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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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Indoor pool
Exterior
Studio | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Junior Suite, Fireplace | Bathroom shower

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Braemar Road, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5XA
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Library
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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

Studio

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Junior Suite, Fireplace | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, MP3 dock

Junior Suite, Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 452 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
  • Free WiFi

Junior King or Queen Suite with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

1 King Or 1 Queen Studio Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Ballater

In Ballater .You'll find Ballater Library and Ballater Golf Club within a 15-minute walk of this Ballater hotel. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and Balmoral Castle.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ballater Library - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ballater Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Balmoral Castle - 14 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fish Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bean For Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Clachan Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪brown sugar café - ‬9 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 laptop-compatible safes and safes. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. 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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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 12 2026 to January 1 2028 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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 Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland on Jun 7, 2026 start from $235, including 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 mani/pedis, massages, and body wraps.

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. 187 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 272 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our suite was perfect for a 2 night stay. The facilities were excellent: swimming pool, sauna, table tennis, squash and fitness room. All set in lovely surroundings near Ballater. Really enjoyed a relaxing break
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All aspects of room, facilities and restaurant, ticked all the boxes. The staff are also very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent pool/spa
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable. Great facilities. Spotlessly clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a beautiful area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

KATHRYN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice apartment . Very clean ,roomy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Modern finish, everything clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very conveniently located for the gathering and village of Ballater.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good leasure facilities. Also, Martin at the bar was a staff standout.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was perfect for our honeymoon stay. Drove over 500 miles to get there and it was worth it. It is paradise on earth. It is high quality and has amazing amenities. The staff are awesome too.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect for easy access to town and palace tours.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Suite immaculate and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely room and the staff were all so friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, hotel and village.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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
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10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the luxury, delicious food and service from all staff. Leisure facilities were superb. Our third time here and it was brilliant!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic location in a very pleasant and exciting location in Scotland.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Craigendarroch several times before, always in one of the lodges. This time we chose a Junior Suite in the hotel. Everything was even better than expected. Lovely accommodation, friendly staff and great facilities. We will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room. Great lounge and excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Catriona

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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