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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Aberdeen with health club and sauna

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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 RM274
RM329 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

Room options

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Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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

Map
Souterhead Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB12 3LF

What's nearby

  • Duthie Park Winter Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Robert Gordon University - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Aberdeen Harbour - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 6 min drive - 4.9 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
  • ‪Sea Salt and Sole, Cove - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The White Cockade - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

Upscale hotel near Union Square Shopping Centre
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
  • 12 meeting rooms, a vending machine and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and luggage storage
  • 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 16 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel on 22 Nov 2025 start from RM 274.11, 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. 513 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Excellent base for Aberdeenshire

Comfy room, great WiFi, lovely gym and pool. Food and drinks is excellent and staff that look after us are so nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Solid Stay

Good hotel for a short business trip. The room was comfortable and the restaurant food was very good, though some of the seating — especially the lower tables and booths — felt a bit cramped. The hotel was busy and staff were efficient, though not quite as warm as other places I’ve stayed. Nice bonus having a pool. Overall, a solid stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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

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

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay - Business

Just an overnight stay for work. This hotel has facilities, a lot of space and the food in the restaurant was actually gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for business visit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

Another great stay

Stayed here many times, Great hotel, handy and convenient for my needs , great value for money,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and cosy hotel. Staff really friendly Would recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hreat

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Visit was to attend a wedding which all went well .Enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Stewart

Disliked: Staff & service
Not a great stay. Paid for early check in only to be told our room wasnt ready! Then tried to chsrge me for breakfast when i had already included it. Were woken up numerous times by loud guest in a nesrby room. Woke up to vomit all over the corridor outside our room. Wont be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

My review

We had a great room, perfect for a family of 4. The pool and spa facilities were a big hit and the restaurant had a great menu
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Staff & service

Tired hotel

Hotel rooms are tired, carpets, furniyure etc need replacing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

Altens Hotel, Aberdeen. Worth a visit!

Hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. Room was clean. Dinner was beautifully presented and value for money. Breakfast had a big selection to choose from and was good quality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sheena

As expected

On check in we were told general manager had given us an upgraded room. Pretty sure it was what we’d paid for and nothing more. Room was pretty standard and nothing more than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Xmas party. Brilliant night and ideal venue. Great service from the hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed several times in this hotel as it’s near my family. Never have any complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mr Derek

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

Good quality hotel

Upgraded on arrival, i use this hotel because the beds are very comfortable, good shower , very good staff and it is convenient for my trips to Aberdeen . Will gladly use this again .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail

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

5 stars

Family of four stayed for a night. Amazing family friendly hotel. All staff were so friendly and nothing was to much trouble. Breakfast was delicious with so much on offer. The pool is a great addition. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

The Best of the best

Friendly caring staff who went above and beyond to make my stay the best Amazing Food and dining experience Awesome pool and sauna My bedroom was clean and plenty of space comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024