The Craighaar Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1751 reviews)
Waterton Road, Bankhead , Aberdeen , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1751 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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Reinhard solo_traveller at
5
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Eevaka solo_traveller fi
7
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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V173JOtonyf Business
4
Business trip
Pros:

This is the second time I have stayed at the hotel and this time I stayed for three nights on business. The staff were friendly and courteous throughout my stay, and the food was excellent, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious.

Unfortunately, the room was quite outdated in terms of décor and was also very hot, with no fan available to help cool it down.

The biggest issue, however, was the internet connection., I had the same problem the last time I stayed which was several months agao.
The Wi-Fi was diabolical both times, and I had no connection in my room for the entire three-night stay. As I was travelling for business, this meant I was unable to carry out my work. I reported the issue on numerous occasions and was repeatedly told that it would be resolved the following day, but unfortunately this never happened.

Overall, I found the experience extremely disappointing, particularly as reliable internet access was essential for my business trip. Despite the friendly staff and excellent food, I informed my company I do not wish to stay at this hotel again.

2026-08-25 via Tripadvisor
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Cerbero1978 solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Albergo nelle vicinanze dell'aeroporto di Aberdeen e ottimo per visitare i castelli dell'Aberdeenshire. Stanza grande e arredamento classico. Struttura pulita. Colazione buona.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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wayne solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The staff at reception, breakfast staff, cleaning staff did an excellent job.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Hrachya solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The quality of service and the value for money.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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norma couple gb
9
good value for money
Pros:

staff were extremely helpful especially Paul
Breakfast was lovely and well presented

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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gary solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Eric couple gb
9
Pros:

A lovely well positioned and comfortable hotel.
My only criticism was one of the mattresses seemed tired and uncomfortable, but a minor gripe o in the grand scheme of things..
many thanks. We’ve shared the link with our family and will stay again.

Cons:

Felt welcoming and clean

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple au
10
Pros:

Nice room with a sitting room too. Very clean. Friendly staff

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple gb
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Joyce solo_traveller gb
8
A lovely place to stay.
Pros:

Clean, great staff very helpful and friendly, okay location.

Cons:

Meals were quite expensive. Good food but not actually great

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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rebecca solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

The staff were fantastic 👏

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Mantas family_with_children lt
9
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
10
Excellent we will be back
Pros:

Location is good it’s easy to find just a few minutes of the new bypass. The rooms are spacious and very clean and the breakfast is a lot more than you can eat .

Cons:

There is nothing really that can improve the Craighaar we have stayed there a few times and found that the staff are very helpful and polite everything at the hotel was perfect lovely and quiet

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Comfortable room and quiet

Cons:

Rooms would benefit from air conditioning in hot weather

2026-08-18 via Nuitee