It's a few years since I've been to this hotel - and not since the current owners took over. I have to say I was very impressed. There was a very friendly cosy atmosphere in the bar where we sat prior to moving to the dining room. The view onto the golf course from the conservatory made it very relaxing.... More

I recently visited the Glen Lui for an evening meal and was not disappointed the food was absolutely amazing, I had the venison which was lovely and all the food was beautifully presented. Will definately be back the next time I am on Ballater More

Stayed here two nights at beginning of March. Public area accommodation limited but reception area and dining room appear to have been recently renovated. Excellent cuisine both dinner and breakfast and table service in the evening was first rate. We had one of the larger rooms with splendid views although the heating had to struggle with some extremely cold and... More

Stayed overnight in the Glen Lui Hotel, Ballater and it was absolutely fantastic. The friendliest of staff and very comfy and cosy. The food was fantastic. Beautiful surroundings and views. Could not fault this hotel at all. More

This hotel was recommended to us by family who have visited a few times. We stayed a couple of nights in one of the pine rooms which are an annex in the hotel grounds. The room was toastie warm, spacious, very clean and with a very comfy bed (twin beds zipped together but you wouldn't really know). The family are... More

I stayed for one night at the Glen Lui, the snow had wreaked havoc so I pretty much had the hotel to myself but nevertheless the staff were extremely helpful and accommodating and looked after me very well indeed. I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel and would be more than happy to re-book should I be working... More

My wife and I stayed for one night after a long day of hill walking. Really nothing we didn't like about this place. We had a beer on the deck overlooking the golf course when we arrived after our hike then headed to our room to clean up for dinner - we got a suite on the top floor, good... More

We were persuaded to try dinner at the Glen Lui hotel on a friend's recommendation and I'm very glad we did so. It's one of maybe half a dozen surviving "big house" hotels in Ballater which hark back to a bygone era of tourism, converted from a private residence nearly 50 years ago and hidden away at the end of... More

loved the food here - we really loved the scottish food and this hotel was no exception :-) More