The Craighaar Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1667 reviews)
Waterton Road, Bankhead , Aberdeen , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location near events
Cons:
Some dated room qualities
Lack of spa amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.64
Room was clean and well maintained, standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.11
Staff were exceptional, very friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.15
Perfect location for the P&J venue, very convenient.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms are comfortable but some reviews mentioned being a bit dated.
Amenities
7.63
No pool and spa available, but basic amenities were sufficient.
Value for Money
8.59
Good quality for the price, especially the dining experience.
Food and Beverage
8.14
Food quality was praised, except for some unexciting portions.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall a pleasant stay with friendly service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:33

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a short drive from Aberdeen International Airport and near popular event venues, Craighaar Hotel offers free parking and Wi-Fi, making it an ideal choice for travelers.

Comfortable Rooms
All rooms at Craighaar Hotel are en-suite and well-equipped with complimentary beverages, guest toiletries, and High Definition Smart TVs, ensuring a cozy stay for guests.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in the finest local cuisine at the stylish on-site restaurant, and unwind at the lounge bar with a selection of malt whiskies by the open fire, creating the perfect ambiance to relax after a day of exploring.

Ready to experience a comfortable stay with excellent amenities? Book your stay at Craighaar Hotel now!

Important information:

No pets allowed in the premises other than guide dogs.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ABZ

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • 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 14 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 15 years old and over stay for £20 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

8.5
Based on 1667 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.64
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 7.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 8.14
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Derek solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

As usual friendly staff, very clean, comfortable & lovely food

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Jim solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Linsey solo_traveller gb
7
Clean and comfortable
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The breakfast was disappointing, the bacon was hard and the poached eggs tasted like vinegar. The girl that took my order didn't seem very friendly and didn't give me any information about the cold buffet or how to get drinks.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Kirsti couple gb
6
Good location with welcoming staff & well priced. Clean room but decor a bit dated.
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was in a good location. The room was very clean. The coffee machine was a nice touch.

Cons:

The decor in the bedroom was a little dated and paintwork was scuffed. The acoustic insulation was poor - we could hear every word from the next room. The vegetarian cooked breakfast was OK but a bit basic.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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david couple gb
10
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Andrea solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Debbie McKenzie couple gb
5
Pros:

Room was nice, parking great, location very good.

Cons:

There was no lift to take you to the next floor (12 steps) not great for someone with walking issues. Breakfast was on until 9.30am and we received hostility from reception and the waiter checking his watch when we walked in at 9.20am.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Graeme solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely comfortable overnight stay
Pros:

Lovely staff. Good options at breakfast. Nice comfortable hotel and bar

Cons:

Nothing we didn't like.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Katja extended_group de
9
Pros:

Es ist ein gemütliches kleines Hotel mit sehr netten Personal. Wir haben uns über die Busse informiert um in die Stadt zu fahren und sie haben uns super informiert. Es war ein toller Aufenthalt und ein guter Start in den ersten Schottlandurlaub. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert!

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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thomas couple gb
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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ChrisSpencer solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Excellent room., bar and resstaurant

Cons:

More plug points needed!

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Danielle solo_traveller ie
8
Nice stay
Pros:

Great location if youre attending pj and live

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Ryan solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Connie couple gb
10
Pros:

The Craighaar was a five minute walk from the P&J where we were attending an event and the reason for our stay. We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel and the food was exceptional! The staff were friendly and attentive and the price we paid was beyond reasonable for our stay. Would not hesitate to book again if we were in the area

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
6
Friendly staff and good location, but facilities in need of refurb and upgrade.
Pros:

Location close to TECA, less expensive than Hilton. Decent breakfast and dinner. Staff very friendly and eager to help.

Cons:

Leaking faucet and shower (starting in the middle of the night) and noisy radiator (had to keep turning it off in the night). And they ran out of bananas.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Tracey extended_group gb
8
Percy location
Pros:

Excellent location for the P&J Stadium

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Lily couple gb
8
The waiter that we had for breakfast, didn’t say to help ourselves to cereal and fruit juice etc, if I hadn’t stay there
Pros:

Exactly location for P&J live, lovely sun terrace to sit out if a lovely day

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Athanasios solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Nice stay.Clean hotel with great facilities.Really friendly staff

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple gb
9
2026-05-01 via Nuitee