12 Bridge Square Ballater Aberdeenshire, Ballater, AB35 5QJ, United Kingdom
#3 of 5 hotels in Ballater
Guests' ChoiceBased on 358 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 May 2024
Ingrid
United KingdomFriendly and helpful staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Jonathan
United KingdomNothing
Good location within Ballater. Good food and a comfortable room.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Ian
Isle of ManNothing.
Owners and staff, parking for my motorbike, food, beer, location, breakfast, the general feeling of great hospitality.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Ursula
United KingdomEnjoyed breakfast. Good selection. Nice outlook. Missed the Orchids
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Lynette
AustraliaGreat location, at the end of the main street but quiet and easy walking distance to shops etc. Room was cosy and comfortable, shower was good, breakfast was great and dinner was very nice. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
David
United KingdomFriendly traditional hotel, convenient location for village.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Alex
United KingdomDon’t know
First class
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
James
United KingdomAll was good
The situation
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Alison
United KingdomA lovely hotel in centre of Ballater. The staff were very nice and the food was first class. Good value for money and will definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Maksymilian
United KingdomNice small clean room, with all what you needed for couple nights. With really nice and very friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Sharon
United KingdomNil
Absolutely amazing stay. The ladies that looked after us could not do enough the best front house staff my husband and I have dealt with and we travel a lot for work purposes. Evening meal great value home cooked and breakfast plentiful could not fault
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Edna
United KingdomNothing !
Excellent all round.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Steven
United KingdomWould not change anything.
Breakfast was very good with an excellent choice on the menu and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Location was excellent for shops, restaurant's and bars all within walking distances.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Alan
United KingdomZilch
Magic
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Andy
United KingdomNothing.
Staff were lovely, location spot on, nice breakfast 👌
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
David
United KingdomNothing major. Room was quite small and there was no air-conditioning. The window would not open so it got a bit stuffy at times. I was originally going to reserve a double, but found it a bit pricey.
The evening meal and the cooked breakfast were plentiful and great value. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Very central. This hotel is ideal for solo travellers and couples and those who want to explore the great outdoors.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Edna
United KingdomAll round a lovely hotel and exceptionally clean.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Peter
United KingdomAll was good
Loved the super friendly staff The cosy atmosphere of the hotel
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Peter
United KingdomAll was good
Loved the family friendly atmosphere Super comfy beds
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Sheila
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn't like or enjoy about our stay at the Alexandra
We enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and Christmas feel of the village ,nice independent shops and will definitely stay at the Alexandra again hopefully in the spring
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Andrew
United KingdomNothing
Super friendly, warm and cosy. Decent food.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Stephen
FranceZero
Excellent
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Tim
United KingdomNothing
Small, friendly family run hotel in the centre of Ballater. The ensuite room was very comfortable, immaculately clean and well appointed. I appreciated the real ale in the hotel bar and the excellent breakfast. I didn't have an evening meal there as they were fully booked, but the fact that all tables were fully booked in low season shows that the local folk rate the food highly, I'll book in advance next time. Overall a very comfortable stay and no issues at all - many thanks!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Rosemary
United KingdomThe radiator in our bedroom didn't want to turn off - but we alerted the staff to this.
Breakfast was excellent, great choice and very friendly staff.
Stayed in October 2023
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