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The Fife Arms Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center

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Interior detail
Suite (Victoriana)
Fitness facility
Suite (Victoriana) | Bathroom
Reception
Nestled in the mountains, The Fife Arms Hotel offers a serene escape with full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and yoga classes at the 24-hour gym. Treat yourself to aromatherapy or unwind on the garden playground while kids enjoy the arcade/game room. Previous guests rave about their stay.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

Suite (Victoriana)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Nature and Poetry)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Scottish Culture)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Ballater, The Fife Arms Hotel is in the mountains and in a national park. Braemar Golf Club and Meall Odhar are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairngorms National Park and Linn O' Dee.
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MAR ROAD 1, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5YN

What's nearby

  • Glenfiddich - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Braemar Castle - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Mar Lodge Estate - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 14 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 30 min drive - 42.1 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Invercauld Mews Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Stag - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Farquesons Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gordon's Tearoom - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Fife Arms Hotel

Luxury family-friendly hotel in the mountains
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at The Fife Arms Hotel. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial at the onsite spa. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; the property also has a garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and an outdoor entertainment area, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a ballroom
  • A banquet hall, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free international calls and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Changing tables, highchairs, and children's books
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Childcare services, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Changing table
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free international calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 200 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Fife Arms Hotel BRAEMAR
Fife Arms Hotel
Fife Arms BRAEMAR
Fife Arms
The Fife Arms Hotel Hotel
The Fife Arms Hotel Ballater
The Fife Arms Hotel Hotel Ballater

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fife Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Fife Arms Hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Fife Arms Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Fife Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Fife Arms Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Fife Arms Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 200 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Fife Arms Hotel located?

This family-friendly Ballater hotel is located in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Braemar Golf Club, Glenfiddich, and Braemar Castle. Linn O' Dee and Ballochbuie Forest are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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