The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (7698 reviews)
Souterhead Road , Aberdeen , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Parking issues
Inconsistent breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.65
Overall sentiment regarding clean rooms and facilities.
Service
9.12
Many reviews highlight excellent and friendly staff.
Location
8.16
Well-liked location but noted to be out of the city.
Room Quality
8.11
Rooms are generally comfortable but some issues reported.
Amenities
8.74
Good facilities mentioned, but a few limitations like the pool size.
Value for Money
8.79
Good deals and discounts noted, though some pricing issues.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Generally good food options with a few criticisms.
Overall Experience
8.62
Visitors express high satisfaction overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 20:19

Property Description

Modern Accommodations
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers modern rooms with en suite bathrooms, satellite TV, and work desks. Each room is designed for your comfort and convenience.

Leisure and Wellness
Enjoy the hotel's sauna, spa, and indoor pool for a relaxing stay. Stay active at the on-site health and leisure club with fitness facilities, gym, and steam room available for guests.

Convenient Location
Situated just 3 miles from the city centre and 1 mile from the coast, the Aberdeen Altens Hotel provides easy access to Royal Deeside, Duthie Park, and Nigg Bay Golf Club. Explore the best of Aberdeen from this prime location.

Experience comfort, leisure, and convenience at the Aberdeen Altens Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Children under the age of 5 enjoy breakfast free of charge. For children between 6 and 12 years old, breakfast costs GBP 5. For children 17 years old, breakfast costs GBP 12.
Prices are per child per day.

Please note children are welcome to use the leisure facilities, but those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The adult must be in the pool with them and a maximum of two children per adult.

Pool opening times for children under 16 are Monday – Thursday 07:00 – 19:30, Friday – Sunday unlimited.

Access to the Health Club and swimming pool are complimentary but not guaranteed, if the pool is at capacity.

Please note last entry to the Health & Leisure club is one hour before closing.

Children's meals are not included, and additional charges apply, payable to the hotel directly.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for £5 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 3 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 7698 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.65
Service: 9.12
Location: 8.16
Room Quality: 8.11
Amenities: 8.74
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.62
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Lynne family_with_children gb
10
2026-07-26 via Nuitee
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Vaida family_with_children gb
8
Worth to stay if you want to relax
Pros:

a lot of space, clean, nice atmosfera

Cons:

kids find some spiders in a hall.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple gb
7
Nice hotel Clean Comfortable Staff Courteous
Pros:

The pool was good I liked the walk into Cove to the sea

Cons:

I did not like the corporate policy of charging guests to park
I did not like the corporate policy of charging guests £25 at check-in as a Hooligan Deposit in case of damage to the room This is extremely unwelcoming

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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John family_with_children gb
10
Exceptional as always
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Meikle solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Enikö family_with_children de
2
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Romain solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Très bien pour une nuit

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Ally Beath solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Chirila couple gb
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Victoria solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely little visit here.
Pros:

It smelt beautiful in every room. Great touch.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Lynsey couple gb
10
A lovely visit to Aberdeen.
Pros:

Excellent reception area. Family room large and comfortable. Pool facilities are lovely. Took a 1 and 3 year old and we all had a great time. Staff very friendly and welcoming.
10 mins in car to Aberdeen city centre and 10 mins to Stonehaven.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Lockey solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Lorraine solo_traveller au
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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June couple gb
9
Loved it. Will be back if we're ever in the area again.
Pros:

Beautiful entrance hall. Lovely room. Great food. Lovely staff.

Cons:

The breakfast area could be doing with being a bit bigger. Very small area for the size of Hotel and number of people trying to eat at the one time

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Mackay solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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carl solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Donna couple us
10
Great value for a night or two at an excellent location when one needs to re-charge
Pros:

Dinner restaurant was terrific, breakfast buffet has everything and more!

Cons:

Out of date device plug-ins

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Chonthicha solo_traveller th
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Dawn couple gb
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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lori solo_traveller gb
1
2026-07-22 via Nuitee