The Craighaar Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1608 reviews)
Waterton Road, Bankhead , Aberdeen , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

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 1608 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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Lee • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
10
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • family_with_children • gb
9
Fab hotel in a fab location
Pros:

Location is perfect if you are attending an event at the P&J and are able to walk the short distance to the venue. I have stayed here twice and couldn't fault the hotel, the staff are friendly and the food is amazing.

Cons:

The radiators in the bedrooms are large and quite close to one side of the bed - beware of the heat!

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Darren • family_with_children • gb
5
It was ok
Pros:

Staff was friendly. Bed was comfortable .

Cons:

Food was just ok . Room was showing it's age .

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • couple • gb
9
Regular visitor; perfect place to get to the P and J Live
Pros:

The location suited us perfectly as we were attending an event at the P and J arena. It was great that the hotel is a short distance away from the venue on foot. We enjoyed the space available in the room and loved that our view was of the P and J. The hotel and all areas of our room were spotless and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. I liked the comfiness of the bed and the shower which was luxurious and easy to use. The staff were super knowledgeable and friendly as they enquired about how the event went after we had attended. Nothing was too much trouble for them either.
I like the decor within the hotel and found a gorgeous library on the first night we stayed; which was a great added touch.

Cons:

I thought the room could have done with an extra plug socket in our room but apart from this tiny minor detail; everything about our stay was perfect.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Great location. Foid was excellent. Beds were comfy. Was a bonus to have a bath. Staff were great

Cons:

Nothing to report

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Kalah • extended_group • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Breakfast was amazing, staff were so friendly, location was perfect just a short walk to p&j live

Cons:

Bathroom flooded when using the shower, droning noise during the night

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • gb
8
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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McPhee • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful and the restaurant was excellent

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • couple • gb
7
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Lee • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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W9447QHkarent • Couples
10
Really lovely friendly hotel
Pros:

Perfect location for the P&J Arena, just a 5-minute walk away. Had dinner both nights we stayed and delicious food.The staff were really friendy and helpful.

2026-03-09 • via Tripadvisor
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R5215TFstephaniem • Solo travel • South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England
10
Lush Hotel perfect for P&J arena.
Pros:

Absolutely lovely hotel very clean friendly adequately provided for rooms kettle tea/coffee biscuits everything you need for your stay.staff are friendly and helpful.The hotel is very close to P&J arena which is perfect.cant praise the hotel enough.

2026-03-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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KMTodd • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

The location perfect for P&J arena. The staff were exceptional , very friendly and helpful.

Had dinner both nights and very tasty and generous helpings.
Room good size

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
8
Lovely overnight stay, perfect location for P&J live
Pros:

Great location for P&J live, nice fresh breakfast, comfortable bed

Cons:

Old style key entry for door entry, rooms could do with being upgraded, old windows.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Imogen • couple • gb
6
Unfortunately, I would not stay here again.
Pros:

Check-in was very straightforward and all the staff we met were very nice and friendly. The bed, although small (we're used to a king size, not a double) was very comfy. Bathroom was nice and clean. Bar area and restaurant area were both very nice. Lovely 5 minute walk to P & J Live, which was great.

Cons:

Room felt too cluttered and too small. Too much furniture in a small space and very dated. Floorboards were all extremely noisy, both in our room and the corridor. Lots of banging doors late at night from other guests. Cleanliness was not the best - under a bedside cabinet was really filthy and clearly had not been hoovered or cleaned in a while. Extension cables in clear view as not enough plug sockets. Whole room could basically do with an upgrade. It would have been nice to have been asked how our stay was when we checked-out, but no-one did, or we may have mentioned some of these issues.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Liam • couple • gb
7
Ideal location for our trip but hotel needs improved
Pros:

Location was perfect for attending the PJ Live arena. Easy to use public transport to get into city centre.

Cons:

Hotel was a little dated in some areas. Bed was uncomfortable. Shower was like a wet room and flooded the whole bathroom floor which we felt was very unusual.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee