Balmoral Arms puts you within a 10-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Balmoral Castle. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Dining Room, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, German, Polish
At a glance
Hotel size
46 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Free off-site parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service
What to do
Horse riding nearby
Skiing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Reception hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Dining Room – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.95 to 17.95 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Deeside Ballater
Deeside Inn
Deeside Inn Ballater
The Deeside Hotel Ballater
The Deeside Inn Ballater, Scotland
The Deeside Inn
Balmoral Arms Hotel
Balmoral Arms Ballater
Balmoral Arms Hotel Ballater
Frequently asked questions
Does Balmoral Arms offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Balmoral Arms does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Balmoral Arms?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Balmoral Arms?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Balmoral Arms?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Balmoral Arms and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing.
Are there restaurants at or near Balmoral Arms?
Yes, The Dining Room offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Balmoral Arms like?
Balmoral Arms is a short 1-minute walk from Ballater Golf Club and 4 minutes' walk from Victoria and Albert Halls.
Balmoral Arms Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2024
Excellent Hotel
Great hotel in a great location for Royal Deeside. All staff were very helpful and attentive. Rooms were lovely, clean & comfortable. All public rooms were cosy & comfortable and a great place to hang out with the log fire burning, giving it a great ambiance.
George
George, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 December 2024
Lovely country hotel
Greeted by a friendly receptionist who advised us that we’d given an upgrade which was a lovely surprise. Room was traditional with a modern twist and bathroom was spacious with a large free-standing bath.
Breakfast was served at a leisurely pace with a wide menu and table service for hot food.
There was also a lovely lounge area with an open fire which was very welcoming.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2024
Lovely hotel, perfect location & staff both on reception for check in / out & bar staff were friendly & chatty, will definitely be back.
Danny
Danny, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 December 2024
Janice
Janice, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 November 2024
A wonderful and cozy hotel to stay at
We really enjoyed our stay here!! It's a very cute hotel. Some highlights are the decorations throughout the whole hotel (rooms included) and the communal den area that had space for many people to sit around and enjoy the space. Another highlight was the bar - the bartender who was serving when we were there mid-October was kind and knowledgeable - he made our stay at the hotel even more amazing with his service! The town of Ballater is easily walkable - we had dinner out at a local bar and enjoyed walking around the main street. We chose this spot as it was close to Balmoral Castle, which is where we were going the next day on our drive up from Edinburgh! I'd highly recommend staying here.
Karen
Karen, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 November 2024
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2024
P A
P A, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
21 October 2024
Ishbel
Ishbel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
7 October 2024
william
william, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2024
Lovely staff
Marion
Marion, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 September 2024
Had a beautiful homely feel. Felt very relaxed
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 September 2024
Beautiful hotel that was perfectly dog friendly. Restaurant food was top class and staff were so helpful😊
Yvonne
Yvonne, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2024
We felt well treated at the Balmoral Arms. Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was lovely. Inviting atmosphere!
hank
hank, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2024
Alison
Alison, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
1 September 2024
Friendly and welcoming staff. We had a lovely dinner in the hotel restaurant one evening. We didn’t have breakfast in the hotel. The hotel is old and as a result is not well insulated. Sadly we did not have a good night’s sleep as the floorboards above us creaked both nights we were there. One night I’m sure there was a dog running around the room above us (The hotel is dog friendly), it was so noisy for much of the night. The location is great, plenty of good restaurants and cafes near by.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
28 August 2024
Morag
Morag, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2024
Beautiful hotel in a stunning area with wonderful staff.
CARYN
CARYN, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 August 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2024
Excellent all round. Would recommend
David
David, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 August 2024
Good one night stay
The staff was very helpful. Breakfast was good. Rooms were adequate for our one night stay.
STAN
STAN, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
6 August 2024
Donna
Donna, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 August 2024
Luxury and charm
In the heart of Balleter, Balmoral Arms is a slice of traditional luxury with exceptional Scottish hospitality. The staff was engaging and attentive. The dining experience offered an intimate seating in a traditional Scottish dining hall. The rooms were very comfortable and clean.
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2024
Cole
Cole, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 July 2024
Excellent location, staff , accommodation and dining. Highly recommend.