Cove Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Union Square Shopping Centre

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Lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine, sea views
Free self-parking
Standard Double Room, Sea View
Front of property
Standard Single Room, Sea View | Water view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

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15 Colsea Road, Cove Bay, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB12 3NA
  • Place, Robert Gordon University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Duthie Park Winter Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Union Square Shopping Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Aberdeen

At Cove Bay Hotel, you'll be 6 km (3.8 mi) from Union Square Shopping Centre and 6.6 km (4.1 mi) from Aberdeen Maritime Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The Cove Bay Pub serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Cove hotel include Robert Gordon University and Aberdeen Arts Centre.

What's nearby

  • Robert Gordon University - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Duthie Park Winter Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Aberdeen Harbour - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 11 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Portlethen Station - 14 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sea Salt and Sole, Cove - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Chicken - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cove Bay Hotel

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Union Square Shopping Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Cove Bay Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Aberdeen hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Cove Bay Hotel offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Cove Bay Pub
  • The Cove Bay Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant 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: from approximately GBP 12.95 per person

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
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Cove Bay Hotel Aberdeen
Cove Bay Hotel Hotel
Cove Bay Hotel Aberdeen
Cove Bay Hotel Hotel Aberdeen

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cove Bay Hotel?

Cove Bay Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Cove Bay Hotel?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cove Bay Hotel on 21 Dec 2025 start from NZ$183.25, 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 Cove Bay Hotel?

Yep, Cove Bay Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Cove Bay Hotel?

The closest beach to Cove Bay Hotel is Beach Ballroom Bathing Area (6.1 km).

What makes Cove Bay Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cove Bay Hotel.

Does Cove Bay Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cove Bay Hotel?

No, Cove Bay Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cove Bay Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Cove Bay Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cove Bay Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Cove Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 207 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Cosy Hotel

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, and nice food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jon and Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Cottage room
Breakfast
Restaurant area
View from breakfast area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, friendly and efficient staff. Rooms clean and comfortable. Food great from bar food, restaurant and breakfast. Lovely relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room in outside cottage. Great menu and food for dinner, excellent breakfast. Friendly Staff. Only downside internet did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Excellent !

Wow , this is the hotel I will be staying at from now on when visiting Aberdeen . The food and location are outstanding . The staff friendly and helpful . What more do you need . Had a nice walk in the morning . One of the best nights sleep I have had in a while . Cant wait to stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth, Llanelli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel with great restaurant. The views to sea are lovely at sunrise and breakfast was very nice & freshly cooked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUANITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, friendly staff, bed was a bit hard but sheets and towels excellent quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay. Lovely room. Comfy bed, good shower. Brilliant breakfast. Good choices. Lovely fresh fruit. Dinner is really good. Plenty food on plate. Good service. Will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find - comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

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

Great wee hotel with good restaurant.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff!!!! The hotel is dated but once you get over this it is great. And right beside the sea. And the. Real fast was wonderful! I would stay here again for sure. It was quaint. Not a lot happening around the hotel but it was a comfortable stay for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

allan

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

Bring a big jacket.....

only for when you get out the car 😀 The hotel was all we expected frm previous reviews. One night stopover for football at Cove Rangers, but would certainly go back for a longer visit. Everything was exceptionally good, except the articesque blast of wind that greeeted us in the carpark. The quality shown through from the staff to the food and the accommodation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights. Breakfast very good, and had dinner at hotel restaurant one evening- was excellent. Staff helpful, recommended entrance to cliff walk, which we did. Great views.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dinner and breakfast on property were fantastic. Service was very good. View of North Sea was great! Price was very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

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

Business stay

Nice place and staff good. Food really nice as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

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

Business trip

Really nice place to stay. Next to sea. Nice and quiet setting. Food excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable night sleep, very friendly staff and the food was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

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