Balmoral Arms

Hotels
8.6
/10
Very Good
372 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Angela

10.0
/ 10
We loved our stay in the Balmoral Arms. The food was delicious (breakfast and evening meals) and the staff were lovely. Our room was very comfortable and the large lounge had lots of places to sit and relax. While there were no parking spaces left outside the door there was a large free car park close by, along with local shops and cafes. Great place to stay and hopefully we will return.

Alastair

10.0
/ 10
Really nice experience staff cery attentive lovely breakfast and great location.

Trevor

10.0
/ 10
Lovely hotel. The rooms were comfortable, the staff were excellent and the bar area was a great place to unwind in after a long day. The breakfast was superb. Highly recommended.
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13-15 Victoria Road, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5RA

Main Facilities

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24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Balmoral Arms is a hotel is located at Aberdeenshire. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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13-15 Victoria Road, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5RA
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General


Near Ballater Golf Club

Location


Located in Ballater, Balmoral Arms is in a national park, a 1-minute drive from Ballater Golf Club and 9 minutes from Cairngorms National Park. This hotel is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Balmoral Castle and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Royal Lochnagar Distillery.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Ballater Golf Club - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Victoria and Albert Halls - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ballater Library - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Knock Castle - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Cairngorms National Park - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Balmoral Castle - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Royal Lochnagar Distillery - 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Knock Gallery - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Loch Muick - 17 km / 10.6 mi
Aboyne Golf Club - 18.9 km / 11.7 mi
Reflect Spa - 19.6 km / 12.2 mi
Ballochbuie Forest - 24.5 km / 15.2 mi
Lecht 2090 - 24.6 km / 15.3 mi
Corgarff Castle - 24.8 km / 15.4 mi

The preferred airport for Balmoral Arms is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 62.8 km / 39 mi

Facilities


Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a reception hall.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at The Dining Room, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms


Stay in one of 46 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Accessibilty

  • Disabled access friendly
  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible path of travel

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

General

  • Reception hall
  • Parking

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Balmoral Arms

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 23:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
, If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

Limited Number Of Pets In Room
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General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 23:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Balmoral Arms
46
Number of floors in Balmoral Arms
3
Another facilities in Balmoral Arms
Disabled access friendly, Accessible parking, Accessible path of travel, Luggage storage, 24-hour Receptionist

Frequently asked question in Balmoral Arms

What are available facilities at Balmoral Arms?
There are top facilites at Balmoral Arms such as 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Balmoral Arms?
The standard check-in time at Balmoral Arms is starting from 15:00 - 23:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Balmoral Arms provide breakfast?
Yes, Balmoral Arms provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Balmoral Arms?
Balmoral Arms is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Balmoral Arms have?
Balmoral Arms has 3 floors.
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More Reviews from Other Guests in Balmoral Arms

8.6
Very Good
From 372 reviews
Cleanliness

8.8

Room Comfort

8.2

Service and Facilites

8.8

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stephen
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The food is great but very expensive, although Ballater is an expensive place to stay. Evening meal and bar lovely, breakfast amazing. Nice feel to the hotel, very traditional and cosy. We stayed in a standard room, which is basic. Mattress and pillows felt cheap, it overlooked properties but there was no net curtain to offer privacy, dusty, TV had no apps to log into, noise from downstairs clearly audible, door in the hallway made a creaking noise. We were pretty disappointed as the next level was almost double.
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Angela
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with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We loved our stay in the Balmoral Arms. The food was delicious (breakfast and evening meals) and the staff were lovely. Our room was very comfortable and the large lounge had lots of places to sit and relax. While there were no parking spaces left outside the door there was a large free car park close by, along with local shops and cafes. Great place to stay and hopefully we will return.
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Adele
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely breakfast, cosy surroundings, really nice room!
Alastair
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Really nice experience staff cery attentive lovely breakfast and great location.
Mandy
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely hotel. Staff all very helpful. Had a lovely stay.
james
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice and welcoming
Gordon
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with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very strange check in experience. Arrived early, to check-in before the room was ready and confirmed my details. I returned a couple of hours later when the room would be ready. Reception:"No, no bookings under that name on the system" Me:"Ah - we spoke a couple of hours ago...remember? You changed my room to a twin" Reception "That's not the name you gave me." At this point I was just flabbergasted. What do you say to that. I didn't make up a name. What possible answer can I have? I stood in silence to let them fix their mistake. "Ah here it is, because you were already checked in and just needed the key it was different... It was in a thick pile of authentication... " Yeah whatever! All she needed to say at the start was "I'm sorry, the system is playing up a bit I'm having trouble finding you again." But no, she again jumped to it being my mistake when it wasn't. Very weird. Not a good start. The rest of it was OK. It's a bit tired, breakfast wasn't all out when we went down at our booked time. But the strange reception is why I'm reviewing.
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Trevor
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely hotel. The rooms were comfortable, the staff were excellent and the bar area was a great place to unwind in after a long day. The breakfast was superb. Highly recommended.
Ann
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

So we had a classic king room which was a small room but nice, bed was ok for comfort, only thing about the room from a woman perspective was if doing hair and makeup there was no light to see what you were doing at the mirror so you had to do separately but this is a small complaint, but it was a very nice hotel friendly staff, food was nice we didn't do breakfast, I would visit this hotel again we loved our stay
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craig
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great place, atmosphere, Food in bar and next days breaky was unbeatable.
Chris
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly courteous staff. Clean accommodation with sufficient facilities for a short stay.
Elaine
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Love this hotel.
Irene
10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Superb hotel. Friendly staff. Great rooms. Just perfect
barry
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Business with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful rooms and public areas, great food and very welcoming and helpful staff
Stephanie
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was ok. Tired hotel. My biggest dislike was the mould in the bathroom and the heating on high.
Irene
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Spotlessly clean room, lovely friendly staff and great breakfast
Andrew
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Small room but nicely appointed. Staff pleasant and helpful. Check in was very slow because of a large needy group in front of us and no back up. Nice restaurant but limited menu with two main courses unavailable by 7.30pm. Breakfast ran out of croissants by 8.30 two consecutive days. Poor planning.
Jillian
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent two-night stay at the Balmoral Arms. Impeccable service, beautifully furnished rooms and top-notch dining. An ideal base for exploring Royal Deeside. Highly recommend!
Graham
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very pleasant and helpful staff, arrived late, left very early.
Lisa
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely cosy hotel. Excellent bar, lounge and restaurant with friendly attentive staff.
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8.6
Very Good
From 372 reviews
Cleanliness

8.8

Room Comfort

8.2

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Traveler Reviews Balmoral Arms

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Top reviews
stephen
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The food is great but very expensive, although Ballater is an expensive place to stay. Evening meal and bar lovely, breakfast amazing. Nice feel to the hotel, very traditional and cosy. We stayed in a standard room, which is basic. Mattress and pillows felt cheap, it overlooked properties but there was no net curtain to offer privacy, dusty, TV had no apps to log into, noise from downstairs clearly audible, door in the hallway made a creaking noise. We were pretty disappointed as the next level was almost double.
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Angela
icon-with Friends
with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We loved our stay in the Balmoral Arms. The food was delicious (breakfast and evening meals) and the staff were lovely. Our room was very comfortable and the large lounge had lots of places to sit and relax. While there were no parking spaces left outside the door there was a large free car park close by, along with local shops and cafes. Great place to stay and hopefully we will return.
Read More
Adele
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely breakfast, cosy surroundings, really nice room!
Alastair
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Really nice experience staff cery attentive lovely breakfast and great location.
Mandy
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely hotel. Staff all very helpful. Had a lovely stay.
james
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice and welcoming
Gordon
icon-with Friends
with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very strange check in experience. Arrived early, to check-in before the room was ready and confirmed my details. I returned a couple of hours later when the room would be ready. Reception:"No, no bookings under that name on the system" Me:"Ah - we spoke a couple of hours ago...remember? You changed my room to a twin" Reception "That's not the name you gave me." At this point I was just flabbergasted. What do you say to that. I didn't make up a name. What possible answer can I have? I stood in silence to let them fix their mistake. "Ah here it is, because you were already checked in and just needed the key it was different... It was in a thick pile of authentication... " Yeah whatever! All she needed to say at the start was "I'm sorry, the system is playing up a bit I'm having trouble finding you again." But no, she again jumped to it being my mistake when it wasn't. Very weird. Not a good start. The rest of it was OK. It's a bit tired, breakfast wasn't all out when we went down at our booked time. But the strange reception is why I'm reviewing.
Read More
Trevor
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely hotel. The rooms were comfortable, the staff were excellent and the bar area was a great place to unwind in after a long day. The breakfast was superb. Highly recommended.
Ann
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

So we had a classic king room which was a small room but nice, bed was ok for comfort, only thing about the room from a woman perspective was if doing hair and makeup there was no light to see what you were doing at the mirror so you had to do separately but this is a small complaint, but it was a very nice hotel friendly staff, food was nice we didn't do breakfast, I would visit this hotel again we loved our stay
Read More
craig
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great place, atmosphere, Food in bar and next days breaky was unbeatable.
Chris
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Friendly courteous staff. Clean accommodation with sufficient facilities for a short stay.
Elaine
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Love this hotel.
Irene
10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Superb hotel. Friendly staff. Great rooms. Just perfect
barry
icon-Business with Partner
Business with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Beautiful rooms and public areas, great food and very welcoming and helpful staff
Stephanie
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

It was ok. Tired hotel. My biggest dislike was the mould in the bathroom and the heating on high.
Irene
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Spotlessly clean room, lovely friendly staff and great breakfast
Andrew
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Small room but nicely appointed. Staff pleasant and helpful. Check in was very slow because of a large needy group in front of us and no back up. Nice restaurant but limited menu with two main courses unavailable by 7.30pm. Breakfast ran out of croissants by 8.30 two consecutive days. Poor planning.
Jillian
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent two-night stay at the Balmoral Arms. Impeccable service, beautifully furnished rooms and top-notch dining. An ideal base for exploring Royal Deeside. Highly recommend!
Graham
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very pleasant and helpful staff, arrived late, left very early.
Lisa
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely cosy hotel. Excellent bar, lounge and restaurant with friendly attentive staff.
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