Burnett Arms Hotel

Hotels
7 (1023 reviews)
25 High Street , Banchory , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Dated room condition

Categories

Cleanliness
5.89
Mixed reviews due to cleanliness issues like blood on the mattress.
Service
7.86
Staff were friendly and helpful despite some operational issues.
Location
7.9
Convenient location cited positively in several reviews.
Room Quality
5.85
Rooms were described as dated, with issues like heating problems.
Amenities
7.38
Amenities were basic but sufficient for many guests.
Value for Money
8.84
Great value noted in multiple reviews.
Food and Beverage
5.89
Food quality received some criticism compared to expectations.
Overall Experience
6.36
Overall experience mixed due to service and room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:29

Property Description

Charming Hotel with Diverse Amenities

Comfortable Rooms: Each room at Burnett Arms Hotel is equipped with essential amenities like a desk, TV, and a private bathroom, ensuring a cozy stay for every guest.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant offering a variety of cuisines including American, Belgian, and Brazilian. Special dietary needs are catered to with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

Leisure Activities: Whether you enjoy playing darts, hiking, or golfing, there's something for everyone at this 3-star hotel. Explore the picturesque surroundings and make the most of your stay.

Ready to experience a delightful stay at Burnett Arms Hotel? Book now and create unforgettable memories during your visit!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: ABZ

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 1023 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.89
Service: 7.86
Location: 7.9
Room Quality: 5.85
Amenities: 7.38
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 5.89
Overall Experience: 6.36
L
Lesley solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
G
Graeme couple gb
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
E
Espen extended_group no
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
A
Andrew solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room not been ready

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
S
Shaun solo_traveller gb
6
Comfortable stay in Banchory, however WI FI left well short
Pros:

Room was comfortable and to a good standard

Cons:

WIFI was non existent , as a bussiness traveler i could not get any work done in the evening , neither phone or laptop had connection. I spoke with staff who assured it was a new system. However no improvement

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
C
Christopher couple gb
5
Pros:

Dinner on night 1 was very good, waitress excellent.
Staff were reasonable.

Cons:

Bathroom was disappointing. Radiator was boiling continuously with no control possible due to broken control. Toilet seat was only connected by one connection, the other was insecure. The sliding door into the bathroom was heavy and difficult to slide open and shut.
Shower and sink operation was good.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
S
sandra solo_traveller au
3
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
K
Kenyon solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything. The property definitely needs some TLC and money spent to upgrade it.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
P
Pamela couple gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, it’s the hotel that requires updating as this would have made all the difference to my opinion.

Cons:

Radiator was not connected to the gas in the bathroom, toilet roll in squares went out of the arc years ago, blinds in the bedroom wouldn’t stay up because of the window being opened , curtains not hung properly.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
G
Grubolf solo_traveller at
2
Pros:

Das Hotel ist nett angelegt, das schottische Frühstück frisch gekocht und sehr gut, der Aufenthalt war angenehm.

Cons:

Obwohl der Aufenthalt angenehm war, bin ich leider extrem von der Servicequalität enttäuscht.
Wir haben eine sehr teure Hardshelljacke im Zimmer hängen lassen und haben dies leider erst am Nachmittag bemerkt. Wir konnten leider nicht anrufen, da unsere e-sim nur für Datenverkehr ausgelegt. Alle unsere Kommunikationsversuche über booking.com blieben unbeantwortet, das persönliche Erscheinen am selben Abend war erfolglos, da bereits anderes Personal im Dienst war und die Jacke trotz mehrerer Bemühungen nicht mehr auffindbar war. Man versicherte uns, dass die Jacke irgendwo sei und man uns diese selbstverständlich übersenden würde. 3 Tage später erhielten wir nach einer Urgenz per Email die Antwort, die Jacke läge nun zur Abholung an der Rezeption bereit. Mehrmalige Bitten, uns die Jacke zu übersenden - gerne auch auf unsere Kosten - blieben unbeantwortet.
FAZIT: SEIEN SIE ACHTSAM UND VERGESSEN SIE IN DIESEM HOTEL NIEMALS IHRE SACHEN!

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
J
Jill family_with_children gb
6
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
D
Dorothy solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
P
Pat solo_traveller gb
5
Needs some TLC 🤗
Pros:

Location was ideal for us. Gentleman who checked us in was both friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Items in our room that didn't work! 😞
Had to move the kettle to a different plug as it wouldn't plug in the socket beside it.
The hairdryer didn't have a proper plug on it.
The window couldn't be opened to let some air in and the fan that was in the room wasn't working 😞
We never saw anyone to air our problems to. 🥺

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
J
Jenna family_with_children us
5
Functional but lacking flair
Pros:

The staff, especially the maintenance guys, seemed genuinely interested in fixing the problems presented. The location worked for what we were doing.

The front desk guy was nice and was clearly working very hard there as the receptionist, maintenance coordinator, bartender and waiter in one.

Cons:

Not having hot water at a hotel is an immediate downside to a stay. They were able to remedy it within a day and since we stayed 3 nights, that was very good or we would've been really unhappy.
This hotel seems to been the midst of renovation but it's clearly not done yet and I was hoping for more small town charm and service. If the hotel is older, it has the opportunity to make up for its maintenance issues with charm but this was lacking here. I was hoping for more of a rooms above the pub vibe where the receptionist would greet us warmly and take us to our rooms telling us about the area, etc but we got a basic check in, here's your key, and then it was quite the maze to find the rooms.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
P
Philipp solo_traveller gb
4
Cons:

TV not working. Shower cold. Poorly insulated. Loud music until late at night.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
D
Doreen couple gb
7
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
L
Laura extended_group it
7
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
M
michael couple gb
5
Average
Pros:

Breakfast was good

Cons:

Room wasn’t cleaned twice

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
E
Ellenor MacKenzie solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

Booked pet friendly room, only to find out they wanted to charge £30 for my wee dog for one night. Couldn't get bar snacks as kitchen was closed at 3pm. Big stain marks down wall where roof had been leaking at some point. View across flat roof, ventilation system etc was awful.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
M
Mar couple es
7
Pros:

La ubicación perfecta

2026-08-14 via Nuitee