The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with health club and sauna

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
The current price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct

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Souterhead Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB12 3LF
  • Union Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Robert Gordon University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Aberdeen

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel puts you in the centre of Aberdeen, 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Duthie Park Winter Gardens and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Union Square Shopping Centre. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a gym. .The restaurant, Coast and Keg, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Business travelers can take advantage of 12 meeting rooms and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Cove hotel, you'll be 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Aberdeen Harbour and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club).

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Torry Chip Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The White Cockade - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with health club and sauna
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, a health club, and Access to hot tub. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and 12 meeting rooms. A sauna, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the eco-certified The Aberdeen Altens Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Aberdeen hotel is smoke free.

  • 216 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers 216 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 12 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel on 10 Oct 2025 start from AU$126.82, including 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 parking available at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Yep, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel has an uncovered self car park for GBP 3.00 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

The closest beach to The Aberdeen Altens Hotel is Aberdeen City Beach (5.1 km).

Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel have a pool?

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel has an indoor pool and a kids' pool.

What luxury perks are available at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel features a health club, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is on offer weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

No, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Christmas Day.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 513 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
One night Staff are lovely And the rooms although ok are tired Chairs in room had seen better days But Would stay again For convenience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

4/10 Poor

Stewart

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, super friendly staff and food in restaurant is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeff

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

8/10 Good

QAMAR

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it would have been great if i could have got an hotel letter headed invoice although i booked through expedia
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room. Very tasty breakfast with a great selection of items. Evening dinner didn’t disappoint either, great menu and food was delicious and reasonably priced. Restaurant staff were very friendly and attentive. Swimming pool and gym were great too. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure I would go there for a week on holiday, but great for a short or business visit. Great restuarant and food, helpful staff. Lovely bathroom. Bedroom nice but average size. Would definitely stay again. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Emem

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keyana

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah c

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

EV charging just outside the city

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

4/10 Poor

Pooja

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Rude Staff was New and no solution offered.

The reception staff was extremely rude and not accomodating. It was easter break when i visited. I had booked the pool for use with my son btw 4pm - 5pm post check in but was sent back when we arrived at the pool by the staff. Staff was extremely rude and unprofessional. There was no mannerism in her speaking - she mentioned i cant go in even though i have booked in with my room. I was disappointed by her behaviour and reported it to the front desk only to get an answer " she is new" but not a solution to the inconvenience i had faced. My son and I booked the hotel mainly for the pool use and some time together. After hours of my argument for a solution, i was offered to come between 6am -7am the next day. I did it for my son but am never visiting again. Ruined our time and relaxation there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tomaro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No wash rags and had to pay to parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kareen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon-Paul, Bristol

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

8/10 Good

I

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All ok apart from only a coffee maker in room with tiny coffee mugs and I hate coffee
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine Jean

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025