Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms' hotels offer every conceivable comfort with great food and top class dining as well as a whole range of leisure and corporate facilities. Click on the business listings section above for a selection of some of our top local hotels.
There are a wide range of top class hotels in Aboyne, Braemar, Ballater, Banchory and Strathdon.
Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms DMO works with the top hotels in the area. To find out more about any hotel or to contact them, or book through their website, please select the list below which is in alphabetical order.
Further afield and on the North Deeside Road at Pitfodels in Aberdeen we are pleased to be associated with The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa which is a 5 star luxury hotel set in 11 acres of wooded grounds. With 35 Rooms and 7 Suites this privately owned hotel is designed as a restful, elegant refuge for both the business and leisure traveller.
North Deeside Rd Pitfodels, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB15 9YA
Tel: 01224 861000
Email: enquiries@marcliffe.com
19-bedroom hotel set in 2 acres of woodland ground in the heart of Ballater, Royal Deeside with wonderful views across the golf course to majestic Lochnagar in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park. Our restaurant prepares dishes to order using fresh, local ingredients. Stuuning views and extensive gardens. Conference facilities and coffees.
Invercauld Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5RP
Tel: 01339 755402
Email: infos@glen-lui-hotel.co.uk
The smallest Hilton hotel in the world but what a glorious setting! Fine dining, snacks, accommodation, spa, two pools, leisure centre. What more could you ask for - all in the heart of Royal Deeside, Scotland and on the edge of Ballater with magnificent views looking west up the Dee Valley onto Lochnagar. Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5XA
Tel: 013397 55858
Situated on the banks of the Clunie Water, The Fife Arms Hotel (originally called the “Hunters’ Fife Arms”) is believed to have been built in the 19th Century by the Duke of Fife for use as a hunting lodge. Over the years, the hotel has been sympathetically extended and now dominates the centre of the village.
The hotel has 78 bedrooms and boasts a fine lounge which has a magnificent open fire with the original coat of arms of the Duke of Fife above it. In addition to the restaurant, which overlooks The Clunie Water, the hotel also has a coffee shop (serving light lunches) and the bar also serves evening meals.
The hotel is also the centre of village life, having its only public bar which is open all year round and has Sky sports available.
Mar Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YL
Tel: 013397 41927
Lochside Restaurant & Bistro Bar - Golf Course and Boutique Hotel Accommodation. Dinner, Bar Supper, Bistro and Kids menus offering a wide range of food with the option of casual eating on our balcony. Members of Eat Scotland. Full restaurant and bar services to residents and non residents. Newly opened accommmodation and a spa and has some of the best views in Aberdeenshire - facing west over Aboyne Loch. Conference facilities. Try your hand on the superb 9 hole golf course.
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5BR
Tel: 01339 886444
Email: info@thelodgeontheloch.com
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Three AA Rosettes, EatScotland Gold award-winning restaurant with rooms in the heart of Ballater. (Visit Scotland 4 Stars) Recommended by the AA Restaurant Guide, The Good Food Guide, Michelin, Scotland The Best and others. All dishes are cooked to order using fresh local produce.
9 Victoria Road, Ballater, AB35 5QQ
Tel: 013397 55701
Email: info@green-inn.com
A 3-star village hotel originally built in the 19th century by Queen Victoria's doctor. We offer 22 comfortable single, double and family rooms and are famed for our AA Rosette and Taste of Scotland dining that uses the very best of local produce. Great accommodation in this part of Scotland. There is often live folk music taking place with the Deeside Sessions. Our newly built log cabins are an ideal base and each has 2 bedrooms sleeping up to 4. We have access to the River Feugh for fishing and a Ghillie who will pick up from the hotel and return back.
Ballater Road Dinnet, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5JY
Tel: 01339 885229
Email: info@lochkinord.com
The Deeside Inn is situated in the heart of Ballater. The panelled entrance and warm log fires instantly demonstrate its friendly, "home away from home" atmosphere. The Deeside Inn is perfect for relaxing after a hard day's sight-seeing in Deeside. The accommodation offers competitive and flexible short break packages and dining. We close for the winter as of October 29, 2011 and we hope that you will come and stay with us when we reopen March 23, 2012! Contact us any time via our website for information and bookings.
13-15 Victoria Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5RA
Tel: 0844 9506282
A 3* small hotel with 9 tastefully decorated en-suite rooms and an enviable reputation for great food and friendly service. This former 18th century coaching inn in the Deeside village of Tarland is a hidden gem offering the perfect place to refresh & rejuvenate whilst enjoying the stunning scenery of The Cairngorms & Royal Deeside.
The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 4TX
Tel: 013398 81922
Banchory Lodge Hotel is privately owned and and offers superior accommodation in an idyllic riverside garden setting. Many of the 22 bedrooms have river views and the dining room overlooks the confluence of the rivers Feugh and Dee. Banchory Lodge offers 20 bedrooms, 2 AA Rosette dining, and outstanding corporate and conference facilities
Dee Street AB31 5HS Scotland, Banchory, Kincardineshire, Scotland, AB31 5HS
Tel: 01330 822625
A beautiful, privately owned and run Scottish country house hotel located close to Aberdeen and 1 mile north of Banchory. The Georgian mansion house sits in 10 acres of lawn and parkland. Raemoir offers 20 bedrooms, 2 AA Rosette dining, and outstanding corporate and conference facilities.
