The Stag Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (268 reviews)
40 High Street , Banchory , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Safety deposit box
Bar
Meeting/banquet facilities
Barber/beauty shop
Billiards
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise from the pub
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.44
Several reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, including a room that was not cleaned.
Service
7.91
Friendly staff and accommodating service were frequently praised.
Location
8.45
Great location mentioned in multiple reviews, close to key attractions.
Room Quality
7.4
Room quality was decent, but some mentioned noise issues.
Amenities
7.63
Basic amenities provided, standard for this hotel tier, some additional needs mentioned.
Value for Money
7.89
Many reviews highlight good value for money given the location and comfort.
Food and Beverage
7.44
Breakfast offerings were criticized, impacting the overall rating here.
Overall Experience
7.41
Overall experience was a mix of good and bad, leading to a moderate average.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 06:57

Property Description

Convenient Location in Banchory
Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Delicious Continental Breakfast Offered Daily

Experience the best of Banchory at The Stag Hotel, where convenience meets comfort. With modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and cozy bedding, our rooms are designed for a relaxing stay. Start your day right with a delicious continental breakfast before exploring nearby attractions like Crathes Castle and Drum Castle. Book now and make your stay unforgettable.

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

7.7
Based on 268 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.44
Service: 7.91
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.63
Value for Money: 7.89
Food and Beverage: 7.44
Overall Experience: 7.41
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Lesley • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent staff! Very accommodating. The heat was unbearable through no fault of the hotel! We were given a fan for our room as we had a young person who was suffering and overwhelmed/overstimulated and the fan made the experience more comfortable.

I was dubious on our arrival as the bar was very busy and the outside area was loud and vibrant! However when we came down to have a drink and unwind we found the atmosphere to be friendly and very welcoming. Locals mixing with tourists. The bar closed at 12 so any noise associated with the bar was dampened down at a reasonable time.

Cons:

The heat!🤣 The rooms remained very hot and the windows, for legal reasons they cannot open wide which is fair. However management may reflect on the overall comfort of providing a small fan per room. This would be a fantastic facility and fairly inexpensive 🤠

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • couple • de
6
Cons:

Couldn’t really open the window and no AC. It was very hot in the room

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great location. Good value for money. Friendly staff

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
1
Horrible hotel
Pros:

Nothing it was noisy not very clean in the bar area
Nothing like the photos on booking.com didn't get any sleep there was a fan right outside the bedroom that went on and off the whole night the breakfast basket was good though so the room was like a oven because we couldn't open the window because of the noise from the fan and the outside beer garden

Cons:

The whole thing the place really needs a total make over wouldn't want to go back even if they paid us can't understand why it has,a score that says it's good they only good thing was nice it had lovely white fluffy towels went to have a shower in the morning there was one little bottle of shower wash for 2 of us and guess
what it was empty and one tiny bar of soap the

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Mcintosh • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • extended_group • gb
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
6
Would definitely stay again the place is comfortable and the check in quick and easy. The staff even took our bags upsta
Pros:

Location and local amenities

Cons:

No cooked breakfast options. One young member of staff did not get my drinks order right and he seemed like he wasn’t listening to what I wanted at all

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Collette • couple • gb
8
Stay was really good 👍 would definitely go back but would ask for different room.
Cons:

Bit off noise went on a bit late from the punters our room was just about them

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • de
3
Beware of the Breakfast
Pros:

Zentrale Lage

Cons:

Im Innenhof rauscht im 20-Minutentakt ein Gebläse.
Das Zimmer ist sehr klein.
Das „außergewöhnliche Frühstück“ ist eine lieblose Zusammenstellung von Fertigware, die im Körbchen aufs Zimmer gebracht wird.
Besser geht man zum Frühstücken ins Hotel auf der anderen Straßenseite.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Roger • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Uwe • solo_traveller • us
8
Because of the bar downstairs it’s easy to get to know people and have a good time
Pros:

Downtown
Free parking very close

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Maryam • couple • gb
6
It was an okay place
Pros:

The location and being part of a pub

Cons:

The further was not good, the towels were ripped and even there was stains on the bedding

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Overnight stay
Pros:

All was lovely, room was tidy and clean, comfy beds. Small but had everything that was needed. Breakfast basket was plentiful and delivered at 9 on the dot as requested.

Cons:

Not a dislike, but just a suggestion! Might consider adding a couple of side plates for the croissants n jam 😊

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Hall • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Die Mitarbeiter waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Essen und die Getränke im Pub waren lecker. Ein Parkplatz ist eine Straße weiter gut zu finden. Das Bett war sehr bequem und der Frühstückskorb reichhaltig.

Cons:

Die Ausstattung ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen und besonders das Bad könnte eine Renovierung vertragen. Es waren doch recht viele Spinnweben im Zimmer.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Ross • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Just what I ni

Cons:

All.good

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • au
8
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Gavin • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Eve • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee