Name: Craighaar Hotel
Address: 1 Waterton Road, Aberdeen, GB

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Robert

Staff were awesome

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Simon

Well presented hotel tucked away in a quiet street. Yes a bit of noise from airport but nothing to get excited about. Rooms are nice and clean and a good size. Plenty of parking spaces. Local bus routes in easy reach with Dyce railway station a few minutes away. Access to a nice walk around the exhibition centre.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Moira

I chose Craighaar as i was attending a conference at the P&J live.. it was so easy with a short walk

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Ronald

Restaurant food was great, both at breakfast and dinner. Definitely highlight of our stay. Room quiet and comfortable

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Poornanand

Location is good . Too old property, needs modernization.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Judith

The staff were welcoming, evening menu was uncomplicated and simply delicious, breakfast was cooked to order and annoying off menu asks were accommodated with the impression nothing was too much trouble - staying at the Craighaar Hotel was a lovely experience

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Monisha

Rooms were neat. Had all amenities. Calm place and beautiful view. Food was amazing ss well and was satisfied overall.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2026

John

Room was small but with a good bathroom, perfectly comfortable. Decor dated but room was clean. Lovely bar area with a variety of seating. Well stocked with friendly staff. You certainly wont be cold, a fire on in the bar and heating on within the rooms and corridors. Perfectly located for the airport and P&J live arena. There is a restaurant on site that we didn't get to try. Menu looked good. Really enjoyed our stay

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Mar 2026

Verified traveler

It was OK! Staff are nice and friendly. Breakfast was poor in cooking and quality, beds are old and uncomfortable with springs digging in to your back when laying on your side. My TV didnt work properly but my colleagues did.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

William

Yes

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Carol

Perfect location for going to TECA; friendly staff;

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Feb 2026

kevin

Room decor was rather dated not been refurbished for a while we stayed in a gallery suite at far end of building heating was adrquate in room but not on our corridor link ootside the room as no heating at this end although there are in all other sections of hotel tv s also issus smart tvs that dont connect to internet had to use tablets and phones wont rush back

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Angela

Room was spacious and spotless. All staff very friendly especially the man on reception.

Will definitely be back

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2026

annette

Lovely hit

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Kamil

Will be back - a wee gem of a hotel with super friendly staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Neil

Very nice hotel a little gem actually. Very clean, excellent staff, outstanding food, good parking all in all a wonderful experience, will definitely stay here again. Highly recommended.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Jill

Customer service was excellent and good availability of car parking. Close proximity to the P&J arena.
From the photos on the website I thought the rooms might be a bit outdated but on arrival it actually had a cosy and welcoming feel about it.
Room was comfortable and heating was on when we arrived which was really appreciated as it was a cold evening.
Room was clean and facilities were great. Bathroom was spotless and towels were white and fluffy. Plenty of tea and coffee and even some hot chocolate and biscuits.
Great value for money and exceeded our expectations. Would be happy to return again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Jonathan

Clean and tidy

Business

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Graham

Nice quiet room with the bonus of a hand held shower head in the ensuite (as well as fixed head if that is what you like). Staff were pleasant and helpful. Plenty of parking space. Good breakfast. We attended a private dinner party in the library one evening and we also had an excellent meal in their own restaurant the following evening.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Stephen

Didnt have breakfast. Evening meal was good and tasty. Lighting in room 15 was very poor. No main lighting in bedroom. Felt quite dark. Room clean. Staff pleasant and helpful in all areas.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

Donna

Great variety at breakfast. Choice of continental buffet, including overnight oats. Then, as part of the B&B deal, could also get a hot breakfast as well.
Bar cosy, with a lovely open fire. Seems a popular local venue for functions. Staff cheerful and helpful despite the hotel being full and functions on.
Note, no lift so be prepared to carry bags up stairs. Rooms very warm but windows do open. Area is quiet apart from the planes. They were noisy if your window is open. Bathrooms look like they have been upgraded recently and are lovely. Rooms are a little tired though have all essentials. Bed was a little hard.
However, taking all this into account, I would definitely stay again. Good value for money. 10 minute dawdle up to P&J. Free parking as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Marshall

Friendly approachable staff

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Simon

Easy and free parking, plenty of spaces. The hotel has a rustic feel and is clean with very friendly staff and the food is excellent. Rooms are nice, yes you do here aircraft but once the airport closes it’s a very quiet area. There are some nice walks nearby too.

