The Craighaar Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1572 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 1572 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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Hazel • couple • gb
9
Over all good and ideal for P&J live concerts. 5-10 minutes walk.
Pros:

Very friendly staff, very helpful, breakfast excellent buffet and hotel very clean. Room was warm. Large carpark.

Cons:

Bar was a bit cold and seat's not comfortable.
Over priced evening meal. Room basic needs updated and windows needs replaced. Evening meal overpriced.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Gary • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Barry J S • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great Overnight Stay
Pros:

Stayed there before and knew it's a decent place with plenty of parking. If you're driving it's better than staying closer to the airport and struggling to park.
Older hotel but very clean, good rooms, great price and staff very friendly and helpful.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Proximity to the town centre.
Bar longer was comfortable

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Finch • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
8
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
9
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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donz_piat • Friends getaway • Ladispoli, Province of Rome, Lazio
10
A FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE AT THE CRAIGHAAR
Pros:

Absolutely fantastic from start to finish!
I have organised many parties and this time it was an emigrating party with a meal for 50 including rooms.
John, Arlene and staff were amazing. They had set out the room and prepared a projector for a slideshow with attention to every little detail. The meal was wonderful with many positive comments. The breakfast was also fantastic. The staff at this hotel is attentive and very friendly and were an absolute joy to deal with. I have since recommended the Craighaar to many family and friends. If you want a party venue or just a nice meal you will not be disappointed! Looking forward to returning for a meal. Well done staff ❤️

2026-02-10 • via Tripadvisor
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ANTHONY • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Location, restaurant and bar

Cons:

Shower temperature hard to control

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Faye • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Perfect placement and size for conference.
Comfy beds, clean and staff were lovely

Cons:

Room very small

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Helen • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo_WCR • solo_traveller • br
9
Recomendo
Pros:

Hotel muito bom, a equipe é fantástica, apenas os garçons por serem jovens as vezes ficavam conversando ao invés de prestar atenção nas mesas.
Um bom restaurante, e um bar bem servido. o Hotel é um charme.

Cons:

Única coisa é a falta de atenção dos garçons que conversavam demais, porem são jovens, e é natural.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Low • family_with_children • gb
7
Nice hotel with friendly staff
Pros:

Staff very friendly, nice surrounding and room clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent with a large selection.

Cons:

Soup at lunch was warm not hot. Wife thought the pillows on the bed were too flat.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Gregor • family_with_children • gb
10
Great stay, will return if needed
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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V9574TGem • Friends getaway
10
Delicious food
Pros:

Arrived and was welcomed immediately. Sat in front of the open fire in the bar it was lovely. We had steaks that were beautifully cooked to our taste. Pudding was delicious. We were looked after by attentive staff. The hotel is local to me can't wait to go back. Great night

2026-01-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Fiona • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Gary • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

the staff were really nice and very helpful. The location was great for us as we went to an event close by. Very helpful with an issue i had. The bathroom was nice.

Cons:

The room was called a "Suite". It had no windows apart from a broken stiff velux skylight. It felt clostrphobic and dark. The beds. Just terrible. The most important aspect of a hotel is comfort. We chose the hotel to have a better experience than a generic travelodge. The beds were that bad that we considered leaving at 2 a.m to go to the local Travelodge. The mattres on the main bed was a very used 6" with no support . The mattres on the pullout bed was literally an inch. Both were 3/4 size. The room was clean but dated and could have done with a lick of paint. Not worth £160 a night. Travelodge was £96 with proper sized beds and comfortable mattresses. That should tell you something as an owner. Invest in better beds, modernise the rooms and half your price. Then you may legitimately compete with Travelodge. Just my honest opinion and not personal to the owners as they were lovely people.

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Claire • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

The staff and friendly and helpful, the food is good, the bar is lovely and the rooms are clean and comfortable.

Cons:

No everything was good.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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stewart • extended_group • gb
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee