About this property

Balmoral Arms is situated in village of Ballater, in the centre of Royal Deeside. The property offers open log fires and free WiFi. Each room at Balmoral Arms a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Balmoral Arms offers meals in the bar, and an a la carte and grill menu in the restaurant. Ballater is situated on the River Dee, and is surrounded by views of The Cairngorms National Park. It is a 15-minute drive from Balmoral Castle and the holiday home of the British Royal Family.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the decor and the friendly staff. Breakfast was fabulous. Spanish receptionist was very welcoming and helpful.
  • Angus
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bed and Breakfast for one night. he room was awesome however a bit costly for one night. Breakfast was great
  • Patsy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s very Scottish !! Very traditional !! The problem comity of the hotel to everything else in the town is a real bonus Foid in the chillies bar was excellent
  • Chris
    Norway Norway
    Charming and authentic feeling place right in the middle of town. Yes, it may be old and somewhat dated, but the room was comfortable and it definitetly had a charm to it. Didn't have breakfast. Friendly staff. Free parking right across the street.
  • Sandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable hotel room, super breakfast, relaxing bar, great staff and situated right in the middle of town with plenty of parking
  • Rupert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Traditional - attended service, attentive knowledgeable staff Very welcoming
  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our stay got off to a poor start as we were not given the type of room we had booked. This was handled badly by the receptionist. However, the manager was very good & sorted the situation. He really could not have been nicer The rest of the...
  • Borin
    Slovenia Slovenia
    An exceptional experience staying in such a building. Wonderfully large room, breakfast for every taste, good selection in the restaurant and a great location.
  • Sandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location in the centre of Ballater Good breakfast Friendly reception staff
  • Eccleston
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ballater is a wonderful village. Everything is within easy walking distance of the Balmoral Arms. The hotel has many original features in keeping with its grandure. The staff are all very polite and efficient. Fantastic food and atmosphere.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Scottish • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Balmoral Arms takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For the Half Board rates, there will be a GBP 25 dinner allowance per person from a la carte menu.

Please note that pets can be accommodated at the property for an additional charge of GBP 20 per day.

When booking up to 5 room, different policies and cancellation terms may apply.

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