Business

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

Glen

Nice and clean room! Staff are very nice with lots of food and drink options! Close to transportation! Only downside was low water pressure

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

gordon

Clean, comfortable rooms. Easy to park. Good bar and restaurant. Convenient to drive into Aberdeen and surrounding area. Very helpful, friendly staff. I would stay here again.

Business_and_leisure

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2025

Rachel

Great restaurant, close to an M&A and a bus line to the train station and the airport!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Simon

Craig’s hotel

Very nice hotel, close to the airport, friendly staff. Yes some aircraft noise but not too bad. Some nice walks nearby with local amenities.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Niamh

Super friendly staff

Super friendly staff. Food was average but everything else was great. Convenient free parking and nice bar area.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel, friendly & helpful staff, nice location.

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2025

Brian

Frest

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2025

Dawn

Staff were very friendly and professional and nothing was too much trouble for them. The hotel is ideally located as a base for touring or for the airport. I personally found the noise of the aeroplanes too loud as the room shook at times when they went past and that is the only reason I would not personally stay here again. The room was comfortable and spacious ...bathroom modern but the bedroom itself slightly dated. Was clean and tidy throughout. The car park is free which is always a bonus in Aberdeen. I did not eat at the hotel so cannot comment on the food.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2025

david

Went for a wedding

It was a nice hotel. Could do with a freshen up but all the staff were great and very helpful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2025

Alexander

Staff were very friendly room was clean bed was very comfortable very enjoyable stay.

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Gaye

Very clean property and really helpful staff

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2025

Gordon

Hidden gem

We booked for convenience, but were really surprised by how great this place was, esp for the price. Gentleman at the front desk was great as was our waiter, and room was spotless

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2025

Shirley

This hotel was ok, although the staff could have been more attentive. The food options for dinner were great, and I did find that service better than the hotel in general. The room was quite small and the 'wet room' concept never works well!

Business Self

2/10

Poor

28 Dec 2024

Louise

Terrible experience

Booked last minute to stay after spending a belated Christmas Day with family. Arrived after midnight and was taken to my room, got ready for bed and the bathroom fan wouldn’t go off, contacted reception and the night porter came and it still wouldn’t go off so he agreed to move me, he tried two rooms on the same floor both fans were on and loud. I was moved to a fourth room which luckily had a switch to turn the fan off but the radiator in the bathroom and next to the bed was extremely loud, turned both off and went to sleep. Woke up at 6am to a freezing room, turned the radiator back on and got no further sleep as it was so loud. In the morning went to use the shower and found bits of hair on the bathroom floor. Spoke to the manager before leaving who apologised and said to contact hotels.com for a refund; which I did when I got home. They phoned the hotel who stated there was no issue with the fan or radiator and refused a refund, I spoke to another manager who was insistent that there was no issue (if there was no issue why would I be moved to 4 rooms in the middle of the night and give myself the stress of complaining) so the refund was denied. She also made a comment re the price that I paid which was lower than other guests, on the day I booked this wasn’t the cheapest hotel in Aberdeen but was chosen for location and regardless of what you pay, you still expect to get a decent nights sleep in the hotel you are paying to use.

