Station Square, Ballater, AB35 5QB, United Kingdom
#3 of 11 B&Bs and Inns in Ballater
Guests' ChoiceBased on 116 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 August 2025
Bjoern
United KingdomThank you for the chat, the bed and the breakfast in a glass! I very much enjoyed my short stay
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Carole
United KingdomLovely welcome from the owners, beautiful house. Bedroom spacious - nice little extras in the room. Comfy bed, bathroom a little dated however it was spotless and no issues. no complaints. Breakfast superb. Library of books, games etc - plenty to choose from. Highly recommend staying here - would definitely return.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Paulet
AustraliaEverything was great
Great location in beautiful town of Ballater. Hosts were exceptionally welcoming and informative. Breakfast was delightful along with the conversations with other guests. Rooms were generous and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Laurel
United StatesThis very cozy B&B is well-maintained with friendly owners. The third (real) bed was appreciated by our adult daughter. Breakfast was delicious. There were lots of books and games for rainy days. Parking was close and free. Would definitely book again.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Melih
TurkeyWiFi was poor sometimes
Awesome breakfast and friendly owners
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Needham
United StatesIt was a lovely guesthouse. Beautifully decorated!!! Breakfast was wonderful. Host was friendly!!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Katia
BelgiumN/a
Friendly welcome, great location, very comfortable rooms and breakfast was really good too. The guest house has a really nice and homely feel to it.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Anne
United KingdomAll good.
Nothing to add to my responses to the previous questions.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 4 July 2025
Anne
United KingdomNothing
Good room and accessories.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Joan
United KingdomEverything was great.
The hosts had thought of everything and were so friendly and inviting.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 8 June 2025
Amiram
FranceNo complaints at all
Beth is very friendly, she told us alll about the area and recommended places to eat and drink.Breakfast was great 😃 Location is just perfect, parking outside. Beautiful place to visit.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 1 June 2025
Vicki
AustraliaThe hosts had informed us prior to arrival that the hotel underneath our room always have a band on a Friday night. We were a bit concerned re this however we found it was not a problem for us. Maybe due to double/triple glazing.
Our hosts Steve & Beth were helpful with hints on where to dine, where to travel next day etc. Steve made the best GF porridge I have ever had. Thank you Steve!!Thankfully he shared a few cooking tips with me.The room was spacious, warm and the hosts were generous with bathroom toiletries, tea/coffee/nibbles. The room had a nice view over the township
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 22 April 2025
Pascale
CanadaIt’s a Victorian house so don’t expect a lift to the room. ;-)
Wonderful! Lovely room, comfortable bed. Nice quiet location. The hosts are welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was delicious, highly recommend the porridge
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 20 April 2025
Ryan
United KingdomThat we hadn't booked in for longer!
This is the place to stay in the area. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we we treated so well. Beth is a fantastic hostess who couldn't do enough for us. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast is amazing, so much choice and locally sourced ingredients, cannot be faulted! The location is superb as we went to visit Balmoral. Beth kindly offered us a piece of her mother in law's lemon cake. If you visit make sure you ask for a piece, it is exquisite!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 15 April 2025
Kate
United KingdomBoth Beth and Simon go above and beyond to make you feel at home. They were kind and helpful and always happy to chat or offer tips and advice on the local area. They clearly love and respect the nature the live amongst and are doing all they can to be eco-friendly and thoughtful about how they work as a business. So brilliant to see and be able to support!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 14 April 2025
Mary
United KingdomVery comfortable bed and convenient central location in Ballater with parking close by. A great base for exploring the area and for hill walking nearby, especially recommend Glen Muick and Lochnagar. Beautiful area.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 10 April 2025
Lisa
CanadaOwners were so friendly! The room was great for the three of us. Had a great breakfast in a lovely dinning room. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family, loved it!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Dempster
United KingdomNothing
Nice and central
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 17 December 2024
Melanie
United KingdomThere wasn’t anything we disliked.
Everything. From the moment we arrived, Beth and Steven were lovely, welcoming hosts. It was really nice to stay somewhere where the hosts took pride in their guest house, and really seemed to care about their guests. Our room was a good size for us as a couple, the bed was nice and big, and the room was quiet - no street noise despite overlooking the town. Breakfast was absolutely amazing—so much care and effort was put into it by the hosts to accommodate guests. Cooked fresh, it was just what we needed to kickstart our days in Ballater and Aberdeenshire. All in all, we had a fantastic stay and would definitely love to return!
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 16 November 2024
Fanie
CanadaThe hosts are amazing people. They were extremely kind, careful and helpful. The house is beautiful, cozy, and the room large and confortable with gorgeous view of the mountain. The breakfast was excellent and generous, with lot of vegan / gluten-free items.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 11 November 2024
Robbie
United KingdomNothing
Very welcoming and made to feel like being at home
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 19 October 2024
Louise
United KingdomLovely welcome, friendly owner. Superb location.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 17 October 2024
Lindsey
AustraliaThe only limitation is the stairs - but intending guests are well warned about this beforehand. It didn't trouble us at all.
Breakfast was the best ever - beautiful fruit selection, everything home made.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 October 2024
Steve
United KingdomLoved everything about the place
Great central location and the property is full of character and pristine. Steve was a fantastic host too….nothing was too much trouble
Stayed in October 2024
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