★★★
About this hotel
The Deeside Inn, nestled in Ballater, Scotland, is renowned for its traditional Scottish hospitality, lively music scene, and cozy atmosphere. Awarded a four-star rating by the AA, the inn boasts a homely lounge with open fires, a welcoming bar serving quality homemade food, and period Victorian décor, including original wooden paneling and beamed ceilings. For outdoor enthusiasts, Ballater offers access to skiing, exploring the Cairngorms National Park, and various walking and cycling routes. Return to the inn for a hearty meal, a relaxing drink by the fire, and lively entertainment in the bar.
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Accessible
Facilities and services
Facilities 10
- Wheelchair-accessible
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour (18:00–21:00)
- Check-out hour (11:00–11:00)
- Wi-fi
- Bicycle hire service
- Hotel safe
- Shop
- Concierge
- Luggage room
Catering 4
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking area
- Smoking area
Health & wellness 1
- Hairdressing salon
Entertainment & pools 1
- Pub
Sports 2
- Cycling / mountain biking (extra charge)
- Golf (extra charge)
Business 1
- Meeting room
Meals 5
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Continental breakfast
- Set menu lunch
- Special dietary options
Payment methods 5
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Maestro
- Visa Electrón
Good to know 1
- Non-smoking establishment
Rooms and suites
Twin room
Classic Twin Room
Double room
Feature Double Room
Double room
Classic Double Room
Double room
Classic King Room
Suite
Premium Suite
Double room
Cosy Double Room
Occupancy by room type
- Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Double roomup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 1 children)
- Junior suiteup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
- Suiteup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 1 children)
- Twin roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Twin roomup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 1 children)
Room types and occupancy come from the Hotelbeds catalogue and have not been confirmed by the hotel, so treat them as indicative. Ask the hotel for current rooms, bed layout and the number of guests.
Location and surroundings
Victoria Road, 13-15, Ballater AB35 5RA
- City centre15 m
- Golf course300 m
- Balmoral Castle10 km
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop56 km
Distances are straight-line figures from the catalogue. Roads, ferries, mountain passes and winter conditions can make the real journey much longer.
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Meals and features
Meal plans
Type of stay
Key facts
- Year of construction
- 1886
- Year of most recent renovation
- 2011
- Total number of rooms
- 46
- Number of floors (main building)
- 3
- Double rooms
- 44
- Junior suites
- 2
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 30/07/2026.