Looking out over the North Sea from the south side of Aberdeen, this traditional hotel offers 14 rooms with attached bathroom, free wireless internet access and free parking. Located on a peninsula overlooking the North Sea, the Cove Bay Hotel makes a convenient base for exploring Aberdeenshire, the Cairngorms National Park and Royal Deeside. The hotel has a large lounge bar, split into various levels with spectacular views over the bay. The on-site restaurant also features wonderful sea views and has a fantastic reputation for great quality, good-value food made with fresh, locally sourced produce. The hotel also hosts excellent lunches and dinners in the large public bar. All of the rooms with attached bathroom feature simply styled décor and furnishings. Each room features all the modern comforts and facilities you need, including a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Please note our sea view rooms are located above our public bar, therefore may be subject to noise on busy evenings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Harley
United States United States
I booked a stay at the Cove Bay Hotel last minute during my travels. I loved the location and overall feel of the hotel. It was clean and quiet - the perfect place for some respite after being in the city. Staff were extremely friendly and the...
Erica
Italy Italy
Albergo in stile marinaro con vista sul mare. Staff super cordiale e camere grandi Abbiamo mangiato nell’albergo sia a cena che a colazione e ne vale veramente la pena cibo ottimo porzioni abbondanti e ottimo prezzi
Frank
Canada Canada
The breakfast, the room was fantastic, the location is great, although renting a car is advisable, getting around by bus takes time. Staff is friendly and fantastic, we were able to get along really well.
William
United States United States
This hotel was so nice. We had a regular room but it was quite large. The bathroom was nice. The restaurant was so good!! We were able to walk down to the North Sea and we spotted some dolphins! We highly recommend this hotel.
Doyle
Canada Canada
Well kept hotel close to Aberdeen located in spectacular coastal area that is very easy to be a base for seeing area attractions - good highway connections. The hotel restaurant is deservedly busy because the food is good. Best to book a table...
David
United States United States
Comfortable clean rooms with view of o Sea right from the room, and the North Sea beach was accessible via a path from the hotel. Bonus: we were there for Easter weekend 2026 storm Dave and got to experience the buffeting winds and high waves of...
Kieran
Canada Canada
Lovely little hotel away from the bustle of Aberdeen. Bar is basic and breakfast was good.
James
United States United States
Great views from our room of the ocean breakfast was good they fixed it as you wanted
Gillchrest
United States United States
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.
Eden
United States United States
Outstanding breakfast & dinner! Good view from room #1. Modern room with large shower. Great parking.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Italian • Mediterranean • Mexican • Scottish • Seafood • Spanish • Tex-Mex • Local • International
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Cove Bay Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests might experience disturbance from nearby bar in the 'Standard Double with Sea View' and 'Standard Single Room with Sea View'.

FAQs about Cove Bay Hotel