The Stag Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (236 reviews)
40 High Street , Banchory , gb

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Safety deposit box
Darts
Karaoke
Non-smoking throughout
Evening entertainment
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise from the pub
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.44
Several reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, including a room that was not cleaned.
Service
7.91
Friendly staff and accommodating service were frequently praised.
Location
8.45
Great location mentioned in multiple reviews, close to key attractions.
Room Quality
7.4
Room quality was decent, but some mentioned noise issues.
Amenities
7.63
Basic amenities provided, standard for this hotel tier, some additional needs mentioned.
Value for Money
7.89
Many reviews highlight good value for money given the location and comfort.
Food and Beverage
7.44
Breakfast offerings were criticized, impacting the overall rating here.
Overall Experience
7.41
Overall experience was a mix of good and bad, leading to a moderate average.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 06:57

Property Description

Convenient Location in Banchory
Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Delicious Continental Breakfast Offered Daily

Experience the best of Banchory at The Stag Hotel, where convenience meets comfort. With modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and cozy bedding, our rooms are designed for a relaxing stay. Start your day right with a delicious continental breakfast before exploring nearby attractions like Crathes Castle and Drum Castle. Book now and make your stay unforgettable.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 236 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.44
Service: 7.91
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.63
Value for Money: 7.89
Food and Beverage: 7.44
Overall Experience: 7.41
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Heather solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Okafor solo_traveller gb
10
Short but lovely
Pros:

Excellent staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Jim couple gb
5
Decent value for money.
Pros:

It was central close to amenities.

Cons:

Was a bit tired sink cracked. Shower not very clean.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller gb
9
Central of town, excellent value for money, nice, clean & comy.
Pros:

It was clean, warm and better than my expectations. Lovely ‘delivered’ basket breakfast. Great value for money.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Malcolm couple gb
9
Ideal location, clean rooms, and very friendly staff, quick service and good bar food. Thanks to all at the Stag
Pros:

Clean and tidy room, also the staff were very welcoming on arrival

Cons:

N/A all good

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
Brief Overnight Stay - Good Value Straightforward Accommodation
Pros:

Very central. Room warm and comfortable. Bathroom not ultra modern but perfectly OK. Adjoining Bar for food and drinks if wished. Several restaurants nearby if other food preferred. Breakfast arrived promptly at 9am.

Cons:

The slection of items in the breakfast selection seemed a bit odd to us. Possibly because of the inclusion of sweetened yoghurts, a strange oaty/porridge pot, sweet muffins, wheaty bars etc. The croissants, jam and fruit we did appreciate and we took the mixed salamis home for future use.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Charles solo_traveller gb
8
Handy base when visiting the magical Crathes Castle
Pros:

It was very clean. It is in the centre of Banchory around a 50 minute walk from the Crathes Castle parkrun start and a big park next to the Dee nearby.

Cons:

As it's an extension to an hotel there was quite a lot of noise from the outside bar area. The tea/coffee, food provided were not great. Only minor quibbles really.

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller gb
10
Met some old friends and really enjoyed the Saturday night entertainment.
Pros:

Central location. Friendly staff. Great continental breakfast

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Charles solo_traveller gb
6
Value and basic
Pros:

Room was fairly comfortable and clean if a bit dated

Cons:

It's part of a busy bar so expect a lot of noise until about 1pm at weekends

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
7
The place is value for money to be honest, and very well located central to the town.
Pros:

Location is brilliant and we were lucky to be able to park right outside. The barman greeted us with a smile which was very welcome after a 10 hour drive to get there. He was very helpful with getting us our keys and showing where our room was as this was a late arrival (midnight)

Cons:

The bathroom could have been a bit cleaner, especially when I turned on the fan whilst having a shower!

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Andy couple gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, comfortable beds & hot showers.

Cons:

No complaints here

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Hilary couple gb
8
Very reasonably priced, great location, brilliant breakfast basket.
Pros:

Great location, excellent breakfast basket, friendly staff, bar downstairs was busy, but we were aware of this, so it was ok. Good supply of tea/coffee 👍

Cons:

Crack in the sink, room a bit cramped, but clean and cosy ☺️

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Reid solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean room, quiet and comfortable.

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
10
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
9
Excellent value both in in the bar and for the accommodation.
Pros:

Comfortable stay and excellent value for money. The staff were very welcoming. Breakfast came in a basket (continental) and there was more than enough choices in it eg porridge, yogurts, fruit/fruit juice

Cons:

No parking but there is some in the street behind. It is pay station car park however it is free on Sundays.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Norman solo_traveller gb
9
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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BRADLEY solo_traveller gb
9
2026-02-27 via Nuitee