Cove Bay Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1076 reviews)
15 Colsea Road, Cove Bay , Aberdeen , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Fire extinguishers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly and attentive service
Cons:
Damp smell in some rooms
Limited accessibility for those with walking issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Room was clean and met expectations, though there were mentions of chipping paint.
Service
9.1
Staff were described as friendly, attentive, and accommodating.
Location
9.14
Excellent location close to the sea with beautiful views.
Room Quality
8.09
Room looked nice but mentioned some small sizes and a damp smell.
Amenities
8.62
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.58
Good value for location and quality of meals.
Food and Beverage
8.93
Food quality highly praised, especially breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.8
Mixed experiences overall, but many positive aspects noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 20:30

Property Description

Spectacular Sea Views
Perched on a peninsula in Aberdeen, Cove Bay Hotel offers breathtaking views of the North Sea from its lounge bar and restaurant.

Delicious Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary delight at the on-site restaurant known for its fresh, locally sourced dishes and fantastic sea views.

Comfortable En Suite Rooms
Relax in one of the 14 simply styled en suite rooms equipped with modern amenities like TV, hairdryer, and tea/coffee facilities.

Experience the charm of Cove Bay Hotel - book now for a memorable stay by the North Sea!

Important information:

Guests might experience disturbance from nearby bar in the 'Standard Double with Sea View' and 'Standard Single Room with Sea View'.

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).

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1076 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.09
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 8.93
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Gaby couple nl
7
Goed hotel voor kort verblijf om de toeristische plekken in de buurt te bezoeken.
Pros:

Hotel heeft pub en restaurant in 1 gebouw, kijkt mooi uit over zee, ge-moderniseerde badkamer. Ontbijt was redelijk.

Cons:

2 persoons bed was te smal en tekort, je moet met je koffers veel smalle trapopgangen op tillen om je kamer te bereiken. Kraan in de wasbak van de badkamer geeft weinig krachtige waterstraal en wordt slecht warm.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Janet couple au
10
A Hudden Gem
Pros:

Great property, clean. Food and service were outstanding. All staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Jelena couple hr
7
Clean rooms and good location
Pros:

Good location with own parking lot if you want to avoid staying in towns with a rented car as we did (traffic, parking, etc.). They have a lovely in-house restaurant with good choice of meals. Rooms are very clean.
Breakfast was great with variety of fruits, cereals and cooked food.

Cons:

Bed was short and narrow (140X190) for two persons bedroom and bedroom size is rather small. Also you can hear everything from the hallway and room next door.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Hayley solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

I loved the room as it was a room with a sea view, so it was just nice to sit at the window window and look out of it, the washroom was lovely and clean, all of the room was clean though and the hotel and all of the areas. I loved how there was direct bus to aberdeen city centre just in the bay area 5 minute walk from the hotel... the staff were super polite and very attentive and did a very good job at staying on top of room service. Breakfast was lovely. Dinner was lovely. The staff are very clear that they do go home at a certain time so leave us with a key to leave the premises if needs be.

Cons:

No Bath. The drawers are too big next to the bed so they are just there as you turn over so unfortunately can bang your head on the drawers.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Rita solo_traveller ca
8
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller au
9
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Ella couple gb
9
Very good for a short stay
Pros:

A lovely small hotel with friendly staff, glorious views and lovely food

Cons:

There wasn’t a lounge for residents to sit and have a drink, you had to go into the main bar

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Bolliger couple ch
8
Ein schöner Ort zum Übernachten in der Nähe von Aberdeen.
Pros:

Sehr schöne Lage und ganz nahe ist der Küstenpfad mit wunderbarer Aussicht. Das Frühstück ist sehr gut und vielfältig.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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BENJAMIN solo_traveller fr
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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ALEXANDRA family_with_children fr
8
Très belle expérience
Pros:

Le cadre proche de la mer et le restaurant avec vue sur mer pour le pdj.
Endroit très calme et reposant.
Le personnel très aimable et disponible.
Propreté +++

Cons:

Loin du centre ville d'Aberdeen si on n'est pas véhiculé.
L'accessibilité est compliquée pour les personnes à mobilité réduite mais de façon générale ce n'est pas un point fort du pays. Ca serait utile de préciser cela sur l'annonce de l'établissement afin que les voyageurs puissent réserver en connaissance de cause.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent find for weekend getaway
Pros:

Room was lovely and bright with comfy bed and large, soft towels after showering. Food was really tasty with plenty choices at breakfast and dinner. Excellent location being close to the coastal walk.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Edward couple gb
10
Pros:

Nice quiet place friendly food was good

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children us
9
Very nice stay right on the North Sea.
Pros:

Comfortable clean rooms with view of o Sea right from the room, and the North Sea beach was accessible via a path from the hotel.
Bonus: we were there for Easter weekend 2026 storm Dave and got to experience the buffeting winds and high waves of a North Sea storm.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Rene couple de
8
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Lesley solo_traveller gb
9
Beautiful spot with great food!
Pros:

Beautiful location, I spent a couple of hours just sitting on a bench enjoying the sun near the small harbour such a beautiful view and the hotel is very clean and was comfortable.
Jamie who was there when I arrived was very welcoming and a friendly and professional staff member 😊
The food in the evening was amazing, tasted delicious and was well presented, full points to the 🧑‍🍳

Cons:

I arrived before 4pm and had a feeling I wouldn’t be able to check in but was happy to wait, Jamie welcomed me and said my earl arrival was not a problem however, another staff member Angela came over and said the rooms were not ready and if I wanted to check in early it would cost an additional £20, I was happy to wait however, I did not like the fact that in one breath she was saying the room wasn’t ready and in the next saying o could check in early for £20?
Shame really as this tainted my experience from the start but after I mentioned this miraculously my room became available and Angela was very professional from that point forward.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Ron couple nl
8
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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MrsHA solo_traveller gb
9
Fantastic stay.
Pros:

Lovely room. Comfortable bed and spotless.

Cons:

If we were being picky. Fried egg a bit raw. Dinner was excellent. Great wine list. Good value.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Ellie couple fr
10
Friendly staff and excellent value for money
Pros:

Clean, spacious and overall great value for money!

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
9
Fantastic staff, fantastic food, fantastic hotel!
Pros:

Great selection of food on the menu for both breakfast and evening meal. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly which made my stay very comfortable.

2026-04-22 via Nuitee