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Family hotels and homes in Ballater

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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.

S
Susan
From
Isle of Man
Excellent location, friendly staff and great breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 644 reviews
Price from
US$252.69
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.

F
Fiona
From
New Zealand
Loved the comfortable Scottish country house feel of the place and the hosts were lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,900 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, 1,546 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.

J
Joe
From
United Kingdom
Recently renovated and very clean, friendly staff, great ales, food and atmosphere, sumptuously comfortable bed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Price from
US$133
1 night, 2 adults

The Green Inn Rooms

Ballater

Set in Ballater and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 18 km, The Green Inn Rooms offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

J
James
From
United Kingdom
Good space and in a good situation in the village.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews
Price from
US$122.36
1 night, 2 adults

Loch Kinord Hotel

Dinnet (Near Ballater)

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 On the edge...

C
CAROL
From
France
Gorgeous hôtel in good location.Food in hôtel restaurant was excellent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews
Price from
US$166.24
1 night, 2 adults

Douneside House

Tarland (Near Ballater)

Douneside House is located in Tarland, 50km from Aberdeen. Douneside House features views of the countryside and complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

K
Kelli
From
Netherlands
The cottage was lovely and super clean. The grounds were really nice and peaceful and the house itself was very inviting and well maintained
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 262 reviews
Price from
US$180.87
1 night, 2 adults

The Boat Inn

Aboyne (Near Ballater)

On the banks of the River Dee, The Boat Inn in Aboyne offers accommodation, a cosy bar and restaurant.

F
Farquhar
From
United Kingdom
Lovely room, clean and comfortable. Excellent service, friendly helpful staff and delicious food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 895 reviews
Price from
US$192.84
1 night, 2 adults

Glen Clova Hotel & Luxury Lodges

Millton of Clova (Near Ballater)

Set in Millton of Clova, 31 km from Glamis Castle, Glen Clova Hotel & Luxury Lodges offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

R
Richard
From
Netherlands
What a great location, away from all the busyness you can enjoy the quiet environment. The facilities were great, excellent food and drinks and friendly and helpful staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
Price from
US$226.09
1 night, 2 adults

Invercauld Lodges

Ballater

Offering a garden and garden view, Invercauld Lodges is situated in Ballater, 18 km from Balmoral Castle and 46 km from CairnGorm National Park.

H
Hollie
From
United Kingdom
Excellent location, felt rural but in the centre of Ballater.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
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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 9.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 197 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 644 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews

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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
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,546 reviews

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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, 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