Raemoir, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4ED
Tel: 01330 824884
Email: hotel@raemoir.com
This charming family run hotel sits in a secluded location in the historic village of Braemar and overlooks the famous ‘Braemar Highland Games Gathering’ arena. Recently refurbished to a high standard the hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome, comfortable accommodation, a first class dining experience and is the ideal base for outdoor activities all year round.There is ample parking in our private car park for cars, Mini Buses and motorcycles. We also have ample drying facilities for wet clothing and storage for bikes. Our fully licensed restaurant (open to the public) has been awarded 3* by Visit Scotland, why not discover why we have a growing reputation for the quality and exceptional value of our freshly cooked and locally sourced menu.
Chapel Brae , Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5YT
Tel: 013397 41244
Email: hairhotels@btconnect.com
Set on the south bank of the beautiful River Dee, surrounded by glorious countryside, a warm welcome awaits you at the Potarch Hotel.You are invited to sample true Scottish hospitality - complemented by fine wines, real ales, log fires and a wee dram! The Potarch Hotel is open under new management as of Feb 2010. Che & Nicola Mueller look forward to welcoming returning and new guests to the hotel and restaurant.The bar lounge is open from 12 pm – 9 pm Sun- Thur and 12 pm -10 pm Fri & Sat.
By Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4BD
Tel: 01339 884339
Email: info@potarchhotel.co.uk
The Kildrummy Inn is located in the heart of rural Aberdeenshire on the main A97 Donside road heading to Strathdon just a couple of minutes drive from the Mossat junction.
Its location makes the Kildrummy Inn an excellent base for touring this beautiful part of the Grampian Mountains & beyond.
Ideally situated for both the Whisky & Castle trails with Kildrummy’s own historic Castle & tranquil gardens just 10 minutes walk from the Inn front door!
As well as catering for visitors & tourists, Kildrummy Inn is renowned for its excellent cuisine & hospitality making it a very popular place to dine!
Kildrummy Inn has:
4 tastefully decorated en-suite letting bedrooms
Welcoming lounge bar
3 separate dining areas
Guest lounge
Function hall
Caravan & camping club CL site with 5 pitches
Ample parking
Garage storage for motorcycles
Kildrummy Inn Kildrummy, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8QS
Tel: 019755 71227
Email: enquiries@kildrummyinn.co.uk
The Tor-na-Coille Hotel is a privately owned Country House Hotel, set in 8 acres of magnificent woodland, opposite the picturesque Banchory golf course, just 18 miles drive from Aberdeen City Centre. The hotel has 23 spacious en-suite bedrooms, individually furnished and some of our larger rooms have authentic open fireplaces.
Inchmarlo Road , Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 4AB
Tel: 01330 822242
Email: info@tornacoille.com
The Darroch Learg is a 3 Star hotel set in the picturesque village of Ballater and surrounded by the glorious countryside of the Cairngorms National Park.
56 Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5UX
Tel: 013397 55443
Email: enquiries@darrochlearg.co.uk
Glenlivet, Banffshire, AB37 9DB
Tel: 01807 590378
South Deeside Rd, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5SJ
Tel: 01339 755018
Main Street, Rhynie, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4HB
Tel: 01464 861615
12 Bridge Square, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5QJ
Tel: 01339 755376
The Square, Tomintoul, Banffshire, AB37 9ET
Tel: 01807 580218
South Deeside Road, Maryculter, Aberdeenshire, AB12 5GB
Tel: 01224 732 124
Glenkindie, Aberdeenshire, AB33 5SX
Tel: 019756 41288/07854 920172
Main Street, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8AA
Tel: 019755 62183
Main Street, Lumsden, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4JN
Tel: 01464 861712
Forbes, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8QJ
Tel: 019755 62108
Charleston Road, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5EL
Tel: 01339 886137
Glenshee Road, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5YQ
Tel: 01339 741627
The Square, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, AB37 9ET
Tel: 01807 580206
By Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5XN
Tel: 01339 742345
Corgarff, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8YP
Tel: 019756 51410
By Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5SE
Tel: 01339 755428
31 Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB35 5RQ
Tel: 01339 755762
Kildrummy, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 5EX
Tel: 019755 71288
31 The Square, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 4TX
Tel: 013398 81225
25 High Street, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5TD
Tel: 01330 824944
45 Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5RQ
Tel: 013397 55420/56079
Sandyhill Road, Banff, Banffshire, AB45 1BE
Tel: 01261 812436
40 High Street, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5SR
Tel: 01330 824671
Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, AB36 8UN
Tel: 01975 65 12 10
Charlestown Road, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5HS
Tel: 01339 886101