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Balmoral Arms (Formerly Deeside Inn )

Victoria Road, 13-15, Ballater AB35 5RA

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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

  • Bed And Breakfast
  • Room Only

Type of stay

  • Golf hotels
  • Most popular

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.

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