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Cove Bay Hotel

Aberdeen · United Kingdom

Colsea Road, 15View location

9.2/10Excellent236 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Cove Bay Hotel

The Cove Bay Hotels charm emanates from the Early 1800 hundreds when it was a Coaching Inn. Situated on a peninsula overlooking the North Sea, in the south of Aberdeen, it is a mix of traditional charm and modern amenities.

Nearby Castles, distilleries, beach walks, Golf courses or dolphin watching all add to our welcoming nature. With sea facing rooms and restaurant, it’s a wonderful base to explore Aberdeen and the beautiful surrounding countryside.

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Located in Aberdeen (Cove), Cove Bay Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Union Square Shopping Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum. This hotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Aberdeen Arts Centre and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Robert Gordon University. Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions.

Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 10:30 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 16

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This property has a public bar on site. Guests staying in sea-view rooms may experience related noise until late at night.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    16
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Duthie Park Winter Gardens 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Union Square Shopping Centre 6 km / 3.8 mi
The Trinity Centre 6.4 km / 4 mi
Edward VII 6.4 km / 4 mi
David Lloyd Leisure Centre 6.4 km / 4 mi
Union Terrace Gardens 6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Aberdeen Music Hall 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Aberdeen Maritime Museum 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
The Duke of Gordon 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Prince Albert the Prince Consort 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Torry Battery 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Tolbooth Museum 6.8 km / 4.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 14
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
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  • Harbour
  • Beach
  • Golf course
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detector: 38
  • Hotel safe
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Dining area: 3
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Highchairs
  • Meeting room
  • ProjectorExtra charge
  • PrinterExtra charge
  • PhotocopierExtra charge
  • Business centre
  • Audio-visual equipment rentalExtra charge
  • Pub
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast a la carte
  • À la carte lunchExtra charge
  • À la carte dinnerExtra charge
  • Special dietary optionsExtra charge
  • Picnic
  • Gluten-free mealsExtra charge
  • Vegetarian mealExtra charge
  • Vegan mealExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWIN • WITH SHARED BATHROOMTWN.FH

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    TWIN
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    TWIN WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    TWIN
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    WITH SHARED BATHROOM

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    Room code: TWN.FH

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  • DOUBLE CLASSICDOUBLE • CLASSIC • 21 m²DBL.AS
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    CLASSIC

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    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Carpeted floors
    • Ironing set
    • Radio
    • Bathroom
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    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Make-up mirror
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • 220V power supply
    • Cot on demand
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Central heating
    • Individually adjustable heating

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    DOUBLE CLASSIC

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    CLASSIC

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.AS

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Carpeted floors
    • Ironing set
    • Radio
    • Bathroom
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Make-up mirror
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • 220V power supply
    • Cot on demand
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Central heating
    • Individually adjustable heating

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • SINGLE SEA VIEWSINGLE • SEA VIEWSGL.VM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    SEA VIEW

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    SINGLE SEA VIEW

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    SEA VIEW

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    Room code: SGL.VM

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    STANDARD

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBL.DX

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  • Room SEA VIEWRoom • SEA VIEWROO.VM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    SEA VIEW

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    Room SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.VM

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE OCEAN VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE OCEAN VIEW • 1 Bedroom • 14 m²DBL.DX-OV
    DOUBLE DELUXE OCEAN VIEWPhoto unavailable10 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    14 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE OCEAN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room amenities

    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Ironing set
    • Carpeted floors
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Wi-fi
    • Cot on demand
    • 220V power supply
    • Toiletries
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    • Desk
    • Make-up mirror
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Radio
    • Tea and coffee making facilities

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    DOUBLE DELUXE OCEAN VIEW

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    14 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE OCEAN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-OV

    Room amenities

    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Ironing set
    • Carpeted floors
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Wi-fi
    • Cot on demand
    • 220V power supply
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Make-up mirror
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Radio
    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE SEA VIEWDOUBLE • SEA VIEWDBL.VM

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SEA VIEW

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    DOUBLE SEA VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SEA VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.VM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • SINGLE DELUXE OCEAN VIEWSINGLE • DELUXE OCEAN VIEW • 1 Bedroom • 14 m²SGL.DX-OV
    SINGLE DELUXE OCEAN VIEWPhoto unavailable4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    14 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE OCEAN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room amenities

    • Direct dial telephone
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Make-up mirror
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • 220V power supply
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    • Wi-fi
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Central heating
    • Carpeted floors
    • Ironing set
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Radio
    • TV
    • Hairdryer

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

    Check availability

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    SINGLE DELUXE OCEAN VIEW

    Room photos

    4 photos

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    Photos illustrate the room type; your assigned room may vary.

