Is parking available at the hotel?

Free self-parking is available on-site, and it includes designated spaces for electric car charging.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are served for a fee: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 14.50 for children. Weekday serving hours are from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific features may vary, so guests are encouraged to contact the property for detailed information.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key attractions?

The hotel is located in Aberdeen, just a 4-minute drive from Blairs Museum and 10 minutes from Duthie Park Winter Gardens. It is approximately 8.1 miles from both the Gordon Highlanders Museum and Aberdeen Music Hall.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the hotel?

Children are allowed at the property, and they can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age limits are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs and rollaway beds are available upon request, but guests must contact the property in advance to reserve them. A fee of GBP 25 per day applies for rollaway beds.

Maryculter House Hotel in Aberdeen

Average nightly price at Maryculter House by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$80
February	$82
March	$88
April	$108
May	$139
June	$144
July	$163
August	$153
September	$159
October	$132
November	$106
December	$101

What guests think

Across reviews, Maryculter House earns strong praise for its historic character, scenic riverside setting, and comfortable rooms, while feedback on dining and some older rooms shows occasional inconsistencies, noise or maintenance issues during busier periods.

Guests highlight the atmospheric Great Hall and cozy bar, riverside views, and generally high standards of cleanliness. Service is widely described as warm and accommodating, though some report slow restaurant service or mix-ups. Expect a characterful, countryside stay with inviting grounds and common areas, plus dining that can be excellent but not always consistent.

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Facilities

Many guests praise the historic Great Hall, cozy bar areas, and scenic riverside grounds. Parking is generally plentiful and well signposted, though it may be harder during large wedding events.

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Margaret

Nov 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived in the evening during the month of November. Lighting in the car park area could do with improvement. Otherwise hotel is very nice indeed with friendly and helpful staff.

10

Roger

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything about this place was top-shelf! From the wonderful entrance to the hallways leading to the spacious well-equipped rooms, to the excellent food in the restaurant and the smooth drinks from the bar. However the “Great Room” which is the oldest location of Maryculter House (dating back to the 1200’s) was simply amazing! Sitting quietly in the great room both late in the evening or early in the morning, you are overcome with the past and those who shared this room throughout the centuries! Walking the grounds is a relaxing experience to give you a break from the go, go, go of travel. We can’t recommend Maryculter House enough, and thank our friends who recommended it to us!

10

Annemarie

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolutely stunning property. We had a ground floor room dog friendly, there was a luxury dog bed bowl and treats waiting for our dog. Beautiful walking area along the river. Room was luxurious and very comfortable bed. We ate dinner in the restaurant choice and quality was 5 star. The staff were extremely helpful and very friendly. Would stsy there again in a heartbeat.

10

James

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is set in a quiet countryside area,the grounds are well-maintained,the directions to the parking are clearly signposted,there’s plenty of parking,the directions to the reception are clearly signposted,check-in was straightforward,the room was big and clean and the WiFi was decent.Hopefully I’ll get a chance to go back if back up on business

10

Brian

Dec 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a great hotel on the banks of the river with lovely views Our room was fantastic with a large bathroom including big bath and separate shower cubicle Staff were all excellent and good fun as well Great choice of dishes on the menu and lovely food when it arrived. They have a great snug bar in an old part of the hotel with proper fires as well Brilliant place to stay at

10

Karen

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a lovely hotel right on the banks of River Dee. Staff are always very friendly and helpful and the hotel had some lovely quirky relaxation areas eg the main hall with large open fire, several comfortable chairs/sofa's, suits of armour etc

10

Alan

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Maryculter House hotel is set in picturesque grounds by the side of the river Dee, and is very popular for weddings as a result parking can be challenging despite there being lots of spaces . The rooms are spacious and often with spectacular veiws . The restaurant and staff offer a very relaxed and informal dinning experience with a menu that reflects the best of Scotland.

10

Diane

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Charming, unique, beautiful grounds. Rooms with river view were gorgeous. Amazing history, their great hall was beautiful. Absolutely would return

8

Alistair

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a truly beautifully appointed property. However, not great access if you have mobility issues.

10

Janet

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel on the river Dee. Stylish deco, excellent restaurant and bar area. All you could need for a stay.

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Cleanliness

Reviews commonly describe rooms and public areas as very clean or immaculate. A few note dust, wear, or maintenance lapses in some older, unrenovated sections.

