Top 10 Hotels Near Balmoral Castle in Ballater for 2026

Our top choices for Balmoral Castle hotels

1. Balmoral Arms

10.9 km from Balmoral Castle

Jane

P11,990 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

10.4 km from Balmoral Castle

Ronald

P23,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 24 - Jul 25

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Top Balmoral Castle Hotel Reviews

Nethybridge Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely small town charm. Vintage feel with a beautiful garden! Great to relax outside the cities."

Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The site is ideal for families with younger children. We were nervous after reviews, but were pleasantly surprised. We checked in online before hand, so it meant we were able to use the dedicated 'online check-in' line at the front desk (I could see that others were having a longer wait, especially when groups came in by coach) Our interactions with staff were universally positive, with service staff in the main hotel area very friendly and helpful. The Activity Centre area staff were also friendly. The pool area and changing rooms were clean and tidy. We really liked that there were two separate pools, as the shallower/warmer pool was ideal for our less-confident swimmers. The pool slide was out of service, so we hope to try it on a future visit. Food was ok, but there weren't a huge number of vegan/vegetarian options, which was tricky for our family. It was disappointing that there were no vegetarian kids items at the kids activity zone cafe, but we were told that they are getting a new menu in the coming weeks, so that may change! If you are unable to easily carry your own bags up stairs, please keep in mind when booking that there are no lifts to the upper floors. You should ask for a lower floor, or confirm with the hotel about what assistance might be available. My husband ended up helping a group of older persons with large suitcases up the stairs to their floor, as they were well enough to walk up the stairs but not strong enough to carry their cases."

Dalnoid Cottages & Treehouses

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely amazing and stunning accommodation. Everything here is perfect, from the interior to the hot tub, to the glorious views. When we walked in for a 3 night stay, we immediately booked a further night We will deffo be booking up for a full week next year Thankyou for such a wonderful stay"

Douneside House

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in one of the offsite casa style rooms which was perfect for our family (we were parents travelling with two teenagers). Room was clean and had all we needed for our two night stay. We appreciated the afternoon scones and tea in the main hotel. We were surprised that our rooms didn’t have any housekeeping between our first and second nights so I’m not sure if that was part of the casa room service or not but our request for addition towels was taken care of quickly!"

The Boat Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay, been here a couple of times now. Food is great - breakfast gives plenty of options for all tastes (full Scottish to granola and fruit). Lunch and dinner and good pub style offerings. Rooms are generally a good size and nicely decorated. Some rooms can be a bit noisy depending on where you are in the property. Rooms downstairs at the front of the boat house ( the building on the other side of the car park to the main building/pub/restaurant) are quieter whereas rooms at the back and upstairs you can hear guests in other rooms."

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A mountain landscape with a lake and rocky terrain.

Lochnagar

9.2/10 (27 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lochnagar during your travels in Ballater. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Balmoral Castle?

Balmoral Castle is located in a welcoming area of Crathie that travelers like for its bars and restaurants. You'll find 5 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Balmoral Castle?

Balmoral Arms is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. You'll find it 6.7 mi (10.9 km) from Balmoral Castle. Other good choices in the area include The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club and Hilton Grand Vacations Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside.

How many hotels will I find near Balmoral Castle?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Balmoral Castle.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Balmoral Castle, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Balmoral Castle.

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Our top choices for Balmoral Castle hotels

1. Balmoral Arms

2. Hilton Grand Vacations Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Top Balmoral Castle Hotel Reviews

Nethybridge Hotel

Coylumbridge Resort Hotel

Dalnoid Cottages & Treehouses

Hilton Grand Vacations Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

Argyle Guest House

Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

Douneside House

The Boat Inn

The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club

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Our top choices for Balmoral Castle hotels

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Nethybridge Hotel

Hotels near other Balmoral Castle attractions

Lochnagar

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