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    14 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE OCEAN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.DX-OV

    Room amenities

    • Direct dial telephone
    • Electric Kettle: 1
    • Housekeeping
    • Smoke detector
    • Make-up mirror
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • 220V power supply
    • Wi-fi
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Central heating
    • Carpeted floors
    • Ironing set
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Radio
    • TV
    • Hairdryer

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Cove Bay Hotel

9.2
Excellent
236 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2026
Wendy
Great place for dinner and breakfast. Gluten free no problem
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Seneca Maria
Cozy hotel with friendly staff.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 May 2026
Mark
Nice location, good value for money.
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2026
McKayla
First of all, the staff at the Cove Bay hotel are absolutely amazing! They were beyond welcoming and made our stay a breeze. The restaurant was beyond words. The food was so amazing and prices seemed reasonable considering the large portions and wonderful flavor. Breakfast was equally as good. If I ever get the chance to come back, I will be staying and dining here again!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Jeff
The room was clean and comfortable. The attached restaurant served wonderful food - no need to search for good food. The staff was so courteous and helpful and they had great suggestions on where to visit. The view of the North Sea from the restaurant is gravy on top of the good food and service. I recommend this place.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Noel
Beakfast was excwllent freshly cookes and presentes well. Only 1 bar but well stocked .
Business
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2026
Corrina
You will not find a better staff than at Cove Bay. We can not say enough about the friendliness and kindness we were shown. The views were lovely and breakfast and dinner were both wonderful. We would stay there again anytime we were in Aberdeen.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2026
RONALD
Good selection on breakfast and dinner menus.
Room serviced each day.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2026
William
Great hotel
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
David
Friendly staff
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2026
James
We were in room 12 which was lovely and warm as always, love the shower in the Bathroom power shower ample hot water, and nice comfy bed, this wasn't our first stay there as, we love the friendly atmosphere and the staff are very helpful, great views especially from the resturant with it's picture windows looking out onto the North Sea.
Looking foward to our stay later in the year again, might opt for one of the sea view rooms which are slightly bigger in size.
A cooked breakfast is included or if you fancy something lighter they have alternative things on the menu as well as cornflakes or more.
We chose this hotel because of it's location to family in the area which suited our needs.
5 ☆☆☆☆☆.

Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2026
Anne
Welcoming staff and good food
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Dec 2025
Michael
Angela at breakfast really goes all out to make sure you are looked after. Comfy bed. Clean room. On site parking. Good food and a huge variety of drinks.
Business
8/10
Excellent
02 Dec 2025
Alison
Second visit to Cove Bay hotel, both visits to see a family members. Hotel is on the outskirts of Aberdeen overlooking the North Sea. Our rooms were very comfortable and nicely decorated. The bathrooms have a great shower but could have done with another radiator as they were quite chilly. The food is excellent. Hot breakfast items are many, and good quality. Evening meal was tasty and pleasant service.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2025
Michael
A cosy small family run hotel and restaurant on the coast with great views. Plenty of onsite parking, warm welcome on arrival. Room was spacious and comfortable with a sea view. Both the evening meal and breakfast are delicious with a good selection of food and drink. Can highly recommend dining here. Thank you especially Angie the morning breakfast server. Will definitely stay again.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2025
Alistair
Homw from home frendly service and staff
Business
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Maurag
Great place to stay. Staff very friendly, Food excellent.
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2025
Lisa

Cosy Hotel

The owner was wonderful, very helpful and so accommodating. The hotel was lovely, very cosy rooms, so if you’re over 6ft tall the beds are very small doubles, so not very comfortable for us but very clean, beautifully decorated and the food was delicious and hot! Great parking and overall the service was excellent.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2025
Calum
Friendly, and nice food
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2025
Jon and Mary
Desk staff were helpful. Parking was very limited when the restaurant was busy. Dinner and breakfast were very good, but we were asked to wait in the bar area (which smelled smoky at the entrance) until our booking time. Room was clean, tastefully decorated and lots of outlets!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2025
Lorna
Lovely hotel, friendly and efficient staff. Rooms clean and comfortable. Food great from bar food, restaurant and breakfast. Lovely relaxing weekend
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2025
Rosemary
Nice room in outside cottage. Great menu and food for dinner, excellent breakfast. Friendly Staff. Only downside internet did not work.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Peter

Excellent !

