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 reviews10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Apr 2026
The hotel room was extremely clean and comfortable. The pub itself was great and had great meals . Staff were friendly. Perfect location, right next to the co-op and food establishments
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8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Apr 2026
Newly decorated room and modern bathroom. Good location overlooking the green in Ballater. Dog friendly with no dog charges! Good value for area. Lots of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs nearby.
Room was very small. We stayed in room 1, loud music from bar until 11am on a bank holiday Monday night. Ask for higher room or room at the front.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Apr 2026
Friendly and in centre of town
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6.0 / 10.0Average·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
(162 Ratings)
"The hotel room was extremely clean and comfortable. The pub itself was great and had great meals . Staff were friendly. Perfect location, right next to the co-op and food establishments"
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