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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Aberdeen hotel in Cove with a health club

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Indoor pool
Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Reception
Sauna

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
The current price is AED 257
AED 309 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

Room options

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 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

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • 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

Highlights

LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 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

Highlights

LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 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

Highlights

LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite 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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Souterhead Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB12 3LF

What's nearby

  • Aberdeen Harbour - 5 min drive
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 5 min drive
  • Robert Gordon University - 6 min drive
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 7 min drive
  • University of Aberdeen - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - Asda Aberdeen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mike’s “Famous” Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bread Guys Bakery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near University of Aberdeen
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
  • Smoke-free premises, 12 meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
  • 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 3.00 per night)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11 AM on weekends: GBP 12.00-15.95 for adults and GBP 5-12 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Coast and Keg

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Golfing
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms - 12

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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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 fire extinguisher, 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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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 516 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 339 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Think paying for parking is a little much considering your staying at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Spa wonderful breakfast superb comfy bed clean room would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Great location ample parking large clean spacious rooms good food friendly staff all in all a good choice would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy-Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and gym staff lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Altens hotel
Good place to eat, relax and have a swim.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big rooms. Clean and comfortable but the function room was very cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good clean hotel lovely staff we will be back to stay. Also reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money. We had an excellent stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel warm and clean and welcoming and near for Train and Bus and Airport People who Work here are outstanding Thank You.Reception and Housekeeping and Leisure Fascilities and Restaurant are excellent.Have recommended to Others and stayed extra Nights and wpuld stay hete again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was really good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my stay
Food in the restaurant was good and not too expensive. Delicious breakfast. The pool was a little too small to swim in with the water babies class going on. Disappointed to have to pay for parking. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will stay again
9/10 for me everything perfect apart from wait for food to be replenished at breakfast and my table being cleared whilst I went up got my next course after having cereal
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr Brian L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Fantastic hotel in excellent location for touring around Aberdeen area. Excellent staff, food and on siye parking
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel and Location near for Airport and Train and Bus and Shops.People Who work there are outstanding.Check In so efficient.Thanks.Warm and Clean and Welcoming and Food and Leisure Fascilities are excellent.Have recommended to others and Stayed extra Nights and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our night away
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easy parking
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The leisure centre was really nice, we loved the swimming pool, with different pool for kids and for massage too 😀
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean but dated. Bed extremely comfortable though
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent but nothing special. Rooms outdated facilities are fine
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant hotel. Good facilities with good dining choices.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
plesant stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property friendly staff I definitely recommend visiting if you visit Aberdeen much better than the American brands in the city
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024