Maryculter House

Hotels
9.1 (1662 reviews)
South Deeside Road, Maryculter , Maryculter , 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:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Great dining options
Cons:
Poor communication on pet policy
Variability in breakfast service
Missing amenities like dressing gowns

Categories

Cleanliness
9.01
Rooms were very clean with some minor issues mentioned in a couple of reviews.
Service
9.78
Staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating, indicating high service quality.
Location
9.32
Multiple reviews praised the beautiful location near the river and scenic surroundings.
Room Quality
9.37
Rooms were described as comfortable and beautifully decorated, suggesting high quality.
Amenities
8.3
Some amenities like breakfast and pet policies received mixed feedback, necessitating a lower score.
Value for Money
8.76
Value perception varies; some highlighted great experiences while others noted areas for improvement.
Food and Beverage
8.91
Food received positive comments but also noted issues with breakfast timing.
Overall Experience
9.38
Most reviews reflected a very positive overall experience with the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 14:21

Property Description

Riverside Scottish Mansion with Historic Charm

Scenic Exploration: Nestled on the banks of the River Dee, our historic Scottish mansion provides the perfect gateway to Scotland's stunning landscapes. Engage in a myriad of outdoor activities from skiing to diving in the nearby mountains, forests, and rivers.

Luxurious Ambiance: Immerse yourself in a blend of modern luxury and ancient allure. The hotel's stylish decor showcases a mix of contemporary elegance and historic features like natural stone, wood paneling, and grand fireplaces.

Convenient Location: Just a short 15-minute drive to the renowned P&J Live in Aberdeen, our hotel offers easy access to world-class conferences and events. Book now to experience a memorable stay at our riverside Scottish retreat.

Important information:

Early Check-in:
Please be aware that we do not offer early check-ins at the hotel. Check-in time is 15:00 so if you are arriving at the hotel prior to this, they cannot guarantee that your room will be ready for you. Should your room not be ready when you arrive, the hotel are more than happy to look after any luggage for you until the room is ready.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 1662 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.01
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 9.37
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 9.38
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Muir family_with_children gb
4
Average
Pros:

Period property, reasonable state of decor

Cons:

Outdated tv in the bedroom. Poorly organised information. Staff helpful but limited in what the could achieve. Very hard to find an actual member of staff when you needed in. Questions posed in the booked were responded to but not passed on to the staff

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Lemaire-Nowinski couple gb
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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D5843YProbinf Family Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
10
Perfect setting for a wedding
Pros:

Where to start?
Me and my now wife had booked Maryculter House for our wedding celebration. This included a meal with friends the night before, the big day and a lovely breakfast the morning after.
When we arrived we were greeted by Beth who was very warm and professional! We were checked in very quickly and efficiently. The rooms were spotless and BIG! They had all the amenities you could need: safe, water, slippers, fridge, etc.
We were supposed to be booked in at the restaurant, but due to a fire a few weeks prior, we were placed in the private dinning room for our pre-wedding meal. This was communicated to us before arrival.
The food at the pre-wedding meal was outstanding!!! All 5 adults had three courses, with no complaints. There were compliments all around and it made us very excited for the wedding food! The staff were extremely kind and amazing with the kid/toddler.
On the wedding day, the staff made the room transition seamless for the bride getting ready, all belongings were put in the right places and nothing was left behind, which meant we could focus on our wedding instead of moving our belongings to the honeymoon suite.
The wedding food was out of this world - even better than during our tasting menu a few months prior. All of our dietary requirements for our guests were catered for and everyone left with a happy tummy. There were complements all around. The pies in the evening were also delicious. You would not be able to tell that the catering was done from an outside kitchen.
The bride's and bridesmaid's morning breakfast basket was also delicious and the bridesmaid's allergies were taken very seriously.
The breakfast buffet the morning after was also very delicious.

You can't talk about Maryculter House without mentioning how beautiful it looks. From the outside located near the river Dee to the beautifully decorated inside of the hotel, everything makes this place look like it's straight out of a fairy tale.

Oh, and for people who are concerned that the venue might become too loud if you are simply staying there, not attending a wedding, I can guarantee you their ball room is completely sound insulated. You might hear the occasional music when someone steps outside but other than that you will sleep peacefully in the quiet countryside of Aberdeenshire.

All of this said, thank you to the Maryculter House for making our special day run so smoothly and magical!

2026-08-27 via Tripadvisor
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Alberto couple it
4
Peggior soggiorno in Scozia
Pros:

Materasso comodo, doccia ampia

Cons:

La stanza che ci è stata assegnata non rispecchiava quella prenotata, da una matrimoniale vista lago e ci siamo ritrovati una vista cespugli.
Abbiamo informato subito la reception, che stizzita ci ha proposto una stanza al primo piano, da dove effettivamente era stata scattata la foto della stanza da noi prenotata, e una volta accettata ci hanno chiesto un sovrapprezzo di 30 sterline.
Ci siamo rifiutati di aggiungere ulteriori soldi e ci hanno rispedito al piano terra dicendo che la nostra stanza aveva la vista lago, nonostante i nostri inviti a visionare la camera con noi.
Credo che da un hotel a 4 stelle sia inaccettabile un comportamento così.
Si poteva gestire in tanti altri modi cercando di andare incontro al cliente.
Inoltre mi è stata chiesta una carta di credito per “garanzia” del soggiorno.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Ingrid couple es
7
Lovely house and gardens room quite basic
Pros:

Beautiful house
Room basic

Cons:

Room could be better decorated

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Chiara solo_traveller it
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Tracy couple gb
10
Loved it
Pros:

Liked the style and decor of the hotel
River view rooms were lovely

Cons:

It wasn’t clearly signed where to go for areas of the hotel

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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ANDREW couple gb
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Riccardo solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Location stotica e molto suggestiva immersa nel verde e sulla riva del fiume

Cons:

Niente di particolare, la cucina era temporaneamente non attiva a causa di problemi tecnici, ma ci avevano avvisato correttamente in anticipo

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Francesca couple it
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Matthias couple gb
10
Scenic and historic setting with friendly staff and very comfortable room.
Pros:

Beautiful and very good location. Generous and delicious breakfast.

Cons:

We had to fit in with two big wedding parties over that weekend which for the time of year is understandable for the location.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Francesca solo_traveller it
9
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Maria extended_group gr
9
Nice place to stay, you can enjoy walks , the river is aside!
Pros:

The location! The rooms very comfortable and the history of the building amazing!

Cons:

Food is just ok . Could be better!

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Helga extended_group de
10
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Antonia extended_group us
9
Lo recomiendo!!
Pros:

La ubicación y los alrededores son preciosos. Tiene una vita muy linda desde la pieza y el hotel en sí está muy bien ambientado combinando lo moderno con elementos antiguos. Baños remodelados con tina y ducha, super cómodo y grande.

Cons:

El restaurante tenia muy pocas opciones para comer y se llena rápido. Si o si reservar si quieres comer ahí.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Alfielum Friends getaway United Kingdom
2
Won’t recommend again
Pros:

I recommended this hotel for some visitors from Denmark but wish I hadn’t! I arrived at lunchtime to meet her for lunch, we walked past receptionist to dining room, sat for 30 mins without anyone coming then when I went out to ask we were told there was literally no food available (despite menus on all the tables). Some sort of story about a kitchen fire but apparently open for dinner in the evening.
And my friends at breakfast tried to get a coffee but told machine was off. They asked if it could be switched on, but 30 mins later apparently it still wasn’t available for coffee. It’s a beautiful setting but I think some serious improvement needed in service and offer.

2026-08-21 via Tripadvisor
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Neil solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Alain family_with_children lu
10
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
10
2026-08-21 via Nuitee