On the Cove coast, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers an upscale retreat with golfing on site and a rejuvenating sauna. Indulge in British cuisine at Coast and Keg or unwind with coffee from the cafe; guests appreciate the helpful staff.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Electric vehicle charging point
Bar
Parking available
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Health club
Sauna
Steam room
Self parking
Children's pool
Hot tub
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Feel at home (6)
Children's pool
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite TV service
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Lift
The current price is NZ$147
NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Room options
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Standard Twin Room
Highlights
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
13 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds
Highlights
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
24 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Standard Double Room
Highlights
LED TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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When you stay at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Aberdeen. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Coast and Keg, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This eco-friendly hotel also features a bar/lounge, a health club and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and bar.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
216 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 3.00 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Travelling with children
Children's pool
Children's menu
What to do
Golfing
Windsurfing
Working away
Business centre
12 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Health club
An indoor pool
Hot tub
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Raised toilet seat
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Coast and Keg – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.00 to 15.95 for adults and GBP 5 to 12 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue
Parking
Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 3.00 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
Policies
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 3.00 per night. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as windsurfing. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. The Aberdeen Altens Hotel also has a sauna and a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
Yes, Coast and Keg offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Aberdeen Altens Hotel like?
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel puts you in Cove, in the heart of Aberdeen. Popular attractions include University of Aberdeen, which is 9 minutes away by car.
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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
16 February 2025
Fantastic stay
Fantastic stay. The staff were friendly on arrival. The pool was good, as was the sauna and steam room. No issues with cleanliness and a good night sleep had by us all.
Iain
Iain, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 January 2025
They just get it right. Great place.
My favourite place to stay when I’m anywhere near the area.
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 February 2025
Great hotel for a business trip
Nice hotel. This is my first ch hotel when I stay in Aberdeen. Rooms are clean and comfortable with a good shower.
Food in the bar is excellent so can be quite busy but they have enough staff to cope well.
Excellent gym and pool to relax in after a hard day.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 February 2025
Not bad for a budget stay.
Staff were friendly. Hotel is on the old side but clean and comfortable enough. Walls are very thin and lots of noise was heard from other rooms and the corridor until late, then again early in the morning. Pool was lovely and warm but no privacy in changing area. Food in the restaurant was very tasty and service was ok considering how busy it was. Didn't realise we would have to pay for parking but it wasn't too pricey.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Spa wonderful breakfast superb comfy bed clean room would highly recommend this hotel
Carol
Carol, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2024
Good breakfast and gym staff lovely
Amy-Louise
Amy-Louise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2024
Great location ample parking large clean spacious rooms good food friendly staff all in all a good choice would definitely stay again
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 October 2024
Great hotel with great staff
Liza
Liza, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 October 2024
Altens hotel
Good place to eat, relax and have a swim.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2024
Good clean hotel lovely staff we will be back to stay. Also reasonable price
Fiona E
Fiona E, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 January 2025
My new favourite Aberdeen Hotel
Had a lovely stay, I was there for business. The WiFi worked well which is a plus. Had a problem with the TV and the delightful duty manager tried her best to fix it before swapping it for another one, apologising for any inconvenience.
I had a splendid burger with chilli and cheese with a side of onion rings, which was a great day to end the day.
Popped into the gym and pool for a couple of workouts and a swim. The gym is much better than the normal hotel gym, more like a private club gym.
I would recommend staying and will be there again on my next visit to Aberdeen.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
29 January 2025
Toilet fills with waste from other rooms.
Ground floor superior room. Waste from other rooms kept coming back up the toilet. Reception knew about it but apparently ‘nothing can be done about it’!!! Moved to a top floor room. Won’t be returning until the drains are fixed.
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 December 2024
Beautiful hotel
Hotel was lovely. Nice ambiance when you entered and it smelled beautiful. Checkin was flawless. Breakfast was delicious and hot. Rooms were immaculately clean. Perfect stay. My only negative is we were not told on check in you had to book for leisure side which fortunately we were there for 2 nights and managed to get booked for 2nd day. And you had to pay for parking which was strange for a guest staying in hotel
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2024
Very good value for money. We had an excellent stay at this hotel.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2024
Excellent Hotel warm and clean and welcoming and near for Train and Bus and Airport People who Work here are outstanding Thank You.Reception and Housekeeping and Leisure Fascilities and Restaurant are excellent.Have recommended to Others and stayed extra Nights and wpuld stay hete again.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 December 2024
Nice hotel. Parking ridiculous! After paying motel costs, you get 3 pound off a 6 pound overnight charge. Ross in the gym did not want to be there! Good food and environment.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
26 November 2024
Tired hotel
Hotel rooms are tired, carpets, furniyure etc need replacing.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
22 December 2024
Lovely hotel but so noisey
Hotel itself was actually nice
We had a room 2 rooms down and on the floor above running about and banging all night till 1.30am was children left on there own.
No idea were the parents were.
Reception finaly got them to stop all the noise at 1.30am.
wayne
wayne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 August 2024
Food was really good!
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 October 2024
Will stay again
9/10 for me everything perfect apart from wait for food to be replenished at breakfast and my table being cleared whilst I went up got my next course after having cereal
Yvonne
Yvonne, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
5 November 2024
Enjoyed my stay
Food in the restaurant was good and not too expensive. Delicious breakfast. The pool was a little too small to swim in with the water babies class going on. Disappointed to have to pay for parking. Overall a nice stay.
Johanna
Johanna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 August 2024
Excellent hotel
Fantastic hotel in excellent location for touring around Aberdeen area. Excellent staff, food and on siye parking
Mr Brian L
Mr Brian L, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 November 2024
Good stay, bed was too hard for me
It was a nice room. Bathroom was a good size, nice light from the windows and the bed was large too. My only negative is that it was quite a hard bed and I get quite a sore back from hard beds so was in a bit of pain in the morning (fyi I’m under the age of 40 😂). Great size room though.
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2024
Excellent Hotel and Location near for Airport and Train and Bus and Shops.People Who work there are outstanding.Check In so efficient.Thanks.Warm and Clean and Welcoming and Food and Leisure Fascilities are excellent.Have recommended to others and Stayed extra Nights and would stay here again.