The Forbes Arms Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (21 reviews)
Forbes Arms Hotel , Alford , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Friendly staff
Comfortable
Great breakfast
Cons:
Too many stairs to carry luggage
Room was hot during heatwave

Categories

Cleanliness
8.53
The hotel was very clean as mentioned in multiple reviews.
Service
9
The staff were described as friendly and helpful, suggesting high service quality.
Location
8.54
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.69
The room was comfortable and had lovely finishes, indicating good quality.
Amenities
8.52
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.68
The amenities and service suggest good value for money.
Food and Beverage
9.03
Breakfast was highly praised, indicating excellent food quality.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall experience was very positive, with many mentions of satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-01 14:00

Property Description

Charming Accommodation

Relaxing Outdoor Spaces

Delicious Dining Options

To experience the charm of Alford and enjoy a relaxing stay with delicious dining options, book your accommodation at The Forbes Arms Hotel.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.53
Service: 9
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 8.69
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 9.03
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Linda • couple • gb
10
An excellent place to stay. Ticks all the boxes.
Pros:

A beautifully appointed place. Everything about it was quality. Home made shortbread were available in the room. The toiletries were from Isle of Arran, my favourites ❤️ The food was amazing. The staff were also very friendly and were made to feel very welcome. Would definitely love to stay there again.

Cons:

Couldn’t fault anything.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Forrest • couple • us
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
M
M. • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

De inrichting, het personeel en de hygiëne

Cons:

-

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
A
Alan • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
L
Lothar • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Alles

Cons:

Keine Reklamation ausser Regenwetter

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Guitard • solo_traveller • fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

Tout, l’accueil, la qualité des chambres,
L’emplacement et bien les échanges chaleureux avec toute l’équipe

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Rosehill616 • solo_traveller • gb
10
A quiet little gem.
Pros:

Charming staff. Very clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Lenz • couple • de
9
sehr gute Unterkunft, wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt
Pros:

sehr schöne Unterkunft, hochwertig, gute Küche, nette Atmosphäre

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
G
Grant • solo_traveller • gb
2
2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The hotel was very comfortable and modern and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey • couple • au
10
Comfortable and relaxing.
Pros:

Great breakfast and great table in the morning sun. Greatcstart to the day.

Cons:

Too many stairs to carry luggage.

2025-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Jaime • family_with_children • es
9
Pros:

En general todo bien y muy nuevo.

Cons:

Estuvimos en una ola de calor y en la habitación hacia mucho calor.

2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
H
Hopper • couple • us
10
It was a beautiful hotel with wonderful staff.
Pros:

Clean and kind.

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
D
Dickson • solo_traveller • gb
10
2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
R
Rosehill616 • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Very comfortable, good food and friendly and attentive staff.

Cons:

Nothing.

2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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Warren Chambers • family_with_children • gb
9
Really enjoyed would highly recommend
Pros:

Great Clean friendly exceptional would highly recommend

2025-07-31 • via Nuitee
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Joan • young couple • gb
9
Short stop in a beautiful setting
Pros:

Extremely comfortable, especially bed. Lovely finishes, all furnishings and fittings of high quality.
Staff were lovely, and breakfast was great. We didn't have to eat again that day.

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2025-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Jennie • review category business travellers • gb
9
Highly recommended for a relaxing stay in beautiful rural Aberdeenshire
Pros:

Recently refurbished family run hotel and bar in a peaceful and picturesque location. Lovely owners and staff. Great food, comfortable rooms. Ideal spot for walkers, or just to chill by the River Dee.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-06-03 • via Nuitee
M
Marie • review category business travellers • ch
7
Good
2025-04-24 • via Nuitee