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4-star hotels in Banchory
A shortlist of 4-star stays in Banchory, from riverside hotels and country houses to self-catering villas and cottages in the surrounding Dee valley. It is for travellers who want a rated, well-reviewed base for Royal Deeside, whether for a short break, a family stay or a longer self-catering visit.
Staying in Banchory
Banchory sits on Royal Deeside, and the 4-star stays here spread from the town itself out into the surrounding countryside. In Banchory you find Banchory Lodge Hotel on Dee Street, Tor Na Coille Hotel on Inchmarlo Road, Ravenswood Country Club Legion Scotland on Ramsay Rd, Dallaire House on Raemoir Road, and the Inchmarlo group — Inchmarlo Villas on Queens Court, Apartment 20 Inchmarlo and Inchmarlo Villa27 — just west of town. Further out are Raemoir House, Finzean Estate Holiday Cottages at Finzean, Courtyard Cottage at Drum Castle near Drumoak, East Lodge at Crathes Castle, and Boghead Cottage at Lumphanan.
The mix suits different trips. Couples and short-break visitors tend to take the full-service hotels, which add restaurants, bars and, at Tor Na Coille, a fitness centre and beauty salon. Families and groups are better served by the cottages and villas, which come with kitchens, washing machines and, in several cases, gardens and family rooms. Business travellers have meeting and conference space at Raemoir House, Inchmarlo Villas and Banchory Lodge Hotel, while pet owners can choose from several stays that accept pets.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Banchory Lodge Hotel
Dee Street, Banchory, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereOn Dee Street, Banchory Lodge Hotel sits by the river and keeps a 4.5 guest rating across 914 reviews. Its restaurant, bar and terrace suit guests who want breakfast in their room, room service and a garden to step into, and the free car parking makes it easy to come and go. Fishing and golf are within the facilities, while family rooms and pets allowed mean couples, families and dog owners can all settle in. The 24 hour front desk handles arrivals at any hour.
See Banchory Lodge HotelTor Na Coille Hotel
Inchmarlo Road, Banchory, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereTor Na Coille Hotel on Inchmarlo Road combines a lounge and bar with a garden, and its fitness centre is the standout for guests who want to keep training while away. It holds a 4.5 guest rating from 328 reviews. Breakfast in room and room service cover the quiet mornings, pets are allowed and family rooms are available, so it works for couples as well as those travelling with children. Free car parking and lifts add convenience, and fishing and golf appear in the facilities.
See Tor Na Coille HotelRavenswood Country Club Legion Scotland
25 Ramsay Rd, Banchory, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereRavenswood Country Club Legion Scotland on Ramsay Rd gives guests a games room, karaoke, darts and table tennis, plus a pool bar, so the stay leans towards sociable, active travellers. The 4.5 guest rating comes from 225 reviews. Breakfast in room and express check in keep the practical side simple, while the garden, picnic area and golf course facilities extend the day outdoors. Free Wifi and free car parking are provided, and family rooms and non smoking rooms are listed.
See Ravenswood Country Club Legion ScotlandInchmarlo Villas
1 Queens Court Banchory, Banchory, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
Why stay hereInchmarlo Villas on Queens Court offers a restaurant on site and conference halls, making it a fit for guests mixing a stay with meetings or events. Its 4.3 guest rating is drawn from 53 reviews. Lifts and free car parking round out the essentials, leaving the address itself the main attraction for anyone wanting to be based in Banchory with straightforward access. A compact, practical choice for business visitors and small groups.
See Inchmarlo VillasFinzean Estate Holiday Cottages
Finzean Nr Banchory, Banchory, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFinzean Estate Holiday Cottages at Finzean Nr Banchory holds a 5.0 guest rating, though from only 4 reviews. A cafe, restaurant, tennis court and garden are the facilities most likely to shape a day here, and the picnic area adds an easy outdoor option. Free Wifi and free car parking are included, laundry service is available, and wheelchair access is provided. Best suited to guests who want a quiet estate setting near Banchory with sport and meals close at hand.
See Finzean Estate Holiday CottagesRaemoir House
Banchory Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshireab31 4Ed, Banchory, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereRaemoir House offers a library, garden and terrace alongside its restaurant and bar, giving guests room to read, walk or eat without leaving the grounds. The 24 hour front desk, free newspaper and free car parking simplify arrivals and mornings, and dry cleaning service is there for longer stays. A meeting room and wheelchair access make it workable for both business guests and visitors who need step-free facilities. Suited to travellers who prefer a house-style stay in Banchory.
