On the Cove coast, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers an upscale retreat with golfing on site and a rejuvenating sauna. Indulge in British cuisine at Coast and Keg or unwind with coffee from the cafe; guests appreciate the helpful staff.
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8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Electric vehicle charging point
Bar
Parking available
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Health club
Sauna
Steam room
Self parking
Children's pool
Hot tub
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Feel at home (6)
Children's pool
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Lift
The current price is €81
€81
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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Standard Twin Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 reviews
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Highlights
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
Wardrobe
13 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
6 reviews
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Highlights
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
24 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
8 reviews
(8 reviews)
Highlights
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
Wardrobe
13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Double Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
36 reviews
(36 reviews)
Highlights
LED TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
Wardrobe
13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
11 reviews
(11 reviews)
Highlights
LED TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Cable/satellite channels
13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Union Square Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Robert Gordon University - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Aberdeen Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
His Majesty's Theatre - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
University of Aberdeen - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 24 min drive
Aberdeen Station - 10 min drive
Portlethen Station - 11 min drive
Stonehaven Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - Asda Aberdeen - 5 min drive
Burger King - 5 min walk
Mike’s “Famous” Fish & Chips - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 6 min walk
The Bread Guys Bakery - 5 min drive
About this property
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Enjoy your visit to Aberdeen with a stay at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Coast and Keg, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This eco-friendly hotel also features a bar/lounge, a health club and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and bar.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
216 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 3.00 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Children's pool
Children's menu
What to do
Golfing
Windsurfing
Working away
Business centre
12 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Health club
An indoor pool
Hot tub
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Raised toilet seat
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Coast and Keg – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.00 to 15.95 for adults and GBP 5 to 12 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue
Parking
Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 3.00 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
Policies
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 3.00 per night. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as windsurfing. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. The Aberdeen Altens Hotel also has a sauna and a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
Yes, Coast and Keg offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Aberdeen Altens Hotel like?
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel puts you in Cove, in the heart of Aberdeen. Popular attractions include Duthie Park Winter Gardens, which is 4 minutes away by car.
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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, with a big selection and catering to dietary requirements. (26 reviews)
The gym was a bonus with its private club-like quality and excellent facilities. (8 reviews)
The pool was a highlight for many guests, with its lovely facilities, kid-friendly areas, and accommodating staff. (17 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jul 2025
Great place to stay
Really nice place to stay for business trip. Loads of parking, comfy rooms and good food all provided by friendly staff
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jul 2025
Very good
Had a very quiet comfortable stay ,no problems whatsoever food very good, convenient for my business meetings
nigel
nigel, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Jul 2025
Good hotel comfortable beds . Got a goods night sleep took 4 yr old granson swimming twice pool not huge but well maintained and managed they have a small kiddies pool as well as the main pool there is also a jacuzzi and sauna as well as gym. Restaurant food was fealky nice frkm breakfast to dinner we all enjoyed it .
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2025
Great hotel in a good location for business in Aberdeenshire. Excellent gym to stay fit. The food and drink is good quality at a good price. Always stay here when I am in Aberdeen.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul 2025
Ideal base for visiting Aberdeen
Check in was effortless with a nice chat with the receptionist. I had upgraded my room for this visit and it was really comfortable with a large bed and a coffee machine, but other than this the standard room I usually have is very good.
As ever I used the gym and the pool which are both really good for a hotel. Only problem was, as it's the school holidays the kids were enjoying themselves in the usually tranquil pool,lol. There is an adult only period in the pool from 7pm. Food and service in the restaurant was as good as ever. The hotel also has good size carpark which is charged for but not a big cost. This really is an ideal base for visiting Aberdeen.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 May 2025
EV charging just outside the city
We picked this primarily with EV charging in mind, and weren't disappointed either. Comfy beds, nice meals. Friendly staff, clean. Its 3 miles south of the city but the city parking is good and the traffics not bad.
Deborah c
Deborah c, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Mar 2025
Enjoyed my stay and the dining room was friendly and food was good.
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Apr 2025
Excellent service, fab hotel & catering. Only area that could have been improved was the lack of good coffee with breakfast
Emma Louise
Emma Louise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Jun 2025
it would have been great if i could have got an hotel letter headed invoice although i booked through expedia
QAMAR
QAMAR, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar 2025
Stayed a night as I had a training course in Altens. Clean, comfy, good parking and breakfast was nice.
Stacy
Stacy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Mar 2025
One night stay - Business
Just an overnight stay for work. This hotel has facilities, a lot of space and the food in the restaurant was actually gorgeous
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Apr 2025
Really good weekend stay extra day. Checking in & checking out receptionist was very friendly. Food was great only thing was thing saying where to sit, then the following day saying table was booked, but nobody turned up but the other girl said it was ok to sit there, so all good.
KEVIN
KEVIN, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jan 2025
They just get it right. Great place.
My favourite place to stay when I’m anywhere near the area.
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Feb 2025
Fantastic stay
Fantastic stay. The staff were friendly on arrival. The pool was good, as was the sauna and steam room. No issues with cleanliness and a good night sleep had by us all.
Iain
Iain, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Apr 2025
It was clean
Claire
Claire, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
18 Apr 2025
Hotel quite dated now, especially rooms. Large car park which you get charged for if you don't book direct with the hotel, so worth noting. Also, can be quite noisey especially during school holidays when lots of families running up and down corridors.
Lianne
Lianne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
Spa wonderful breakfast superb comfy bed clean room would highly recommend this hotel
Carol
Carol, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
Excellent hotel with a few minor complaints
Cannot fault my stay here. Very nice check in friendly staff, nice bar area, excellent gym and pool/sauna. Just a very nice feel to the place. My only gripe would be having to pay for parking although only £3 if you booked direct through the hotel there was no charge. Seems unfair. And also very limited 0% alcohol selection in the bar. I will definitely be staying here again though.
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 May 2025
No wash rags and had to pay to parking
Tomaro
Tomaro, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Apr 2025
All ok apart from only a coffee maker in room with tiny coffee mugs and I hate coffee
I
I, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Apr 2025
They had a elevator, that was nice. You have to reserve you time to use the pool/spa area. The restaurant was good. Overall the services were normal but impersonal just like many larger hotels (I normally choose smaller places but went with this one for the use of the hot tub/ pool that I didnt end up getting to use)
Good tea and coffee selection. Comfortable bed, bathtub had a few paint splatters
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2024
Great location ample parking large clean spacious rooms good food friendly staff all in all a good choice would definitely stay again
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2025
Think paying for parking is a little much considering your staying at the hotel.
Norman
Norman, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 Mar 2025
As expected
On check in we were told general manager had given us an upgraded room. Pretty sure it was what we’d paid for and nothing more. Room was pretty standard and nothing more than expected.
Sheena
Sheena, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Good clean hotel lovely staff we will be back to stay. Also reasonable price