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Family hotels and homes in Ballater

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Fairdene Cottage

Ballater

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

S
Sue
From
New Zealand
Private, safe, within walking distance of village services
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$152.94
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.

J
Janita
From
Finland
Great views, great location near Ballater and Balmoral, great service 😍 both the cabin and common areas were perfectly clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 824 reviews
Price from
US$93.10
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.

H
Haenkmann
From
Germany
I enjoyed my stay very much. Very friendly staff and one of the nicest hostels I have visited so far.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
Price from
US$134.32
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.

A
Andres
From
Costa Rica
Great cozy place in the middle of Balmoral
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 643 reviews
Price from
US$252.69
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.

E
Elisabet Kemp
From
Iceland
Loved this cozy B&B, the owners were friendly and warm, room was cozy and bed very comfy. Superb breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 537 reviews
Price from
US$219.44
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$836.91
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$959.72
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.

L
Luca
From
Italy
The location is just lovely and warm. One really feels connected with the traditional aspect of Scottish living. The staff is welcoming and helpful, I am vegan and they arranged to have a suitable option in the continental breakfast buffet, which was greatly appreciated. The location is very close to Balmoral castle and to lovely villages like Ballater. 10/10 recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,895 reviews
Price from
US$131.92
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.

N
Nicole
From
New Zealand
What a fantastic place we were friends and family on tour from New Zealand, Balmoral Arms folk were fantastic a great place to stay when experiencing the highlands, the restaurant is also fabulous and we had live music the night we were there added bonus. Highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,542 reviews
Price from
US$179.54
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
1 night, 2 adults
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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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,900 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 137 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$175.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,900 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$175.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,900 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$175.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,900 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, 122 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$175.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,900 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