Only positive was the breakfast.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2024

Andrew J

Good Choice for us

Staff were very good and helpful. Good breakfasts and great to have server come and take orders for a freshly cooked breakfast. It was very convenient to the P & J Live venue where the event we were going to was held. Nice bar and prices reasonable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2024

Jayne

Lovely hotel

Wonderful staff, thanjs to John for looking after us all. Great breakfast and dinner

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Nov 2024

Timothy

The staff is extremely friendly and very helpful with requests. The room we had was small, and the bed was also small. Everything is kind of old and needs an update. The bathroom was awful as the shower was basically over the toilet and everything was soaked by the time you finished showering (toilet, vanity, floor). The bathroom was basically never dry, and if I showered that day and I could not use the toilet in socks because it's basically just a big puddle all the time.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2024

Sylvia

Always very clean and comfortable and friendly, efficient staff

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2024

michelle

Great hotel - close to the p&j -perfect.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2024

Tina

Quiet, Comfortable, Convenient

Perfectly located for P&J Live - less than a 5 minute walk. Stayed for two nights, very quiet and I slept very well. Breakfast was really good and so much variety. M&S Foodhall and Co-op 10 minute walk. Would recommend.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2024

Mark

the dining options were very good and a direct bus in to town

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2024

Robin

Business trip

Business trip with everything requirec

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2024

Shaun

Overall nice place & very helpful staff.

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Kaylie

Ideal comfort stop for then P&J or airport

Great stay for Michael Macintyre. Ideal location with just a 10 minute walk away. Free parking also.
Comfortable room although a bit dated, but didn’t take away from the stay.
Good nights sleep dispute a couple of planes from the airport.
Very good breakfast and plenty choice. Large Scottish cooked breakfast and a full contintial with fresh baked and fruit.
Will return if at another event and the P&J or at the airport.

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 May 2024

Jacqui

The bar and restaurant looked great and enjoyed spending time there. The location of the hotel for P&J was brilliant.
Sadly they changed our check out time from noon to 10.30am on our day of departure due to the number of new guests arriving, even though I booked well in advance of my stay. We were not informed of this until we arrived. Having recently been really ill I had purposely booked a hotel I didn’t need to rush out of in the morning and that I could use my room before needing to leave for my train. Being told that they would store my luggage and I could sit in the bar was not what I had paid for.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

Barrie

Very polite and friendly staff. Easy walking distance to P&J Live

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2024

Christopher

Amazing Hotel

We stayed for 1 night in a twin room which was great for us. Beds were lovely and comfy plenty of pillows and blankets if needed. Tea and coffee was good in the room with hot chocolate and shortbread yum yum lol . Shower was great plenty of room to hang up clothes in wardrobe. Breakfast was amazing I had smoked haddock and poached eggs which were amazing. Filtered coffee plus apple juice also plenty of other options for breakfast and continental. Staff were all amazing and very helpful will definitely stay again when watching a band or comedian as short walk to venue.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2023

Iain

Staff were exceptionally good and helpful. Food was great. Bedroom was very comfortable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2023

Simone

We stayed here 3 years ago, just before Covid. It has been smartened up since then. The place is lovely, the staff were kind, helpful, considerate. We will definitely be back.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2023

Michael

Nice Hotel and very helpful staff. Room was clean and warm. Ideal for show at P&J Live with a short walk along a direct path. The menu looked good for evening meal but couldn't get a table so would suggest pre-booking a table.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2023

David

Lovely cosy hotel, with helpful staff!

Very comfortable stay, excellent service from attentive staff, excellent food, good facilities & generally a very nice hotel to stay in!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2023

mrs barbara

It was close to where we were goiing at night.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

01 May 2023

Michelle

Unfortunately the room was very small even although a standard double booked we would have said it was an economy double at best, net curtain hanging down, very very dark room with inadequate lighting (no overhead light) would be much better to decorate such a small room in lighter colours to try and at least create the illusion of space, instead it felt like a dungeon. Carpeting not vacuumed, worst of all the bed mattress was well past reasonable use, could feel all the springs and when you sat on it, it practically dipped down to the base, and very squeaky. We both ended up with back pain from such a poor night. The whole “wet room” concept in a tiny bathroom doesn’t work, everything ends up soaked. Breakfast continental was limited, milk on tables had been sat out for hours and was warm (we breakfasted at 8.30), scrambled eggs were like rubber and devoid of any seasoning. All in all couldn’t recommend unless it was in a different room and they up the housekeeping standard. No one asked on check out whether we had had a pleasant stay, missing the opportunity of us being able to pass this on to them directly.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2023

