The Craighaar Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1689 reviews)
Waterton Road, Bankhead , Aberdeen , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location near events
Cons:
Some dated room qualities
Lack of spa amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.64
Room was clean and well maintained, standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.11
Staff were exceptional, very friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.15
Perfect location for the P&J venue, very convenient.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms are comfortable but some reviews mentioned being a bit dated.
Amenities
7.63
No pool and spa available, but basic amenities were sufficient.
Value for Money
8.59
Good quality for the price, especially the dining experience.
Food and Beverage
8.14
Food quality was praised, except for some unexciting portions.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall a pleasant stay with friendly service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:33

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a short drive from Aberdeen International Airport and near popular event venues, Craighaar Hotel offers free parking and Wi-Fi, making it an ideal choice for travelers.

Comfortable Rooms
All rooms at Craighaar Hotel are en-suite and well-equipped with complimentary beverages, guest toiletries, and High Definition Smart TVs, ensuring a cozy stay for guests.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in the finest local cuisine at the stylish on-site restaurant, and unwind at the lounge bar with a selection of malt whiskies by the open fire, creating the perfect ambiance to relax after a day of exploring.

Ready to experience a comfortable stay with excellent amenities? Book your stay at Craighaar Hotel now!

Important information:

No pets allowed in the premises other than guide dogs.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ABZ

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • 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 14 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 15 years old and over 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

8.5
Based on 1689 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.64
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 7.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.14
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Laura • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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stephen • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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CARMICHAEL • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • solo_traveller • sa
10
Great hotel, really good, near the airport, excellent services.
Pros:

The hotel is ideally located near to Aberdeen Airport, which was convenient for me, and an easy journey by car into the city. There is an excellent bar, well stocked, and very good breakfast foods in a comfortable setting. My stay was excellent, comfortable, and enjoyable, and the staff were all very helpful and friendly. Private car parking is ample, and at the hotel entrance.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Blair • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Night team member was an absolute legend and managed to help out family members stuck in a terrible situation .

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • gb
9
Very good would stay again and highly recommend
Pros:

Had tickets for the premier darts hotel 5 mins walk away

Cons:

Nothing not to like

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • couple • gb
10
Found the Craighaar to be a wee gem , will definitely be booking again !
Pros:

Comfortable bed , Peaceful , clean , nice wee restaurant & bar Very friendly staff , Amazing food & service great value for money

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

The location, room facilities, all other facilities overall

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
10
Great
Pros:

All

Cons:

Shower

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • couple • gb
9
A home from home
Pros:

Always a friendly buzz about the place esp on gig nights. Breakfast was tasty and room was cosy.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Waqas • couple • ie
6
Good
Pros:

Location close to exam centre

Cons:

Staff didn’t allow my food order from outside. Halal food wasn’t available in the hotel restaurant and I ordered halal food from an outside restaurant. Which was really annoying.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Ron • couple • gb
9
Enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

Breakfast was very good. Evening meal very good. Comfy bed.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Derek • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

As usual friendly staff, very clean, comfortable & lovely food

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Jim • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Linsey • solo_traveller • gb
7
Clean and comfortable
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The breakfast was disappointing, the bacon was hard and the poached eggs tasted like vinegar. The girl that took my order didn't seem very friendly and didn't give me any information about the cold buffet or how to get drinks.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Kirsti • couple • gb
6
Good location with welcoming staff & well priced. Clean room but decor a bit dated.
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was in a good location. The room was very clean. The coffee machine was a nice touch.

Cons:

The decor in the bedroom was a little dated and paintwork was scuffed. The acoustic insulation was poor - we could hear every word from the next room. The vegetarian cooked breakfast was OK but a bit basic.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee