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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland

4.0 star property
Enjoy the spa at this 4-star Ballater hotel

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Reception
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Junior Suite, Fireplace | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Braemar Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5XA
  • Ballater Library
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Ballater Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Balmoral Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 516 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Roll-in Shower) | Bathroom shower

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 516 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, Fireplace | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, Fireplace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Studio | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 2 bedrooms, 1 King, 1 Queen Bed (bi-level with stairs) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 bedrooms, 1 King, 1 Queen Bed (bi-level with stairs)

  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King or Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Junior King or Queen Suite with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Ballater

In Ballater .Your stay at this Ballater hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Ballater Library and Victoria and Albert Halls. Ballater Golf Club is within half a mile (1 km) and Cairngorms National Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Ballater Library - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ballater Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Balmoral Castle - 10 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Cairngorms National Park - 13 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bean For Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland

Enjoy the spa at this 4-star Ballater hotel
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ballater hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1891
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland offers 32 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

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Balmoral Arms

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.2 out of 5, Very Good, 280 reviews
$151 nightly
The price is $181
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Balmoral Arms

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland to the airport?

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland is 39.4 mi (63-min drive) away from the Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland?

As of Sep 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland on Sep 9, 2025 start from $239.85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland.

Does Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland offer free breakfast?

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland have a pool?

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Spa, where you can enjoy body treatments, body wraps, and facials.

How close is Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland to downtown Ballater?

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland is 0.3 mi away from Ballater.

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 242 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and staff were great. Rooms look like they have just been upgraded. Only negative would be that the bar on a Saturday night closed at 10pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was so peaceful. Staff friendly and helpful .room was lovely clean lots off space lovely balcony with view .could not find a fault at all .will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On accommodation alone, 5 stars. Staff were lovely and accommodating. Restaurant was good but just that. Service excellent but food unexceptional. Okay but I've had better. A lot of it felt bought in rather than developed and cooked on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

PETER

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the lodge suites - 2 adults 2 kids. Beautiful room in a lovely building. Disappointing was the breakfast options. Hot breakfast only available from 10 am. A reasonably priced (for hiilton!) continental breakfast was available for delivery between 8 and 9 if you pre booked the night before (we missed that detail)). Another annoying detail was check out at 10 am! 10 am on a Sunday morning is pretty brutal!

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hogmanay Stay

Fantastic stay over the Hogmanay period. Beautiful room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shortened stay

Poor check in and out due to very late check in (4pm) and early check out (10am) for aSunday check out and no cooked breakfast available until 10am.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

First class all the way 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice. But no breakfast.

It’s a very nice hotel. The pool has been redone and is much better but changing rooms pretty average. Public areas nice. But. No breakfast at a hotel like this is absolutely outrageous. They offer a bag of bread to toast yourself in your room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this property were very kind and helpful, I was pleasantly surprised with our stay and would love to stay again in the future, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

BUELL

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Gym & wet areas werenice as was room Front Desk staff was only good for twlling you what they couldn’t do: get a taxi, get an extended checkout, find a shuttle service, etc. Housekeeping did minimal cleanup - left kitchen dirty, next to nothing in room cleaned. Will NEVER come back here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandros

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Traveled with partner
The location is gorgeous, the staff are excellent and we got an upgrade to a suite that was beautiful and had a lovely balcony. Could have not asked for better!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities and staff. We will definitely return and highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Dated

The place was nice but dated. If you order breakfast, know in advance that they bring you a packet of coffee, not a pot of coffee. We already had free packets of coffee in the room. They did remove the $3.50 charge when I asked them to, although not happily.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnston

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024