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Banchory Lodge Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Deluxe King Room with Balcony | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Banchory Lodge Hotel, by the river, offers a peaceful retreat with garden views. Explore by bicycle, enjoy meals at the restaurant, or relax with a drink at the bar. The hotel provides WiFi throughout, and staff consistently earn praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Room options

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Double Guest Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Guest Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe King Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Guest Room Plus | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Guest Room Plus

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 239 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe King Room with Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Dee Street, Banchory, Scotland, AB31 5HS

What's nearby

  • Platform 22 - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Falls of Feugh - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Deeside Railway - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Crathes Castle and Gardens - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Drum Castle - 19 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kintore Station - 24 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Park Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cowshed - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ashvale Takeaway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Scoty Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Chatterbox - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Banchory Lodge Hotel

Upscale hotel near Falls of Feugh
Located close to Crathes Castle and Gardens and Royal Deeside Railway, Banchory Lodge Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and luggage storage
  • Newspapers in the lobby, 1 meeting room, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 18.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,636 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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.

Property is also known as

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Banchory Lodge Hotel Banchory
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Frequently asked questions

Is Banchory Lodge Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Banchory Lodge Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Banchory Lodge Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Banchory Lodge Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Banchory Lodge Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Falls of Feugh and within 3 mi (5 km) of Crathes Castle and Gardens and Royal Deeside Railway. Drum Castle and Dunnottar Castle are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Banchory Lodge Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 241 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Amenities
Overall a fantastic stay Dinner and Breakfast excellent room and grounds amazing. A couple of things that could be better are the pressure in shower really poor and bed so hard resulting in poor sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place to stay, beautiful surroundings, great staff and service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in a lovely room. We booked a private dinining dinner and unfortunately the service wasn't great - they seemed understaffed. The food was good. Room was great, beautiful setting with river frontage and otherwise lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel by the banks of the river Dee. Beautiful views of woodland and river, with lovely riverside walk. Hotel v comfortable but maintains historical features.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel lovely location, staff extremely helpful only slight comment would be room description which said king size room with balcony when balcony was in fact a shared terrace
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel. Very warm and welcoming. Food fantastic and the staff were so friendly and helpful. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MS DA

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

Lovely 3 days

We had amazing weather for January which made the river walk to Crathes Castle really a treat. All the food was very good and hot. Real fire made it homely. Pet friendly. Outdoor seating gave easy access the to great river side and views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! The staff was lovely! We were very sad to see our time there come to an end.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syed

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

Gorgeous Banchory Lodge

Beautiful find, and fantastic food!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Valentines weekend away

Lovely atmosphere, the hotel has been very stylishly decorated with a mixture of periods of furniture. The staff were all very welcoming and made us feel very relaxed as soon as we arrived. The head waiter is a fantastic character and was kind enough to give my wife a rose when we sat down for an amazing dinner. He also seated us for breakfast and was very friendly and helpful. All in all a wonderful weekend away and we are both considering a trip back in the summer to enjoy the outside eating and the use of the verander with the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel by the river! Room was very comfortable and breakfast and dinner was delicious. Lovely outside seating area to enjoy the peace of beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was lovely We stayed in the lodge as my husband can’t manage stairs Room spacious Food was good Staff very attentive Lovely setting Nothing to complain about had a lovely two days
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

A Wee Gem

Peaceful relaxing break Would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and setting. Staff friendly and professional. Outstanding room. Can’t praise highly enough

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a find! My brother booked us into this warm, cosy and welcoming hotel! Would highly recommend. The staff went above and beyond to look after us whilst we were in the area for a funeral. Beautiful surroundings and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely location, room was small but well decorated and clean, very comfy bed and pillows and good shower. Room was very warm even with windows open and unfortunately I didn’t sleep well because of this. We were really disappointed that the TV in our room wasn’t working - spoke to a staff member who said they would come and have a look but they didn’t show up. Called reception at least 4 times but no answer. The TV wouldn’t turn back off either so was left with the light of that through the night. Dinner was delicious although starters and deserts slightly pricey, nice cocktails and breakfast was very tasty too, plenty of options. Service was great in the restaurants, plenty of staff and very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved Banchory Lodge! It’s common for a hotel I book to be less than I’d hoped for, but Banchory truly delivered! The location is stunning and we loved all the attention to detail that was put in—the decorations and artistic details really made it such a lovely stay. So many hotels in Scotland seem to go with the traditional tartan theme, which is nice but…overplayed. We really felt the love and attention put into the Lodge. The staff was very warm and welcoming as well. I’d love to return and stay several nights!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

William

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

Pleasant revisit 25 years on

We were history repeating - staying at Banchory Lodge to visit our daughter in Aberdeen as my parents often did 3 decades ago to me! We hadn’t been there since we left the area nearly 25 years ago and it was nice to find the place feeling familiar. It has changed and developed since then, but still had a homely feel and we had excellent food and a very nice room with a comfortable bed - a bid deal for us these days! We missed the lovely lounge - now a dining room, and the old panelled dining room which is now a function suite. I’d have liked somewhere comfortable to sit for coffee after dinner - or, if staying longer, to sit and read etc. But I guess it’s serving meals that pays the bills now. The location is as lovely as ever and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Miss

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disappointed- lovely hotel, food dreadful

Hotel lovely, staff seem demotivated and unhappy (in fact they looked terrified most of the time). Unfortunately the food we had was poor. We had duck on the first night which looked like it had been cooked earlier in the day then cooked again, it was dry, overcooked, and truly inedible. The red wine 'jus' was just packet gravy which hadn't actually been cooked out and was lumpy (disgusting) - there had been no red wine anywhere near it!!. We didn't say anything as the restaurant was busy, but it wasn't great, and we put it down to an off night. However, Breakfast was a poor effort and my waffles were undercooked/doughy. We feared for our dinner the following evening, and after a long hike ordered 'artisan bread' which were actually packet 'bake in the oven' rolls and burgers. The burger was okay, but the artisan bread wasn't actually cooked, it was still raw!! Truly strange. An enforced 10% service charge which is intended for you to ask for it to be removed, which just causes everyone to be uncomfortable, so you leave it. The hotel team we met were friendly enough, but the young waitress seemed genuinely terrified when we sent the bread back. Whilst the restaurant manager offered us a complimentary drink, we were just fed up and disappointed that every meal was not of the standard we hoped/expected. So much so that we went to a local cafe for breakfast this morning rather than have another disappointing meal. Also too many dog's barking/sat at dinner tables for us
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Habitaciones muy limpias. Personal amable. La comida muy buena. Paisajes increíbles. Se respira muchísima paz.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel with beautiful views. The staff are very friendly and thoughtful. The suite I was in was beautiful, but there was no mini fridge available for medication, and non available. An excellent venue for an escape and for a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff and loved the location . Decor a bit bizarre in some areas like random pictures and dining room wallpaper . Staff were helpful but access to our room was difficult due to high number of stairs and number of corridors .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous hotel, very stylish, friendly staff and picturesque setting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and excellent food. Nice touch with the happy birthday song at dinner. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the beautiful setting and the extraordinarily friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is charming and quirky. We loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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