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Laurie

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is very affordable, and seems to cater to business travelers during the week. Hotel could use some sprucing up. Hallways need fresh paint and while the bathroom looked great, my shower did overflow a bit. The great room was 800 years old and in general the gathering rooms had a fishing and hunting vibe. Situated on the river Dee and with an old church ruin on the grounds, it was a very picturesque spot. Staff was helpful and friendly, I would recommend this hotel to friends as an affordable and pleasant accommodation.

8

Scott

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is in a lovely setting. The staff were very attentive, friendly and helpful. The website shows pictures of most of the rooms, however there are a few that don’t appear to have been renovated, and these rooms don’t appear on the website. These older rooms are in a listed part of the building where you constantly hear pumps that maintain water pressure. Although it isn’t constant, it is frequent and goes on and off all the time. The room was tired and had stains down the walls, cobwebs in corners and on the light fixture. Where bulbs weren’t working, it highlighted the accumulation of dust. I would come back to the hotel, but would definitely not stay in the same part of the building.

10

Sasha

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay very clean room and service very good and delicious evening meal and breakfast. Will definitely stay again.

10

Vanda

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, beautiful room overlooking the river. High standard of cleanliness. Room had coffee/tea making facilities and lovely shortbread. Fridge containing milk and water. Slippers and dressing gowns provided. Hairdryer and ironing board with clothes brush. Great Molton Brown toiletries provided. Food was exquisite.

10

Philip

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I love this place, a lovely room with a river view. The bathroom was immaculate and modern. Booked dinner in the Poachers restaurant and the food and drinks were excellent. Beautiful surroundings with a lot of history.

10

Kay

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean and well equipped and nice and warm. Bathroom was a great size and shower was excellent

10

Alexander

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent accommodation and lovely food.Decor inside rooms lovely but outside in the hallway doors need repainted as chipped paint visible on a few areas.Overall a lovely place to stay with lovely staff.

10

Lilly

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful and the decor and cleanliness were first class. Very good food and excellent value.

10

Stephanie

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel in stunning location. Clean comfortable, well maintained rooms.

10

Jeff

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are brilliant helpful nothing is a bother. Hotel itself is superb rooms immaculate

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, many with lovely river views and modern bathrooms. Some older rooms feel dated, occasional pump noise or firm/worn mattresses are mentioned, and in-room Wi-Fi can be unreliable.

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Hazel

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property with large comfy rooms. The bed was very comfortable too.

8

Edward

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, although the rooms which haven’t been updated are tired and needing renovated. The restaurant food is lovely but in my opinion overpriced.

10

Stuart

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful hotel. Good size bedroom with an excellent en-suite. I would recommend the restaurant, had a delicious evening meal and the full Scottish breakfast was excellent.

10

Heather

Jan 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect getaway in room 'Benholm' Views from the room of the river were so lovely especially while soaking in the roll top bath. Everything from lunch when we arrived to breakfast the next morning was just fab. Will definitely be returning even if it is only a 10 minute drive from the house!

8

Scott

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is in a lovely setting. The staff were very attentive, friendly and helpful. The website shows pictures of most of the rooms, however there are a few that don’t appear to have been renovated, and these rooms don’t appear on the website. These older rooms are in a listed part of the building where you constantly hear pumps that maintain water pressure. Although it isn’t constant, it is frequent and goes on and off all the time. The room was tired and had stains down the walls, cobwebs in corners and on the light fixture. Where bulbs weren’t working, it highlighted the accumulation of dust. I would come back to the hotel, but would definitely not stay in the same part of the building.

10

Ali

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel in a stunning location with the river running past our bedroom window. The room was spacious and well equipped with a lovely bathroom. A couple of hiccups with the evening meal (mainly around service) but this was well dealt with when mentioned at check out.

10

Philip

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I love this place, a lovely room with a river view. The bathroom was immaculate and modern. Booked dinner in the Poachers restaurant and the food and drinks were excellent. Beautiful surroundings with a lot of history.

8

Leslie

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice helpful staff, good environment and clean.. well apportioned rooms. WiFi not accessible from the room but worked well in common areas. Evening meal was very nice although slightly on the pricy side.

