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The Fife Arms Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and 24-hour fitness center

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Exterior
Royal Suite
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Suite (Victoriana)

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

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MAR ROAD 1, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5YN
  • Popular LocationGlenfiddich14 min walk
  • Popular LocationBraemar Castle15 min walk
  • Popular LocationCairngorms National Park23 min drive
  • AirportAberdeen (ABZ)87 min drive
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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
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (Scottish Culture)

Highlights

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

About the area

Ballater

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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What's nearby

  • Braemar Golf Club - 4 min walk
  • Glenfiddich - 14 min walk
  • Braemar Castle - 15 min walk
  • Balmoral Castle - 11 min drive
  • Cairngorms National Park - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Fife Arms Hotel

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 a facial, a body treatment, or a hot stone massage at the onsite spa. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; the property also has a garden, a playground, and a hair salon. In addition to an arcade/game room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Wedding services, concierge services, and luggage storage
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

Languages

English, French, Italian, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (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

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby toys
  • Changing table
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels

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

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
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, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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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