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Craighaar Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast at this welcoming hotel, then return after exploring to relax with drinks on the sunny terrace

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Craighaar Hotel offers genuine comfort in upscale Bucksburn. Guests love the inviting terrace to unwind after activities. Practical amenities include free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services, with helpful staff ready to assist with visitor needs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Gallery Suite, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Gallery Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Bucksburn, a neighborhood in Aberdeen, Craighaar Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. King's Museum - Old Town House and Old Castle of Slains are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Auchmill Golf Course and Aberdeen Indoor Bowling Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Curl Aberdeen, or consider a night out at P&J Live. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Aberdeen travel guide
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Waterton Road Bankhead, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB21 9HS

What's nearby

  • Aberdeen University King's College building captured on a beautiful late summer morning. Founded in 1495 this is one of Scotland's oldest universities; the crown tower and chapel date from 1500.; Shut
    University of Aberdeen
    14 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Aberdeen_UnionSquareShoppingCentre_6167198-3
    Union Square Shopping Centre
    19 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • TECA
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • P&J Live
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Auchmill Golf Course
    5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Dyce Station
    4 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    14 min walk
  • The Distilling House
    5 min drive
  • Dyce Farm
    4 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

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

You need to know

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 fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is Craighaar Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Craighaar Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Craighaar Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Craighaar Hotel located?

Located in Bucksburn, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of TECA and P&J Live. Auchmill Golf Course and Formartine and Buchan Way are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Craighaar Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 384 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant food was great, both at breakfast and dinner. Definitely highlight of our stay. Room quiet and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Poornanand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good . Too old property, needs modernization.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were neat. Had all amenities. Calm place and beautiful view. Food was amazing ss well and was satisfied overall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for going to TECA; friendly staff;
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious and spotless. All staff very friendly especially the man on reception. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annette

Lovely hit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kamil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be back - a wee gem of a hotel with super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly approachable staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean room! Staff are very nice with lots of food and drink options! Close to transportation! Only downside was low water pressure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant, close to an M&A and a bus line to the train station and the airport!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super friendly staff

Super friendly staff. Food was average but everything else was great. Convenient free parking and nice bar area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, friendly & helpful staff, nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Frest
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025