The best available hotels & places to stay near Royal Deeside

A Victorian country house, the hotel features beautiful studios, one and two bedroom suites with carefully-considered amenities, including Wi-Fi and 32-inch TVs. Enjoy the resort's indoor pool, various sports courts and spa.

Douneside House is a truly special place in heart of The MacRobert Estate. Here you can expect a warm welcome, fine dining and luxurious comfort in this most hospitable and unique country house on Royal Deeside. Set in seventeen acres of landscaped gardens, Douneside House makes the perfect base to take part in traditional sporting activities such as fishing and stalking, hill walking and ski-ing. The Douneside Health Club is fully equipped with gym, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. Outside we have an all-weather tennis court and croquet, badminton and putting on our splendid 2 acre lawn. Our restaurant offers a range of award winning menus including lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and our signature tasting menu. Douneside has a three rosette restaurant and was awarded AA Hotel of the Year (Scotland) 2017/18. Douneside House is independently owned and run by The MacRobert Trust. A Scottish charity, originally set up by Lady MacRobert, based in Aberdeenshire.

No 45 Guest House is located in the village of Ballater in the Cairngorm National Park. A large Victorian house set in walled gardens and with original features such as pitch pine staircase and open fire. It has a traditional Scottish feel with tartan carpets, stag's head and plenty of leather chesterfield sofas for relaxing. It is a short stroll to the River Dee and to the many shops and cafes in the town. All rooms are en-suite. Guests at No 45 can enjoy a delicious breakfast served in our conservatory in the summer and in front of a log burner in the winter months. We take pride in serving a quality breakfast which includes homemade and locally sourced food. We have plenty of free parking available for guests and just a short walk to the centre of Ballater and its many shops, restaurants and cafes. Packed lunches are available (please pre-book the day before) and we can provide a drying room for wet clothes if you are caught in the rain. We hope you choose to stay with us at No 45.

Finding an ideal romantic inn in Aboyne does not have to be difficult. Welcome to The Boat Inn, a nice option for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, and The Boat Inn makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the inn, including baggage storage. In addition, guests can enjoy free breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While staying at The Boat Inn, visitors can check out World Horse Welfare (2.1 mi), which is a popular Aboyne attraction. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Royal Kashmir Tandoori, which is an Indian restaurant that is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. The Boat Inn puts the best of Aboyne at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

The Auld Kirk is a fine example of an early Victorian Scottish Free Church building that is set in the heart of Royal Deeside, within the Cairngorms National Park. Constructed from local granite, the Auld Kirk sits on the western edge of the historic village of Ballater, looking onto Craig en Darroch (the hill of Oaks), on the road towards Braemar. The Auld Kirk houses a comfortable and stylish coffee lounge that is popular with the local population and visitors alike. A great place to stop for a morning coffee, meet friends for a light lunch or linger over an indulgent afternoon tea. Fully licensed, our recently opened, fully stocked bar is a great place to relax with a beer or one of our fine selection of whiskies. The whole place was completely redecorated in early 2020 to give the place a bright and airy feel.

Situated in 55 acres of stunning scenery literally a stones throw from Aboyne Loch, The Lodge on the Loch’s unparalleled surroundings and exceptional facilities are amongst the most impressive in Scotland’s North East. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Cairngorms National Park, the Loch side Restaurant is accredited by Eat Scotland, and offers a relaxed affordable fine-dining experience in peerless Scottish tranquillity. Ideal for anything from informal dining to special occasions, customers can enjoy wonderfully varied and healthy cuisine.

4 unique wooden Glamping Pods & an off-grid Shepherd's Hut surrounded by open farmland and birch woodlands, in the heart of Royal Deeside & the Cairngorms National Park. Access great walks and beautiful Scottish countryside straight from your pods, whilst being only 5 miles from the picturesque village of Ballater.

Ballater Hostel (formerly Habitat at Ballater) is a 25 bed five star self-catering hostel situated in the centre of Ballater, near Balmoral, on the east side of the Cairngorms National Park. The Hostel is owned and run by Dominique & Daniel, who took over the hostel in August 2016. We have both traditional dorm rooms and private rooms, along with a large open plan kitchen / dining / communal area with wood burning stove. A drying room and cycle storage is also available. Either book the whole hostel, a room or just a bed, with no minimum stay. From £20 per person per night (mixed dorm) and £33 per room per night (private room). Excellent facilities, comfortable beds and a warm and friendly welcome awaits you – the kettle is always on!