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789 reviews

Cove Bay Hotel

Cove Bay Hotel

15 Colsea Road, Cove Bay, Aberdeen, AB12 3NA, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Cove Bay Hotel

Cove Bay Hotel is a 3-star retreat tucked in Cove Bay, Aberdeen. The address is 15 Colsea Road, Cove Bay, United Kingdom, about 3.2mi from Aberdeen city center. Breakfast is available, and amenities include free parking and free Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant and bar, a sun deck, terrace, garden with views, a private entrance, non-smoking rooms, free toiletries, and free live music performances.

Reviews total 789, reflecting traveler impressions of this Aberdeen-area stay. Located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, the hotel sits roughly 3.2mi from the city center and offers easy access to local sights.

For events, meeting/banquet facilities are available with extra charges, and kids’ meals carry extra charges. On-site parking remains free, while the garden, sun deck, and view provide relaxing spaces after a day of exploring.

Restaurant #1 at Cove Bay Hotel sets a lively dining scene with a FamilyFriendly, Traditional vibe. The menu spans Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Russian, seafood, Spanish, TexMex, Local, and International flavors, offering something to suit every palate. Evenings can shine with free live music performances, turning a meal into a mini-event. A private entrance adds a touch of seclusion for a relaxed arrival or departure.

Outside, the property invites downtime in its well-kept outdoors: a garden with views, a sun deck, and a terrace provide easy spots to unwind after a day of exploring. Non-smoking rooms keep things comfortable, while meeting and banquet facilities are available for events, though extra charges apply. Kids’ meals carry additional charges, and free parking remains convenient for guests who bring a vehicle.

Room options span a broad spectrum, from Classic Single to Family Pool View and multiple sea-view configurations. Notable sea-view choices include Standard, Sea View and Standard, Single, Sea View, with larger options like the Apartment 1 Room offering ample space for groups. Some layouts accommodate larger party sizes, including up to 10 adults and 6 children in Standard, Sea View configurations. Payments can be made by cash or major cards such as Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Maestro.

Closest airports

Aberdeen International Airport

8.5mi

Dundee Riverside Airport

57.3mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

160 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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This quiet room is in the eaves of the building and offers a sea view. Please note that this room shares a bathroom with 1 other room. No private bathroom.

Standard Double with Sea View in Cove Bay Hotel

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Standard Room, Sea View

1 Double Bed

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Room Sea View

Standard Double Room in Cove Bay Hotel

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

185 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Private entrance

Flat-screen TV

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This room has an en-suite shower room.

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Standard Room, Sea View

140 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The single room provides a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Room, Pool View

810 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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This double room offers air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Single Room with Sea View in Cove Bay Hotel

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Standard Room, Sea View

1 Twin Bed

140 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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Family Room Standard

Deluxe Room

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Deluxe

Standard Room

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Classic

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom

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Shared Bathroom

Standard Room

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Superior Room

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Room, Partial Sea View

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Superior Room, Sea View

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Guest reviews

8.7

789 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Location

Facilities

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Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Krystal

10

August 2024

We had such a lovely time at Cove Bay. The room, the view, the location, the staff, the breakfast. Everything was perfect and we will definitely remember our stay here for a long time.

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Gillchrest

9.1

July 2025

The location was great for our travels. The check in was easy and the staff very friendly. Liked the USB ports in the room. Bathroom was spacious and terrific large towels.

Issue for us was the room was incredibly hot. We were on the front of the building on the second floor and the sun was on our side in the evening and the day had been hot. We could not raise the window because the pub door was below our window and people were standing outside to smoke and it was coming through the window! Made for an unpleasant night for sleep. Possibly providing a fan on unseasonably warm days, would make all the difference in the world.

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Mark

9.1

April 2025

Quite a little gem, hidden away overlooking the sea. We had a room with a beautiful sea view. It was incredibly comfortable, really nicely decorated and paid out. Spotlessly clean and housekeeping did a great job of replenishing tea, coffee, biscuits each day. Excellent, freshly cooked breakfast, with lots of choice, with a sea view and the restaurant serves great food in the evenings with a large choice of freshly cooked dishes. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. There have been comments about noisy evenings in the hotel disturbing guests, but you have to accept that this small hotel is the hub of the community at Cove and it is obviously loved by the locals who use it for family gatherings, etc. Once you appreciate the role the hotel plays in the local area, then a bit of a party is a much more acceptable thing. We had three great night's sleep, comfy beds, great facilities. We will definitely return. Very easy to catch a bus into Aberdeen city centre too. Thanks for a great stay.

Some public areas, stair ways, etc were a little tired, a lot of corridors, but it is an old building.

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Aj0c

9.1

May 2025

Busy little hotel in a great location, 15 min drive away from the city. Our sea view room was a good size with a recliner sofa next to the window, breakfast was a nice bonus. We had food in the restaurant one night which was also really good and well worth it. If the weather is nice I recommend taking the short walk down the road to the harbour, we did one night during sunset, some nice views. If we ever come back to Cove Bay we'll know where to go.

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James

10

January 2025

The location of the hotel, and the Sea Views. The fact that it isn't to far from our relations home. And it's nice to have very friendly staff who bend over backwards to help you. The ample free parking behind the hotel, can't fault any of our stay which is why we are hoping to return later this year in October. You'd be hard pushed to find a better place to stay, Great Hotel, Good Parking Facilities, Great Breakfast and Evening meals Great Staff and Management, and Competitive Pricing. Keep doing what you do best, by keeping your high standards and practices, well done to all the staff and we wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year in 2025

Pillows could be firmer, other than that it was a very pleasant stay. And we will be back.

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James

9.1

October 2024

Couldn't fault breakfast it was excellent, and waitresses were attentive and efficient through out. Like all the staff really.

When we arrived at the hotel and after checking in, having specified a time during booking online, we found the room very cold as the radiators were all cold, someone should have checked that the room was warm for guests arriving, The only other thing that let us down was the noise from the adjacent room when the shower was being used. Didn't think much of window that looks right into the restaurant and viewed from that side also it means having the curtain closed much of the time for privacy, would prefer another room location in the hotel.

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Paul

8.2

September 2024

Considering it is a 3-star hotel, it met all of our expectations. It is located in a charming historic building. The staff was very nice and helpful and the place felt clean. The room and bathroom were nicely updated. One needs to keep in mind that this is a traditional Scottish inn which means there is a bar and restaurant on the ground level and the reception is in the bar. It was not an issue for us but it I think it is good to have the understanding.

There were small things that could have been thought of. The TV was installed on the wall not in front of the bed but way to the side and did not have an arm that would allow for tilting it in the direction of the bed. We could not open the window all the way because of the oversized valance blocking it - a 4-inch one would have been just fine. We paid for the room with the view but it was a view of the parking lot with some see in the background. The restaurant served yummy food but the restaurant lacked the atmosphere ( a simple dimmer could improve the ambiance).

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Nicolle

9.1

October 2025

The room was very nice. It was very spacious and clean. The bathroom was huge. We stopped for a drink in the pub and the staff and locals were very friendly. We really enjoyed our breakfast and the view!

The only downside was that unless you were completely under the duvet, the room was freezing. We did stay during storm Amy, so I'm not sure if that made a difference. We were very grateful for the blanket on the top of the bed.

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Karen

9.1

June 2024

The food was outstanding 😄

The staff were very busy , we had a substantial wait for dinner . One member of staff was lovely and empathetic and the other was snappy and said they were busy basically what did I expect 'the steak takes time to cook'. The food was delicious Was also surprised to be be brought back from my room to settle the dinner bill. I was staying overnight and had paid for breakfast. The hotel also had my car reg and email. IIf they had asked for my credit card when taking my order or explained that the meal had to be paid on completing it would have been fine.. Communication is key.

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Paul

9.1

April 2024

Room was generally comfortable with an excellent view, although the desk was a little too small for comfortable working in the evening. The restaurant is award-winning and the two evening meals and breakfast's I enjoyed were superb.

The desk in the room was a little too small to work comfortably, i.e. it was difficult getting legs under the desk due to a small gap and Large chair and the limited depth of the desk made it difficult to work with laptop and documents. Additionally, I had problems with the WiFi, I kept getting messages about it being unsecured and had problems with speed.

Points of Interest Around Cove Bay Hotel

Attractions

Crathie Kirk

2.9mi

The Gordon Highlanders Museum

3.8mi

Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

9.8mi

Crathes Castle

13.9mi

Castle Fraser

16.1mi

Pitmedden Garden

17.4mi

Haddo House

19.6mi

Craigievar Castle

24.6mi

Fyvie Castle

26.6mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

  • Italian
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Russian
  • Seafood
  • Spanish
  • Tex-Mex
  • Local
  • International

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Amenities of Cove Bay Hotel

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Sun deck

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Cove Bay Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Cove Bay Hotel

When are the check-in and check-out times for Cove Bay Hotel?

The standard timings at Cove Bay Hotel are as follows: Check-in from 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM and check-out no later than 11:00 AM.

Is free parking available at Cove Bay Hotel?

Yes, there is parking available at the Cove Bay Hotel. On-site public parking is provided free of charge and no reservation is required.

What's the nightly rate at Cove Bay Hotel?

Accommodation at Cove Bay Hotel starts as low as $87. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

Which room categories can I book at Cove Bay Hotel?

Cove Bay Hotel offers standard double rooms, standard double rooms with sea view, and standard single rooms with sea view. The rooms range in size from 140 sqft to 237 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The double rooms can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, while the single rooms are for 1 adult only. The double rooms have 1 double bed, and the single rooms have 1 twin bed.

What activities does Cove Bay Hotel offer?

Guests at Cove Bay Hotel can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can start by attending live music performances available at the hotel. For those looking to relax, the hotel also offers a bar where guests can enjoy their favorite drinks. Additionally, there is a sun deck where guests can soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful views.

In terms of dining options, Cove Bay Hotel has multiple restaurants on-site. These restaurants offer a diverse range of cuisines including Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Russian, Seafood, Spanish, TexMex, Local, and International. The ambiances of these restaurants are family-friendly and traditional, offering a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for guests to enjoy their meals.

Furthermore, guests can also indulge in a game of pool at the hotel's pool table, adding an element of fun and relaxation to their stay.

Are there restaurants located within Cove Bay Hotel?

Yes, the Cove Bay Hotel has restaurants on site. The restaurants offer a variety of cuisines including Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Russian, Seafood, Spanish, TexMex, Local, and International. They also have a family-friendly and traditional ambiance.

Which payment methods are supported by Cove Bay Hotel?

Cove Bay Hotel supports payment methods such as Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Maestro. Additionally, they also accept cash as a form of payment.