Cove Bay Hotel
$126
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Avg. for September
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$126
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Cove Bay Hotel average $90 in December, the cheapest month, and $126 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $92 |
| February | $98 |
| March | $97 |
| April | $108 |
| May | $112 |
| June | $120 |
| July | $117 |
| August | $113 |
| September | $126 |
| October | $96 |
| November | $97 |
| December | $90 |
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy Regional cuisine at The Cove Bay Pub, a bar/lounge where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Location
Located in Aberdeen (Cove), Cove Bay Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Union Square Shopping Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum. This hotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Aberdeen Arts Centre and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Robert Gordon University.
What's nearby
Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club)(3.5 miles)
Duthie Park Winter Gardens(3.5 miles)
Union Square Shopping Centre(3.8 miles)
The Trinity Centre(4 miles)
Edward VII(4 miles)
David Lloyd Leisure Centre(4 miles)
Cineworld Aberdeen - Union Square(4 miles)
Union Terrace Gardens(4.1 miles)
Aberdeen Music Hall(4.1 miles)
Aberdeen Maritime Museum(4.1 miles)
Bon Accord Centre(4.1 miles)
The Duke of Gordon(4.2 miles)
Prince Albert the Prince Consort(4.2 miles)
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral(4.2 miles)
Torry Battery(4.2 miles)
The nearest major airport is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)(15.7 miles)
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Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Garden
Location
15 Colsea Road, Cove Bay, Cove, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) (3.5 miles)
Duthie Park Winter Gardens (3.5 miles)
Union Square Shopping Centre (3.8 miles)
The Trinity Centre (4 miles)
Edward VII (4 miles)
David Lloyd Leisure Centre (4 miles)
Guest reviews
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 597 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
13%
Couple
42%
Family
29%
Group
9%
Solo
5%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Cove Bay Hotel draws consistent praise for its welcoming staff, excellent breakfasts and dinners, and generally comfortable, well-decorated rooms that many guests found relaxing after a day out, making for a pleasant overall experience.
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What guests think
Cove Bay Hotel draws consistent praise for its welcoming staff, excellent breakfasts and dinners, and generally comfortable, well-decorated rooms that many guests found relaxing after a day out, making for a pleasant overall experience.
Its coastal setting on Aberdeen’s outskirts offers quiet streets, sea views and easy access to harbour and cliff walks, though a few found it somewhat out of the way. On-site parking is usually ample but can be tight when the restaurant is busy, while occasional smoke at the main entrance and noise from the bar affected certain rooms. Best suited to travelers seeking a relaxed, characterful stay in a small independent inn.
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Facilities
Sea-view restaurant and cosy bar are popular with locals, and on-site parking is generally plentiful, though it can be limited when the restaurant is busy. Occasional smoke at the main entrance was noted.
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Carol
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
Alex
Sep 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel only one thing I would criticise is that the bar shuts at 11pm
Nice hotel only one thing I would criticise is that the bar shuts at 11pm
8
Michael
Dec 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Angela at breakfast really goes all out to make sure you are looked after. Comfy bed. Clean room. On site parking. Good food and a huge variety of drinks.
Angela at breakfast really goes all out to make sure you are looked after. Comfy bed. Clean room. On site parking. Good food and a huge variety of drinks.
10
Paul
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Peaceful location looking out on to the sea. Good facilities. Staff were friendly.
Peaceful location looking out on to the sea. Good facilities. Staff were friendly.
10
BRENDA
Oct 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was a one night stay before going for the Aberdeen ferry and it was in a very nice position to do that. However I really enjoyed it because it felt like a holiday because the area around is so lovely with an easy walk down to the harbour and the lovely cottages around. The staff were very friendly and the food was good. There is plenty of parking and the rooms were very nice with a comfortable bed. Absolutely nothing to dislike.
This was a one night stay before going for the Aberdeen ferry and it was in a very nice position to do that. However I really enjoyed it because it felt like a holiday because the area around is so lovely with an easy walk down to the harbour and the lovely cottages around. The staff were very friendly and the food was good. There is plenty of parking and the rooms were very nice with a comfortable bed. Absolutely nothing to dislike.
