Title: The 10 Best Hotels Near Ballochbuie Forest, Ballater from CA $101 | Expedia.ca [Vacation Rentals in Ballater](https://expedia.ca/Ballater-Vacation-Rentals.d4321.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Ballater](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Ballater.d4321.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Ballochbuie Forest Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ballochbuie-Forest.d553248633936071401.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ballochbuie Forest Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Ballochbuie-Forest-Ballater.d553248633936071401.Vacation-Attraction) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - 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Feb 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Hotels-Braemar-Youth-Hostel.h1863204.Hotel-Information) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1430000/1422400/1422395/f7e006f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Food and drink](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1430000/1422400/1422395/3d9f0c78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1430000/1422400/1422395/220fafa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1430000/1422400/1422395/8399fee3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Balmoral Arms [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Hotels-The-Deeside-Inn.h1422395.Hotel-Information) 18.1 km from Ballochbuie Forest 8.6/10 Excellent (327 reviews) "Great place, atmosphere, Food in bar and next days breaky was unbeatable." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) craig CA $111 CA $133 total includes taxes & fees Feb 25 - Feb 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Hotels-The-Deeside-Inn.h1422395.Hotel-Information) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520459/540944c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520459/8a94ada8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite, 1 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520459/cf8a62d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/520500/520459/f7381a6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Hotels-Hilton-Grand-Vacations-At-Craigendarroch-Suites.h520459.Hotel-Information) 17.7 km from Ballochbuie Forest 9.0/10 Wonderful (256 reviews) "All aspects of room, facilities and restaurant, ticked all the boxes. The staff are also very friendly and attentive." ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Jean Claude CA $278 CA $333 total includes taxes & fees Mar 1 - Mar 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Hotels-Hilton-Grand-Vacations-At-Craigendarroch-Suites.h520459.Hotel-Information) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364900/65364847/cdc7b8ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364900/65364847/db8be794.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364900/65364847/886a24aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364900/65364847/1f4aa1f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Macdui - Mar Lodge Estate [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Hotels-Macdui.h65364847.Hotel-Information) 5.1 km from Ballochbuie Forest CA $976 CA $1,171 total includes taxes & fees Feb 22 - Feb 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Hotels-Macdui.h65364847.Hotel-Information) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903109/f0da5c74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903109/a4ab3670.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903109/c5212efe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cottage | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903109/838e45ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gairnlea Cottage [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Hotels-Gairnlea-Cottage.h66903109.Hotel-Information) 17.8 km from Ballochbuie Forest CA $647 CA $777 total includes taxes & fees Feb 22 - Feb 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Hotels-Gairnlea-Cottage.h66903109.Hotel-Information) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903114/cb88fd9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903114/d8967c6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903114/ed1178a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66910000/66903200/66903114/2dbc1226.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gairnlea House [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Hotels-Gairnlea-House.h66903114.Hotel-Information) 17.8 km from Ballochbuie Forest CA $748 CA $897 total includes taxes & fees Feb 27 - Feb 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Hotels-Gairnlea-House.h66903114.