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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Ballater

Planning a weekend trip to Ballater, UK? Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a girls weekend to remember, Ballater offers a terrific array of weekend hotels waiting to welcome you with open arms. Our researched suggestions will help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Ballater. With terrific amenities such as pools, comfortable rooms, and delectable restaurants, these hotels provide the perfect backdrop to a long weekend adventure in Ballater. Choosing the right hotel for your stay is crucial, and we've analyzed the best hotels for a weekend retreat in Ballater based on key criteria such as location, guest ratings, price, amenities, and more, making them perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, let's start planning your weekend getaway trip with one of these best hotels in Ballater below.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $253 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Spa
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Located at Braemar Road, Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside has great rooms from $253 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.1 km from the city center, visitors will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, a hot tub, and a spa at this convenient hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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No 45, Ballater

Guest house with prices starting at $218 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Ballater
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is No 45, Ballater which has nice rooms starting at $218. Offering skiing, hiking, golf, free parking, and horse riding, it also has a great guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 45 Braemar Road. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers bicycle rental, a refrigerator, an EV charging station, outdoor dining areas, and private parking which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.1 km from the city center.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
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Balmoral Arms

Inn with prices starting at $213 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Ballater
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Pets allowed
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We found Balmoral Arms to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $213. We loved that is has skiing, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and hiking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 13-15 Victoria Road. You'll also find golf, pet-friendly rooms, horse riding, bicycle rental, and family rooms which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.6 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Auld Kirk

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $259 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Ballater
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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With terrific rooms from $259, The Auld Kirk, at 31 Braemar Road, Ballater provides a restaurant, a bar, hiking, golf, and city views. Its terrific guest rating is 9.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers free parking, horse riding, family rooms, and cycling. It's located just 0.3 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Braemar Youth Hostel

Hostel with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Ballater
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Pets allowed
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Braemar Youth Hostel has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers skiing, a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. The great rooms here start at $105 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Corrie Feragie, 21 Glenshee Road. Furthermore, it also offers laundry facilities, family rooms, private parking, canoeing, and cycling, which is nice for visitors. Just 21.5 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Alexandra Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $200 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
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The great guest rating of Alexandra Hotel is 8.90 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, a bar, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $200, and it's located at 12 Bridge Square Ballater Aberdeenshire. We also love the amenities which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 0.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
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Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: Aberdeen, Pitlochry, Stirling, St. Andrews, and Aviemore.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Aberdeen, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Aberdeen, Best Luxury Hotels in Aberdeen, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Aberdeen, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Aberdeen, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Aberdeen, Best Hotels for One Week in Aberdeen, Best Hotels for One Night in Aberdeen, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Aberdeen, or Best Business Hotels in Aberdeen.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Ballater?

Ballater Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$208

After analyzing 6 weekend trip hotels in Ballater, UK, we found the average weekend trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $208. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Ballater.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $236
  • 3-star hotels: $153


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