See Raemoir HouseApartment 20 Inchmarlo
20 Queens Court Inchmarlo Banchory, Banchory, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereApartment 20 Inchmarlo is an apartment with a kitchen, oven, microwave, refrigerator and washing machine, so guests can self-cater rather than eat out every night. It adds tennis court, bowling, canoe and horse back riding among its facilities, with golf and fishing also listed. Free Wifi and free car parking are included, family rooms and high chairs suit those with children, and cots, towels and toiletries are provided. A good base for longer stays and active groups around Banchory.
See Apartment 20 InchmarloCourtyard Cottage Drum Castle
Drum Castle Drumoak, Banchory, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereCourtyard Cottage Drum Castle pairs a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine with a fireplace, giving a self-contained stay at Drum Castle in Drumoak. Fishing and golf course facilities are listed, and pets are allowed, so dog owners and anglers are catered for. Free car parking and parking are available, and the cottage is non smoking. It suits guests who want a private cottage base with cooking space and a fire to return to.
See Courtyard Cottage Drum CastleEast Lodge Crathes Castle
Crathes Castle Crathes, Banchory, United Kingdom
Best for: Travelling with pets
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereEast Lodge Crathes Castle provides a kitchen, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine at Crathes Castle in Crathes, plus a garden. Pets are allowed and the property is non smoking. Golf course facilities and fishing are not the draw here; the setting beside the castle is. Free car parking is available. A match for guests who want a self-catering lodge with outdoor space and easy parking, rather than hotel services.
See East Lodge Crathes CastleBoghead Cottage: Holiday Cottage in Royal Deeside
Boghead Cottage Lumphanan, Banchory, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBoghead Cottage in Lumphanan, Royal Deeside, offers a kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher, a fireplace and a patio, with free Wifi and free car parking. Skiing, canoe and horse back riding appear among the facilities, alongside fishing and a golf course, so it appeals to guests planning outdoor days. Pets are allowed, laundry service and luggage storage are available, and towels, toiletries and a safe are provided. Good for families or small groups wanting space and a quiet rural base.
See Boghead Cottage: Holiday Cottage in Royal DeesideInchmarlo Villa27
27 Queens Court, Banchory, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereInchmarlo Villa27 on Queens Court has a kitchen and kitchenette, a balcony and a terrace, with garden and golf course facilities listed. Tennis court and fishing are also among the options, and a restaurant is on site. Free Wifi and free car parking are included, pets are allowed, and cots and high chairs make it practical for families. Luggage storage, towels and toiletries are provided. Suited to guests who want apartment-style space with outdoor corners to sit in.
See Inchmarlo Villa27Dallaire House
35 Raemoir Road, Banchory, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereDallaire House on Raemoir Road is a self-catering property with a kitchen, oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine, plus a garden, patio and terrace. Family rooms, cots and high chairs make it work for those with children, and pets are allowed. Bowling, canoe, horse back riding and tennis court facilities are listed, with golf course and fishing too. Free Wifi and free car parking are included, and laundry service and a safe are provided. A roomy base for active families in Banchory.
See Dallaire House
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banchory Lodge Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tor Na Coille Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ravenswood Country Club Legion Scotland | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Inchmarlo Villas | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Finzean Estate Holiday Cottages | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Raemoir House | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Apartment 20 Inchmarlo | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Courtyard Cottage Drum Castle | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| East Lodge Crathes Castle | ★★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| Boghead Cottage: Holiday Cottage in Royal Deeside | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Inchmarlo Villa27 | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Dallaire House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Family rooms appear at Banchory Lodge Hotel, Tor Na Coille Hotel and Dallaire House, and Apartment 20 Inchmarlo adds a kitchen, washing machine and high chairs.
Banchory Lodge Hotel · Tor Na Coille Hotel · Apartment 20 Inchmarlo · Dallaire House
For self-catering
Kitchens, ovens and washing machines come with Apartment 20 Inchmarlo, Courtyard Cottage Drum Castle, East Lodge Crathes Castle, Boghead Cottage, Inchmarlo Villa27 and the Finzean Estate Holiday Cottages. Most also have gardens or patios, and several accept pets, so these suit longer stays and groups who want to cook for themselves.
Apartment 20 Inchmarlo · Courtyard Cottage Drum Castle · East Lodge Crathes Castle · Boghead Cottage: Holiday Cottage in Royal Deeside · Inchmarlo Villa27 · Finzean Estate Holiday Cottages
For pets
Banchory Lodge Hotel and Tor Na Coille Hotel both state pets are allowed and keep gardens, while Courtyard Cottage Drum Castle, East Lodge Crathes Castle, Inchmarlo Villa27 and Dallaire House also accept pets. The castles' cottages and Inchmarlo Villa27 have their own gardens or terraces for dogs to use.
Banchory Lodge Hotel · Tor Na Coille Hotel · Courtyard Cottage Drum Castle · East Lodge Crathes Castle · Inchmarlo Villa27 · Dallaire House
Top-rated picks
Finzean Estate Holiday Cottages scores 5.0 from 4 reviews, the highest on this list. Banchory Lodge Hotel and Tor Na Coille Hotel both score 4.5, from 914 and 328 reviews respectively, and Ravenswood Country Club Legion Scotland also scores 4.5 from 225 reviews — the strongest options with a large review base.
Finzean Estate Holiday Cottages · Banchory Lodge Hotel · Tor Na Coille Hotel · Ravenswood Country Club Legion Scotland
Where to stay in Banchory
Crathes
East Lodge Crathes Castle takes its address from Crathes Castle at Crathes. It is one of the self-catering options, with a kitchen, washing machine and garden, and it accepts pets — suited to guests who want castle-grounds surroundings rather than a town-centre base.
Our picks here: East Lodge Crathes Castle
Finzean
Finzean Estate Holiday Cottages sit at Finzean, outside Banchory. The estate cottages are the only 4-star stay here with a tennis court and a cafe on site, plus a garden and picnic area, and they hold the highest guest rating on this list at 5.0 from 4 reviews.
Our picks here: Finzean Estate Holiday Cottages
Drumoak
Courtyard Cottage Drum Castle is addressed at Drum Castle, Drumoak. It is a self-catering cottage with a kitchen, dishwasher, fireplace and washing machine, and pets are allowed. It is a quiet countryside choice with a golf course listed among its facilities.
Our picks here: Courtyard Cottage Drum Castle
Questions, answered
Do any of these Banchory hotels have parking?
Yes. Free car parking is listed at Banchory Lodge Hotel, Tor Na Coille Hotel, Ravenswood Country Club Legion Scotland, Inchmarlo Villas, Finzean Estate Holiday Cottages, Raemoir House, Apartment 20 Inchmarlo, Courtyard Cottage Drum Castle, Boghead Cottage, Inchmarlo Villa27 and Dallaire House.
Which Banchory 4-star hotels allow pets?
Pets are allowed at Banchory Lodge Hotel, Tor Na Coille Hotel, Courtyard Cottage Drum Castle, East Lodge Crathes Castle, Inchmarlo Villa27 and Dallaire House. Banchory Lodge Hotel and Tor Na Coille Hotel also list gardens, and both accept pets alongside their restaurant and bar facilities.
Which is the best-rated stay on this Banchory shortlist?
Finzean Estate Holiday Cottages has the highest rating, 5.0 out of 5, from 4 reviews. Among stays with a larger review base, Banchory Lodge Hotel and Tor Na Coille Hotel each score 4.5, with 914 and 328 reviews respectively.
Are there family rooms in Banchory hotels?
Family rooms are listed at Banchory Lodge Hotel, Tor Na Coille Hotel, Ravenswood Country Club Legion Scotland and Dallaire House. Cots are also offered at Banchory Lodge Hotel, Tor Na Coille Hotel, Apartment 20 Inchmarlo and Inchmarlo Villa27.
Do any Banchory stays have a pool or spa?
No 4-star stay on this list lists a pool or spa. Tor Na Coille Hotel does list a fitness centre and a barber/beauty salon, and Ravenswood Country Club Legion Scotland lists a games room, pool bar, table tennis and karaoke.
Which Banchory hotels work for a business stay?
Banchory Lodge Hotel, Tor Na Coille Hotel and Ravenswood Country Club Legion Scotland all have 24-hour or late services and free Wifi, and Banchory Lodge Hotel, Raemoir House and Inchmarlo Villas list meeting or conference facilities. Raemoir House also has a library, terrace and meeting room.
Which of these stays have restaurants?
Restaurants are listed at Banchory Lodge Hotel, Tor Na Coille Hotel, Ravenswood Country Club Legion Scotland, Inchmarlo Villas, Finzean Estate Holiday Cottages, Raemoir House, Apartment 20 Inchmarlo and Inchmarlo Villa27. Room service is available at Banchory Lodge Hotel and Tor Na Coille Hotel.
Where are the Inchmarlo stays in Banchory?
Inchmarlo Villas, Apartment 20 Inchmarlo and Inchmarlo Villa27 are all addressed on Queens Court in Inchmarlo, with Tor Na Coille Hotel on nearby Inchmarlo Road. They sit in the same western part of Banchory, west of the town-centre addresses on Dee Street and Ramsay Rd.