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05®ionId=553248633936071401&adults=2&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Ballochbuie Forest Hotel Reviews ![Westlands of Pitlochry](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18440000/18438200/18438200/14ec9740_y.jpg) ### Westlands of Pitlochry 10/10 Excellent "Excellent, friendly professional staff, room spotless couldn’t ask for any more." [](https://expedia.ca/Pitlochry-Hotels-Westlands-Of-Pitlochry.h18438200.Hotel-Information) ![Balmoral Arms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1430000/1422400/1422395/f7e006f4_y.jpg) ### Balmoral Arms 10/10 Excellent "Lovely hotel. The rooms were comfortable, the staff were excellent and the bar area was a great place to unwind in after a long day. The breakfast was superb. Highly recommended. " [](https://expedia.ca/Ballater-Hotels-The-Deeside-Inn.h1422395.Hotel-Information) ![Braemar Youth Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1870000/1863300/1863204/c1be08be_y.jpg) ### Braemar Youth Hostel 10/10 Excellent "Staff were lovely and hel" [](https://expedia.ca/Ballater-Hotels-Braemar-Youth-Hostel.h1863204.Hotel-Information) ![Argyle Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3535100/3535083/d80ab30d_y.jpg) ### Argyle Guest House 10/10 Excellent "Everything clean, good breakfast and great hosts " [](https://expedia.ca/Ballindalloch-Hotels-Argyle-Guest-House.h3535083.Hotel-Information) ![High Range Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2640000/2632400/2632335/b67d00f5_y.jpg) ### High Range Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Definately" [](https://expedia.ca/Aviemore-Hotels-High-Range-Hotel.h2632335.Hotel-Information) ![Dalmunzie Castle Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7230000/7222600/7222557/cfe863f4_y.jpg) ### Dalmunzie Castle Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Fantastic stay, friendly staff, excellent food. " [](https://expedia.ca/Blairgowrie-Hotels-Dalmunzie-Castle-Hotel.h7222557.Hotel-Information) ![4 bedroom house with large garden in Cairngorms - ideal for families ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33577500/33577453/f056dcf6_y.jpg) ### 4 bedroom house with large garden in Cairngorms - ideal for families 10/10 Excellent "House is good value. We stayed in February. It's well equipped for cooking and very cosy. Ian was responsive and helpful. " [](https://expedia.ca/Nethy-Bridge-Hotels-4-Bedroom-House-With-Large-Garden-In-Cairngorms-Ideal-For-Families.h33577453.Hotel-Information) ![Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1090000/1080700/1080651/1cc5dfb5_y.jpg) ### Macdonald Aviemore Highland Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Lovely stay - comfortable bed, warm room. Great location. Great variety and good quality breakfast. Pool was good fun and sauna and steam room were nice. Staff were friendly. " [](https://expedia.ca/Aviemore-Hotels-Macdonald-Aviemore-Highland-Hotel.h1080651.Hotel-Information) ![Atholl Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63700/63637/1b3fb31f_y.jpg) ### Atholl Palace Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Welcoming staff menu was great" [](https://expedia.ca/Pitlochry-Hotels-Atholl-Palace-Hotel.h63637.Hotel-Information) ## Hotels near other Ballochbuie Forest attractions ![Braemar ends or begins the castles on this road. there are many along the road, but this one is one of the ones that guarded the north from the south during the 1600s. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088649/acce3306-ffce-43ad-a59b-8596a42c8667.jpg) Photo by Michael Schuier ### Braemar Castle Braemar Castle is just one of the places to see in Ballater, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and bars. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=6088649) ![Prince Albert Cairn, near Balmoral Castle, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083335/ca2d7e0d-6efa-48d2-a6a3-d12573e6f67e.jpg) ### Balmoral Castle 4.5/5 (57 reviews) Find out about the history of Crathie when you take a trip to Balmoral Castle. Savor the area's bars and restaurants. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=6083335) ### Glenfiddich You can learn about the history of Braemar when you stop by Glenfiddich. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and bars. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621533025340) ### Braemar Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Braemar at Braemar Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and bars. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621532494969) ### Braemar Highland Games Centre You can find out about the history of Braemar with a visit to Braemar Highland Games Centre. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and bars. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=974580125628633088) ### Lochnagar 4.6/5 (17 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lochnagar during your travels in Ballater. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248633877760809) ### Royal Lochnagar Distillery You can take time to visit Royal Lochnagar Distillery during your travels to Crathie. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=753168837300232192) ### Knock Gallery You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Knock Gallery during your trip to Crathie. Savor the area's bars and restaurants. [See properties](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP..PointOfInterests®ionId=553248621555971729) ## Frequently asked questions ### What's the area like around Ballochbuie Forest? ### What's the best place to stay close to Ballochbuie Forest? ### How many hotels will I be able to find near Ballochbuie Forest? ### If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ballochbuie Forest, will I receive a refund? ### What can I see and do near Ballochbuie Forest?