Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.4 (3787 reviews)
South Deeside Rd, Blairs , Aberdeen , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent service in dining

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, including dusty areas and dirty bedding.
Service
9.15
Most reviews praised the staff as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.19
Described as tranquil and convenient, with good parking facilities.
Room Quality
8.14
Rooms were generally nice, but issues with temperature and shower aesthetics noted.
Amenities
8.67
Facilities like the gym, spa, and swimming pool were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.13
Overall good value, but some felt it wasn't justified by the experience.
Food and Beverage
7.68
Food received mixed reviews; breakfast was chaotic and coffee was deemed terrible.
Overall Experience
8.55
Positive experiences but with several noted drawbacks impacting the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 12:40

Property Description

Victorian Mansion with Pool, Spa, and Gym

Historic Charm: The 4-star Ardoe House Hotel & Spa, a Victorian mansion built in the 19th century, boasts original staircases, fireplaces, and wooden panelling, offering a unique and charming stay.

Luxurious Amenities: Guests can indulge in the beauty salon, treatment rooms, hot tub, sauna, and steam room, providing a relaxing and rejuvenating experience during their stay.

Fine Dining Experience: Blair's restaurant offers exquisite cuisine crafted from fresh, local ingredients, complemented by the option to enjoy food and drinks in the elegant Drawing Room with its grand fireplace.

Experience a blend of historic elegance and modern luxury at Ardoe House Hotel & Spa. Book your stay now to enjoy a tranquil countryside retreat near Aberdeen.

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of £20 per dog per stay appliesPlease inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ABZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3787 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.14
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 7.68
Overall Experience: 8.55
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jeff couple gb
7
Pros:

Room and breakfast were ok

Cons:

Some areas of the room could do with upgrading and tlc
Lift was not working and carpet on stairs had seen better days

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Yinka Adedeji extended_group gb
9
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
D
debbie extended_group gb
7
Good location, clean comfortable room
Pros:

Beautiful building in extensive grounds
Staff very friendly and helpful
Dog friendly area worked well
Bar food was very good

Cons:

Very disappointed with breakfast very little left when we ate and hot food was very cold
Much of the interior is tired

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Ryder family_with_children gb
8
Beautiful location but needs bit more tlc
Pros:

The location was beautiful, thr staff were friendly and thr breakfast was nice.

Cons:

The hotel room wasn't up to standard. There was little bits of blood stains on the sheet. The carpets were a bit dirty. Changing rooms in spa needed a bit of a clean and thr gym was mucky!

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
M
Madison couple us
6
Pros:

It was a clean Room and beautiful building

Cons:

The food was awful. We paid 70 pounds for 2 entrees that tasted like a freezer reheated food. Elevator was broken and spa hours weren't good

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
K
Kevin couple gb
9
Pleasant and relaxing
Pros:

Food, location

Cons:

Distance to room. Overall cleaners of room

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
M
morag couple gb
10
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely. Lots of choice.
Good location. Easy to find

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
J
Jillian family_with_children gb
10
Lovely hotel, great stay.
Pros:

Lovely spacious, clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff throughout the hotel. Enjoyed the access to the gym, which was very well equipped.

Cons:

It wasn't that I didn't like, but felt that breakfast could have been a little more organised. I had to ask what the breakfast set up was when my room number was checked.. it was quite busy and you were left to find your own seat, things were running out and queues were building. It just seemed with the staff they had available, that perhaps they could have served tea and coffee to the table. I chose a table but was a single guest and did not have anything to show I was sitting there as I went to get coffee leaving it all feeling a little chaotic. Breakfast itself was tasty, but they mentioned poached and scrambled eggs on their menu, but it was only fried eggs out and although seemed plenty of staff no one stayed around long enough to approach to ask.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Emma extended_group gb
10
Absolutely loved it can’t wait to come back
Pros:

Not too far from city , it was a girls relaxing night away and we enjoyed that you could go and use the spa/ swimming facilities!

Cons:

The lift not working

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
L
leanne couple gb
10
Pros:

Stunning area and fantastic breakfast

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
L
Lewis couple gb
7
Super location, charming hotel. Need to upgrade the food!
Pros:

Lovely location, full of character. Clean and good facilities

Cons:

Some of the food was fairly basic. Requested toast for breakfast with preserves, received a single slice of cold toast. Staff forgot on two occasion to deliver our breakfast. The baby cot was not really suitable as it had no safe bedding at all unfortunately so would recommend you take a travel mattress.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth couple gb
5
A bit disappointing. Ola and Chris behind bar very freindly though .
Pros:

Lovely location and Bar staff very friendly

Cons:

Could have been cleaner . Lots of dust and chipped paint etc . Could do with a bit of a makeover . Sheets didn’t fit beds and Ironing board in room was shocking. Also swimming lessons on which made it very difficult to enjoy a swim when so many others trying to swim in 2 lanes .

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
A
Alexandra couple ch
8
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Sa solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
R
Roberta couple gb
8
Very enjoyable
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
I
Ivan family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Lovely stay in a lovely venue.

Well appointed, comfy rooms and good facilities

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
A
ALEXIS extended_group fr
10
Très belle hôtel ! Je recommande
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
D
daniel couple gb
4
Usually perfect. Ruined by poor attitude
Pros:

Stayed here many times for business purposes and never had an issue. Always a great stay usually

Cons:

Very disappointed with this stay.
First time for personal reasons and will be the last.

Poor attitude from the front desk, and also very strange principe when asking for water in our room to be told “oh that particular room doesn’t get complimentary water”

Seems a ridiculous premise to dictate this on a room number.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
P
Pauline family_with_children gb
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

Lovely , comfortable ,clean rooms .
Staff were all fab , especially the barman Ola. Lovely breakfast , fab choices .
Beautiful place .

Cons:

Had dinner on the Friday night in the bar , very disappointing.
However breakfast was fab .

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
S
Susan couple gb
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee