The Gordon Guest House
Station Square
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Why people book this hotel
“We were well looked after by our hosts who couldn’t do enough to make our stay c…”
“Lovely room with beautiful views”
“Breakfasts were delicious and the service attentive to our needs”
“A very comfortable room and an excellent breakfast”
“Hospitality Location”
“Beautiful location with views of the surrounding hills”
“Very comfortable room, very welcoming staff”
“Our hosts were warm, friendly and knowledgable of the area”
“The house was incredibly clean, comfortable and homely”
“It was clean, warm with excellent decor”
“Breakfast was great 😃 Location is just perfect, parking outside”
Overview
The Gordon Guest House is located in Ballater, within Cairngorns National Park. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV. All rooms have their own private bathroom with either a bath or shower. The property offers free parking. Balmoral Castle is 7 miles from The Gordon Guest House, whilst Royal Lochnagar Distillery is a 15-minute drive away. Aberdeen Airport is 40 miles from the property.
Traveller reviews
Roger
extended_group
June 9, 2026
A shot of a warm radiator after a chilly night would have been very welcome.
Pauline
couple
May 19, 2026
“Fabulous place to stay in Ballater.”
Very comfortable room, very welcoming staff.
Julie
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
Hospitality Location
Rebecca
extended_group
May 9, 2026
“A clean, comfortable and cosy stay.”
Beautiful location with views of the surrounding hills. Our hosts were warm, friendly and knowledgable of the area. Breakfasts were delicious and the service attentive to our needs.
Jonathan
family_with_children
May 5, 2026
“A very happy, restful and comfortable stay at The Gordon.”
We so enjoyed our time at The Gordon. We were well looked after by our hosts who couldn’t do enough to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. A very comfortable room and an excellent breakfast. The house was incredibly clean, comfortable and homely.
Scott
solo_traveller
April 7, 2026
“in my twelve years of travelling for work this was the best place I have stayed at.”
The property was exceptional. It was clean, warm with excellent decor. The breakfast was outstanding and the choice was amazing.
Tanya
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“Amazing stay very central, lovely room and beautiful views. Owners very welcoming and helpful.”
Fantastic location very central. Lovely room with beautiful views.
Jean Christine
solo_traveller
January 19, 2026
“Great”
Excellent breakfast. Very central.
Bjoern
solo_traveller
August 23, 2025
Thank you for the chat, the bed and the breakfast in a glass! I very much enjoyed my short stay
Carole
couple
August 19, 2025
“Central location, great room and fab brekkie”
Lovely welcome from the owners, beautiful house. Bedroom spacious - nice little extras in the room. Comfy bed, bathroom a little dated however it was spotless and no issues. no complaints. Breakfast superb. Library of books, games etc - plenty to choose from. Highly recommend staying here - would definitely return.
Paulet
family_with_children
August 14, 2025
Great location in beautiful town of Ballater. Hosts were exceptionally welcoming and informative. Breakfast was delightful along with the conversations with other guests. Rooms were generous and comfortable.
Joan
extended_group
August 8, 2025
“Very pleasant,. Breakfast was excellent.”
Well positioned for our purpose.
Katia
extended_group
July 12, 2025
“Highland welcome”
Friendly welcome, great location, very comfortable rooms and breakfast was really good too. The guest house has a really nice and homely feel to it.
Anne
couple
July 6, 2025
“Worked perfectly for our one night stay, would be lovely to have the need to stay longer especially with the views from”
Nothing to add to my responses to the previous questions.
Anne
solo_traveller
July 4, 2025
Good room and accessories.
Joan
couple
July 3, 2025
“We'll be back to stay”
The hosts had thought of everything and were so friendly and inviting.
Guest
solo_traveller
July 3, 2025
“Amazing stay very central, lovely room and beautiful views. Owners very welcoming and helpful.”
Fantastic location very central. Lovely room with beautiful views.
Amiram Laredo
couple
June 8, 2025
“Book here, don't look any further.”
Beth is very friendly, she told us alll about the area and recommended places to eat and drink.Breakfast was great 😃 Location is just perfect, parking outside. Beautiful place to visit.
Guest
solo_traveller
June 2, 2025
“Great”
Excellent breakfast. Very central.
Vicki
couple
June 1, 2025
Our hosts Steve & Beth were helpful with hints on where to dine, where to travel next day etc. Steve made the best GF porridge I have ever had. Thank you Steve!!Thankfully he shared a few cooking tips with me.The room was spacious, warm and the hosts were generous with bathroom toiletries, tea/coffee/nibbles. The room had a nice view over the township
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Hiking, Cycling
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Adult only, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Street parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Services
Pet basket, Pet bowls, Daily housekeeping, Trouser press, 24-hour front desk, Laundry, Ironing service, Private check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, Packed lunches
Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Spa Bath
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bath and a hairdryer. This double room has a seating area, flat-screen TV with streaming services, mountain views, as well as chocolate for guests.
Standard King Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a seating area, flat-screen TV with streaming services, mountain views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
Featuring free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room has a seating area, flat-screen TV with streaming services, mountain views, as well as chocolate for guests.
Superior Triple Room
Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This triple room features a seating area, flat-screen TV with streaming services, mountain views, as well as chocolate for guests.
Single Room with Bathroom
The unit offers 1 bed.
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