Audrey

OK

staff very friendly, room was dated and in need of upgrading, bed was awful and found was broken (would have complained but only stayed overnight), good location close to the P&J

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2023

Eileen

Overnight for Concert at P & J Live

Good welcome, very friendly staff. Nice big spacious room, lovely bathroom. Excellent evening meal and breakfast. Path to P & J live which staff made sure you were aware of as attending event there

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Dec 2022

Amanda

Very pleasant staff, they couldn’t do enough for you but a few problems with the TV and room was cold on arrival. Good breakfast.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2022

Boyd

The 2 nights stay at hotel was for my husband’s 70th birthday as we went to Rod Stewart concert on the Friday night, then Drifters Saturday night at P&J arena. Enjoyed our stay & dinner at hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2022

Barry

Stay at this Hotel every time I am in Aberdeen,nothing is too much trouble for any off the staff,food is brilliant at Dinner and breakfast.10/10 every time

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2022

chris

The hotel is nice but could do with some updates

The stay was comfortable and warm. The food selection is very basic and not much to choice however it was reasonable.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

22 Nov 2022

Verified traveler

Was very disapointed with the breakfast.didnt get toast had to ask for it also didnt get asked if we required more tea and toast.My husband had the cooked breakfast which was in total about 6 items1 rasher bacon 1 sausage 1 egg etc. My breakfast was smoked haddock 2 poached eggs.the haddock was dyed, i couldnt eat it took a bit was abs disgusting.i asked if it was frozen waitress said it wasnt was told chef sends his apologies would you like more tea toast instead.i also had fish night before for dinner it wasnt great again frozen but i was hungry so ate it...most of the staff was excellent but receptionist in morning was a bit rude i thought and the man in suit with glasses dont know his name wasnt very nice either.i left my mobile in hotel i telephoned the hotel asked if it could be sent out as i stay 65 miles north and itwas attrocious weather he told me he could and asked for my bank details for it to be sent recorded delivery which i refused to give him over the telephone...i have now received my phone today...i have stayed at this hotel before and it was good but dont know if i would stay here again.i certainly wont have the food if i did and for the prices we was charged for everything

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2022

Alistair

Clean room. All the staff are really friendly. The hotel is handy for P & J Live as it's not even a 10 minute easy walk. Would definitely stay again if up to P & J

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2022

Lisa

Overnight stay at Craighaar

Arrived late and the hotel car park was full with one very tight space by a pillar. Hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was ok but a bit sparse on choice and no hash browns.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

12 Sep 2022

Joyce

Not worth the price

The hotel was basic, needs upgraded and decorated. Understaffed. The man on reception was cleaning, he was the barman also. So in the empty bar I had to go and find the one member of staff to serve a drink, this happened twice and the third time he was hoovering so I didn’t bother as it would have disturbed him. He was pleasant but was running the place single handedly. I could have paid the same for B and B at the Hilton across the road

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2022

Barry

Been staying here for years when in Aberdeen for work,staff can’t do enough for you.George the manager goes over and above to be of help.Food brilliant,rooms brilliant,you CANNOT fault this hotel,if available I wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Aberdeen 10/10

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2022

James

The Staff was great!

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2022

Elizabeth

very friendly staff
within easy walking distance of P&j Live Aberdeen

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2021

Ruth

Warm welcome on arrival, hotel warm on a cold day. Restaurant food very good.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2021

Frances

Great check-in, very friendly staff and very happy with the whole experience .

