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Cove Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Union Square Shopping Centre

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Cove Bay Hotel welcomes visitors near Robert Gordon University and Union Square Shopping Centre. The Regional cuisine restaurant offers ocean views to enhance every meal. Guests enjoy WiFi, warm up by the lobby fireplace, or play billiards while overlooking the garden.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Standard Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Standard Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
15 Colsea Road, Cove Bay, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB12 3NA

What's nearby

  • Robert Gordon University - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Duthie Park Winter Gardens - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 9 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Aberdeen Harbour - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 11 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Portlethen Station - 14 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sea Salt and Sole, Cove - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The White Cockade - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cove Bay Hotel

Hotel near Union Square Shopping Centre
Located close to Robert Gordon University, Cove Bay Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, The Cove Bay Pub, offers lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • A billiards/pool table, 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cove Bay Hotel have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Select Comfort beds
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cove Bay Pub
  • The Cove Bay Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Cove Bay Hotel Aberdeen
Cove Bay Hotel Hotel
Cove Bay Hotel Aberdeen
Cove Bay Hotel Hotel Aberdeen

Frequently asked questions

Is Cove Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cove Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cove Bay Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cove Bay Hotel located?

Located in Cove, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Union Square Shopping Centre, Aberdeen Maritime Museum, and Aberdeen Arts Centre. Robert Gordon University and His Majesty's Theatre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Cove Bay Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 205 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel with great restaurant. The views to sea are lovely at sunrise and breakfast was very nice & freshly cooked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, and nice food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homw from home frendly service and staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUANITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, friendly staff, bed was a bit hard but sheets and towels excellent quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room in outside cottage. Great menu and food for dinner, excellent breakfast. Friendly Staff. Only downside internet did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jon and Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Cottage room
Breakfast
Restaurant area
View from breakfast area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find - comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

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 .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable night sleep, very friendly staff and the food was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Tim

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

Business stay

Nice place and staff good. Food really nice as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great location excellent breakfast and staff was excellent great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and popular spot with the locals
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, staff, dining and a lovely breakfast, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dinner and breakfast on property were fantastic. Service was very good. View of North Sea was great! Price was very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

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

Business trip

Really nice place to stay. Next to sea. Nice and quiet setting. Food excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay by the sea
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel with a wonderful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little local pub restaurant and hotel in cove bay Food is nice staff pleasant and efficient good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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