About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: The Barrel in Ballater offers family rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and carpeted floors. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the traditional family-friendly restaurant, serving lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The bar provides a relaxed atmosphere for evening drinks. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a sun terrace, outdoor seating area, and live music. Additional amenities include free parking, bicycle parking, and free WiFi throughout the property. Location and Attractions: Located 65 km from Aberdeen Airport, The Barrel is near Balmoral Castle (18 km), CairnGorm National Park (47 km), and other attractions.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jo
United Kingdom“Ideally placed in the centre of the village. A nice buzz to the hotel with live music on in the evening. Reasonable food. Comfortable bed” 
David United Kingdom“Recently refurbished to a very high standard. Although our booking didn’t include any food, we decided to have dinner in the bar. We were served with the best steak pie that either of us has eaten. Furthermore it was served with delicious chips...”- Karen
New Zealand“It was comfortable, clean and a wonderful location with free parking. The staff were very friendly.” - Joanne United Kingdom“Location was right in centre of Ballater, staff were brilliant, check in was great. Room was really clean, comfy and had everything we needed. We had evening meal here and food was excellent, service was great, staff were really busy but all three...”
- Peter United Kingdom“Super room, exceeded my expectations. The room was newly decorated and had everything I required.”
- Mrs United Kingdom“Location good - next to car park - near everything. Very clean room. Had breakfast which was nice.”
- Damian United Kingdom“Great location in the centre of Ballater. Parking right behind. Lovely friendly and welcoming staff. Good selection of beers at the bar and a great restaurant.”
Tracey United Kingdom“Location was spot on with good parking. The room was comfortable and clean and we had everything we needed. Small downside was that the bed was quite hard and a little uncomfortable.”- Hawkey United Kingdom“Clean room great staff .Excellent location. Lots of parking space.”
- Christine United Kingdom“Staff at The Barrel are very helpful and it’s definitely service with a smile. Rooms very clean and comfortable. Good hearty breakfast, lovely lunch and evening meals served. Location is right in the centre of Ballater facing the village green...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
