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Balmoral Arms
Balmoral Arms
4.0 star property
Ballater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (322)
8.6/10
Excellent
(322)
The price is CNY845
CNY845
CNY1,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
4.0 star property
Ballater
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (251)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(251)
The price is CNY901
CNY901
CNY1,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
Derry - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is CNY5,349
CNY5,349
CNY6,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Braemar Youth Hostel
Braemar Youth Hostel
3.0 star property
Ballater
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (39)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(39)
The price is CNY428
CNY428
CNY513 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Gairnlea Cottage
Gairnlea Cottage
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is CNY3,531
CNY3,531
CNY4,238 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Gairnlea House
Gairnlea House
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is CNY3,996
CNY3,996
CNY4,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is CNY5,069
CNY5,069
CNY6,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
Dalvorar - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is CNY5,493
CNY5,493
CNY6,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
Braeriach - Mar Lodge Estate
3.5 star property
Ballater
The price is CNY4,949
CNY4,949
CNY5,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Haughton Arms Hotel
Haughton Arms Hotel
2.5 star property
Alford
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(12)
The price is CNY589
CNY589
CNY707 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
The Ballinluig Inn
The Ballinluig Inn
3.0 star property
Pitlochry
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (22)
8.6/10
Excellent
(22)
The price is CNY650
CNY650
CNY780 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
The Commercial Hotel
The Commercial Hotel
3.0 star property
Aboyne
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (262)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(262)
The price is CNY1,021
CNY1,021
CNY1,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Star Hotel
Star Hotel
4.0 star property
Kingussie
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (35)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(35)
The price is CNY725
CNY725
CNY870 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Glenesk
Glenesk
4.0 star property
Brechin
7.4 out of 10, Good, (3)
7.4/10
Good
(3)
Banchory Lodge Hotel
Banchory Lodge Hotel
4.0 star property
Banchory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (253)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(253)
The price is CNY424
CNY424
CNY509 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Loch Kinord Hotel
Loch Kinord Hotel
3.0 star property
Aboyne
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (79)
8.6/10
Excellent
(79)
The price is CNY981
CNY981
CNY1,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2026
Argyle Guest House
Argyle Guest House
3.0 star property
Ballindalloch
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (258)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(258)
The price is CNY678
CNY678
CNY814 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
The Boat Hotel
The Boat Hotel
3.5 star property
Boat of Garten
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (731)
8.2/10
Very Good
(731)
Glenkilrie House
Glenkilrie House
3.0 star property
Blairgowrie
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(75)
The price is CNY1,131
CNY1,131
CNY1,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
3.0 star property
Blairgowrie
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (287)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(287)
The price is CNY780
CNY780
CNY936 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Budget hotels in Ballater and vicinity
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (39)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(39)
The price is CNY428
CNY428
CNY513 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (38)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(38)
The price is CNY616
CNY616
CNY740 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(9)
The price is CNY577
CNY577
CNY692 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1136)
7.8/10
Good
(1136)
The price is CNY424
CNY424
CNY509 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (632)
8.6/10
Excellent
(632)
The price is CNY495
CNY495
CNY594 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
7.6 out of 10, Good, (227)
7.6/10
Good
(227)
The price is CNY395
CNY395
CNY474 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (184)
8.4/10
Very Good
(184)
The price is CNY384
CNY384
CNY384 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (486)
8.2/10
Very Good
(486)
The price is CNY403
CNY403
CNY483 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (502)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(502)
The price is CNY1,068
CNY1,068
CNY1,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (731)
8.2/10
Very Good
(731)
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
10/10
Exceptional
(3)
The price is CNY408
CNY408
CNY490 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
7.6 out of 10, Good, (160)
7.6/10
Good
(160)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (253)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(253)
The price is CNY424
CNY424
CNY509 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (175)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(175)
The price is CNY550
CNY550
CNY659 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (309)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(309)
The price is CNY515
CNY515
CNY618 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (335)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(335)
The price is CNY518
CNY518
CNY622 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
7.8 out of 10, Good, (278)
7.8/10
Good
(278)
The price is CNY501
CNY501
CNY601 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Eriskay Guest House and Aviemore Glamping
Eriskay Guest House and Aviemore Glamping4.0 star property
Aviemore
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (139)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(139)
The price is CNY707
CNY707
CNY848 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (134)
8.8/10
Excellent
(134)
The price is CNY553
CNY553
CNY664 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (75)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(75)
The price is CNY1,131
CNY1,131
CNY1,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Check out pet-friendly hotels in Ballater
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (322)
8.6/10
Excellent
(322)
The price is CNY845
CNY845
CNY1,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
The price is CNY5,349
CNY5,349
CNY6,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (39)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(39)
The price is CNY428
CNY428
CNY513 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
The price is CNY5,069
CNY5,069
CNY6,083 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
The price is CNY5,493
CNY5,493
CNY6,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
The price is CNY4,949
CNY4,949
CNY5,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Go beyond your typical stay in Ballater
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When is the best time to visit Ballater?
When is the best time to visit Ballater?Our prices for hotels in Ballater are cheapest in January
When is the best time to visit Ballater?
