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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Aberdeen with health club and sauna

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Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Reception
Exterior
Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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
  • Bar
The current price is ฿2,328
฿2,794 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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
(42 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 cots/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in Aberdeen, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel is in the city centre. Aberdeen Harbour and Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Union Square Shopping Centre and The Trinity Centre. Aberdeen Maritime Museum and Satrosphere Science Centre are also worth visiting.
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Souterhead Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB12 3LF

What's nearby

  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Robert Gordon University - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Aberdeen Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • University of Aberdeen - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The White Cockade - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sea Salt and Sole, Cove - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

Upscale 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 children's meals. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities such as 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
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and 12 meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 216 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath 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 Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered 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 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11 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 centre

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue

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.

Payment types at the property

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 transport 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.

Property is also known as

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

As of 29 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel on 2 Nov 2025 start from ฿2,327.83, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Aberdeen Altens Hotel located?

Located in Cove, this hotel is within 3 miles (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 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 512 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great over night stop off clean nice selection of food and drinks all good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great place to stay

Really nice place to stay for business trip. Loads of parking, comfy rooms and good food all provided by friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great, staff were amazing bed so comfortable and room clean. I sadly have to say though that it was maybe one of the worst hotel breakfasts I’ve had, especially for a 4* hotel. Not worth the money sadly, hotel was worth it though! I’d use the hotel again but definitely not have a breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff we're super efficient friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fire alarm at 5 in the am. Not happy about that. Rest is stay was good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay. Everything was clean, check in was efficient and the staff was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best receptionist we have had on our many stays here. welcoming pleasant and helpful with info.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel with friendly staff. Stayed in a premium room but for the money I can't see what you get extra? 3 coffee pods and a hot chocolate sachet is about all I can see, you forgot the milk and no sugar. Wth? Not worth the upgrade to be honest. Stick with s standard room and book the restaurant as it gets busy late on.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladysross@btinternet.com

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the swimming. Good breakfast. Close to city centre
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

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

Very good

Had a very quiet comfortable stay ,no problems whatsoever food very good, convenient for my business meetings
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon-Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place helpful staff good food reasonable prices
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Scholastica Ashelu

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
It’s a nice hotel. Room were near and tidy. I used their pool was cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel comfortable beds . Got a goods night sleep took 4 yr old granson swimming twice pool not huge but well maintained and managed they have a small kiddies pool as well as the main pool there is also a jacuzzi and sauna as well as gym. Restaurant food was fealky nice frkm breakfast to dinner we all enjoyed it .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a good location for business in Aberdeenshire. Excellent gym to stay fit. The food and drink is good quality at a good price. Always stay here when I am in Aberdeen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay and the dining room was friendly and food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kareen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We regularly stay here because of the spa, the breakfasts, the dining options in the evening & ease of parking. The staff are polite, friendly and efficient. The new pancake machine at breakfast is a good addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BEAUTIFUL & CLEAN HOTEL, We All Enjoyed our Stay, Even Our 4 year Old, Said Thanks for Bringing him there. You cant Buy that, My Heart Melted. & His Grandads. 💙
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma Louise

Liked: Amenities
Excellent service, fab hotel & catering. Only area that could have been improved was the lack of good coffee with breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah c

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

EV charging just outside the city

We picked this primarily with EV charging in mind, and weren't disappointed either. Comfy beds, nice meals. Friendly staff, clean. Its 3 miles south of the city but the city parking is good and the traffics not bad.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Ideal base for visiting Aberdeen

Check in was effortless with a nice chat with the receptionist. I had upgraded my room for this visit and it was really comfortable with a large bed and a coffee machine, but other than this the standard room I usually have is very good. As ever I used the gym and the pool which are both really good for a hotel. Only problem was, as it's the school holidays the kids were enjoying themselves in the usually tranquil pool,lol. There is an adult only period in the pool from 7pm. Food and service in the restaurant was as good as ever. The hotel also has good size carpark which is charged for but not a big cost. This really is an ideal base for visiting Aberdeen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a night as I had a training course in Altens. Clean, comfy, good parking and breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in good. Room good. Facilities good. Staff, on the whole good. My sister in law had her purse stolen from a locked locker in the swimming pool changing room. No one available to view cctv for hour and a half. Then they were too busy. In the end 6 hours later they suggested calling the police. Unsatifactory. Very poor response, pathetic in fact. The perp long gone. No appreciation of the distress and feelings of helplessness. No plan of action in place. Blind leading the blind. Poor management. Shame, the place is nice and the non management staff excellent. Both my brother and sister in law were bereaved 3 years ago, have only been married 4 months, I took them away for a treat. This event turned it into a disaster. Memories that will sadly prevent a return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

They just get it right. Great place.

My favourite place to stay when I’m anywhere near the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old, well worn and with hidden costs like paid parking even though the hotel is well out of the city with its own large parking lot. Cheap but not cheap enough to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025