Balmoral Arms

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Ballater Golf Club

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Fireplace
Front of property
View from room
Bar (on property)
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Explore the area

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13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5RA
  • Place, Ballater Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Golf Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Balmoral Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Cosy Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic King Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic King/Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Feature Double/King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Ballater

At Balmoral Arms, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Ballater Golf Club and 11.9 km (7.4 mi) from Cairngorms National Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Dining Room, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. On weekend mornings full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Ballater hotel include Balmoral Castle and Royal Lochnagar Distillery.

What's nearby

  • Ballater Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballater Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 12 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 12 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Braemar Castle - 23 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪brown sugar café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Balmoral Arms

Hotel with free parking, steps from Ballater Golf Club
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ballater hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Balmoral Arms offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Dining Room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20 to 20 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Balmoral Arms?

Balmoral Arms offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Balmoral Arms?

As of 12 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balmoral Arms on 23 Nov 2025 start from NZ$199.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Balmoral Arms?

Yep, Balmoral Arms has a free self car park.

Does Balmoral Arms serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is available at weekends between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Balmoral Arms?

No, Balmoral Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Balmoral Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Balmoral Arms?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Balmoral Arms?

Dogs are welcome at Balmoral Arms, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Is there a golf course on site at Balmoral Arms?

There isn't one on site, but Ballater Golf Club is a short 1-minute walk away.