Wow , this is the hotel I will be staying at from now on when visiting Aberdeen . The food and location are outstanding . The staff friendly and helpful . What more do you need . Had a nice walk in the morning . One of the best nights sleep I have had in a while . Cant wait to stay again .
Business
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2025
Gareth
Lovely staff - very grateful to the manager who waited past check in time for us when our flight got delayed by 3 hours, breakfast and dinner were lovely - would definitely recommend. Room and bathroom were a good size for the both of us.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2025
Carl
Really nice hotel with great restaurant. The views to sea are lovely at sunrise and breakfast was very nice & freshly cooked.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Carol
Had a lovely stay here for one night. Good car parking. Food was lovely with a really lovely breakfast. Room was lovely.
Only thing was the hot water. Took 2-3 minutes to get hot although there was a sign to say this.
Water in the shower and in the sink were slow in draining away.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
JUANITA
Nice hotel, friendly staff, bed was a bit hard but sheets and towels excellent quality.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
Carol
This is a lovely place to stay. Lovely room. Comfy bed, good shower.
Brilliant breakfast. Good choices. Lovely fresh fruit.
Dinner is really good. Plenty food on plate. Good service.
Will definitely come again.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2025
Jillian
Great find - comfortable and clean
Business
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2025
Iain

Great wee hotel with good restaurant.

Have used this hotel on a number of occasions and are highly satisfied with it. The restaurant is good and the fish course is excellent.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2025
denise
Loved the staff!!!! The hotel is dated but once you get over this it is great. And right beside the sea. And the. Real fast was wonderful! I would stay here again for sure. It was quaint. Not a lot happening around the hotel but it was a comfortable stay for sure
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2025
allan

Bring a big jacket.....

only for when you get out the car 😀

The hotel was all we expected frm previous reviews.

One night stopover for football at Cove Rangers, but would certainly go back for a longer visit.

Everything was exceptionally good, except the articesque blast of wind that greeeted us in the carpark.

The quality shown through from the staff to the food and the accommodation.

Highly recommended.

Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2025
Alison
Stayed 2 nights. Breakfast very good, and had dinner at hotel restaurant one evening- was excellent. Staff helpful, recommended entrance to cliff walk, which we did. Great views.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2025
Peter
Very pleasant overnight stay. Good evening meal and full English breakfast, great view out across the bay, friendly, helpful staff, convenient location outside Aberdeen, very good value.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
David
Dinner and breakfast on property were fantastic. Service was very good. View of North Sea was great! Price was very affordable.
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2025
Tim

Business stay

Nice place and staff good. Food really nice as well.
Business
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2025
Tim

Business trip

Really nice place to stay. Next to sea. Nice and quiet setting. Food excellent.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2025
jamie
Very comfortable night sleep, very friendly staff and the food was incredible.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jan 2025
Verified traveler

Stay

Place was clean and tidy
As it was also a pub, pretty loud music until about 10 coming from below.
Large gap at bottom of door allowing light and noise in.
Windows wouldn’t close properly, meaning it got cold
Room was decent size and with comfortable bed
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
Adrian
Nice place and popular spot with the locals
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
Tabetha
This quaint inn was right on the coast of the sea and was a lovely view for breakfast. Friendly and accommodating staff.
8/10
Excellent
31 Oct 2024
Kenneth

Short stay holiday.

Nice short stay break, room & shower looked to have recent upgrade. Staff very friendly, meals excellent. Busy hotel.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2024
Ryan

Great stay, lovely staff, good food

Overall a pleasant stay but tainted by the smell of cigarettes. Good on-site restaurant with a great breakfast and fantastic service. Nice views down to the water from the room, cosy sofa and spacious. The bed was small and uncomfortable. Excellent car park on site, great location with a nice convenience store close by. Unfortunately the popular pub downstairs has smokers using the main entrance which leads to the bedrooms, making this area smell of cigarettes. We were glad to have a room further away but needed to use that access to the restaurant. We would recommend allocating a smoking area away from the main entrance. Minor cleanliness and attention to detail missed such as dusty plants on dining room table. Still enjoyed our stay and all the nice food!
Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Oct 2024
Michael

Ridiculous levels of noise.

Very disappointed. Stayed in Room 3 for our anniversary, and had 6 hours of BLARING MUSIC from the bar/public area below. It didn't relent until midnight.

Absolutely horrendous, more like staying in a nightclub with a hotel attached. Was told that they make this clear at booking- they didn't - and that it was an old building.

