Cove Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Robert Gordon University

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Lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine, ocean views
Interior detail
Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk
Building design

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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15 Colsea Road, Cove Bay, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB12 3NA
  • Robert Gordon University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Union Square Shopping Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • His Majesty's Theatre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Aberdeen

Cove stay.Your stay at this Cove hotel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Union Square Shopping Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum. Aberdeen Arts Centre and Robert Gordon University are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Robert Gordon University - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Aberdeen Royal Infirmary - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • University of Aberdeen - 11 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Torry Chip Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The White Cockade - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cove Bay Hotel

3-star hotel near Robert Gordon University
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 showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 12.95 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Cove Bay Hotel Aberdeen
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cove Bay Hotel to the airport?

Cove Bay Hotel is 15.7 mi (25-min drive) away from the Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cove Bay Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cove Bay Hotel.

How close is Cove Bay Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 5.3 mi (18-min drive) from Aberdeen City Beach and 5.5 mi (20-min drive) from Beach Ballroom Bathing Area. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cove Bay Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cove Bay Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cove Bay Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cove Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Cove Bay Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cove Bay Hotel have a pool?

Cove Bay Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Cove Bay Hotel have a restaurant?

Cove Bay Hotel is home to The Cove Bay Pub, which features Regional cuisine and ocean views.

Does Cove Bay Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cove Bay Hotel to downtown Aberdeen?

Cove Bay Hotel is 3.5 mi away from Aberdeen.

Cove Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 196 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alicejane

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stay

Place was clean and tidy As it was also a pub, pretty loud music until about 10 coming from below. Large gap at bottom of door allowing light and noise in. Windows wouldn’t close properly, meaning it got cold Room was decent size and with comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and popular spot with the locals
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

john

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This quaint inn was right on the coast of the sea and was a lovely view for breakfast. Friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

Short stay holiday.

Nice short stay break, room & shower looked to have recent upgrade. Staff very friendly, meals excellent. Busy hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

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

Great stay, lovely staff, good 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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Ridiculous levels of noise.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great location excellent breakfast and staff was excellent great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dorilynn, North Plains

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Aberdeen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024