Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.4 (4223 reviews)
South Deeside Rd, Blairs , Aberdeen , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent service in dining

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, including dusty areas and dirty bedding.
Service
9.15
Most reviews praised the staff as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.19
Described as tranquil and convenient, with good parking facilities.
Room Quality
8.14
Rooms were generally nice, but issues with temperature and shower aesthetics noted.
Amenities
8.67
Facilities like the gym, spa, and swimming pool were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.13
Overall good value, but some felt it wasn't justified by the experience.
Food and Beverage
7.68
Food received mixed reviews; breakfast was chaotic and coffee was deemed terrible.
Overall Experience
8.55
Positive experiences but with several noted drawbacks impacting the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 12:40

Property Description

Victorian Mansion with Pool, Spa, and Gym

Historic Charm: The 4-star Ardoe House Hotel & Spa, a Victorian mansion built in the 19th century, boasts original staircases, fireplaces, and wooden panelling, offering a unique and charming stay.

Luxurious Amenities: Guests can indulge in the beauty salon, treatment rooms, hot tub, sauna, and steam room, providing a relaxing and rejuvenating experience during their stay.

Fine Dining Experience: Blair's restaurant offers exquisite cuisine crafted from fresh, local ingredients, complemented by the option to enjoy food and drinks in the elegant Drawing Room with its grand fireplace.

Experience a blend of historic elegance and modern luxury at Ardoe House Hotel & Spa. Book your stay now to enjoy a tranquil countryside retreat near Aberdeen.

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of £20 per dog per stay appliesPlease inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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

8.4
Based on 4223 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.14
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 7.68
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Claire • couple • gb
9
Great 2 day stay. Swimming pool, sauna and steam room very good. Large comfortable rooms.
Pros:

The look of the property from the outside when you drive up. Stunning castle. Small walls around the grounds. Dog friendly if you want a furry friend with you. Bar and restaurant good. Breakfast good value. Definitely be back.

Cons:

Nothing walkable. Need to drive if wanting a shop or go into town. Didn’t really bother us though.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Clean and friendly

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Craig • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely big comfy bed, modern bathroom facilities, great breakfast selection.
Pros:

Lovely charm, lovely staff.

Cons:

Distance to bedroom

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Judith • couple • gb
9
Recommend you choose this hotel
Pros:

Excellent breakfast. Fast room service. Food delicious. All staff friendly & efficient. Public rooms beautiful.

Cons:

Some lack of cleanliness of surfaces. Mould on window frame. No welcome info re hotel or local area in the bedroom

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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alexandra • couple • gb
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Thibault • couple • fr
3
A fuir dommage car site super
Pros:

Le site et les murs

Cons:

La saleté bouteilles vides dans les couloirs moquette des couloirs pleins de déchets divers les chambres non faites
Le personnel peu à l écoute des difficultés « we apologies »…

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Volker • couple • de
9
Pros:

Zimmergröße, Betten, Kopfkissen, Schwimmbad und Sauna waren super

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • solo_traveller • pl
4
Nice hotel, but the room fell below the expected four-star standard hotel!
Pros:

- Beautiful historic building and attractive grounds.

- Helpful staff with arranging a taxi and preparing a lunch box.

- Plenty of towels.

- Good yoghurt and fruit at breakfast.

Cons:

- My room was in the basement and had poor ventilation, especially in the bathroom.

- The window could only be opened by approximately 3 cm. Combined with the very poor bathroom ventilation and the lack of air conditioning, this made it extremely difficult to air the room properly. The air felt stale and not fresh.

- Both the shower and sink drains were slow and appeared to require servicing.

- I noticed a cobweb and considerable dust behind the bedside lamps.

- The carpet was particularly dirty and old.

- After I reported the problems, the room was cleaned more thoroughly the following day, which I appreciated, but the maintenance issues remained.

- I was unable to change rooms. I understand the hotel may have been fully booked, but given the number of issues, I had hoped for a more proactive solution.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
8
Clean, comfortable hotel, great facilities and lovely staff
Pros:

Beautiful original building at front of hotel

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
5
Staff were attentive and lovely. One receptionist in black shawl was very blunt and unapproachable.
Pros:

The spa is open to public for swimming lessons so couldn't enjoy spa. Breakfast buffet set up does not work. At one point 9 people were standing waiting on x1 toaster right in the corner. Logistics of buffee set up don't work when it's busy.

Cons:

Food was mediocre for such a beautiful hotel. Expected more. Frozen fish was not nice. Onion rings very over cooked.
Bed was very firm.
Pool full of swimming classes. Spa hotel should advertise they hold children's swimming lessons
Receptionist in black shawl blunt and should not be on front of the house. The others knew how to treat paying customers. So friendly. She was very up herself and snooty. Not nice to be this way with guests. She needs to work in office or change her attitude. Totally unapproachable and not helpful. Bar staff were excellent as were the very young waitors. Exceptional manners and so helpful. Lovely staff. Shame about little miss snoby pants.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Arlene • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent as always

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
10
Second time staying in the last month. Perfect stay again we both slept 12 hours straight, my partner usually never gets
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Reid • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Room was great, the Pool and steam room and sauna were great, Breakfast was amazing. as was the evening meal. hotel is nice. it is in a great area just outside the city in a great setting and it was perfect for what we needed, it was a shame we could only book for one night as we would have loved to stay longer.

Cons:

Remote control in room was missing reception gave us another one, which did not work. had to get another one which worked.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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brian • couple • gb
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Susanna • couple • gb
8
We will be back
Pros:

Exactly as described room was lovely and everything you need. Breakfast was good

Cons:

Ramp leading to main door

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Benita • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Sehr schönes Zimmer bestes Zimmer von allen währen unserer Reise.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee