The Lodges at Craigendarroch Country Club

Hotels
8.6 (317 reviews)
Braemar Road , Ballater , gb

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Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent facilities
Cons:
Dated furnishings
Poor heating
High charges for electricity
Negative dining experiences

Categories

Cleanliness
8.36
Several reviews indicated a clean and modern environment, but some mentioned musty smells and dated furniture.
Service
8.83
Many reviews praised the friendly and hardworking staff.
Location
9.07
The location was often highlighted as quiet and ideal for visiting nearby attractions.
Room Quality
8.52
Rooms were described as comfortable, but some noted that furnishings were dated.
Amenities
8.75
The leisure facilities and amenities were mentioned positively with specific praise.
Value for Money
8.41
The excessive charging for electricity was a concern, slightly affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.06
Negative experiences with the restaurant led to complaints regarding food quality and options.
Overall Experience
8.83
General sentiment was very positive, with many stating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 06:19

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
The property features a fitness center, indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, and a family-friendly restaurant, providing guests with the ultimate relaxation experience.

Family-Friendly Activities
With a children's playground, billiards, table tennis, and squash options available, families are sure to have a memorable stay filled with fun activities.

Wellness Retreat
Indulge in spa facilities, beauty services, and yoga classes offered at the aparthotel, ensuring a rejuvenating and peaceful getaway.

To book your stay at The Lodges at Craigendarroch Country Club and experience luxury surrounded by nature, visit our website today!

Important information:

The resort reserves the right to refuse your check-in or to terminate your stay where any Guest(s) is displaying anti-social behaviour. Our anti-social behaviour policy is available on request.

The resort operates an ongoing improvement programme, so refurbishments may be taking place throughout the year. While the resort endeavours to keep noise and disruption to a minimum, there may be some disturbance to our Guests.

Electricity and gas is metered and charged as used.

Bookings of five or more rooms are subject to the group booking Terms and Conditions.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 317 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.36
Service: 8.83
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 8.52
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 8.06
Overall Experience: 8.83
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LaurenFBell • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent!
Pros:

Everything was great! The lodge we stayed in was immaculate, we had everything we needed in the kitchen.
Lovely and quiet during the day and at night.
Beautiful areas to walk around the hotel/lodges, gardens, playpark and pond.

Cons:

That I'd only booked for two nights, I could have stayed for a month!

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Ross • couple • gb
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Vladimir • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Almost everything

Cons:

Late checkin and too early check out

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Roy • couple • gb
3
Smelly bedroom.
Pros:

Location. Spacious rooms. Staff helpful.

Cons:

Bedroom was smelly. Body type smell. Had window wide open all night to get air in. Rest of place was ok but bit stale. Stayed here before and was great. This time not so.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Patrik • family_with_children • be
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Josephine • couple • gb
8
Good time but the lodge needs updating
Pros:

Beautiful location

Cons:

A bit dated in the lodge

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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JulesM.22 • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • couple • gb
7
Good location, clean facilities and an excellent spa facility on site.
Pros:

The rooms were huge and the whole lodge was very spacious. The furniture was a bit dated and the decor was bait tired. The lodges were very clean and there was an adequate amount of cutlery and crockery, with plentiful supplies of cleaning equipment. The spa and swimming pool area were very clean and well maintained.

Cons:

Parking was limited and a short walk away from the lodge.
The food choices in the bar lounge was fairly limited, and many of the same meals were repeated in the Brasserie Grill.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Mrs Sabina • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • solo_traveller • gb
5
Not worth it (or the extra cost of electricity)
Pros:

Location and leisure facilities were great. Restaurant and bar area had great staff and tasty food.

Cons:

They charge extra for electricity (it's in the small print). Different to the photo, there was no table which was important to us as we had to work,also nothing to eat on. When asked for a table we were fobbed off. The studio was dated, the fold down bed was extremely uncomfortable (small double). The kitchen was not well kitted out with only 2 bowls, 2 mugs, 2 large plates and so on. They did bring us some extra crockery when asked. Not impressed with the standard for the price you pay.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Laki • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

A lovely and comfortable stay! Mmm ñññ
Cleanliness is the most important thing to us, and this hotel was spotless. We had a very comfortable visit and will definitely be back.

Cons:

It would be better to provide enough tea, milk, and sugar to last the exact number of adults for their entire stay.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Marcin • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

Very comfortable house

Cons:

Necessity to drive to all the places we wasted to visit.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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SHANNON • couple • us
8
Beautiful location and cozy cabin made this stay in the national park a true relaxing getaway.
Pros:

The location is wonderful. Having a private little “cabin” is so fantastic after. Few weeks in the road and staying in hotels. The pool and restaurant are great. The nearby town is also wonderful to walk around.

Cons:

We had one incident with some housekeeping issues that were resolved.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • es
10
Peaceful and situated in a stunning part of Scotland Deeside, Aberdeenshire.
Pros:

Spacious & light, also well equipped

Cons:

Maybe a little bit drab, you can tell they are old fashioned. The lodge could do with a refurbishment. As It is in good condition, it isn’t needing it.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • solo_traveller • au
2
Pros:

The location was great

Cons:

Fold out bed - most uncomfortable mattress
Musty smell throughout
Black hair in clean towels
Lack of sugar and tea in kitchen
Showe making loud noises

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Laki • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

All services excellent 👌

Cons:

None.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Volker • family_with_children • de
9
Großzügiges Haus mit guter Ausstattung
Pros:

Großzügiges (Reihen-)Haus über 2Etagen mit guter, recht neuer Ausstattung und Sauna, die leider defekt war. Eigener Parkplatz in Hausnähe.

Cons:

Sauna war leider defekt. Treppe nach oben ist sehr schmal und mit Teppich belegt. Nicht für ältere Menschen mit Gangunsicherheit empfehlenswert.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Charles • family_with_children • gb
4
Bed poor
Cons:

Country club

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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bernard • couple • gb
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee