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Luxury Hotels in Ballater

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Luxury Hotels in Ballater

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Ballater on Hotels.com. These Ballater Luxury Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 8, 2026.

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a cushioned chair, and a wicker basket filled with logs.

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a three-tiered tea service, and a variety of snacks and drinks on a table.

A cozy bar area with wooden flooring, plush seating, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A stone building with a sign reading "Balmoral Arms."

1. Balmoral Arms

Ballater

Concierge services

CNY897

CNY1,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A large stone building with multiple windows and a curved balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A room with a large window, a wooden bench, a sofa, and potted plants.

A landscaped garden with a stone pathway, neatly trimmed hedges, and a variety of trees.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large rug, and a view of the garden through the windows.

2. Lys-Na-Greyne Country House

Aboyne

Concierge services

CNY1,699

CNY2,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A cozy room with a stone wall, a fireplace, leather sofas, patterned armchairs, and a chandelier.

A dimly lit bar area with a large display of liquor bottles, leather seating, and small tables with candles.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror. There is a bathroom visible through an open door.

A restaurant with a classic interior, featuring a long dining table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

3. Kildrummy Inn

Alford

Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar
Non-smoking

CNY2,179

CNY2,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A dining area with wooden furniture and large windows offering a view of a rural landscape.

A white building with multiple windows and a sloped roof, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, each with floral bedding and pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a telephone, and a mirror.

A large building with multiple windows and a covered patio area with picnic tables.

4. Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Kirriemuir

Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar

CNY1,055

CNY1,266 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A spacious room with large windows offering a view of a lake and forest. There are several chairs and a table arranged for dining or socializing.

A tray with breakfast items including croissants, fruit, and beverages.

A large, historic building with a central tower and multiple wings, surrounded by lush greenery and a lake.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a TV.

5. Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa

Pitlochry

Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Concierge services

CNY2,238

CNY2,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a waiting area with chairs, and a sign indicating the direction to the toilets.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a blue chair, a minibar, a robe hanging, and a coat rack.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen displaying a scene.

A restaurant with blue walls, a patterned wall, and a view through the window.

6. Star Hotel

Kingussie

Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking

CNY1,041

CNY1,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stone building with ivy-covered walls, outdoor seating, and a glass-roofed structure.

A black door with a brass knocker, flanked by two potted topiaries, and a sign reading "The Old Manse of Blair."

A stone wall with a sign reading "The Old Manse of Blair" and a modern building in the background.

A living room with a fireplace, a leather sofa, a cushioned ottoman, a painting on the wall, and a lamp.

7. The Old Manse of Blair

Pitlochry

Concierge services

CNY1,739

CNY2,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a red wall, a framed botanical print, a bookshelf, a yellow bowl, a brass bed frame, and a fireplace.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a large potted plant.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, and a chair with a cushion.

A cozy living room with a blue cabinet, a coffee table with tea and cups, a sofa, and a bookshelf.

8. Tigh Na Leigh

Blairgowrie

Adults-only

CNY742

CNY890 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A grand entrance with a red door, a tiled floor, and a ceiling light.

A dining area with two tables, chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A cozy living room with a large window, a chandelier, and a coffee table.

An outdoor wooden deck with picnic tables and string lights, surrounded by trees and a view of a valley.

9. Birchwood Pitlochry

Pitlochry

Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar

CNY1,669

CNY2,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A wooden building with a covered walkway surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.

A dining area with a view of autumn trees through a large window.

A wooden pergola with a gravel pathway, surrounded by purple flowers and a wooden fence.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

10. Ravenscraig Guest House

Aviemore

18 holes of golf

CNY1,062

CNY1,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, shelves with food items, and a blue safety sign on the floor.

A room with two wooden beds, each with blue patterned bedding.

A furnished living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a television.

A cluster of houses with sloped roofs, surrounded by a forested hillside.

11. Aviemore Youth Hostel

Aviemore

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking

CNY528

CNY634 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A compact wooden cabin with a kitchenette, a dining area with a red couch, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a dining area with red chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a car parked in the driveway.

A wooden interior with a kitchen area, including a sink, coffee maker, and a television displaying Netflix.

12. Tigh an Each B&B & Laggan Glamping

Newtonmore

Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking

CNY1,219

CNY1,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Three wooden yurts with round windows, set in a snowy landscape at night.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a dining table, and a television.

A row of cylindrical wooden cabins with large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and gravel paths.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view of a building, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside table with a lamp.

13. Eriskay Guest House and Aviemore Glamping

Aviemore

Airport transfer
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking
Electric vehicle charging point

CNY813

CNY975 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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Top landmarks in Ballater

A large stone pyramid surrounded by a forest.

Balmoral Castle

8.8/10 (98 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Balmoral Castle— just one of the monuments in central Crathie.

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A snow-covered ski lift with a chair in the foreground and a mountain in the background.

Glenshee Ski Centre

7.8/10 (59 reviews)

Ski the fall line at Glenshee Ski Centre located 18 mi (29 km) from central Ballater. If you master the slopes, Butcharts Access Poma and Meall Odhar are both nearby.

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A castle with multiple towers, a flag, and a surrounding landscape with trees and a hill.

Braemar Castle

8.8/10 (5 reviews)

Braemar Castle is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from central Ballater, why not stop by during your stay.

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A mountain landscape with a lake and rocky terrain.

Lochnagar

9.2/10 (27 reviews)

You might want to head out to Lochnagar for some fresh mountain air and a bird's-eye view of Ballater.

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Mar Lodge Estate

9.8/10 (11 reviews)

Mar Lodge Estate is 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from central Ballater, why not stop by during your stay.

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Linn O' Dee

Linn O' Dee is 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from central Ballater, why not stop by during your stay.

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Braemar Highland Games Centre

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Braemar Highland Games Centre— just one of the monuments in central Braemar.

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Royal Lochnagar Distillery

10.0/10 (1 review)

Royal Lochnagar Distillery is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Crathie, why not stop by during your stay.

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About the destination

Ballater is a welcoming city where you can spend time checking out the bars and the local cuisine. Plan a fun excursion to Ballater Golf Club and Braemar Golf Club while here. While you're here, stop by Balmoral Castle and Lochnagar.