Balmoral Castle has been the British royal family's Scottish summer residence since Queen Victoria and Prince Albert rebuilt it in Scottish Baronial style in 1853, and it retains its position as the most private and beloved of the Royal Estates. The 6 hotels below are the best-rated places to stay between 11.5 km and 20.7 km from Balmoral Castle Aberdeenshire, listed closest first. Guest scores and distances come from Booking.com, checked September 2026.
Our Picks — Ballater
11.5 km away
About 11.5 km from Balmoral Castle Aberdeenshire. Guests score it 8.6 out of 10 across 337 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.6 guest score from 337 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
11.5 km away
About 11.5 km from Balmoral Castle Aberdeenshire. Guests score it 8.2 out of 10 across 1,483 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.2 guest score from 1,483 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
11.5 km away
About 11.5 km from Balmoral Castle Aberdeenshire. Guests score it 7.5 out of 10 across 240 Booking.com reviews.
★ 7.5 guest score from 240 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
11.7 km away
About 11.7 km from Balmoral Castle Aberdeenshire. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 across 353 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.9 guest score from 353 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
16.9 km away
About 16.9 km from Balmoral Castle Aberdeenshire. Guests score it 8.5 out of 10 across 1,964 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.5 guest score from 1,964 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
20.7 km away
About 20.7 km from Balmoral Castle Aberdeenshire. Guests score it 8.4 out of 10 across 218 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.4 guest score from 218 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
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