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12 Bridge Square, Ballater AB35 5QJ, Scotland
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The Alexandra Hotel
Ranked #7 of 27 Ballater B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
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Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great hospitality and so obliging!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2011
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We stayed for 3 nights as part of a few days walking in nearby Glenshee and Lochnagar. After a tough day of munro bagging in torrential rain, we were drenched right through to the skin. I asked the owner if they had a drying room and she very kindly said she would put our wet dirty gear into the washing machine and tumble dry in readiness for our next walk the following day.
The rooms and beds were very comfortable and the nicely appointed bathroom and shower was just what the Doctor ordered after a tought day hiking.
The food was fantastic and of excellent quality. Very good portions washed down with a couple of local beers in the comfortable and homely bar was just great. All provided with a smile and friendly chat from the lovely family that own the hotel.
Breakfast too was of a similar standard you would get at many of Scotland's 4 or 5 star hotels. We will be back.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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“It's the only Hotel we use in Ballater”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011

This is a great place to stay with great food, very friendly and helpful staff and very welcoming.
The rooms are clean and comfortable with great views.
We would reccomend The Alexandra to anyone.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Scarborough, United Kingdom
1 review
“Very good,made to feel at home.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2011

Very friendly staff,excellent food very comfortable room,wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anybody. ps Biker friendly.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Very Good!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2011

Really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it to anyone. Everyone was very friendly and even our somewhat wet dog was made very welcome. The room was comfortable, the breakfast and evening meal was great on both days of our stay.
Prices were very reasonable too so we were more than happy.
One observation I would make is I would prefer a little music at breakfast. I hate sitting in deathly silent resteraunts.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Superb!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2011

We live in the village of Ballater. This is by far the best place to eat with the family. The food is first class and the portions are more than generous. The owners are very welcoming and make the children feel at home. Very important!! In some places children are an inconvenience, not here though.
The Alexandra is home cooking at it's best. Delighted that this lovely family can provide not only a wonderful friendly service but excellent food too. If I had one little criticism, it's a bit pricey for us to be able to afford to eat here as often as we would like. But as the old saying goes......"You get what you pay for". If you dine here you won't be disappointed! Can't wait for our next meal here!

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • The Alexandra
Address: 12 Bridge Square, Ballater AB35 5QJ, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR5,239 - 6,130

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