10
Beverly
Jun 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Road was closed to hotel due to road construction and no detour info was provided, so was a small issue locating access to hotel. Good views of ocean from dining room. Ample parking on hotel grounds. Pleasant helpful staff. Excellent dining experience with good food
Road was closed to hotel due to road construction and no detour info was provided, so was a small issue locating access to hotel. Good views of ocean from dining room. Ample parking on hotel grounds. Pleasant helpful staff. Excellent dining experience with good food
8
Ryan
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall a pleasant stay but tainted by the smell of cigarettes. Good on-site restaurant with a great breakfast and fantastic service. Nice views down to the water from the room, cosy sofa and spacious. The bed was small and uncomfortable. Excellent car park on site, great location with a nice convenience store close by. Unfortunately the popular pub downstairs has smokers using the main entrance which leads to the bedrooms, making this area smell of cigarettes. We were glad to have a room further away but needed to use that access to the restaurant. We would recommend allocating a smoking area away from the main entrance. Minor cleanliness and attention to detail missed such as dusty plants on dining room table. Still enjoyed our stay and all the nice food!
Overall a pleasant stay but tainted by the smell of cigarettes. Good on-site restaurant with a great breakfast and fantastic service. Nice views down to the water from the room, cosy sofa and spacious. The bed was small and uncomfortable. Excellent car park on site, great location with a nice convenience store close by. Unfortunately the popular pub downstairs has smokers using the main entrance which leads to the bedrooms, making this area smell of cigarettes. We were glad to have a room further away but needed to use that access to the restaurant. We would recommend allocating a smoking area away from the main entrance. Minor cleanliness and attention to detail missed such as dusty plants on dining room table. Still enjoyed our stay and all the nice food!
10
Michael
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
A cosy small family run hotel and restaurant on the coast with great views. Plenty of onsite parking, warm welcome on arrival. Room was spacious and comfortable with a sea view. Both the evening meal and breakfast are delicious with a good selection of food and drink. Can highly recommend dining here. Thank you especially Angie the morning breakfast server. Will definitely stay again.
A cosy small family run hotel and restaurant on the coast with great views. Plenty of onsite parking, warm welcome on arrival. Room was spacious and comfortable with a sea view. Both the evening meal and breakfast are delicious with a good selection of food and drink. Can highly recommend dining here. Thank you especially Angie the morning breakfast server. Will definitely stay again.
8
Jon and Mary
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
10
Brian
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Walk down to the water on quiet side street no tourists around except us. Great old hotel on residential area. Good parking and safe at back of hotel. View of the ocean from our room. Great staff thank you Claire for check in and dinner service. Breakfast staff also very good. Had a good laugh at me for putting blueberries and strawberries in my orange juice! Thank you
Walk down to the water on quiet side street no tourists around except us. Great old hotel on residential area. Good parking and safe at back of hotel. View of the ocean from our room. Great staff thank you Claire for check in and dinner service. Breakfast staff also very good. Had a good laugh at me for putting blueberries and strawberries in my orange juice! Thank you
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Cleanliness
Rooms and common areas are repeatedly described as clean or spotless. Only minor lapses were mentioned.
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10
George
Oct 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great food, bar, breakfast, very good value and the rooms are spotless.
Great food, bar, breakfast, very good value and the rooms are spotless.
8
Kevin
Nov 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed one night out of season. Stayed in room 14. The room was big enough, very comfortable and everything was very clean. Only problem was that the room window is at eye level for a walkway at the side of the hotel. So unless you are an exhibitionist then you need to keep the curtain closed as anyone walking by will see right in. Food was excellent. I had the feather blade beef it was lovely, my wife had the vegetable tagline and enjoyed that as well. Breakfast very nice with great views
Stayed one night out of season. Stayed in room 14. The room was big enough, very comfortable and everything was very clean. Only problem was that the room window is at eye level for a walkway at the side of the hotel. So unless you are an exhibitionist then you need to keep the curtain closed as anyone walking by will see right in. Food was excellent. I had the feather blade beef it was lovely, my wife had the vegetable tagline and enjoyed that as well. Breakfast very nice with great views
10
Lorna
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel, friendly and efficient staff. Rooms clean and comfortable. Food great from bar food, restaurant and breakfast. Lovely relaxing weekend
Lovely hotel, friendly and efficient staff. Rooms clean and comfortable. Food great from bar food, restaurant and breakfast. Lovely relaxing weekend
8
Michael
Dec 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Angela at breakfast really goes all out to make sure you are looked after. Comfy bed. Clean room. On site parking. Good food and a huge variety of drinks.
Angela at breakfast really goes all out to make sure you are looked after. Comfy bed. Clean room. On site parking. Good food and a huge variety of drinks.
10
Sheila
Aug 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel, room was small but adequate and clean. Food was amazing and all the staff were great. Would highly recommend this hotel.
Lovely hotel, room was small but adequate and clean. Food was amazing and all the staff were great. Would highly recommend this hotel.
10
Jillian
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great find - comfortable and clean
Great find - comfortable and clean
8
Ryan
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall a pleasant stay but tainted by the smell of cigarettes. Good on-site restaurant with a great breakfast and fantastic service. Nice views down to the water from the room, cosy sofa and spacious. The bed was small and uncomfortable. Excellent car park on site, great location with a nice convenience store close by. Unfortunately the popular pub downstairs has smokers using the main entrance which leads to the bedrooms, making this area smell of cigarettes. We were glad to have a room further away but needed to use that access to the restaurant. We would recommend allocating a smoking area away from the main entrance. Minor cleanliness and attention to detail missed such as dusty plants on dining room table. Still enjoyed our stay and all the nice food!
Overall a pleasant stay but tainted by the smell of cigarettes. Good on-site restaurant with a great breakfast and fantastic service. Nice views down to the water from the room, cosy sofa and spacious. The bed was small and uncomfortable. Excellent car park on site, great location with a nice convenience store close by. Unfortunately the popular pub downstairs has smokers using the main entrance which leads to the bedrooms, making this area smell of cigarettes. We were glad to have a room further away but needed to use that access to the restaurant. We would recommend allocating a smoking area away from the main entrance. Minor cleanliness and attention to detail missed such as dusty plants on dining room table. Still enjoyed our stay and all the nice food!
8
Lisa
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The owner was wonderful, very helpful and so accommodating. The hotel was lovely, very cosy rooms, so if you’re over 6ft tall the beds are very small doubles, so not very comfortable for us but very clean, beautifully decorated and the food was delicious and hot! Great parking and overall the service was excellent.
The owner was wonderful, very helpful and so accommodating. The hotel was lovely, very cosy rooms, so if you’re over 6ft tall the beds are very small doubles, so not very comfortable for us but very clean, beautifully decorated and the food was delicious and hot! Great parking and overall the service was excellent.
10
Omar
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for one night business visit to nearby firm, hotel staff were very welcoming and friendly, the service was great, room was comfortable and clean and area was very quiet, the restaurant was top notch,great meal and staff again excellent, i would definitely stay here again and recommend to my friends and family.
Stayed for one night business visit to nearby firm, hotel staff were very welcoming and friendly, the service was great, room was comfortable and clean and area was very quiet, the restaurant was top notch,great meal and staff again excellent, i would definitely stay here again and recommend to my friends and family.
10
Paula
Aug 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Such a lovely place, great views , great staff and it was spotlessly clean. Breakfast was excellent!
Such a lovely place, great views , great staff and it was spotlessly clean. Breakfast was excellent!
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable and nicely decorated, with some offering sea views. A few guests noted small or short beds and occasional noise from the bar or entrance.
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Michael
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very disappointed. Stayed in Room 3 for our anniversary, and had 6 hours of BLARING MUSIC from the bar/public area below. It didn't relent until midnight. Absolutely horrendous, more like staying in a nightclub with a hotel attached. Was told that they make this clear at booking- they didn't - and that it was an old building. We paid extra for a room with a sea view too. If you are after peace and quiet - AVOID.
Very disappointed. Stayed in Room 3 for our anniversary, and had 6 hours of BLARING MUSIC from the bar/public area below. It didn't relent until midnight. Absolutely horrendous, more like staying in a nightclub with a hotel attached. Was told that they make this clear at booking- they didn't - and that it was an old building. We paid extra for a room with a sea view too. If you are after peace and quiet - AVOID.
8
Kevin
Nov 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed one night out of season. Stayed in room 14. The room was big enough, very comfortable and everything was very clean. Only problem was that the room window is at eye level for a walkway at the side of the hotel. So unless you are an exhibitionist then you need to keep the curtain closed as anyone walking by will see right in. Food was excellent. I had the feather blade beef it was lovely, my wife had the vegetable tagline and enjoyed that as well. Breakfast very nice with great views
Stayed one night out of season. Stayed in room 14. The room was big enough, very comfortable and everything was very clean. Only problem was that the room window is at eye level for a walkway at the side of the hotel. So unless you are an exhibitionist then you need to keep the curtain closed as anyone walking by will see right in. Food was excellent. I had the feather blade beef it was lovely, my wife had the vegetable tagline and enjoyed that as well. Breakfast very nice with great views
10
JUANITA
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel, friendly staff, bed was a bit hard but sheets and towels excellent quality.
Nice hotel, friendly staff, bed was a bit hard but sheets and towels excellent quality.
8
Fiona
Jul 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Booked last minute with ease. Evening meal & breakfast were delicious 👌 Comfy bed (on the short side though) & lovely large shower. Bar & restaurant areas were warm & welcoming. Enjoyed our stay & will definitely book again.
Booked last minute with ease. Evening meal & breakfast were delicious 👌 Comfy bed (on the short side though) & lovely large shower. Bar & restaurant areas were warm & welcoming. Enjoyed our stay & will definitely book again.
8
Alison
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Second visit to Cove Bay hotel, both visits to see a family members. Hotel is on the outskirts of Aberdeen overlooking the North Sea. Our rooms were very comfortable and nicely decorated. The bathrooms have a great shower but could have done with another radiator as they were quite chilly. The food is excellent. Hot breakfast items are many, and good quality. Evening meal was tasty and pleasant service.
Second visit to Cove Bay hotel, both visits to see a family members. Hotel is on the outskirts of Aberdeen overlooking the North Sea. Our rooms were very comfortable and nicely decorated. The bathrooms have a great shower but could have done with another radiator as they were quite chilly. The food is excellent. Hot breakfast items are many, and good quality. Evening meal was tasty and pleasant service.
8
Lisa
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The owner was wonderful, very helpful and so accommodating. The hotel was lovely, very cosy rooms, so if you’re over 6ft tall the beds are very small doubles, so not very comfortable for us but very clean, beautifully decorated and the food was delicious and hot! Great parking and overall the service was excellent.
The owner was wonderful, very helpful and so accommodating. The hotel was lovely, very cosy rooms, so if you’re over 6ft tall the beds are very small doubles, so not very comfortable for us but very clean, beautifully decorated and the food was delicious and hot! Great parking and overall the service was excellent.
10
Michael
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
A cosy small family run hotel and restaurant on the coast with great views. Plenty of onsite parking, warm welcome on arrival. Room was spacious and comfortable with a sea view. Both the evening meal and breakfast are delicious with a good selection of food and drink. Can highly recommend dining here. Thank you especially Angie the morning breakfast server. Will definitely stay again.
A cosy small family run hotel and restaurant on the coast with great views. Plenty of onsite parking, warm welcome on arrival. Room was spacious and comfortable with a sea view. Both the evening meal and breakfast are delicious with a good selection of food and drink. Can highly recommend dining here. Thank you especially Angie the morning breakfast server. Will definitely stay again.
8
Jon and Mary
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
10
Anna
Sep 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Cute small hotel with a great sea view restaurant. Full hot breakfast is included with room which was excellent and lots of choices. Lattes and flat whites were included with the breakfast. The staff are 5 star. So nice and accommodating and fast! We recommend this place. Be sure to reserve the sea view room as the room is large and has a nice size bed. The cottages are cute but small.
Cute small hotel with a great sea view restaurant. Full hot breakfast is included with room which was excellent and lots of choices. Lattes and flat whites were included with the breakfast. The staff are 5 star. So nice and accommodating and fast! We recommend this place. Be sure to reserve the sea view room as the room is large and has a nice size bed. The cottages are cute but small.
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Keith
Mar 17, 2024
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The food was very good and the staff excellent. Unfortunately our room was noisy because it was above the bar and banging hotel entrance doors. Thumping music does not sit welll with a hotel's function. Of providing restful accommodation.
The food was very good and the staff excellent. Unfortunately our room was noisy because it was above the bar and banging hotel entrance doors. Thumping music does not sit welll with a hotel's function. Of providing restful accommodation.
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Service
Service is consistently praised as friendly, accommodating and efficient across the hotel and restaurant. Several guests highlighted standout breakfast and check-in support.
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David
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dinner and breakfast on property were fantastic. Service was very good. View of North Sea was great! Price was very affordable.
Dinner and breakfast on property were fantastic. Service was very good. View of North Sea was great! Price was very affordable.
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Gareth
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Michael
Dec 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Angela at breakfast really goes all out to make sure you are looked after. Comfy bed. Clean room. On site parking. Good food and a huge variety of drinks.
Angela at breakfast really goes all out to make sure you are looked after. Comfy bed. Clean room. On site parking. Good food and a huge variety of drinks.
10
Phillip
Jul 20, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely quiet independent inn Great breakfast with quality ingredients Special thanks to breakfast staff , very welcoming. Good for walking coastal path too Well done and thank you
Lovely quiet independent inn Great breakfast with quality ingredients Special thanks to breakfast staff , very welcoming. Good for walking coastal path too Well done and thank you
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Lisa
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The owner was wonderful, very helpful and so accommodating. The hotel was lovely, very cosy rooms, so if you’re over 6ft tall the beds are very small doubles, so not very comfortable for us but very clean, beautifully decorated and the food was delicious and hot! Great parking and overall the service was excellent.
The owner was wonderful, very helpful and so accommodating. The hotel was lovely, very cosy rooms, so if you’re over 6ft tall the beds are very small doubles, so not very comfortable for us but very clean, beautifully decorated and the food was delicious and hot! Great parking and overall the service was excellent.
10
Omar
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for one night business visit to nearby firm, hotel staff were very welcoming and friendly, the service was great, room was comfortable and clean and area was very quiet, the restaurant was top notch,great meal and staff again excellent, i would definitely stay here again and recommend to my friends and family.
Stayed for one night business visit to nearby firm, hotel staff were very welcoming and friendly, the service was great, room was comfortable and clean and area was very quiet, the restaurant was top notch,great meal and staff again excellent, i would definitely stay here again and recommend to my friends and family.
10
Michael
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
A cosy small family run hotel and restaurant on the coast with great views. Plenty of onsite parking, warm welcome on arrival. Room was spacious and comfortable with a sea view. Both the evening meal and breakfast are delicious with a good selection of food and drink. Can highly recommend dining here. Thank you especially Angie the morning breakfast server. Will definitely stay again.
A cosy small family run hotel and restaurant on the coast with great views. Plenty of onsite parking, warm welcome on arrival. Room was spacious and comfortable with a sea view. Both the evening meal and breakfast are delicious with a good selection of food and drink. Can highly recommend dining here. Thank you especially Angie the morning breakfast server. Will definitely stay again.
10
Tabetha
Nov 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This quaint inn was right on the coast of the sea and was a lovely view for breakfast. Friendly and accommodating staff.
This quaint inn was right on the coast of the sea and was a lovely view for breakfast. Friendly and accommodating staff.
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Anne
Jan 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Welcoming staff and good food
Welcoming staff and good food
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Brian
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Walk down to the water on quiet side street no tourists around except us. Great old hotel on residential area. Good parking and safe at back of hotel. View of the ocean from our room. Great staff thank you Claire for check in and dinner service. Breakfast staff also very good. Had a good laugh at me for putting blueberries and strawberries in my orange juice! Thank you
Walk down to the water on quiet side street no tourists around except us. Great old hotel on residential area. Good parking and safe at back of hotel. View of the ocean from our room. Great staff thank you Claire for check in and dinner service. Breakfast staff also very good. Had a good laugh at me for putting blueberries and strawberries in my orange juice! Thank you
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Location
Coastal setting with sea views near the outskirts of Aberdeen, offering quiet streets and easy access to cliff and harbour walks. A few guests found it somewhat out of the way.
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David
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dinner and breakfast on property were fantastic. Service was very good. View of North Sea was great! Price was very affordable.
Dinner and breakfast on property were fantastic. Service was very good. View of North Sea was great! Price was very affordable.
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Alison
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Second visit to Cove Bay hotel, both visits to see a family members. Hotel is on the outskirts of Aberdeen overlooking the North Sea. Our rooms were very comfortable and nicely decorated. The bathrooms have a great shower but could have done with another radiator as they were quite chilly. The food is excellent. Hot breakfast items are many, and good quality. Evening meal was tasty and pleasant service.
Second visit to Cove Bay hotel, both visits to see a family members. Hotel is on the outskirts of Aberdeen overlooking the North Sea. Our rooms were very comfortable and nicely decorated. The bathrooms have a great shower but could have done with another radiator as they were quite chilly. The food is excellent. Hot breakfast items are many, and good quality. Evening meal was tasty and pleasant service.
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Peter
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Tim
Mar 17, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Really nice place to stay. Next to sea. Nice and quiet setting. Food excellent.
Really nice place to stay. Next to sea. Nice and quiet setting. Food excellent.
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William
Sep 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed a couple of nights here. Quiet residential location. Sea view. Enjoyed the food.
Stayed a couple of nights here. Quiet residential location. Sea view. Enjoyed the food.
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BRENDA
Oct 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was a one night stay before going for the Aberdeen ferry and it was in a very nice position to do that. However I really enjoyed it because it felt like a holiday because the area around is so lovely with an easy walk down to the harbour and the lovely cottages around. The staff were very friendly and the food was good. There is plenty of parking and the rooms were very nice with a comfortable bed. Absolutely nothing to dislike.
This was a one night stay before going for the Aberdeen ferry and it was in a very nice position to do that. However I really enjoyed it because it felt like a holiday because the area around is so lovely with an easy walk down to the harbour and the lovely cottages around. The staff were very friendly and the food was good. There is plenty of parking and the rooms were very nice with a comfortable bed. Absolutely nothing to dislike.
10
Michael
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
A cosy small family run hotel and restaurant on the coast with great views. Plenty of onsite parking, warm welcome on arrival. Room was spacious and comfortable with a sea view. Both the evening meal and breakfast are delicious with a good selection of food and drink. Can highly recommend dining here. Thank you especially Angie the morning breakfast server. Will definitely stay again.
A cosy small family run hotel and restaurant on the coast with great views. Plenty of onsite parking, warm welcome on arrival. Room was spacious and comfortable with a sea view. Both the evening meal and breakfast are delicious with a good selection of food and drink. Can highly recommend dining here. Thank you especially Angie the morning breakfast server. Will definitely stay again.
10
Anthony
Jul 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent one night stopover for business in Aberdeen the next day. Literally 10 mins into town from here. Food was first class…. Oh and what a view!
Excellent one night stopover for business in Aberdeen the next day. Literally 10 mins into town from here. Food was first class…. Oh and what a view!
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Dorilynn
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This property is a bit in a corner and out away from everything but homes. It served its purpose. It's not memorable so I only recommend if you are limited on options.
This property is a bit in a corner and out away from everything but homes. It served its purpose. It's not memorable so I only recommend if you are limited on options.
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Brian
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Walk down to the water on quiet side street no tourists around except us. Great old hotel on residential area. Good parking and safe at back of hotel. View of the ocean from our room. Great staff thank you Claire for check in and dinner service. Breakfast staff also very good. Had a good laugh at me for putting blueberries and strawberries in my orange juice! Thank you
Walk down to the water on quiet side street no tourists around except us. Great old hotel on residential area. Good parking and safe at back of hotel. View of the ocean from our room. Great staff thank you Claire for check in and dinner service. Breakfast staff also very good. Had a good laugh at me for putting blueberries and strawberries in my orange juice! Thank you
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Dining
Breakfast and dinners receive frequent praise for taste, quality and selection, with some calling them excellent or fantastic. The restaurant is a highlight for many stays.
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Kevin
Nov 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed one night out of season. Stayed in room 14. The room was big enough, very comfortable and everything was very clean. Only problem was that the room window is at eye level for a walkway at the side of the hotel. So unless you are an exhibitionist then you need to keep the curtain closed as anyone walking by will see right in. Food was excellent. I had the feather blade beef it was lovely, my wife had the vegetable tagline and enjoyed that as well. Breakfast very nice with great views
Stayed one night out of season. Stayed in room 14. The room was big enough, very comfortable and everything was very clean. Only problem was that the room window is at eye level for a walkway at the side of the hotel. So unless you are an exhibitionist then you need to keep the curtain closed as anyone walking by will see right in. Food was excellent. I had the feather blade beef it was lovely, my wife had the vegetable tagline and enjoyed that as well. Breakfast very nice with great views
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David
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dinner and breakfast on property were fantastic. Service was very good. View of North Sea was great! Price was very affordable.
Dinner and breakfast on property were fantastic. Service was very good. View of North Sea was great! Price was very affordable.
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Lorna
Sep 8, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel, friendly and efficient staff. Rooms clean and comfortable. Food great from bar food, restaurant and breakfast. Lovely relaxing weekend
Lovely hotel, friendly and efficient staff. Rooms clean and comfortable. Food great from bar food, restaurant and breakfast. Lovely relaxing weekend
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Rosemary
Sep 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room in outside cottage. Great menu and food for dinner, excellent breakfast. Friendly Staff. Only downside internet did not work.
Nice room in outside cottage. Great menu and food for dinner, excellent breakfast. Friendly Staff. Only downside internet did not work.
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Alison
Dec 2, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Second visit to Cove Bay hotel, both visits to see a family members. Hotel is on the outskirts of Aberdeen overlooking the North Sea. Our rooms were very comfortable and nicely decorated. The bathrooms have a great shower but could have done with another radiator as they were quite chilly. The food is excellent. Hot breakfast items are many, and good quality. Evening meal was tasty and pleasant service.
Second visit to Cove Bay hotel, both visits to see a family members. Hotel is on the outskirts of Aberdeen overlooking the North Sea. Our rooms were very comfortable and nicely decorated. The bathrooms have a great shower but could have done with another radiator as they were quite chilly. The food is excellent. Hot breakfast items are many, and good quality. Evening meal was tasty and pleasant service.
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Michael
Dec 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Angela at breakfast really goes all out to make sure you are looked after. Comfy bed. Clean room. On site parking. Good food and a huge variety of drinks.
Angela at breakfast really goes all out to make sure you are looked after. Comfy bed. Clean room. On site parking. Good food and a huge variety of drinks.
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Michael
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
A cosy small family run hotel and restaurant on the coast with great views. Plenty of onsite parking, warm welcome on arrival. Room was spacious and comfortable with a sea view. Both the evening meal and breakfast are delicious with a good selection of food and drink. Can highly recommend dining here. Thank you especially Angie the morning breakfast server. Will definitely stay again.
A cosy small family run hotel and restaurant on the coast with great views. Plenty of onsite parking, warm welcome on arrival. Room was spacious and comfortable with a sea view. Both the evening meal and breakfast are delicious with a good selection of food and drink. Can highly recommend dining here. Thank you especially Angie the morning breakfast server. Will definitely stay again.
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Iain
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Anne
Jan 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Welcoming staff and good food
Welcoming staff and good food
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Ryan
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Food and service was fantastic!!!
Food and service was fantastic!!!
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Wendy
Jun 13, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great place for dinner and breakfast. Gluten free no problem
Great place for dinner and breakfast. Gluten free no problem
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Mark
May 29, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice location, good value for money.
Nice location, good value for money.
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McKayla
May 23, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
First of all, the staff at the Cove Bay hotel are absolutely amazing! They were beyond welcoming and made our stay a breeze. The restaurant was beyond words. The food was so amazing and prices seemed reasonable considering the large portions and wonderful flavor. Breakfast was equally as good. If I ever get the chance to come back, I will be staying and dining here again!
First of all, the staff at the Cove Bay hotel are absolutely amazing! They were beyond welcoming and made our stay a breeze. The restaurant was beyond words. The food was so amazing and prices seemed reasonable considering the large portions and wonderful flavor. Breakfast was equally as good. If I ever get the chance to come back, I will be staying and dining here again!
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Jeff
Apr 25, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was clean and comfortable. The attached restaurant served wonderful food - no need to search for good food. The staff was so courteous and helpful and they had great suggestions on where to visit. The view of the North Sea from the restaurant is gravy on top of the good food and service. I recommend this place.
The room was clean and comfortable. The attached restaurant served wonderful food - no need to search for good food. The staff was so courteous and helpful and they had great suggestions on where to visit. The view of the North Sea from the restaurant is gravy on top of the good food and service. I recommend this place.
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Noel
Apr 17, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Beakfast was excwllent freshly cookes and presentes well. Only 1 bar but well stocked .
Beakfast was excwllent freshly cookes and presentes well. Only 1 bar but well stocked .
FAQs about Cove Bay Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12.95 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?
The hotel provides step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, including the registration desk and bathrooms.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Cove, Aberdeen, within a 10-minute drive of Union Square Shopping Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum, approximately 4.3 miles from Aberdeen Arts Centre and 4.4 miles from Robert Gordon University.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the hotel, and guests aged 16 and older can check in.
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- 2026-09-12: 126.85183759155274USD
- 2026-09-13: 124.9546682071686USD
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- 2026-09-17: 106.20043709716798USD
- 2026-09-18: 112.83796441574097USD
- 2026-09-19: 114.66728691596985USD
- 2026-09-20: 93.98498489532471USD
- 2026-09-21: 118.82573552398682USD
- 2026-09-22: 137.26885995750428USD
- 2026-09-23: 134.61985386924744USD
- 2026-09-24: 104.68100718994141USD
- 2026-09-25: 119.90533045806886USD
- 2026-09-26: 110.51531637382509USD
- 2026-09-27: 105.15282484397889USD
- 2026-09-28: 108.56955706443787USD
- 2026-09-29: 130.5313701450348USD
- 2026-09-30: 131.0711676120758USD
- 2026-10-01: 104.68100718994141USD
- 2026-10-02: 118.75576177825928USD
- 2026-10-03: 114.15746933517457USD
- 2026-10-04: 94.3548461227417USD
- 2026-10-05: 109.86906948509217USD
- 2026-10-06: 127.14263274002076USD
- 2026-10-07: 132.2207451538086USD
- 2026-10-08: 104.08122336463929USD
- 2026-10-09: 104.68100718994141USD
- 2026-10-10: 113.90756310043336USD
- 2026-10-11: 83.69881768760682USD
- 2026-10-12: 104.68100718994141USD
- 2026-10-13: 126.60283527297975USD
- 2026-10-14: 126.60283527297975USD
- 2026-10-15: 98.44332984695436USD
- 2026-10-16: 104.70099968872071USD
- 2026-10-17: 109.86906948509217USD
- 2026-10-18: 83.61884769248962USD
- 2026-10-19: 110.0190132259369USD
- 2026-10-20: 124.62357789382935USD
- 2026-10-21: 125.06341286697389USD
- 2026-10-22: 98.17343111343385USD
- 2026-10-23: 104.68100718994141USD
- 2026-10-24: 115.33229449615479USD
- 2026-10-25: 83.61884769248962USD
- 2026-10-26: 104.68100718994141USD
- 2026-10-27: 127.45251647109987USD
- 2026-10-28: 126.62282777175905USD
- 2026-10-29: 99.51292853164674USD
- 2026-10-30: 99.51292853164674USD
- 2026-10-31: 115.3370356250763USD
- 2026-11-01: 83.91873517417908USD
- 2026-11-02: 104.53105458717347USD
- 2026-11-03: 122.15449543266297USD
- 2026-11-04: 122.95419538383484USD
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 16 years old.
- 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
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- 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.
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