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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
Suite, 1 Bedroom
Exterior
Reception

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

Studio

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Junior Suite, Fireplace | Living area

Junior Suite, Fireplace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 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)

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

  • 42 sq m
  • 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 area

Ballater

In Ballater .Stay at this Ballater hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ballater Golf Club and 9 miles (15 km) of Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Balmoral Castle and Cairngorms National Park.

What's nearby

  • Cairngorms National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ballater Library - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Victoria and Albert Halls - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ballater Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 14 min drive - 15.1 km

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
  • ‪Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - ‬8 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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  • Parking included
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The price is CA $264
CA $316 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
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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.

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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 May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland on May 14, 2026 start from CA $271, 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 wraps, mani/pedis, and body treatments.

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. 181 out of 265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 265 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Modern finish, everything clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

KATHRYN

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

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

8/10 Good

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean Claude

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Travelled with family
A
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

4/10 Poor

MamieTekle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For £300 a night the view of the car park was unacceptable plus constant noise from the room above made to spoil my birthday treat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good friendly hotel in amazing location.

We had a lovely stay in The Hilton overall, however we did have to move rooms as the first room we had was very noisy with people walking and moving around above us being very audible. This is due to the fact that it is an old building with squeaky floorboards and poor noise insulation! The next room was lovely but very very hot due to being above the swimming pool and the sun shining directly into the room for most of the day. It could do with some air conditioning to help! The staff were really pleasant nad helpful, the hotel is clean and rooms very well equipped. We had room only therefore did not try the breakfast on offer, we did have dinner in the Keilor Restaurant one night which was average, perhaps even a little disappointing in terms of the food quality and the restaurant is also very noisy! There are some great places to eat down in the town of Ballater so we chose to go there instead which was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

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

Beautiful location

Great location for us. We are touring Scotland and we stopped here after driving through Cairngorm National Park on our way to Stonehaven. We spent 2 wonderful nights. Every meal was fantastic and Lucie is amazing. She is so friendly & kind and a very hard working waitress who was there all day from breakfast to dinner. She took great care to insure my meals were gluten-free and dairy-free. She is an asset to the establishment. The pool, hot tub and gym were clean and welcoming. We were there on a very hot day for Scotland and they brought us an extra fan to help cool the room. I enjoyed walking the gardens, so beautiful and peaceful. The coffee in the room for the french press was delicious . We enjoyed our stay and if ever we return to Scotland we'd book again! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a beautiful area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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