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About the Hotel

13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, United Kingdom, AB35 5RA
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Steps from the River Dee
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Located right around the corner from Glenmuick Church, the 4-star smoke-free Balmoral Arms Hotel Ballater features Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site. Situated on a river, this Ballater hotel is about a 5-minute ride from Crathie Church.

Location

You'll need 56-minute drive to Aberdeen airport. At the hotel, guests will be a short way from the River Dee.

The friendly contemporary Larks Gallery is also located in the area, in the immediate vicinity of the Balmoral Arms Ballater.

Rooms

The accommodation features 46 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as coffee/tea making facilities. Bathrooms have a separate toilet and a shower, along with toiletries and towels.

Eat & Drink

This Ballater hotel offers its own à la carte restaurant, where guests can try local dishes. There is a lounge bar, which offers an open fireplace in its interior design. The bar area includes a lounge. At The Bothy, situated merely 250 metres from Balmoral Arms Hotel, you can taste British cuisine.

Leisure & Business

Ski facilities feature a ski storage room. Additionally, staying at the property, active guests can enjoy a golf club on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Take a scenic walk along the River Dee for stunning views.
  • Try a traditional Cullen skink at The Glenavan Restaurant.
  • Explore the Royal Deeside Heritage Centre for local culture.
  • Visit the historic Craigendarroch Lodge for panoramic vistas.
  • Don't miss the Ballater Farmers' Market on the first Saturday monthly.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Classic Double Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Cosy Double Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Classic King Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Classic Twin Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, United Kingdom, AB35 5RA
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13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, United Kingdom, AB35 5RA
Nearby
Church
Glenmuick Church
300 ft
Gallery
The Ballater Gallery
800 ft
Gallery
Larks Gallery
1600 ft
Restaurants
Glenaden Hotel
400 ft
6 Church Square
Rock Salt & Snails
700 ft
2 Bridge Street
Alexandra Hotel Restaurant
700 ft
12 Bridge Square
Bridge House Cafe
700 ft
Bridge Street
Clachan Grill
800 ft
5 Bridge Square
Deeside Deli & Garden Shop
300 ft
47 Bridge Street
The Carriage
1100 ft
Station Square Ballater Station
Getting around
City Centre
Ballater4 min  ·  1000 ft
Airports
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)95 min  ·  39.0 mi
Dundee Airport (DND)165 min  ·  68.2 mi
Bus
Bus stop15 min  ·  5.9 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-20:00
Check-out
from 05:00-11:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Balmoral Arms serves a full breakfast for free. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2011
Number of rooms:
46
Former name
Loirston Hotel
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