We paid extra for a room with a sea view too. If you are after peace and quiet - AVOID.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Richard
Great hotel great location excellent breakfast and staff was excellent great stay
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2024
Dorilynn
This property is a bit in a corner and out away from everything but homes. It served its purpose. It's not memorable so I only recommend if you are limited on options.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2024
BRENDA
This was a one night stay before going for the Aberdeen ferry and it was in a very nice position to do that. However I really enjoyed it because it felt like a holiday because the area around is so lovely with an easy walk down to the harbour and the lovely cottages around. The staff were very friendly and the food was good. There is plenty of parking and the rooms were very nice with a comfortable bed. Absolutely nothing to dislike.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
Anna
Cute small hotel with a great sea view restaurant. Full hot breakfast is included with room which was excellent and lots of choices. Lattes and flat whites were included with the breakfast. The staff are 5 star. So nice and accommodating and fast! We recommend this place. Be sure to reserve the sea view room as the room is large and has a nice size bed. The cottages are cute but small.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2024
Robert
Very good hotel and well situated. Good food ans drink. Worth a visit
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Sep 2024
Katherine
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8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2024
William
Stayed a couple of nights here. Quiet residential location. Sea view. Enjoyed the food.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
Omar
Stayed for one night business visit to nearby firm, hotel staff were very welcoming and friendly, the service was great, room was comfortable and clean and area was very quiet, the restaurant was top notch,great meal and staff again excellent, i would definitely stay here again and recommend to my friends and family.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2024
Alistair
Fantstic welcome. Clean and tidy roomsfood excellent.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
Brian
Walk down to the water on quiet side street no tourists around except us.
Great old hotel on residential area. Good parking and safe at back of hotel. View of the ocean from our room. Great staff thank you Claire for check in and dinner service. Breakfast staff also very good. Had a good laugh at me for putting blueberries and strawberries in my orange juice! Thank you
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2024
Rhonda
Beautiful place with amazing staff and great food. Room was lovely.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Paul
Peaceful location looking out on to the sea. Good facilities. Staff were friendly.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2024
Andrea
Good stay by the sea
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2024
Fiona

Will book again.

Booked last minute with ease.

Evening meal & breakfast were delicious 👌

Comfy bed (on the short side though) & lovely large shower.


Bar & restaurant areas were warm & welcoming.

Enjoyed our stay & will definitely book again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2024
Callum
Excellent hotel, staff, dining and a lovely breakfast, we will definitely be back.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2024
Joel
It's a unique place with character. Local everyday in the bar which is nice
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2024
Michael
Charming old hotel
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2024
Antony
Lovely little local pub restaurant and hotel in cove bay
Food is nice staff pleasant and efficient good location
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2024
Trudie
Only issue waa the duvet was noisy, it sounds a weird comment but everything was clean but when we moved at night it could be noisu
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2024
Beverly
Road was closed to hotel due to road construction and no detour info was provided, so was a small issue locating access to hotel. Good views of ocean from dining room. Ample parking on hotel grounds. Pleasant helpful staff. Excellent dining experience with good food
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2024
Paul
Only stayed 1 night but the location was lovely, food was good & staff were friendly.
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2024
Keith
The food was very good and the staff excellent. Unfortunately our room was noisy because it was above the bar and banging hotel entrance doors. Thumping music does not sit welll with a hotel's function. Of providing restful accommodation.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2024
Graham

Day of

Nice place and very nice staff worth a stay and the food is a must
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2024
Verified traveler

Birthday treat

Very friendly staff, comfortable room and great food.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2023
Carl
Everthing was excellent
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2023
Michael
Excellent place will definitely be coming back
8/10
Excellent
04 Nov 2023
Kevin

November 23

Stayed one night out of season. Stayed in room 14.
The room was big enough, very comfortable and everything was very clean.
Only problem was that the room window is at eye level for a walkway at the side of the hotel.
So unless you are an exhibitionist then you need to keep the curtain closed as anyone walking by will see right in.
Food was excellent. I had the feather blade beef it was lovely, my wife had the vegetable tagline and enjoyed that as well.
Breakfast very nice with great views
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2023
Ryan
Food and service was fantastic!!!
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2023
George
Great food, bar, breakfast, very good value and the rooms are spotless.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2023
Jennifer
Great little hotel with a wonderful staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2023
Michael
Wonderful hotel 5 mins walk from the coast. Great views of the sea from rooms and restaurant.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Sep 2023
sean
Good find for overnight stay. Clean, refurbed room, good bed and shower. Good home cooked food, attentive staff. Short walk to nice beach.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2023
Linda

