Upscale hotel near Cairngorms National Park
Balmoral Arms is located close to Ballater Golf Club, and provides 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 well 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
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, German, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • 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–10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95–17.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Dining Room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, 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 14.95–17.95 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 does it cost to stay at Balmoral Arms?

As of Mar 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balmoral Arms on Apr 7, 2024 start from $141.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) 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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 164 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 164 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We had a wonderful stay over Christmas! The goodies amazing. The staff are So friendly and helpful and the afternoon tea was beyond and included in the price! Highly recommend and will Stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric Kiam Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and nice place to stay. Except no lift.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sidnei

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall pleasent enough. Small issue of room being cold on arrival. On checkout some incorrect room charges which reception did a great job of sorting out for us.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Carina

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location, nice restaurant and staff were all lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
A shame
A real shame! Beautiful hotel, beautiful food but terrible nights sleep and useless service at dinner. It was our wedding anniversary and we’d told the hotel so I thought they’d say something at dinner - nothing apart from a congrats from receptionist. At dinner we got there early and thought we’d have an appetiser with our pre dinner drinks as we perused the menu. However ultimately after we ordered time came and went we went into restaurant to be greeted by more menus and then they brought our our appetiser with our starters! I had to send our waiter away to put our starters in the fridge. Then when we went to bed all night we had to listen to the hotel water system noise coming from our wardrobe and some other guests partying until 3.30am!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Room for improvement
Polite but disorganised reception staff. Confusion over our length of stay & spoke to staff regarding this on several occasions. Scottish breakfast items varied day to day with items missing. Coffee very weak. Had to ask for housekeeping on day 3. On a positive note, it is dog friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHARON

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Husband and son stayed here as part of a walking trip. No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Aberdeen (ABZ)