When is the best time to visit Ballater?
Our prices for hotels in Ballater are cheapest in January
Price trends for hotels in Ballater
Pricing is based on two traveler single night rates
Currently viewing crowd sizes and weather for December.
Typical weather for Ballater
December
Low crowds
High 4°C / low -1°C. Snow likely.
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December, Low crowds, average high temperature 4 degrees Celsius, average low temperature -1 degrees Celsius. Snow likely.
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January, Low crowds, average high temperature 3 degrees Celsius, average low temperature -2 degrees Celsius. Snow likely.
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February, Low crowds, average high temperature 4 degrees Celsius, average low temperature -1 degrees Celsius. Snow likely.
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March, Low crowds, average high temperature 6 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 0 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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April, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 9 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 1 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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May, High crowds, average high temperature 12 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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June, High crowds, average high temperature 15 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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July, High crowds, average high temperature 17 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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August, High crowds, average high temperature 16 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 8 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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September, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 14 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 7 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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October, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 10 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 4 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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November, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 6 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 1 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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Top landmarks in Ballater
Learn more about Ballater
Ballater is well-known for its attractions such as Balmoral Castle and Mar Lodge Estate. This welcoming city has something for everyone including bars as well as sights like Glenshee Ski Centre and Ballater Golf Club. All are within a small-town setting.
Photo by Geraldine Soh
Open Photo by Geraldine Soh
Check out reviews of Ballater hotels guests love
Westlands of Pitlochry
10/10 Excellent
"Great facility’s "
Coylumbridge Resort Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Rooms were clean and comfortable. Hotel was lovely. Little staff who work very hard. Lots of activities for kids."
McKays Hotel Bar & Restaurant
10/10 Excellent
"Room was lovely and staff fantastic"
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Very relaxing atmosphere in hotel, staff very friendly.
Plenty of parking, the pool and sauna were amazing."
Balmoral Arms
10/10 Excellent
"Love this hotel."
Banchory Lodge Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Great location."
Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa
10/10 Excellent
"Another fantastic stay at Fonab Castle hotel. We have been staying here for years and always enjoy our stays. Anna in the bar was very attentive and welcoming. We will be back. "
Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant
10/10 Excellent
"The staff were very helpful and the room was very good value with an excellent breakfast. Room was quite warm but otherwise very good "
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel
8/10 Good
"Nice cosy stay lovely food and staff very attentive. "
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel room cost in Ballater?
You can choose a great hotel in Ballater from CNY509 with properties to suit all budgets and needs. Braemar Youth Hostel is one low-cost option that's popular with our travelers. If you're looking for an affordable hotel in Ballater that meets all of your requirements, just sort hotels by "Price: low to high" after applying your filters when searching on Hotels.com.
How can I find deals and earn rewards at Ballater hotels?
Discover great deals on Ballater hotel stays with Hotels.com. You can also look at hotel prices mid-week or during the low season to find off-peak deals. If you're up for a spontaneous trip, don't forget to check out our last-minute deals on Ballater hotels.
Can I book Ballater hotels with free cancellation?
In order to book a refundable Ballater hotel, simply filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". Most hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.
What are some top pet-friendly hotels in Ballater?
Our travelers' favorite pet-friendly hotels in Ballater include:
- Invercauld Lodges: A lodge with a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10
- Balmoral Arms: A hotel with a guest rating of 8.6
- Braemar Youth Hostel: A hostel with a guest rating of 9.4
What are the top Ballater hotels with a pool?
For some added luxury, discover the best Ballater hotels with a pool. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland is a great hotel with an indoor pool and a children's pool, and a guest rating of 9 out of 10. Plus, you can make the most of its hot tub and full-service spa. To find more stays in Ballater with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter on Hotels.com in your search and select "Pool".
What are some of the best Ballater hotels with free parking?
If you're exploring by car, finding a great Ballater hotel with free parking is a win. Our travelers' favorites include:
- Braemar Youth Hostel: A hostel with an average guest rating of 9.4 out of 10
- Invercauld Lodges: A lodge with an average guest rating of 9.2
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland: A hotel with an average guest rating of 9
What are some popular hotels in central Ballater?
If you're looking for hotels in central Ballater, check out Invercauld Lodges and Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland. Travelers love Invercauld Lodges for its location, as well as the free parking, terrace and playground this lodge offers. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland is another popular central hotel with an indoor pool, a children's pool and a hot tub.
What hotels do travelers like in Ballater?
Braemar Youth Hostel, Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland and Balmoral Arms are all properties that our guests really like.
Where can I get free parking at my hotel in Ballater?
Park your car for free at Balmoral Arms.
Can I book a refundable hotel in Ballater?
If you want the flexibility to change your travel plans to Ballater, most accommodations offer refundable* bookable rates. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in Ballater if I want a vacation home instead of a traditional hotel?
If you want to find a good alternative to a hotel, review our selection of 18 vacation homes. You also might want to book one of 51 cottages or 7 cabins.
What will the weather in Ballater be like during my visit?
The warmest months in Ballater are usually July and August with an average temp of 53°F. January and February are the chilliest months when the average temp is 35°F. The rainiest months are October and July.