The Craighaar Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1751 reviews)
Waterton Road, Bankhead , Aberdeen , 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:
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1751 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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David solo_traveller gb
6
Nice hotel, but room for improvement!
Pros:

It’s a nice hotel, the restaurant is really good. The staff are very friendly,

Cons:

Firstly I found the corridor had quite a dated almost smoky smell, then there’s the beds in my room, I had a twin to myself and I have both beds a try over the 3 nights and both of them were so uncomfortable, new mattresses wouldn’t go amiss. BUT in saying all that I did like the hotel. Oh & I was asked on arrival if I’d please settle my bill, when Infact I’d paid it at the end of July, then the last night I received an email asking if I’d please settle my bill, when checking out I asked again to confirm it was paid, the gentleman said yes he’d check, but it was ok they had my card details!

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Louise family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Good location for airport or P&J. Tasty breakfast & meal at night. Comfortable beds & great shower. Helpful and polite staff.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Donald solo_traveller gb
10
Staff very friendly and helpful.. excellent food 👌
Pros:

Excellent location and easy parking.. bedrooms very large and comfortable

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Natalie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything the staff could not do enough for u the place felt expensive and luxury

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
B
Brian solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Yolanda couple gb
9
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Grant couple us
10
Comfortable affordable and perfect for our short stay.
Pros:

This was a great value for the 2 nights we stayed there. Breakfast were very good with everything we needed. We also did have dinner there and it was good also.

Cons:

A little outdated but clean and they did have a few dead plants in the window boxes not sure if that was a thing.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Mathilde solo_traveller fr
9
Excellent stay
Pros:

Close to P&J live, city centre and old Aberdeen well deserved by bus (bus stop at less than 5 mn walk). Room very clan at the arrival and each day after make up, personnel very helpful and kindness. Comfy bed.

Cons:

To be avoided by noise-sensitive people: airplanes and helicopters all the day because the proximity with the airport.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Andrej couple si
10
Dobra lokacija za raziskovanje Aberdeena in okolice.
Pros:

Dobra lokacija za raziskovanje Aberdeena in okolice. Zasebno parkirišče. Prijazno osebje, bogat zajtrk in lastna restavracija za priložnostna kosila in večerje.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
9
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Neil_fm solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The rooms are a little on the small side, but also quite smart and clean. My room had a coffee machine which was good. Staff were great, breakfast actually cooked to order rather than picked from a hot plate.

Cons:

Nothing. The hotel is a bit out of town, but on the plus side you get more value for your money.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple gb
9
Good location near the airport with very reasonable rates.
Pros:

Amazingly reasonable rate for a very comfortable room with extras such as a coffee machine & pods. Powerful shower. Good breakfast included. Lovely bar & restaurant areas.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
R
Ross solo_traveller gb
8
Great place to relax not far from the Ciry
Pros:

Comfortable, clean good breakfast

Cons:

No complaints

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller gb
1
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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BADU_BOLOGNA_ITALY solo_traveller it
6
Pros:

Letto molto comodo. Stanza silenziosa e confortevole. Colazione continentale abbastanza varia.

Cons:

La porta del bagno non si chiude. Doccia piccola e si allaga il bagno.
Buffet della colazione non riempito celermente, a tratti mancava qualcosa.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Emtnan couple gb
8
Pros:

Great location and the place looks amazing and the staff was brilliant

Cons:

Nil

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Vicky couple gb
10
We would be back, had a lovely stay here. I’d highly recommend this hotel to others
Pros:

Easy check in, pristine clean, comfortable bed, friendly staff. We had breakfast in the morning and it was excellent.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Thilanka couple gb
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Brian extended_group gb
7
Nice
Pros:

Comfortable room and friendly staff

Cons:

Wasn’t informed of work happening at the hotel prior to going

2026-07-25 via Nuitee