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1,393 reviews

Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms

13-15 Victoria Road, Dinnet, AB35 5RA, United Kingdom

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Skiing

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Balmoral Arms

Welcome to Balmoral Arms, a 5-star inn located in the charming city of Ballater, United Kingdom. Situated just 0.2mi from the city center, our inn offers convenience and comfort for your stay. With 1393 reviews, you can trust that we provide exceptional service to our guests.

Starting at just $141, our inn offers great value for your money. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, our inn has everything you need for a memorable stay. Wake up to a delicious breakfast to fuel your day of exploring the beautiful surroundings. Enjoy amenities such as free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and live music performances. Take in the stunning mountain views and relax in our non-smoking rooms with private bathrooms and free toiletries.

At Balmoral Arms, we pride ourselves on being pet-friendly so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure. With amenities like free parking and wheelchair accessibility, we aim to make your stay as convenient as possible. Explore the nearby golf courses, go hiking, or indulge in the various outdoor activities available for an additional charge. After a day of adventure, unwind at the bar or treat yourself to a delicious meal at our restaurant.

Book your stay at Balmoral Arms today and experience the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience in the heart of Ballater.

After a long day of exploring Ballater, treat yourself to a delightful dining experience at our on-site restaurant. With a range of cuisines including Russian, local, and grill BBQ, you'll find something to satisfy your taste buds. Our restaurant offers a variety of ambiances, from family-friendly to romantic, ensuring a perfect setting for any occasion. Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the beautiful views of the surroundings.

When it comes to payment options, we accept American Express, Visa, and Mastercard. Please note that cash is not accepted at our hotel, so be sure to have your preferred payment method upon arrival. Our goal is to make your stay as convenient as possible, and that includes offering a variety of payment options for your ease and comfort.

At Balmoral Arms, we offer a range of room types to suit your needs. From spacious suites to cozy double rooms, we have something for everyone. Each room is beautifully decorated and designed to provide a comfortable and relaxing stay. Whether you're traveling solo, with a partner, or with family, we have the perfect room for you. Rest easy in our non-smoking rooms with private bathrooms and enjoy a good night's sleep on our comfortable beds. We also provide accommodations for an additional child, making our hotel a great choice for families traveling together.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience at Balmoral Arms. Book your stay today and create lasting memories in the heart of Ballater.

Closest airports

Aberdeen International Airport

33.4mi

Dundee Riverside Airport

41.2mi

Inverness Dalcross Airport

50.9mi

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

View

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

Premium Suite in Balmoral Arms

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Premium Suite, Queen

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

Coffee machine

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Experience comfort and luxury in our Premium Suite, a spacious suite with a stunning view, private bathroom with a bathtub, and a plush queen size bed. Enjoy the convenience of a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and other modern amenities for a perfect stay.

Feature Double Room in Balmoral Arms

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Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Indulge in the comforts of our Feature Double Room, a spacious 129 sqft haven perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy a private bathroom with a bathtub, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee machine for a truly relaxing stay.

Classic King or Twin Room Lochnagar View in Balmoral Arms

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Classic, King, View

1 Queen Size Bed

130 sqft

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

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Experience breathtaking mountain views from this Classic King or Twin Room with a picturesque Lochnagar view. Relax in luxury with a private bathroom, bathtub, and flat-screen TV, while enjoying complimentary tea and coffee with your loved ones. Perfect for 2 adults and 1 child.

Cozy Double Room in Balmoral Arms

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Cozy

1 Double Bed

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Experience the ultimate comfort in our Cozy Double Room. Unwind in the private bathroom with a relaxing bathtub or enjoy your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV. With a spacious double bed, this room accommodates 2 adults and 1 child, making it perfect for a small family getaway.

Junior Suite in Balmoral Arms

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Junior Suite, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

Coffee machine

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Welcome to our spacious Junior Suite! Enjoy your stay in this elegant suite with a stunning view. Relax in the private bathroom, unwind in the bathtub, and savor a cup of coffee from our coffee machine while watching your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV. This suite is perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, offering comfort and convenience throughout your stay.