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2021

Verified traveler

Was in room 19..it could be doing with a fresh coat of paint.Bed was very comfortable, but the quilt cover had few marks on it.it was clean but obliviously old stains..couldbe doing with brighter lights

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2021

Gordon

The staff went out of their way to be helpful

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2020

viv

Breakfast was very good. Property and room was very dated. TV was the old analogue and did not work. Good location for P &J venue.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2020

Alasdair

An Excellent Hotel - Worth a Visit

An excellent hotel, wish we'd known about it sooner! It was all positive from booking through to departure. They were most accommodating in a special request I made.
The room was spotlessly clean and nice and cosy. The food was excellent, as was the breakfast.
It was a pleasure to see the hotel staffed with indigenous workforce all speaking our language!
We will return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Nice room, polite staff and nice bar area / library ares

Business

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2020

Daniel

Fantastic stay

Very nice hotel. Well equipped room and very pleasant staff. Would highly recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2020

Mark

My Stay

Room was lovely & warm, bed was amazing! Only issue was lack of staff so queues at bar.. plus couldn’t eat in bar area any more. Apart from that lovely.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

25 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Went for a concert which is close by, the hotel is dated, rooms are dark , beds are thin
Not one I would revisit
Expensive for standard

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

location walking distance to P&J Live exhibition centre

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2020

Alan

Staff were excellent, good food and Bar prices were fair

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2020

Graham

Short business trip

Excellent restaurant. Rooms are compact but comfy. I had an error with my bill which was handled quickly. Very handy hotel for visiting the new P&J Live venue - 5 minute walk across the park.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Window frame in room very loose and wind howling through gap.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2019

Linda

Lovely stay
Very handy for the p&j live

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Service was first class especially in the restaurant

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel and staff

Pleasant stay, lovely breakfast, a quiet location but handy for road links.

Business

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2019

Paul

Hotel and a gig

I was only in Aberdeen for one evening as my wife and I were going to a gig at the P&J conference centre. We decided to book the Craighaar Hotel and were really pleased with it. The receptionist was friendly and welcoming. He enquired if we were going to the gig and pointed us towards a path (it was no more than a 5 minute walk on freshly laid tarmac). The room looked to have been recently decorated and to a high standard and we had an adjoining sitting room which we were unaware of when we booked the room. A full break fast was included in the rate for the room which was excellent and overall great value for money. I’d certainly recommend this hotel to anyone planning to go to a gig at the conference centre.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2019

John

Me and the wife visit TECA

The hotel is great, very clean and the room was fine for our short stay. 5 min walk to teca, but don't follow Google, ask at reception, there is a shortcut.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2019

mark

Very good

Nice clean and friendly great food

Business

6/10

Pleasant

09 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

This is a functional no frills place to stay. Staff was ok but not really going above or beyond. Noisy rooms - paper thin walls & creaky floors.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2019

KGH

Small and friendly, convenient to the airport with excellent restaurant and bar facilities. Rooms on the small side and difficult to ventilate during the hot spell, with windows open you are very aware you are under the take off path. Would stay there again good value for money.

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2019

Lee

Great hotel

Business trip one night stay - lovely hotel with superb food. Rooms to a great standard and super clean.

Business

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Bedroom needed decorating. Tv very small. Very small room for an executive double that we booked.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2019

Mark

great location and hotel

Great location to visit the local area. Hotel was great, service was superb and food excellent!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Friendly staff,felt welcome as soon as wntered rhe building. Only negative thought the food was on the pricy side

Friends_and_family Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2019

Verified traveler

Staff were very helpful, the room & bathroom were spotless & WiFi was good

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2019

Kenny

Cracking stay at Craighaar

The staff and Managenebt were polite , friendly and extremely helpful...nothing was a problem...the hotel was quiet and comfortable..the food was excellent...I can not recommend highly enough.,,Well done to all at craighaar!

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2019

James

Wee Fat Jim

One overnight stay as i was working in the area, and this hotel was within close proximity to where i was working.

8/10

Excellent

18 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Very comfortable , staff very helpful - a good hotel

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2018

Valerie

We had a trip sadly for a family funeral. It was easy to find the hotel, great staff. Food was good, rooms small but clean, comfortable, lovely pillows

Family