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Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel

Ballater (11 mi from Balmoral Castle)

Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Ballater.

a
andre_gus
From
Netherlands
The history of the place, the building itself and superb location in the forest. Rustic harm of the property and all wooden encrustations and carving are simply amazing. Food was very good at the local restaurant plus a moderate selection of good whiskies . Cozy fireplace was lit during the evening. Great staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,897 reviews
Price from
$133.24
1 night, 2 adults

The Barrel

Ballater (7 mi from Balmoral Castle)

Located in Ballater and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 11 miles, The Barrel has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

K
Kerry
From
United States
Great Scottish experience, sleeping above a pub in an authentic small town after meal downstairs. Perfect. Room was immaculate. Great to have a couple coffee shops down the street as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 102 reviews
Price from
$134.33
1 night, 2 adults

Loch Kinord Hotel

Dinnet (13 mi from Balmoral Castle)

In the rustic village of Dinnet in the heart of Royal Deeside, this family-run hotel is ideal for exploring the Highlands and tourist and sports activities in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

T
Tzvi
From
Israel
location great architecture wonderful staff great and friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews
Price from
$167.91
1 night, 2 adults

Glen Clova Hotel & Luxury Lodges

Millton of Clova (14 mi from Balmoral Castle)

Located in Millton of Clova, 19 miles from Glamis Castle, Glen Clova Hotel & Luxury Lodges provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

R
Rick
From
United States
Wonderful lodge in a remote location. The perfect start to a 16 day tour of Scotland. Hiking the Glen Clova area to Airlie tower, Castle Clova, and Glen Doll was the perfect way to adjust to the time change. Their restaurant staff are to notch.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews
Price from
$228.35
1 night, 2 adults

The Commercial Hotel

Tarland (15 mi from Balmoral Castle)

Located in Tarland and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 21 miles, The Commercial Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

D
Damien
From
United States
On site restaurant and bar. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews
Price from
$174.62
1 night, 2 adults

Aberdeen Arms Hotel Tarland

Tarland (15 mi from Balmoral Castle)

Located in Tarland and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 21 miles, Aberdeen Arms Hotel Tarland has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

M
Mary
From
United States
Food great, ppl friendly , family run….soooo helpful for our next day travel!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Fair - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
Price from
$94.03
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 393 reviews

    Located in Tarland and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 21 miles, The Commercial Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    From $174.62 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 245 reviews

    Located in Millton of Clova, 19 miles from Glamis Castle, Glen Clova Hotel & Luxury Lodges provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From $228.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,894 reviews

    Cambus O' May Traditional Highland Hotel has free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Ballater. 14 miles from Balmoral Castle and 8.1 miles from Aboyne Golf Club, the property provides ski...

    From $177.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews

    In the rustic village of Dinnet in the heart of Royal Deeside, this family-run hotel is ideal for exploring the Highlands and tourist and sports activities in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

    From $167.91 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews

    Located in Tarland and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 21 miles, Aberdeen Arms Hotel Tarland has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

    From $94.03 per night

Planning a trip to see the Balmoral Castle? Check out the latest reviews and scores

  • 10.0

    If you can go on the private tour you should go.

    If you can go on the private tour you should go. It is a must. It is so interesting and so unique. The grounds are absolutely gorgeous. You can just see the Royals as they tell the stories and show you the different rooms. It's just fabulous.
    Guest review by
    Jan
    United States
  • 4.0

    The entrance closes at 4 p.m., so if one has a longer...

    The entrance closes at 4 p.m., so if one has a longer distance to arrive there and only stay one night, you cannot walk the grounds, even if you don't want to visit the castle. This should be thought over. For us walking the grounds and taking pictures of the castle from a distance would have been absolutely sufficient.
    Guest review by
    Rudi Kuiper
    Germany
  • 6.0

    If you have visited other Royal houses and expect the same...

    If you have visited other Royal houses and expect the same then you will be disappointed. It is basically a walk through gardens designed to flower in August when visitors are not there and a trip into the ballroom. Beware - hardly any seating for not suitable for elderly or those who need to rest. Very small mews tearoom and currently temporary toilets, but new services are being built. Long walk back to exit with NO seating. Sadly I felt unwell and being unable to rest did not help. I know it's a Royal summer residence but we got the feeling they did not realy want visitors and they were not catered for adequately. Visit Windsor and Sandringham, much nicer!
    Guest review by
    Louise
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    As beautiful as I thought it would be.

    As beautiful as I thought it would be. I was stunned by the massive girth of some of the trees and their incredible heights. The King is now planting many more trees and redoing the formal gardens. Since he has an incredible sense of design, the gardens will be spectacular in a few years. I loved the walks around the estate and all the informational signs explaining the history of buildings and traditions. The estate has done a marvelous job.
    Guest review by
    kathryn
    United States
  • 6.0

    Grounds were disappointing and need tidying up.

    Grounds were disappointing and need tidying up. Although the Royals use this for their late summer retreat, it is open for long periods to the paying public and activities to keep tidy should not be geared to the Royals arriving . However, the surrounding area is stunning
    Guest review by
    Steve
    United Kingdom

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  • From $214.25 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 538 reviews
    There was a large and yummy array of breakfast choices, both hot and cold. Lovely decor throughout the house, which included our room. Easy access to a gorgeous walk along the River Dee and downtown Ballater. Very close (approximately 8 miles) to Balmoral Castle. Welcoming hosts and helpful staff.
    Guest review by
    Timothy
    United States
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
    Beautiful location with hot tub. Nice area to hike. Short drive to Ballater and Balmoral Castle.
    Guest review by
    Elisa
    United States
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews
    Beautiful B&B close to Balmoral Castle, nice rooms and common areas, great breakfast and suggestions for dinner! Two drams of whiskey in our room on arrival was a nice touch! Totally recommend!
    Guest review by
    Thomas
    United States
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 344 reviews
    Outstanding place. Beautifully decorated, very clean, comfortable beds, huge bedrooms and bathroom, delicious breakfast! Close to Balmoral Castle, hiking, Ballater.
    Guest review by
    Karen
    United States
  • From $232.38 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 168 reviews
    Close to Balmoral Castle. The owners Steve and Beth are wonderful hosts.
    Guest review by
    Wendy
    United States
  • From $177.64 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,894 reviews
    It was a nice setting in a great location, especially for visiting Balmoral Castle. Enjoyed the atmosphere of the hotel and the resident pooch, Sheera.
    Guest review by
    Peggy
    United States
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews
    There was so much to like here. The room was a nice size and comfortable. The breakfast was fantastic and they had excellent gluten free options. The location in Ballater was walking distance to everything. Ballater itself was lovely and so close to Balmoral Castle. Helen had some great suggestions too that were really helpful. We highly recommend and would stay there again.
    Guest review by
    Laureen
    United States
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 314 reviews
    The location was really good, ideal for visiting Balmoral castle etc. Beautiful views from our room. Breakfast was excellent.
    Guest review by
    William Mattinson
    United Kingdom
  • From $157.16 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,520 reviews
    The location was great and staff very friendly. Perfect place to rest in the area, not too far from Balmoral castle.
    Guest review by
    Antonia
    Italy
  • From $177.64 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,894 reviews
    Hotel is a beautiful late 19th century mansion located close to Balmoral castle and steps away from a Cambus O'may suspension bridge. The staff was very friendly, rooms are clean. Breakfast had a good selection of food.
    Guest review by
    Irina
    United States