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The Barrel

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Bed, Photo of the whole room, Bedroom, towels
Shower, Toilet, towels
Bed, Photo of the whole room, Bedroom
Coffee/tea facilities
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8.5Excellent
(351 Ratings)
"Excellent staff, with excellent food and in a great location- Could not ask for more and a great way to end our trip."
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8.5 / 10
Excellent(351 Ratings)

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

Comfortable Accommodations

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

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Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

8.5 / 10
Excellent(351 Ratings)
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10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
Excellent staff, with excellent food and in a great location- Could not ask for more and a great way to end our trip.
Nothing springs to mind.
8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2026
Location, staff knew what they were doing , room was spotlessly clean . Shower was good . Bed was very comfortable. Looked a good local pub.
There was noise in the room from the bar but I expected that so no huge drama. Heating system in the room was not explained and therefore unusable , that said wasn’t too cold a night. Nowhere to sit comfortably in the room apart from the bed … not that great folks for £120 . Also breakfast not included.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
Everything! So lovely
The bathroom window could use a window cover.
5 / 10·Sep 2026
Comfortable bed, clean room, good parking facilities, right in the centre of the village, and a decent price.
No room to work at a desk, no ironing facilities in the room (that I could find). The public bar wasn't particularly welcoming with staff preferring to have their own (audible) conversations with each other behind the bar. Limited wine selection.
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FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Barrel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Barrel pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Barrel?

We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and pets allowed.