The Boat Inn ★★★

"We loved how cute the hotel and restaurant were! The food was amazing, the room was big and comfortable and the staff were lovely :)"

Lys-Na-Greyne ★★★★★

"Joyce and Garry, what a wonderful couple and fantastic hosts. We loved our time at Lys-Na-Greyne so much , we can't wait to return. Nothing was too much trouble and the intimate accommodation made us feel right at home. Breakfast each day was superb and a chat with other guets in the sitting room of an evening was a great way to unwind. Looking forward to returning soon. Tips for other travellers An Castle Interiors tour of Balmoral was a true highlight , a must do.Visiting nearby Braemar and Ballater also provided some great shopping oppurtunities for local arts and crafts."

The Commercial Hotel ★★★★

"I’ve stayed in this hotel before and decided to go back. The staff is very friendly and helpful."

Aberdeen Arms Hotel Tarland ★★

"Booked in for two nights with another couple and paid on arrival. Both rooms were filthy, carpets ill fitted, extension cables used to plug in appliances and a damp smell which was apparent throughout the hotel. We made the decision to cut our losses and instead stayed at the Commercial Inn just down the road. When we explained to the owner the reasons we couldn't stay she just took the keys with a shrug. We later learned from someone who used to work at the Aberdeen Arms that the good reviews are left by owners' family members and staff. Easily the worst hotel I have ever booked."

Loch Kinord Hotel ★★★

"A decent hotel with pleasant bar and breakfast area. The breakfast selection was fine for me. Main issue was the pillows were pretty poor and the bed was generally not that comfortable. If you have a couple of pillows on the bed, ideally they would be of different types so that you could find one that suited. These all seemed to be hard, large and a bit bumpy. "

Douneside House ★★★★

"Had a great night's stay @ Douneside. Great comms with Alex on the front desk. Stayed at the Morven Cottage which was exceptional. Little log burner being the highlight. Able to park right outside the cottage. Evening meal was very good with my two sons loving their food. Breakfast was even better with an array of little offerings followed by a cooked breakfast to order ( none of this buffer nonsense that you get at the Hilton these days). We will be back ; especially for the pool, sauna & steam room. Many thanks one and all :)"

Newly Converted Steading , Royal Deeside ★★★★

Royal Snug & Wee Snug ★★★