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Classic, 1 Bed

165 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, TV with satellite channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

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Room - 1 Double

135 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Cozy, 1 Double

135 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Premium Suite in Balmoral Arms

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Premium Suite

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Coffee machine

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Classic King Room in Balmoral Arms

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Classic, King

1 Queen Size Bed

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Classic Double Room in Balmoral Arms

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Classic, Double

1 Double Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

Free toiletries

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Junior Suite in Balmoral Arms

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Junior Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

View

Coffee machine

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x3

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Guest reviews

8.1

1,393 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Mart

8.2

September 2023

Our trip was for 20 days and some 18 nights. Of the 7 Hotels/B&Bs we stayed at the Balmoral Arms had the best breakfast hands down of all 7 establishments. Order the Eggs Benedict, you will not be disappointed.

Our ground floor room had a rather close up view of what I think was a shrouded dumpster. (When we opened our curtains, we were immediately reminded of a stay in a Left Bank hotel in Paris some 15 years ago, where we had the worst room in the hotel (we could tell from the room map on the back of the door it was the smallest with no view) with a view of a smallish air shaft.)

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Andrew

9.1

August 2023

Good location in this small town, well placed for touring the area. Not a very old property, but felt as if it has been there for ever, very well decorated and presented. Very attentive & helpful staff, especially the check in teams, and bar staff. Lovely room - we had booked a standard double, but got a small suite, so probably upgraded!! Very comfortable, great bed, well decorated and lots of nice "Scottish" touches. No on site parking, but large public car park (free) very close by

Breakfast experience a little underwhelming. All nicely set up, didn't have us booked in (we'd booked B&B) but found a table. Seemed a little undermanned, so level of service a bit disappointing. waited half an hour for porridge to arrive, which was lukewarm at best! "Scottish Platter" OK, but basically meats & a couple of cheese choices, not accompanying breads or fresh salad/pickles. Main breakfast order also took ages to arrive, and they forgot the toast completely! Everything else great.......

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Juliet

9.1

June 2023

The room was lovely and large, with comfortable bed and large bathroom with rolltop bath. The cooked breakfast was great with a good choice of menu. The dinner was excellent too. Parking was very easy in a free public car park right across the road. Reception staff were very friendly and efficient. We will definitely recommend The Balmoral Arms to friends visiting Scotland.

The hanging baskets and window boxes outside the hotel were in need of attention. Some restaurant staff needed more training in how to greet guests and how to serve and clean tables. We were told that they were all newly employed but basic training should perhaps be given before they start.

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Natassia

9.1

February 2023

When I visit Scotland I always want to feel like I’m surrounded by the locations charm and the Balmoral Arms did not disappoint with its authentic styling, inviting communal spaces and comfy rooms. The staff were all fantastic and friendly throughout our stay and nothing was too much trouble. My friend and I also got to experience the hotels spa treatments, Kirsten was amazing with my massage and I felt like I was walking on air afterwards, highly recommend I’d like me you were skiing/driving lots during your stay. Thank you to Joanna and her team, this may become my annual retreat.

There really isn’t anything note worthy to say here.

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Tanja

10

May 2023

The hotel was amazing! We had a beautiful room with an old bathtub, the interior looked amazing. Try the dinner there, it was really delicious. The breakfast was good as well and the staff was really friendly. Unfortunately we were only there for one night, would have liked to stay longer. In my opinion it was one of the best hotels that we had during our Scotland road trip. So I can definitely recommend it!

We were traveling by car and could not park directly at the hotel. However, the parking lot was right near the hotel, the staff even offered to carry our luggage to the room since there is no elevator.

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Abigail

8.2

May 2023

Great location, nice warm feeling ion entry and in restaurant. Very good management.

when I first arrived I was put in a room that was not advertised. It was small than expected with no bath (which I had wanted). Although it was clean and tidy it didn’t have a good feeling and was super cramped. Having said this the manager did respond to my email very quickly and after agreeing the room was not as advertised I was moved to a much very room and from then on I very much enjoyed my stay. Had this not happened I would have left feeling extremely disappointed and the review would have been quite poor. I would say that in the good room the pillows went that comfortable, all else was great.

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Charlotte

10

January 2023

Super little find in the always welcoming Ballater. We had a 4 day break between Christmas and New Year and could not have loved it more. All the staff were friendly and welcoming, even given how busy the hotel was during our stay. Special mention must go to the wonderful young lady who looked after us at dinner in the bar on the first and last nights (from Avignon, sadly we never got her name!), the very busy, smiley lady who served us at breakfast for three days and the young red haired lady who was at breakfast on our last day. The room was comfortable and larger than expected, and the room treats of chocolate, tea and coffee were very welcome after a hard day walking. Having always stayed in private cottages, we’ve been converted! Thanks to the team for a memorable stay.

Mirrors were a few inches too low for my 6ft frame!

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Richard

8.2

September 2022

Nice big comfortable hotel trying to be upmarket but not quite making it yet (maybe staff shortages was the main problem).

Bad situation for parking being in the middle of town. No disabled parking bays. Bedroom and bathroom were very good and comfortable, but the fancy shower unit was diabolical to operate- very poor. Evening meals were excellent good choices on menu. Breakfast was a disaster we booked an early breakfast for 08.00 as we had a long journey south but it was 50 mins before our meal arrived. They blamed staff shortages but shouldn’t be charging full prices if they can’t provide the service - the few staff are run off there feet but did there best.

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Iain

10

November 2022

We had a wonderful stay at the Balmoral Arms. Ou room (a junior suite) was beautiful, definitely worth the upgrade as we wanted something a bit special. Everything is clean and seems recently renovated but it hasn't lost its charm. The food was fantastic, we really liked being able to eat in the pub as our dog was allowed to join us there and we liked the atmosphere better than the restaurant area anyway. The staff were kind enough to set up breakfast for us in the lounge every day so our dog could join us there too. When they say they're dog friendly at this place they really mean it! We felt so welcome and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our stay. We hope to be back some day!

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Claire

8.2

March 2023

Lovely hotel in a beautiful setting. The staff are friendly and the bar is a nice little sanctuary. We didn't have dinner in the restaurant but the breakfast was very nice and generous! Nice dining room and a lovely drawing room with a fire for a quiet drink. Drink prices are reasonable. Rooms have been upgraded and are really nice.

We had a twin room and our beds were possibly the most uncomfortable I've slept on. Like sleeping on a slab of concrete. Pillows weren't great either. Sunday breakfast ended at 9.30am - far too early!!

Points of Interest Around Balmoral Arms

Attractions

Craigievar Castle

15.1mi

Crathes Castle

22.6mi

Glenlivet Distillery

23.3mi

Castle Fraser

24.4mi

Cairngorms National Park

24.4mi

Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

26.6mi

House of Dun

29.3mi

Restaurants

Cuisines

  • Russian
  • Local
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Amenities of Balmoral Arms

Skiing

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Room service

Bar

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

View

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Balmoral Arms

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Balmoral Arms

Does Balmoral Arms have accommodations for guests with pets?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at the Balmoral Arms hotel. They allow pets and charges may apply.

At what times are check-in and check-out at Balmoral Arms?

Balmoral Arms's check-in window is between 03:00 PM and 08:00 PM, with check-out required by 11:00 AM.

Is there parking available at Balmoral Arms?

Yes, parking is available at the Balmoral Arms hotel. It is free and located at a nearby public parking lot. However, it is not possible to make a reservation for parking.

What's the nightly rate at Balmoral Arms?

Balmoral Arms has rates that begin from $141. Prices can differ due to room specifications and booking dates. Always add your desired dates for a precise quote.

What are the room types available at Balmoral Arms?

The Balmoral Arms hotel offers a variety of room types including suites, doubles, and twins. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Most rooms accommodate 2 adults and 1 child and have bed sizes ranging from queen to double. Room sizes range from 129 sqft to 291 sqft.

How can guests spend their time at Balmoral Arms?

Guests at the Balmoral Arms hotel can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can hit the slopes and go skiing, or they can play a round of golf on the hotel's golf course. In the evenings, guests can enjoy live music or performances at the hotel. The hotel also has a bar where guests can relax and have a drink.

For guests looking to explore the surrounding area, the hotel offers bicycle rental, horseback riding, cycling, hiking, fishing, and board games/puzzles.

When it comes to dining options, the Balmoral Arms has a variety of restaurants on-site. Depending on their preferences, guests can choose from family-friendly, traditional, modern, or romantic ambiances. The cuisine options include Russian, local, and grill/barbecue. Guests can savor a delicious meal without having to leave the hotel.

Are there restaurants located within Balmoral Arms?

Yes, the Balmoral Arms hotel has restaurants on site. The restaurants available offer a variety of cuisines including Russian, local, and grill BBQ. The ambiances of the restaurants range from family-friendly to traditional, modern, and romantic.

Which payment methods are supported by Balmoral Arms?

The payment methods supported by Balmoral Arms are American Express, Visa, and Mastercard. Cash payments are not accepted.