# 5 Family-friendly hotels in Ballater (2026)

> 5 family-friendly hotels in Ballater, best reviewed first — including Balmoral Arms. Ratings, locations and details.

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5 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Ballater](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/hotels)

[Families 5](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/hotels/family-friendly)

[Ballater Balmoral Arms ★ 4.1 (547) A Crerar Hotels property, formerly the Deeside Inn, refurbished into a boutique Highland hotel a short walk from Ballater station.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/hotels/balmoral-arms) [Ballater The Alexandra Hotel ★ 4.5 (248) A small, family-run hotel in the centre of Ballater with a CAMRA-recognised real ale bar and a restaurant serving local produce.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/hotels/alexandra-hotel-ballater) [Ballater Loch Kinord Hotel ★ 4.4 (234) A family-run country inn at Dinnet with 22 rooms, self-catering woodland lodges, and a restaurant, five miles from Ballater.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/hotels/loch-kinord-hotel) [Ballater Cambus O May Traditional Highland Hotel ★ 4.7 (147) Highland hotel near Ballater with 20 rooms, handy for Cairngorms National Park, Tomnaverie Stone Circle and Aberdeen travel links.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/hotels/cambus-o-may-traditional-highland-hotel) [Ballater St Andrews House ★ 4.9 (31) A peaceful guest house dating from around 1850, sheltered by Craigendarroch and surrounding woodland in Ballater village.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/hotels/st-andrews-house)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Ballater?+

We list 5 in Ballater. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Ballater are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Balmoral Arms (4.1/5, 547 reviews), The Alexandra Hotel (4.5/5, 248 reviews) and Loch Kinord Hotel (4.4/5, 234 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.