The Craighaar Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (1775 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 1775 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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John • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Staff Welcoming and convenient for AECC

2026-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Allyson • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The staff and the room was a little worn but comfy.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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AILIE • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

All staff were very friendly and helpful.

Very short walk to P & J Live.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Clean. Smelled good. Staff helpful and attentive.

Cons:

Shower cubicle was a bit too small.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pleasant but lacked sleep to to bed
Pros:

It’s location

Cons:

The mattress on the bed was of very firm and of poor quality in my opinion

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Lovely staff and great location. The food was very nice too. An attractive decoration too.

Cons:

Having to have a larger room to accommodate our party i found it a bit expensive but that was expected. It is a hotel that caters for singles and couples.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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KatF • solo_traveller • gb
8
Friendly hotel great PJ& live location.
Pros:

Lovely staff. Good location for PJ and live.

Cons:

Room was small, poor lighting in room.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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beverley • couple • au
9
On site restaurant was fantastic. Great chef who’s been there 40years
Pros:

Absolutely fabulous hot cooked breakfast

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very convenient for PJ live.
Very friendly and professional staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • gb
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • solo_traveller • gb
9
Enjoyable 😉
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Barry • solo_traveller • gb
3
Craighaar Sept 26
Pros:

Food was ok, staff were pleasant enough. Good check in and check out times..

Cons:

Very dated rooms, corridors, room decor peeling off walls, poor wifi, poor lighting in room, toilet leaking on bathroom floor, very basic. Wouldn't stay again.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pure luxury
Pros:

Room and staff were excellent

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was brilliant. Food was out of this world.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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kieran • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Staff were superb

Cons:

Being on the flightpath

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • solo_traveller • gb
7
Ok for one-night stay
Pros:

The staff were friendly and helpful. Beds were comfortable and clean. Toiletries were provided. The hotel was easy to get to by bus from central Aberdeen. There was a good selection of tea etc plus biscuits.

Cons:

On entering the room, there was a smell of mustiness. It may be because the room hadn't been aired in a while. There were hot chocolate sachets but these were wrinkled, suggesting that they had been there a long time, so we didn't use them. Around the half-door of the bath/shower, there are some areas of black mould.

Breakfast was ok but the corn flakes didn't have the full-bodied taste you would normally expect so again I wondered how long the individual packets had been kept for.

The hotel was fine for a one-night stay but I think it could do with updating.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great location
Pros:

Great location for concert at P&JLive as well as the airport

Cons:

Service for breakfast was a little slow but they were very busy

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • couple • gb
8
Good value
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay and the staff were great. Room was a bit tired but clean and comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful. Would be happy to stay again.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee