Description
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a reception hall.. This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite..
Located in Ballater, Balmoral Arms is in a national park, a 1-minute drive from Ballater Golf Club and 9 minutes from Cairngorms National Park. This hotel is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Balmoral Castle and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Royal Lochnagar Distillery.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Ballater Golf Club - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Victoria and Albert Halls - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Ballater Library - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Knock Castle - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi Cairngorms National Park - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi Balmoral Castle - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi Royal Lochnagar Distillery - 13.9 km / 8.6 mi Knock Gallery - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi Loch Muick - 17 km / 10.6 mi Aboyne Golf Club - 18.9 km / 11.7 mi Reflect Spa - 19.6 km / 12.2 mi Ballochbuie Forest - 24.5 km / 15.2 mi Lecht 2090 - 24.6 km / 15.3 mi Corgarff Castle - 24.8 km / 15.4 mi The preferred airport for Balmoral Arms is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 62.8 km / 39 mi . Near Ballater Golf Club.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at The Dining Room, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee..
- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Entertainment
- Dartboard
- Entertainment
- Evening entertainment
- Games room
- Shops in hotel
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Nearby free parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Valet parking
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Bike rental
- Breakfast in bed
- Café
- Coffee machine
- Fax/photocopier
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Ironing equipment
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Security
- Serviced office
- Ski storage
- Wake-up call service
- Children
- Cot
- Bars
- Bar
- Indoor bar
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Breakfast in bed
- Kids' menu
- Menu for diabetics (on request)
- Rooms for events / banquets
- À la carte restaurant
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Turkish bath
- Activities
- Golf course
- Golf course within 3 km
- Skiing
- Tennis court
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Languages
- English
- German
- Check-in/Check-out
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Very good
Based on 1094 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Ballater
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 1094 TripAdvisor reviews
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955nickf
Mendlesham, United Kingdom
28/07/2026
“Excellent visit. Highly recommended”
Stopped for a walk-in tea and was greeted warmly by staff. Good selection of ales and lager, all cheerfully served. A local recommended a curry and I was not disappointed (Lamb Nepalese curry); if was delicious. Wife had steak pie (also lovely!) and the children had a chicken fajitas; regular potio… more
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Jenny R
Strathdon, United Kingdom
22/07/2026
“Great place to eat whether just a night out with friends or a special occasion.”
Lovely bar area with plenty of seating, helpful knowledgeable staff, brilliant menu choices and an excellent and rare Royal Lochnagar Whisky. We had Balmoral chicken which was tasty well presented and one of the best whisky sauces we have tasted. Portion sizes were just right leaving enough space f… more
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Kenneth B
17/07/2026
“The Experience.”
Overall a very good time had at Balmoral Arms.Only a small negative is the overall window ledges in the main reception area,the dining area & restaurant had the same issues.The presence of dead flies was also present.
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Alan A
Sheffield, United Kingdom
13/07/2026
“Enjoyable stay at the Balmoral Arms”
A pleasant hotel, in an attractive village, well situated to visit the countryside and a whole host of attractions, including Balmoral and the Highland Games site at Braemar. There is no lift. The staff were helpful and polite, with good service. Our room was comfortable and quiet after hours, d… more
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Margaret R
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
30/07/2026
“Back to the Balmoral again”
We do like the Balmoral Hotel, lovely old hotel with a good mix of old and new. The dinner was excellent, promptly served and good (Scottish) food, interestingly cooked. Afterwards, we enjoyed sitting in the comfortable lounge with the family. Less good was the service at breakfast with too few sta… more
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