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Ryan

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My wife and I stayed in Room 207 (Fraser) and our sleep was constantly interupted by a suspected water pump (that is located in a service cupboard inside the room!) which was going off every 5 minutes. We did not report this at the time due to being a guest at the wedding. We did complain upon check out, with evidence of the issue recorded on my phone, and the young girl who was attending reception laughed and said that nobody has raised that issue before but said it would investigated - no acknowledgement was given to our awful nights stay, and not even a verbal apology. We also didnt realise until after departure that we had been charged for two breakfasts when only one of us attended breakfast.

8

Christopher

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall an almost great wpxerince. The property sits right on the River Dee, which our room overlooked. Very nice room but the mattress has seen better days…no spring! The dinner at the onsite restaurant was amazing; breakfast was lacking in comparison…how do you mess up orange juice?. The staff were very nice and helpful.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with staff often going the extra mile. Some guests report slow or uneven restaurant service and occasional communication issues.

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Richard

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel with lovely staff - especially Sophie who drove us to our restaurant when the taxi didn’t turn up. Lovely location and excellent atmosphere

8

Lori

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The person who checked us in was lovely. The room was fine. The view was great. We ate in the restaurant and the food was okay. The service in the restaurant for dinner was terrible. After dropping off our meals, we never saw the server again. Sat there for 45 minutes before we left and the front desk person tracked down the bill for the meal and charged it to our room.

10

Alan

Nov 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the staff, loved their smart uniforms, their polite, freindly but proffesional nature. A cut above anywhere i have stayed in the UK, wish i could give them an extra star. The place is amazing too, good size luxury room. Breakfast individually cooked (not buffet). Just perfect.

10

Alan

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Maryculter House is a short drive out from the city with plenty of on site parking. The rooms are spacious and many offer breathtaking views of the river Dee . The staff are helpful and attentive especially the restaurant staff who are exceptional. This hotel is very popular for weddings so it can often be busy but still nice a quiet . Overall a great hotel with great staff and the best breakfast ever .

6

Thomas

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were marvelous in every way. The floor boards through the bedroom area were very loud and moved way too much under ones feet. Needs urgen repair. Dining was good especially the Sea Bream 10/10, sadly the Fillet steak at £39 was dissapointing. If it was Fillet. 3/10 It's lovely place, fix the floorboards and take the fillet off the menu.

10

Ali

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel in a stunning location with the river running past our bedroom window. The room was spacious and well equipped with a lovely bathroom. A couple of hiccups with the evening meal (mainly around service) but this was well dealt with when mentioned at check out.

10

Fiona

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What an exceptional hotel this is! We had the most memorable stay everything was just spot on. The staff were all amazing especially the lovely Pam! I would highly recommend this hotel if you want a truly special couple of nights in stunning surroundings.

8

Lynne

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room, restaurant and bar area were lovely. Food was very nice but service was very slow

10

Jeff

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay at this hotel has become religious as I stay at least 1 night a month sometimes 2. It is an outstanding hotel with the staff extremely kind and helpful. The food is absolutely amazing. I can not recommend this place enough.

10

Jeff

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff are brilliant helpful nothing is a bother. Hotel itself is superb rooms immaculate

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Location

Scenic setting beside the River Dee with peaceful grounds, and a short drive to Aberdeen and nearby sights. A good base for exploring the area.

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Anne

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Every aspect was special. Staff were very friendly and helpful, rooms very comfortable and quiet. Location on the river was beautiful. Thank you.

8

Peter

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely tucked away hotel, however close enough to Aberdeen, Banchory & surrounding areas. Ideal for country walks & a quiet country escape

8

Peter

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Maryculter House is a lovely venue with beautiful surrounding scenery and a wealth of history. The rooms are nice although the standard rooms are a little cramped with furniture for two people and full wedding attire. Staff helpful and pleasant.

10

Lisa

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely rooms. Beautiful building with plenty of character. Barman was super friendly and helpful-Alex. Breakfast was so-so. We did not have dinner. Great location for exploring Aberdeen and dunnotar castle Would stay again. //

10

Margaret

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful setting along the river

10

Alan

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Maryculter House is a short drive out from the city with plenty of on site parking. The rooms are spacious and many offer breathtaking views of the river Dee . The staff are helpful and attentive especially the restaurant staff who are exceptional. This hotel is very popular for weddings so it can often be busy but still nice a quiet . Overall a great hotel with great staff and the best breakfast ever .

