2025 Festive Hotel Breaks in Ballater
From snow capped mountains, skiing, brisk walks and warming up by roaring fires, a festive break at Balmoral Arms in Ballater is a home from home this Christmas and New Year.
Our festive packages wrap up your season and include dining and entertainment throughout your stay. Enjoy indulgent Christmas escapes, where you can wake up to presents under the tree, ski at Glenshee, and come back to a traditional lunch with all the trimmings. Following Christmas celebrations, join us for Hogmanay, where you can bring in the new year in the warmth of our five-star inn and toast the season surrounded by family and friends.
Christmas Breaks & Hogmanay Breaks
Christmas Break
Enjoy the merriment and festive cheer at Balmoral Arms in Ballater.
The most magical time of the year to come together with loved ones and celebrate the year with the warming winter fires and festive cheer at Balmoral Arms, Ballater. Let us take care of your Christmas this year with all your festive dining included, allowing you to relax.
Hogmanay Celebration
Say farewell to 2025 and bring in the New Year in the warmth of Balmoral Arms in Ballater.
Join us for a chorus of Auld Lang Syne with our three night New Year Celebration break. Start 2026 with an adventure in the Cairngorms and the roaring fires of the Inn. What better way to bring in the New Year than with fantastic food in relaxing surroundings.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a decadent festive afternoon tea in our luxurious surroundings. Get together to with our delectable selection of savouries, warm scones, mini cakes and puddings, while you soak up our magical festive atmosphere.
Festive Dining in Ballater
Enjoy the festive delights curated by our chef, to get you into the Christmas spirit.
Our chef has created a special menu to be enjoyed by all throughout winter, where you can savour the festive twists on the Balmoral Arms classics.
Perfect for getting into the spirit of Christmas, and getting cosy for the evening in our 1852 restaurant.
“Nestled in the Highlands is a gem called The Balmoral Arms. Fantastic location, warm and welcoming, and a breakfast to get up in the morning for. The room was really cozy and the housekeeping was amazing. Highly recommended.”nechtan
“Stopped here for a lovely lunch whilst staying at Balmoral. The bar was a great setting and the food was freshly cooked and delicious. Our dog also enjoyed dining with us and the staff were very welcoming towards him also. ”foodandtravel93