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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a health club and a sauna

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Indoor pool
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Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel on the Cove coast offers a perfect balance of activity and relaxation. Enjoy on-site golfing, the sauna and steam room, or savor British dishes at Coast and Keg. The café serves good coffee, and the attentive staff enhances the experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Digital channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Souterhead Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB12 3LF

What's nearby

  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Robert Gordon University - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Aberdeen Harbour - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • University of Aberdeen - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Station - 10 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Torry Chip Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The White Cockade - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel located in Cove
At The Aberdeen Altens Hotel, you can look forward to golfing on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Coast and Keg, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like windsurfing. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 216 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 3 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 15.95 for adults and GBP 5 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Coast and Keg

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Golf
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

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 not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 to 15.95 for adults, and GBP 5 to 12 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 3.00 per night
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is The Aberdeen Altens Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 3.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Aberdeen Altens Hotel located?

Located in Cove, this eco-certified hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Duthie Park Winter Gardens, Union Square Shopping Centre, and Aberdeen Harbour. Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) and The Trinity Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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