Hidden gem

I had an amazing time staying at the Cove Inn and look forward to returning. I had cabin 6 and it ticked all my boxes. Sea view and a wee old recliner by the side of the window. The food was exceptional as was the service. Staff first class and treat you with respect. Jamie was a star!
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2023
Alex
Nice hotel only one thing I would criticise is that the bar shuts at 11pm
Business
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2023
Paula
Such a lovely place, great views , great staff and it was spotlessly clean. Breakfast was excellent!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2023
Sheila
Lovely hotel, room was small but adequate and clean.
Food was amazing and all the staff were great. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2023
Anthony

Nice little hideaway

Excellent one night stopover for business in Aberdeen the next day. Literally 10 mins into town from here. Food was first class…. Oh and what a view!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2023
Cyril
Food was excellent
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2023
Phillip
Lovely quiet independent inn
Great breakfast with quality ingredients
Special thanks to breakfast staff , very welcoming.
Good for walking coastal path too
Well done and thank you
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2023
Tracey
Beautiful hotel with very kind staff. Room was immaculate and in new condition. Dinner and breakfast were very good as well. We took photos from the nearby path of cliffs and sea. We really enjoyed staying here.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2023
Mark
Fantastic staff,very nice food and lovely clean rooms.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2023
Verified traveler
A little gem, with water views.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2023
Verified traveler

Seals, seabirds, stones and seafood!

We felt so welcomed by all the staff, as if we were old friends! Delish food, Very comfortable room, and wonderful reccys for local sites - Newburgh for seals, Fowlshaugh for seabirds, and Inverurie for Pictish stones. Absolutely terrific time!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2023
John

No frills hotel.

No frills hotel. Very clean, good food and friendly staff. Would certainly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing break. I will use again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2023
Hollis
Very nice spot close to water & nice rooms. Restaurant really good,and lovely staff. Glad we chose this spot as our stay in Aberdeen
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2023
ELLEN

Cove bay

Check in was smooth
Staff in the bar and breakfast were friendly
Restaurant staff were more than accommodating
Had to walk through 8 doors to get to our room on the 2nd floor which was funny
Amenities were nice shower really big
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2022
Elmwood

Cove Bay

Great Hotel , all the staff are really good and very helpfull .
Business
6/10
Pleasant
24 Oct 2022
Sara
Pros: Beautiful location, great parking, very nice staff, food was good at dinner.
Cons: breakfast was disappointing, limited options, food nearly gone when we came down for our reserved time. Hotel is very outdated, room furniture was in disrepair, bed was a brick, rooms very very tiny. Bathroom was at least updated, which was a nice surprise. Worst part of our stay was being forced to walk through a wall of smokers every time we wanted to go outside through the main front door. Terrible place to put the smoking area. Although the staff was nice, we would not stay again.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Sep 2022
Alistair
Excellent view over the bay especially at breakfast with sunrise.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2022
Alistair

Bay watch

Another nice stay althought there was some very loud creaky floor boards in room above. Nice view at breakfast..
Business
6/10
Pleasant
25 Aug 2022
steven
We were put in room 10 which smelt a bit foisty. The light switch was loose on the wall and the room in general needed updating.

Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Aug 2022
Tom

A clever profile to hide the not so clever reality

It had positives and unfortunately negatives, which outweighed the positives.
The \" Hotel\" is really a bar with restaurant and accommodation.
It is portrayed as a frontal sea view entrance which, in reality the main entrance is off a narrow street.
Our room booked \" Deluxe Double Room with a Sea View\" had a very much salt stained window with 1 chair to share as a couple.
My 1st duty was to place a support under the wardrobe to stop it falling over. Where there is a heavy vibe of locals frequenting this did not offer any friendliness to visitors from Staff or the locals. In fact we were treated with respect but lacked any interest from Bar Staff.
The major exception was the treatment from the lady owner who was so nice during our complete stay and could not do enough.
Dinners were hit and miss. Fish massive and very well cooked. Steak pie on Friday night a big let down and my wife had it in Saturday night. Fantastic. As my title suggests, this was not the hotel experience that i hoped for or will repeat.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2022
Alistair

Little jewel

An unexpected surprise. Small but adequate room. Restraunt looked nice and excellent views over the sea.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2022
Andrew

Really Good

The service was superb, staff where really good. The food was brilliant and it was in a beautiful location.
The only criticism i could say the room was in need of an update. Apart from that relly happy with my stay.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2022
John
Friendly helpful staff
Comfortable, clean accommodation and excellent food...would thoroughly recommend.
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2022
Verified traveler

Vacay stay

Excellent service and wonderful staff. Very quaint. Loved it!
Partner

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Colsea Road, 15, Cove Bay, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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