Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms is a traditional country inn in the center of Ballater, in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is about 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ballater railway station and roughly 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Balmoral Castle.

Balmoral Arms occupies a building in the Victorian village of Ballater, on Royal Deeside, blending Victorian-era character with contemporary and Highland-inspired interiors across its rooms. The inn is positioned as a base for outdoor pursuits in the Cairngorms, with the Braemar Games grounds around 16.0 mi (25.7 km) away and local walking and cycling routes, including the Old Railway Line and the Craigendarroch Hill trail, accessible from the village. It is a dog-friendly property, welcoming up to two dogs per room in most guestrooms, the reception area, the lounge, and The Ghillies Bar.

Room Specifications
Guestrooms across the property include free Wi-Fi (available in most bedrooms), a television, and toiletries from The Highland Soap Company, and each of the five room categories, Premium Suites, Junior Suites, Feature Rooms, Classic Rooms, and Cosy Double, includes at least one double or king-size bed. The Premium Suites, Junior Suites, and Feature Rooms all include a seating area. The Premium and Junior Suites also feature a roll-top bath and a Nespresso coffee machine. Guests in the Premium Suites will receive a complimentary welcome dram and shortbread upon arrival. Junior Suites, Feature Rooms, Classic Rooms, and Cosy Double Rooms include tea and coffee facilities. Exact room dimensions are not published in the source.

Hotel Amenities/Facilities

• Two dining venues: 1852, a Scottish brasserie and grill serving breakfast daily and dinner Friday and Saturday, and The Ghillies Bar, serving lunch Wednesday to Sunday and dinner daily
• Over 30 Scottish malt whiskies and gins available in the bar
• Lounge with open fire
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the inn, including most guestrooms
• Fax and photocopying services (chargeable)
• Free public car park a 2-minute walk from the inn; luggage loading and unloading permitted directly outside.
• Level access throughout public areas; one ground-floor guestroom with a walk-in shower
• Dog-friendly: up to two dogs accommodated per room, with fresh drinking water on request (additional charge per evening applies)
• Cots and high chairs available on request at no charge
• Occasion arrangements available on request, including champagne, chocolates, flowers, and celebration cakes
• Gift vouchers available for accommodation and dining