10

Alan

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Maryculter House hotel is set in picturesque grounds by the side of the river Dee, and is very popular for weddings as a result parking can be challenging despite there being lots of spaces . The rooms are spacious and often with spectacular veiws . The restaurant and staff offer a very relaxed and informal dinning experience with a menu that reflects the best of Scotland.

10

Janet

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel on the river Dee. Stylish deco, excellent restaurant and bar area. All you could need for a stay.

8

Robert

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed stay in nice location outside the city

8

Emma

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room and stunning location. Friendly helpful staff. Would recommend staying here. Convenient Tesla chargers too.

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Dining

Many guests enjoy tasty dinners and quality breakfasts in the restaurant and bar. However, feedback is mixed due to slow service at times, inconsistent breakfasts or dishes, occasional disappointments, and value concerns.

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David

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very smart hotel, however i think their qualified chef must have been off when we visited. With the main evening meal the vegetables were cool and, I guess had been plated up long before the rump of lamb (whuch i had been told would be pink, but was well done). The meal wasn't cheap and over priced for the quality. The cooked breakfast was greasy. Fat oused out of the black pudding; the haggis; and the potato scone. They appeared to have been deep fried rather than quicky pan fried in very hot oil. I didn't complain as the waiting staff were rushed off their feet. All I can say is that the cooked breakfast at a Cumbrian B&B the previous day was much, much better. Nice hotel, but the catering really let it down on this visit.

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Roger

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything about this place was top-shelf! From the wonderful entrance to the hallways leading to the spacious well-equipped rooms, to the excellent food in the restaurant and the smooth drinks from the bar. However the “Great Room” which is the oldest location of Maryculter House (dating back to the 1200’s) was simply amazing! Sitting quietly in the great room both late in the evening or early in the morning, you are overcome with the past and those who shared this room throughout the centuries! Walking the grounds is a relaxing experience to give you a break from the go, go, go of travel. We can’t recommend Maryculter House enough, and thank our friends who recommended it to us!

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Warren

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was great, clean & nice new bathrooms. Staff all polite. Arrived @9pm told dining was available as well as room service. Called at 9:05 told restaurant was closed and I can only have soup or a sandwich!! 4am up for a flight, 9pm No ‘Cooked Meal’ but early guys, especially as I was asked if I would eat on arrival. This was confirmed

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Lori

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The person who checked us in was lovely. The room was fine. The view was great. We ate in the restaurant and the food was okay. The service in the restaurant for dinner was terrible. After dropping off our meals, we never saw the server again. Sat there for 45 minutes before we left and the front desk person tracked down the bill for the meal and charged it to our room.

10

Stuart

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful hotel. Good size bedroom with an excellent en-suite. I would recommend the restaurant, had a delicious evening meal and the full Scottish breakfast was excellent.

8

Wendy

Mar 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our third trip to Mary Cutler House and stayed for 2 days. The rooms as usual are comfortable and nice. However the dining was simply awful., which is a shame. In the past we've dined at Mary Cutler as we usually choose establishments to stay that have dining. Sent my French Onion soup back as it was extremely sweet ( had the taste of carmelized onion jam) and the roast was so salty it was barely edible. The cook ( certainly not a chef) is the only reason we would not return as the dinner food was completely deplorable. Breakfast however was quite good.

6

Thomas

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were marvelous in every way. The floor boards through the bedroom area were very loud and moved way too much under ones feet. Needs urgen repair. Dining was good especially the Sea Bream 10/10, sadly the Fillet steak at £39 was dissapointing. If it was Fillet. 3/10 It's lovely place, fix the floorboards and take the fillet off the menu.

8

Lynne

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room, restaurant and bar area were lovely. Food was very nice but service was very slow

8

Christopher

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall an almost great wpxerince. The property sits right on the River Dee, which our room overlooked. Very nice room but the mattress has seen better days…no spring! The dinner at the onsite restaurant was amazing; breakfast was lacking in comparison…how do you mess up orange juice?. The staff were very nice and helpful.

10

Philip

Mar 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous stay at this lovely hotel, beautifully situated on the banks of the River Dee. The room was very comfortable and the shower room was excellent. Would recommend having dinner as the food was delicious. Will be back for sure.

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