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Hilton Craigendarroch

4.0 of 5
Braemar Road, Ballater AB35 5XA, Scotland
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Hilton Craigendarroch
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Elgin, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Hilton Grand Vacations Club took over the exclusive use of the Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel on 6 January 2013, The hotel as such is now closed and exclusively for the use of HGVC members or lodge owners at Craigendarroch. The hotel is being converted into 32 exclusive luxury suites for Hilton Grand Vacation Club/ members. See HGVC site for more information... More

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scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

My husband and I, sometimes with friends or family have enjoyed several lovely holidays at Craigendarroch. This time we had a 3 bedroomed apartment. It was spotlessly clean, as usual, and had everything you could need for a self-catering holiday. The hotel and leisure facilities are being refurbished just now, but with as little inconvenience to visitors as possible.

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Cookham Dean, United Kingdom
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16 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Been here several times. It is so peaceful with abundant birdlife and red squirrels in the grounds. Easy to get to Ballater. My only concern is that the bathrooms are really in need of an update to go with the Hilton image. Shower was very week and avocado suites are so 1970's! Kitchens seem to be better than before and... More

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Preston, United Kingdom
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Accommodation was of a high quality with some dated and tired aspects.The steam room at the leisure club requires a deep clean including the changing rooms.The leisure area is constantly wet with the attendants being absorbed with their mobile phones rather than improving the environment. Extensive works to the Hotel ensure a noisy reception but the transformation will be significant.... More

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London
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

This was our second visit to Hilton Craigendarroch, as owners. Stayed in Lodge 1 with amazing views from the balcony up the valley towards Balmoral. We could watch the weather as it changed from snow, to rain, to sun and back again, with the light falling across the mountains. The lodge was in a good state with a nicely furnished... More

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Harrogate, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We've been visiting Hilton Craigendarroch for over sixteen years. Most of that time as owners. We stayed in Lodge 307 which is one of only two lodges which are on ground floor level. We would have preferred one of the other lodges if we are honest. Although you can just see a view of the River Dee in the distance.... More

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Scotland
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20 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We exchanged a week of timeshare to Craigendarroch over Easter and had a lovely time. Reception staff were friendly and helpful as was anyone on site we dealt with. As it was only a one bedroom we managed to get we stayed the first 4 nights and our daughter and husband and 2 small grandchildren stayed for the last 3.... More

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Minnesota, USA
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34 reviews 34 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

We were family of 4 staying in one of the lodges. Those lodges are very nice, it was extremely roomy, especially for 4 of us, and 2 recently renovated bathrooms were a big plus. Beds were comfy, kitchen is complete, and it was clean and well cared for. The heater units (for sure needed in March) were not too bad... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

I have grown up here having a timeshare and look forward to going back each August. From the age of 1-now 21 there is everything to do, rain or shine! Could not recommend the lodges or the surrounding area enough, I get excite each time i get on that Deeside road!

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Glenrothes, United Kingdom
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3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Have just come from a week stay in the lodges, enjoyed the stay ,but if you want clean towels during your stay you have to pay extra for them.storage heaters kept upstairs warm but downstairs was quite cold.Downstairs bathroom had only a hand held shower in the bath,not easy to get a good shower.Electric is charged extra and is expensive... More

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Also Known As:
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Hilton Craigendarroch Ballater, Scotland
Address: Braemar Road, Ballater AB35 5XA, Scotland
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Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Aberdeenshire > Ballater
Amenities:
Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Ballater
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hilton Craigendarroch is a beautiful country house hotel set in the Cairngorms National Park. The resort hotel in Royal Deeside has a choice of restaurants and bars, an indoor lagoon pool, LivingWell Health Club and The Retreat Spa. The resort also includes indoor games room and squash court together with outdoor play park and tennis courts providing activities for all the family. The hotel is perfectly located for walkers and hikers to take in the beautiful surrounding scenery. ... more   less 
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