Having recently moved to the area my husband and I decided we'd go out for New Years Day for dinner but the vast majority of establishments were sadly closed. Luckily for us the Loch Kinnord Hotel was not. We read on here a few mixed reviews - about how the food let people down, bad service and unfriendly staff, dark... More

Our stay at Loch Kinnord was comfortable and very cosy on a cold winter night! Andrew and the other staff were attentive, friendly and cheerful. The food was excellent and we really enjoyed our stay. The area is very beautiful - picture perfect when there is a fine blanket of snow. The local people are lovely. Would recommend! More

I hired the Loch Kinord hotel for my wedding reception, so my wife and I and all our guests had the run of the place for two nights. The reception was fantastic and the food was amazing (everyone commented on the food afterwards). The Holytree Hall out back is a great place for a ceilidh or any other entertainment with... More

It was the first time we had been to this hotel although we have been to several in the area. We really enjoyed the cosy atmosphere, great service and lovely food. The food in particular was exceptional, great value for money. The weather was good and the area had a wide range of attractions. We will definitely go back. More

I happened to find this hotel while looking at another one in the area. So pleased I chose Loch Kinord to stay our two nights. A very warm welcome by the owners and staff we had no complaints at all about our stay. We certainly would stay there again Thank you for a lovely stay More

We spent three days at Loch Kinord and I don't think we'd go back. The price was fine, the service is good and the lounge warm and welcoming, but everything else was below standard. Breakfast was very average and there was a dreadful smell in the dining room which was very off-putting. We chose a superior, rather than a standard... More

We stayed for a week at Loch Kinord in October after the weather had turned cold. Scottish hotels often turn out to be rather cool at that time of year, but we were delighted to find that Loch Kinord was warm, as was the welcome. We were very satisfied was everything offered there, and it was wonderful to be back... More

This was an amazing local experience, Although only coming form Ballater, The stay was a present from a friend.......Welcome 10/10.....Service 10/10.....Food 10/10.....Room 8/10.....Cleanliness 10/10........Would highly recommend this Lovely Hotel......... More

This was our first visit to Royal Deeside we found Loch Kinnord in a perfect setting and so handy to visit different places in the area eg Balmoral Castle. The staff were very helpful and the food good our rooms were so comfortable, it was lovely to experience a old world family Hotel. More