Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

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

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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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Antony • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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liam • family_with_children • gb
10
Great night away
Pros:

Booked this hotel as a night away for my girlfriends birthday.
Rooms are spotless and beds are cosy. Lots of space in the rooms also.
Staff are very friendly and professional, made us feel very welcome.
The restaurant has incredible food.

Really nice hotel and will definitely be back again!

Cons:

If I was nitpick, the spa facilities were good, however, were open to the public at the time of our stay. Nothing more relaxing that relaxing in the hot tub with 3 year olds doing swimming lessons 🤣 this wasn't too much of an issue for us though, check the swimming pool timetable before heading to the spa.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
8
Excellent stay beautiful location
Pros:

It was idyllic and for me the gym and spa were important

Cons:

Carpets were a little worn and dirty

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • gb
8
Cons:

Dog room was a bit smelly

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Sacha • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons fait un Road trip en Ecosse dont plusieurs châteaux pour y séjourner. Top.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • family_with_children • gb
10
Lovely relaxed overnight stay
Pros:

Stayed before and looked forward to staying again. Perfect location for work commute in Aberdeen. Lovely countryside and views. Superior room was exceptional spotless and very comfortable. Staff are always friendly and helpful also relaxed family atmos. I used the spa facilities. Excellent massage. Highly recommend. Pool small and used by local children. Was very busy. Huge jacuzzi. Sat and enjoyed the bubbles. I had afternoon tea in the drawing room. Delicious! Plenty to eat all very tasty. Mini fridge tea coffee etc in room. No water bottles tho.

Cons:

Everything was fab

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Marion • family_with_children • gb
4
Bad communication amongst staff. Very disappointed how we were made to feel on arrival as guests.
Cons:

Poor communication between staff shifts. Staff members not putting notes in the system for changeover team regarding guest requirements.
When checking in at reception team member had no idea of the size of our family group (10 guests). Prior to checking in date I received a message requesting guest details email address etc. I replied that I was the main contact for our family group and gave them a breakdown of each room requirements with names and ages for the children in the group. On arrival at check-in this information was not in the ‘notes’. Not very professional or reassuring for us as guests.

We also booked ahead for a meal in the restaurant due to the size of our family group. Was told that I needed to give the staff member a time so the request could be confirmed in the system. This conversation was well ahead of our arrival on 28th February 2026. I was assured the booking to dine on 28th was sure and firm. On arrival to stay overnight on 28th February again there was nothing in the ‘notes’ for a party of 10 dining in the restaurant under our name. Well you can imagine how upset we were when we heard that there was no table for us to eat in the restaurant. Was advised the hotel was very busy and would need to check if we could be accommodated. We were accommodated in the restaurant that turned out not too busy that evening.
Clearly as a guest I have no knowledge of this ‘notes’ system. It seemed that the staff were not interested in the guests or exceedingly unsure of the application that runs your booking systems.

Very disappointed and somewhat distressed to bring my family to celebrate a wedding anniversary, a happy occasion to have to deal with such lack of care and attention for guests/bookings.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Lianne • couple • gb
10
Excellent hotel & staff
Pros:

Lovely location,beautiful rooms and attentive staff,excellent hotel

Cons:

Ate in the restaurant for lunch,was quite cold ,kept coats on

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Joyce • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Food at dinner and breakfast excellent

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Sara • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Jeanan • family_with_children • gb
5
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Alan • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Everything

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Staff were lovely couldnt do enough

Cons:

Carpets in both rooms hadnt been cleaned
Reported to reception and it was sorted so no issue

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
It was a good comfortable stay with freindly staff
Pros:

It is looking about tired now .. but still good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • gb
9
Great location and ambience
Pros:

Good location on the outskirts of Aberdeen with parking on site. Lovely old country house ambiance about the public areas of the hotel. The bedroom we were allocated was nicely decorated with a modern bathroom.

Cons:

Arrived later on a dark evening - good to have Sat nav as the drive seemed to suddenly appeared

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • couple • de
9
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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john • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee