Name: The Commercial Hotel
Address: 19 The Square , Tarland, Tarland, Aboyne, Scotland, United Kingdom, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Rating: 9.18

Guest reviews

9.2

Superb

Based on 246 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

35%

Couple

35%

Family

13%

Group

10%

Solo

5%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across reviews, The Commercial Hotel is praised for genuinely welcoming staff and an inviting pub restaurant serving tasty meals with a lively local buzz, making it a comfortable, reliable base for trips into Royal Deeside.

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10

Andy

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff super friendly and room was clean and cosy

10

Raymond

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A little gem. This place is clearly a local hub. The restaurant and bar had a great buzz. The service and food were excellent as was the room. Definitely recommend and will stay again when I’m in the area.

8

James

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very helpful staff, cozy pub excellent Sunday roast beef dinner.

10

Julie

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband recently stayed at this lovely family run hotel and was really impressed. Before his arrival they even called ahead to ask if he’d like them to reserve his tea time slot in case it filled up, such a thoughtful touch. The staff were very friendly and welcoming throughout. The hotel itself was clean, comfortable, and well looked after. They also went the extra mile by preparing him a packed lunch for the next day, which was much appreciated while he was working away. He’ll definitely be staying here again whenever he’s in the area for work.

10

Thomas

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious, and quiet. People of the town , Tarland, are super nice and helpful. Breakfast delicious, and a lot of food. The service was above and beyond. Also, the dinners are fabulous if you decide to eat at the restaurant downstairs! We hope to be back!

19 The Square , Tarland, Tarland, Aboyne, Scotland, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at The Commercial Hotel in Aboyne, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. This hotel is 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from Balmoral Castle and 31.7 mi (50.9 km) from Union Square Shopping Centre.

Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve(5.1 miles)

Cairngorms National Park(6 miles)

Craigievar Castle(8.4 miles)

Deeside Activity Park(9.3 miles)

Ballater Golf Club(11 miles)

Grampian Transport Museum(13.4 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 16:00 to 23:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Breakfast is available for a fee at the hotel.

Check-in is from 16:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

The hotel is located within a 10-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. It is approximately 17.8 miles from Balmoral Castle and 31.3 miles from the University of Aberdeen.

Children are allowed at the hotel, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

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