Hotel in Ballater
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this hotel
Located in Ballater and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 11 miles, The Barrel has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.
Amenities at The Barrel
Business facilities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Family friendly
Key access
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
Map of Ballater
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
Clean & comfortable.
No private parking.
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
Very nice, clean and spacious room. Was glad of the fan. Staff friendly.
Very large comfortable room. No place to put clothes. (Bedside cabinets only and a hook on the room door). It’s certainly big enough for a set of drawers to be installed. The shower pressure was awful, and the bar regulars leaving well after midnight woke me up.
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
Room was spacious and clean, very comfortable.
Staff very friendly
Premises was centrally located right next to large public car park
Potato scone needs to be with breakfast, never known a Scottish establishment that didn't serve this!
Breakfast was basic and was charged at £12.50 instead of £10 stated when booked (I couldn't remember the rate until I checked later so was unable to mention this to staff).
Was rather pricey overall.
6 / 10Average·Feb 2026
Good location. Comfortable bed. Staff very friendly
No coat hangers/hanging space. Very noisy as over pub. Expensive as breakfast not included
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Top rated by guests
8.5Excellent
(251 Ratings)
"Fabulous location and staff! The room was charming and immaculately clean.
Located right on the town square it walkable to everything.
It is over a pub, so if you’re a light sleeper keep that in mi..."
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