About this place
Nestled in the charming village of Dinnet near Ballater, in the heart of Royal Deeside, the Loch Kinord Hotel offers a tranquil escape just 35 miles from Aberdeen. Owners Andrew and Jenny Cox welcome you to this award-winning, family-run hotel, renowned for its cozy character and exceptional value. The 19 en-suite bedrooms, many recently refurbished, feature amenities such as color TV, telephone, and WiFi. Guests can choose from standard rooms, four-poster rooms, and family suites. Relax by the warm open fires in the cozy hotel bars and lounges, and savor outstanding malt whiskies. The elegant restaurant showcases the best of local Scottish produce, from fresh game and fish to seasonal vegetables. The hotel's location provides easy access to a wealth of activities, including golfing, gliding, fishing, and field sports. Explore nearby Balmoral Castle, Royal Lochnagar Distillery, and the city of Aberdeen, just 45 minutes away. Enjoy scenic walks and bike rides, skiing at the Lecht, and the vibrant Highland Games during the summer months.
Please note, the restaurant has limited or no availability on some dates. Please email the hotel direct at info@lochkinord. com to check availability and make a reservation for the restaurant.
- Wi-Fi
- Spa & wellness
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Accessible
Facilities
Facilities 19
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park (extra charge)
- Check-in hour (18:00)
- Check-out hour (11:00–11:00)
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi (extra charge)
- Car hire (extra charge)
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Bicycle hire service
- Hotel safe (extra charge)
- Currency exchange facilities (extra charge)
- Garden
- Terrace
- Bicycle storage
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- Grill/BBQ
Catering 5
- Café
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking area
- Highchairs
Health & wellness 2
- Sauna
- Hot tub (extra charge)
Entertainment & pools 1
- Game room
Sports 4
- Archery
- Horse riding
- Cycling / mountain biking
- Golf
Business 3
- Conference room
- Meeting room
- Business centre
Meals 1
- Breakfast buffet
Payment methods 4
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Maestro
- Visa Electrón
Good to know 1
- Non-smoking establishment
Green programmes 1
- Green Tourism
Rooms
Chalet
2 Bedroom Woodland Lodge
Twin room
Standard Twin Room
Twin room
Superior Twin Room
Double room
Standard Double Room
| Room type | Guests | Adults / children |
|---|---|---|
| Chalet | up to 6 | 4 adults / 1 children |
| Double room | up to 4 | 4 adults / 3 children |
| Double room | up to 2 | 2 adults |
| Single room | up to 1 | 1 adults |
| Twin room | up to 2 | 2 adults |
| Twin room | up to 4 | 4 adults / 3 children |
Room types and occupancy come from the Hotelbeds catalogue and have not been confirmed by the hotel, so treat them as indicative. Ask the hotel for current rooms, bed layout and the number of guests.
Meals and key facts
Meal plans
Type of stay
Key facts
- Year of construction
- 1880
- Year of most recent renovation
- 2004
- Total number of rooms
- 28
- Number of floors (main building)
- 3
- Single rooms
- 2
- Twin rooms
- 2
- Double rooms
- 15
- Bungalows
- 7
Where it sits
Ballater Road, Royal Deeside, DINNET, aboyne ABERDEENSHIRE AB34 5LW
Straight-line distance to the route's towns
- Inverness91 km
- Applecross180 km
- Ullapool163 km
- Durness199 km
- John o' Groats174 km
- Wick152 km
Figures are measured in a straight line from the hotel's coordinates. Single-track roads make the drive far slower than the map suggests; see driving notes.
Nearby, from the catalogue
- Harbour0 m
- Golf course7 km
- Ballater10 km
- City centre10 km
- Balmoral Castle20 km
- Aberdeen50 km
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop50 km
- Beach50 km
- Ski slopes50 km
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