5* Balmoral Arms Inn
1 or 2 night Royal Deeside stay with optional dinner at boutique inn
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4.5 (24 reviews)
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At a glance
Right in the heart of Ballater sits this charming 5* inn. Think luxe rooms, roaring fires and incredible local food. Stay in and coorie doon, or head out and explore nearby cafés, walking trails and castles - bliss either way.
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Availability
- Voucher is valid from Sun 19 Oct 2025 until Tue 31 Mar 2026, 7 days; subject to availability. Fri/Sat stays: £20prpn supp; payable directly
- Excludes 29 Nov, 24-26, 30-31 Dec 2025, 1-21 Jan, 14 Feb & 17-27 Mar 2026
- Voucher must be booked by Fri 6 Mar 2026; you risk forfeiting your voucher if you cancel within 48 hours of your booking.
About today's deal
- 1 or 2 night stay for two in a classic twin or double room
- Includes glass of Prosecco each on arrival
- Plus breakfast each morning
- Option to includes £30pp dinner spend on one evening
- Check-in 3pm; check-out 11am
- Max of 1 child age 0-3 permitted FOC. Cots & highchairs are available; discuss direct
- Max of 2 dogs permitted at a supplementary charge of £25 per pet per night; payable direct
- Wheelchair access available. Limited accessible rooms available; discuss direct
About the accommodation
- This traditional inn features luxurious rooms offering simple comfort and welcome touches
- Enjoy a delicious meal in 1852, a classic Scottish brasserie showcasing the best of fresh, local flavours
Explore the area
- You'll find plenty of tourist info at the historic Ballater Station and Railway Museum
- There's lots to do in the village and beyond, from visiting heritage sites and discovering wildlife to sampling the local larder and shopping
- Visit the nearby Balmoral Estate, the Highland home of the Royal Family surrounded by picturesque gardens
- Or treat yourself to a dram at Royal Lochnagar Distillery, nestled at the foot of the Cairngorm mountains
- Ballater is in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park - that means there's countless outdoor adventures to go on right at your doorstep!
Sample menu
- Option to include a £30pp dinner spend on the main menu; subject to change. Vegetarian, gluten / wheat and dairy free options are available. 2 night stay: dinner is on the first night only.
Small print
- A small service charge will be added to your order, the exact amount can be seen at checkout
- Advanced booking required or risk forfeiting your voucher; online bookings only
- The venue may restrict the number of itison bookings on each day so please book early if you want a specific date.
- The beginning and end period of a voucher’s validity is always the busiest. We advise members to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
- Voucher is not exchangeable for cash or valid with any other offers.
- Images used for illustrative purposes only.
Location
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Balmoral Arms
13-15 Victoria Rd, Ballater
AB35 5RA
What people think
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Fantastic
Reviewed on
Stunning inside staff outstanding I must name Fiona Dayle and I forget the lady on reception in the morning. Couldn’t do enough for us.
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Excellent
Reviewed on
Hotel is lovely, food was very good too.
Rooms very clean and tidy. Looks recently painted. Open fire in large lounge.
Very dog friendly.
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