The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool

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Indoor pool
Front of property
32-inch TV with digital channels, table tennis
Hair dryer, towels, toilet paper
Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Braemar Rd, Ballater, Scotland, AB35 5XA
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Golf Club
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballater Library
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

1 Bedroom Lodge

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 Bedroom Lodge

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 Bedroom Lodge

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Lodge

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

One Bedroom Lodge

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two Bedroom Lodge

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Three Bedroom Lodge

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Three Bedroom Premium Lodge

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Studio Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ballater

In Ballater .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Ballater hotel, you'll find Ballater Library and Victoria and Albert Halls. Ballater Golf Club and Knock Castle are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ballater Golf Club - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ballater Library - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Balmoral Castle - 12 min drive - 8.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fish Shop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bean For Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Clachan Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with indoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor pool. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center are also featured at the family-friendly The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ballater hotel is smoke free.

  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1891
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club offers 92 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service 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 kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

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
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Table 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Electricity fee: GBP 0.31 per kilowatt-hour, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club.

Does The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club offer free breakfast?

The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club?

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

Is there free parking at The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club have a pool?

The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body wraps, body treatments, and massages.

How close is The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club to downtown Ballater?

The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club is 0.7 mi away from Ballater.

The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation , everything you need. 2 bed lodges well laid out with ample space for 6 people. Great location and within 15mins walk of Ballater.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwendoline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot, beautifully presented. Kids loved the pool. And asked to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026