The Craighaar Hotel, Aberdeen ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Waterton Road, Bankhead, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Settled in a quiet residential area, The Craighaar Hotel, a 4-star Aberdeen hotel rated 8.2/10, offers modern accommodations and a seasonal British menu in its elegantly designed restaurant. Experience personalized service in this family-owned establishment, strategically located 3 miles from Aberdeen and just a short walk from the P&J Live venue.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Craighaar Hotel feature stylish decor with crisp linen and plump bedding, as well as ensuite bathrooms equipped with power showers and heated mirrors. The property offers fast broadband in all rooms, along with flat-screen Freeview TVs and essential amenities for a comfortable stay.

Dining & Lounge Options

Dining options include a beautifully designed restaurant that showcases a seasonal British menu, merging traditional and contemporary dishes. The Craighaar Hotel also features a Club Lounge, where guests can enjoy a variety of beverages and light lunch offerings.

Events & Meetings

The Craighaar Hotel is equipped with stunning purpose-built conference suites that provide comfort and sophistication for business meetings and events. These venues are ideal for gatherings of various scales, offering the flexibility to cater to specific needs.

Location & Transportation

Conveniently, Dyce Railway Station is a 3-minute drive from The Craighaar Hotel, providing access to the wider region. Nearby landmarks include Brimmond Hill Country Park and the Den of Maidencraig Nature Reserve, perfect for those looking to explore local nature.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Gallery Suite

Max:

2 persons

35 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Executive Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Heating

Bathtub

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Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

18 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Aberdeen 6.8 km

Airports

Aberdeen (ABZ) 3.8 km

Dundee (DND) 115.8 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast

“The cooked breakfast was a standout feature, offering a hearty and satisfying start to my day.” view full review

Ample Parking Space

“I appreciated the abundant parking available, which made accessing the hotel so much easier.” view full review

Ideal for Conferences

“The hotel's proximity to the exhibition center made it incredibly convenient for attending my conference.” view full review

Comfortable Rooms

“The room was impeccably clean and quiet, providing a perfect retreat after a busy day.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Waterton Road, Bankhead, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Map view

Waterton Road, Bankhead, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

City landmarks

TECA - The Event Complex Aberdeen

1.0 km

Garden

Persley Walled Garden

1.3 km

Aberdeen Hindu Temple

860 m

St' Machar's Church

1.1 km

Beacon Community Centre Kepplehills Road

Kindergym Sessions

1.3 km

Museum

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

6.9 km

Church

Newhills Church

1.8 km

Laurel Drive Danestone

Bannatyne Health Club Aberdeen

2.1 km

Loupin Stane

1.7 km

A90

Persley Bridge

2.2 km

Auchmill Golf Club

2.7 km

Golf Course

Auchmill Golf Course

2.0 km

Church

Newhills, Old Parish Church

2.2 km

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

2.3 km

Workers' Memorial

2.3 km

River North Esk

2.4 km

Northfield Parish Church of Scotland

2.5 km

Danestone Congregational Church

2.8 km

Middlefield Parish Church

2.7 km

Northfield United Free Church of Scotland

2.8 km

Park

Brimmond Hill Country Park

3.3 km

Holy Family Church

3.1 km

Hilton Rd

Stewart Park

3.5 km

Grace Reformed Church

3.5 km

Mother Earth

3.5 km

Church

Mastrick Parish Church

3.6 km

Church

St Machar's Cathedral

5.2 km

Nearby

Teca

540 m

Craibstone Golf Centre

550 m

Restaurants

M&S Cafe, Stoneywood

700 m

Aberdeen Stoneywood Foodhall Beech Manor Beech Manor Beech Manor

Dyce Tandoori

920 m

273 Stoneywood Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

cooked to order dining

tired decor

airport noise

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

6.3

Location

7.0

Service

8.3

Dining

7.7

James

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. While the rooms were spacious and comfortable, they could have been cleaner and better maintained. The service was top-notch, with the staff going out of their way to accommodate our requests. The location was ideal for my purposes, being close to the airport and not far from the city center. The dining options were satisfactory, offering a good variety of choices. The facilities were decent but could use some updating.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were spacious and comfortable, but cleanliness and maintenance could be improved.

Service

9.0

The staff was pleasant and very helpful, exceeding my expectations with their service.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was perfect for my needs, being close to the airport and a short distance from the city center.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offered a nice selection of options, catering to different preferences.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent but showed signs of aging; could benefit from some renovations.

Edmund

United Kingdom, March 2024

6.4/10

The hotel has the potential to be great but falls short of expectations for a longer stay due to room issues, although the service is friendly and accommodating. The location is convenient for specific purposes but lacks accessibility to the city center. Dining options are good but may not suit early risers. The hotel offers adequate facilities for a short stay.

Rooms

5.0

The room design with a small wet room creates inconvenience as the floor gets drenched after showering.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly, and the staff, like Leon, were charming and helpful, making the stay pleasant.

Location

6.0

The location is ideal for attending events at P&J, but not optimal for exploring the city center, with limited nearby amenities.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offers a good choice of meals, including a full Scottish breakfast, although the breakfast start time may not suit all guests.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel provides basic facilities suitable for a short overnight stay.

Robbie

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.4/10

I really enjoyed the location of the hotel, perfect for walking to the P & J Live venue within 5 minutes. While the proximity to the airport means you can see planes passing, it can get a bit noisy. The staff were very friendly and eager to assist, making the stay pleasant overall.

Rooms

7.0

The room had a unique feature of being able to see the airplanes passing by, which was quite entertaining. However, the decor seemed tired and dated, and the walls were not very soundproof as we could hear our neighbors as if they were in the same room.

Service

8.0

The staff were really friendly and eager to be of assistance, which made my stay more enjoyable.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location is perfect if you're attending an event at P & J Live, but not ideal if you want quick access to the city center. The nearby airport can be noisy at times, but the convenience for specific venues like Teca is ideal.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was of a high standard, with dishes cooked to order which was a delightful touch. However, it didn't quite match the excellence of dinner, leaving a bit to be desired.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were adequate for my stay, offering everything I needed during my visit.

friendly staff

tired decor