Balmoral Arms is located in village of Ballater, in the center 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 located 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jaqueline
    United States of America United States of America
    This is now my new favorite place on earth! Sweet people working there, delicious food, what a great village! I wanna live there!!!
  • Jeanette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved everything about our stay at the Balmoral Arms! The room was very generously sized (including an enormous bed), bathroom new and clean, and the thoughtful complimentary gifts for humans and dogs were a lovely touch. The hotel in general...
  • Alejandro
    Colombia Colombia
    Lovely staff, the decor of the hotel was lovely, the food at the brasserie and at breakfast was absolutely delectable.
  • Colin
    Australia Australia
    -parking was easy; - great location in centre of town; - clean & comfortable; - property has a nice Scottish ambience.
  • Anne
    Canada Canada
    We got an upgrade to a suite which was lovely. Very clean and beautiful decor. Best dinner and breakfast we have had in Scotland. Location downtown. Parking nearby.
  • Linda
    United States of America United States of America
    The food was exceptional and we loved the dining and breakfast experiences.
  • Antonia
    Italy Italy
    The location was great and staff very friendly. Perfect place to rest in the area, not too far from Balmoral castle.
  • Jay
    United States of America United States of America
    Suite was very spacious. Shower was large and the hot water endless. All the staff were super helpful and accommodating. The restaurant and bar both had a wonderful atmosphere and an ample selection of Scotch Whisky's to choose from.
  • S
    Sali
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff are lovely & the location is excellent xx
  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    Very good staff. Cozy rooms, lobby, and restaurant

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Balmoral Arms
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Ski

  • Ski storage

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-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 cancelation terms may apply.

FAQs about Balmoral Arms

  • Balmoral Arms is 650 feet from the center of Ballater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Balmoral Arms is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Balmoral Arms may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Balmoral Arms offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/Performance
    • Horseback riding
  • Guests staying at Balmoral Arms can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte
  • Balmoral Arms has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Room options at Balmoral Arms include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Twin