Banchory Lodge Hotel

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9 (1220 reviews)
Dee Street , Banchory , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great service
Delicious food
Cons:
Room cleanliness
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
The carpet in our room didn’t look all that clean.
Service
9.68
Staff were amazing and very laid back, helpful and friendly.
Location
9.22
Lovely location by the river, ideal for walking and very dog friendly.
Room Quality
8.67
The room was large; however, poorly lit and had very little storage space.
Amenities
8.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier, but a lounge or library was lacking.
Value for Money
9.16
Good value, considering the quality of the stay.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Excellent quality of food and very good breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.18
The whole experience was fantastic.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 10:57

Property Description

Scenic Location and Georgian Mansion:
Nestled between Feugh River and King George V Park, Banchory Lodge Hotel offers a picturesque setting in a Georgian mansion with a modern twist.

Elegantly Decorated Rooms with Stunning Views:
Individually decorated rooms ranging from doubles to four posters, each offering views of the expansive hotel grounds and some with vistas of the River Dee. Enjoy modern amenities like TV, tea/coffee trays, and stylish en suite bathrooms.

Outdoor Activities and Proximity to City Life:
Experience the thrill of watching leaping salmon at the nearby River Feugh bridge or try your hand at salmon fishing on the hotel's grounds. Explore Banchory's vibrant town center just a short walk away or take a quick drive to Aberdeen for city adventures. Book now for an unforgettable stay at Banchory Lodge Hotel.

Important information:

Please note, when booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ABZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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 8 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 9 years old to 16 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £15 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

9
Based on 1220 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Rafal • couple • gb
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Moira • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Bed was comfy

Cons:

Conservatory attached was too cold even with heating on

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Joy • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely location, great staff, so very helpful

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Mandy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Incredible & will definitely be back !
Pros:

What an incredible hotel! Great location, great staff and great value for money !! Wish I was staying longer…

Cons:

Nothing it was excellent!

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Morris • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Ernest • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Renate • solo_traveller • at
10
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Stunning location and really friendly staff. Great food. Fantastic Scottish breakfast.

Cons:

Thought the food was a tiny bit expensive but I'm used to staying in Premier Inns so that's fair enough

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
9
Location suited us
Pros:

Location

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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sydney • couple • gb
9
Fantastic short stay for us.
Pros:

Beautiful location on the river Dee. Room is one of the best and most comfortable I have stayed in with a beautiful bathroom and a view of the river
Staff were all very professional,helpful and well mannered

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Amariese • extended_group • gb
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • gb
8
Lovely short stay.
Pros:

Superb location with views and access to the river from the room.

Cons:

Pillows could be improved.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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peter • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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John Martin • couple • gb
5
Fair - but would I pay the money and go back , no.
Pros:

I work in Banchory regularly and it’s a hotel that I’ve ate in before but never stayed so it was a nice escape for us for the night. Beautiful view but there’s definitely some things that’s I believe that the hotel can learn from, I just feel it was trying to hard and missing some of the basics.

Cons:

- If you have paid for a king room. The car parking spaces at the front of the property just infront of the outside seated area should be designated spots for these rooms only. It’s just that added touch.
- we stayed in room 4 , now I am 6FT 5 and you have a swinging light in the middle of the room at chest height , when your getting up middle of the night for the toilet , banged my head off this a few times.
The Restaurant - Menu is very poor and just over complicated. Yes the food is nice but not a lot on there. We are in Scotland and right in the river Tay , a can’t believe there is not a fresh salmon option on there. Would have been lovely to have had knowing your eating fresh fish caught on the same river you can see from the hotel. The breakfast menu , poached eggs , , with salmon , I had to ask for sourdough with the scrambled eggs and salmon and the salmon portion is terrible.

When you pay for King Size Room , and breakfast , I could have went to Harry Gows on the Main Street , paid less and had more quantity. Just very basic. To the tourists that come put some haggis on there , but spoke to a few people that were Scottish and they were disappointed also.

One more thing I would point out , please for your guests in the future put a full length mirror in the bedroom , especially for the women out there. They always live looking at their outfits in full and that’s not an option.

Beds are hard and not soft , a mean a wouldn’t say it was sleeping on concrete but for an establishment like yourselves , a believe yous can do a lot better.

Staff were 10/10 and couldn’t fault them.

Tell me something before I go ,

When was the last time you paid £44 for two fish and chips. That’s a rip off.

£15 max

So listen we enjoyed getting away from home but all the small things you can do better with , why do yous not link up with a local baker and put some fresh tablet in the room. Couple Carmel wafers , it’s pure lazy and just old fashioned.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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ELIZABETH SHONA • couple • gb
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Celia • couple • gb
9
We had a wonderful comfortable stay. Other than the stairs in the main building we had a wonderful comfortable stay
Pros:

The hotel is beautifully situated on the river. The room was so lovely and having a walk in shower such an advantage. Room 16 which has a view over the river. The refreshments in the room had such a great choice. Cafetière, teapot and plenty of tea/coffee/hot chocolate. The breakfast was wonderful. Freshly made which we love. Such lovely friendly staff too. We recommend this hotel.

Cons:

The only drawback was the number of stairs. If you have any physical disability/weakness it’s a disadvantage staying in the main building. No lift:-(

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great setting and escape from the city only 15 miles away

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • solo_traveller • gb
10
We had a fabulous overnight stay. Great location, staff were so helpful, dinner and breakfast were great.
Pros:

We had a fabulous overnight stay. Great location, staff were so helpful, dinner and breakfast were great.

Cons:

Nothing at all.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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ianmC5138IB • Business
8
Good hotel but sort the menu
Pros:

Overall the hotel was fantastic. I have stayed here numerous times over the last few years. The staff are great. Very helpful and professional. They are an asset to the hotel

I have 2 criticisms. Firstly, the menu has not changed in years and I found the selection to be very pretentious. A menu revamp is certainly needed. Next time I stay, ill be eating elsewhere.

My second criticism is that you now have a service charge added to the bill. This is not advertised anywhere and if I had not checked the bill, I would not have noticed.

Don't end up like American restaurants with this type of charge.

I was advised that the service charge could be removed but it does make you feel uncomfortable asking to do this.

I always tip when eating in restaurants when the service is good but in this case, I felt that the service charge was enough.

2026-02-17 • via Tripadvisor