Family-friendly hotels in Aberdeenshire

Aboyne

The Boat Inn

★ 4.6 (1,649)

The Boat Inn is a pet-friendly hotel on Charleston Road in Aboyen, Aberdeenshire, with en-suite rooms and free on-site parking.

Stonehaven

The Ship Inn

★ 4.4 (1,454)

A harbourside hotel in Stonehaven with its own restaurant and bar, 11 rooms, free parking and a garden to relax in.

Banchory

Banchory Lodge Hotel

★ 4.5 (978)

A riverside hotel on Dee Street in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, with 28 rooms, gardens, a restaurant and free parking close to fishing and golf.

Stonehaven

The Marine Hotel

★ 4.5 (854)

A harbourside hotel on Shorehead in Stonehaven, with sea views over the Aberdeenshire coast and a bar and restaurant on site.

Ellon

Newburgh Inn

★ 4.4 (920)

A country pub-hotel by the Aberdeenshire coast at Ellon, with a garden and outdoor seating for the surrounding countryside.

Macduff

The Knowes Hotel

★ 4.7 (592)

A small 7-room hotel on Market Street in Macduff, Aberdeenshire, with a restaurant, bar and free parking on site.

Inverurie

Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course

★ 4.6 (671)

Country hotel near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire with its own golf course, restaurant, bar and 57 rooms set around a garden estate.

Inverurie

Meldrum Arms Hotel

★ 4.6 (671)

Traditional hotel on South Road in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, with a golf course and countryside walks close by and mountain views from the property.

Banff

Banff Springs Hotel

★ 4.4 (791)

A 36-room hotel on Golden Knowes Road in Banff, on the Aberdeenshire coast, with free parking and a garden setting for exploring the area.

Inverurie

The Redgarth

★ 4.7 (489)

A small six-room hotel on Kirk Brae in Inverurie, with mountain views and free on-site parking including EV charging.

Stonehaven

Station Hotel Stonehaven

★ 4.4 (725)

A former railway hotel on Arduthie Road, Stonehaven, with free on-site parking and a bar, restaurant and garden for guests.

Inverurie

Thainstone House

★ 4.2 (985)

A 48-room country house hotel in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, suited to spa breaks, weddings and travellers wanting free parking and pets welcome.

Ellon

New Inn Hotel

★ 4.5 (598)

A Market Street hotel in the centre of Ellon, Aberdeenshire, with weekend entertainment and free on-site parking.

Fraserburgh

The Saltoun Inn Wetherspoon

★ 4.1 (1,030)

A no-frills budget hotel above a Wetherspoon pub in central Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, suited to travellers who just want a cheap, convenient bed.

Peterhead

Saplinbrae Hotel and Lodges

★ 4.6 (475)

Hotel and lodges near Mintlaw, Peterhead, with golf at Trump International Golf Links nearby and rooms warmed by log burners.

Fraserburgh

The Davron Hotel

★ 4.6 (470)

A small 8-room hotel on The Square in Fraserburgh, handy for golf, fishing and coastal walking on Aberdeenshire's doorstep.

Stonehaven

The Royal Hotel - Number 44

★ 4.3 (705)

Sea-view en-suite rooms with 24-hour service at The Royal Hotel - Number 44, a straightforward base on Allardice Street in Stonehaven.

Aberdeen

Hampton By Hilton Aberdeen Airport

★ 4.1 (835)

Hampton By Hilton Aberdeen Airport is a 155-room hotel in Dyce, built for easy access to the airport, park and ride, and north east Scotland's main routes.

Aberdeen

Pinehurst Lodge Hotel - Aberdeen

★ 4.5 (458)

A low-rise lodge-style hotel in Dyce, Aberdeenshire, with free parking and a bar and restaurant on site.

Peterhead

Seaview Hotel

★ 4.7 (351)

A straightforward, well-run coastal hotel in Boddam near Peterhead, suited to travellers who want good food and clean, comfortable rooms without fuss.

Banff

Seafield Arms Hotel

★ 4.6 (382)

Traditional hotel on Chapel Street in Whitehills, Aberdeenshire, close to golf, fishing and the harbour village's coastal scenery.

Aberdeen

Premier Inn Aberdeen Airport Dyce

★ 4.2 (631)

Premier Inn Aberdeen Airport Dyce offers 100 en-suite rooms a short walk from the terminal, handy for early flights or an A96 stopover.

Aberdeen

Moxy Aberdeen Airport

★ 4.4 (467)

Moxy Aberdeen Airport sits on Argyll Way in Dyce, with 200 rooms handy for the airport, P&J Live and Aberdeen city centre.

Peterhead

Waterside Hotel Peterhead

★ 4.0 (853)

A 125-room hotel on Fraserburgh Road in Peterhead, with pool, gym, spa and a restaurant known for locally landed haddock and chips.

Fraserburgh

Ban-Car Hotel

★ 4.5 (390)

A small hotel on the Main Road at Lonmay near Fraserburgh, with an on-site bar and restaurant handy for exploring rural Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeen

Newmachar Hotel

★ 4.4 (439)

A straightforward Aberdeenshire hotel in Newmachar, handy for golf courses, Hazelhead Park and Dyce, with free on-site parking.

Banff

Fife Lodge

★ 4.6 (330)

A small 8-room lodge hotel on Sandyhill Road in Banff, Aberdeenshire, with its own restaurant and bar and free parking.

Peterhead

Kilmarnock Arms Hotel

★ 4.5 (366)

On Bridge Street in Peterhead, close to the town centre and Aberdeenshire coast, this 16-room hotel is known for hearty food and dog-friendly rooms.

Banchory

Tor-Na-Coille Hotel

★ 4.5 (361)

Tor-Na-Coille Hotel in Banchory has its own bridal suite and wedding facilities, with golf, fishing and walking all close by.

Aberdeen

Premier Inn Aberdeen North Bridge of Don

★ 4.1 (633)

A no-frills Premier Inn on Ellon Road in Bridge of Don, handy for Murcar Links Golf Club, the industrial estate and Aberdeen Airport.

Westhill

Hampton By Hilton Aberdeen Westhill

★ 4.2 (538)

A straightforward base for business trips or Cairngorms road journeys, this 173-room Westhill hotel sits just west of Aberdeen with free parking.

Inverurie

Macdonald Pittodrie House

★ 4.3 (464)

A 27-room country house hotel near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, with elegant en-suite rooms set in tranquil grounds.

Peterhead

Palace Hotel

★ 4.2 (517)

Modern hotel on Prince Street, Peterhead, with brightly coloured en-suite rooms and two restaurants including a pub-style diner.

Aboyne

The Commercial Hotel

★ 4.5 (339)

A traditional 11-room pub-hotel on Aboyne's main square, with its own restaurant and bar right at the heart of Royal Deeside.

Peterhead

St Olaf Hotel

★ 4.6 (297)

A restaurant and bar with rooms in Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire, offering breakfast and free on-site parking close to the coast.

Aboyne

Douneside House

★ 4.8 (231)

Douneside House suits travellers wanting a slower countryside break near Tarland, with the Cairngorms on the doorstep for walking and cycling days out.

Ballater

Balmoral Arms

★ 4.1 (547)

A Crerar Hotels property, formerly the Deeside Inn, refurbished into a boutique Highland hotel a short walk from Ballater station.

Inverurie

Ardennan House Hotel

★ 4.5 (301)

Hotel in Port Elphinstone, Inverurie, near Hazelhead Park & Pets Corner, with golf and fishing both close by.

Stonehaven

The Belvedere Hotel

★ 4.4 (336)

A straightforward hotel on Evan Street in Stonehaven, handy for Dunnottar Castle and the bay, with free on-site parking.

Alford, Aberdeenshire

Haughton Arms Hotel

★ 4.5 (279)

A traditional pub-hotel in Alford, Aberdeenshire, suited to travellers who want hearty food and a relaxed base for exploring the countryside.

Banff

Station Hotel Portsoy

★ 4.3 (355)

A straightforward base in Portsoy for golfers, walkers and anglers, with sea views and a bar-restaurant right on site.

Inverurie

Bennachie Lodge Hotel

★ 4.4 (310)

Just eight rooms make Bennachie Lodge Hotel a small, personal base on Victoria Terrace in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.

Peterhead

Buchan Braes Hotel

★ 4.4 (294)

Buchan Braes Hotel near Peterhead suits business trips, weddings and countryside breaks alike, with modern rooms and free on-site parking.

Ellon

Buchan Hotel

★ 4.2 (384)

A no-fuss family-run hotel on Bridge Street in Ellon, suited to travellers who want a simple, affordable base in Aberdeenshire.

Peterhead

Waverley Hotel

★ 4.2 (375)

A straightforward hotel on Merchant Street in Peterhead, close to Aberdeenshire's coast and countryside for walking and fishing.

Ballater

The Alexandra Hotel

★ 4.5 (248)

A small, family-run hotel in the centre of Ballater with a CAMRA-recognised real ale bar and a restaurant serving local produce.

Banchory

Ravenswood British Legion

★ 4.5 (246)

Simple Banchory hotel on Ramsay Road, handy for golf, fishing and Aberdeenshire days out, with free parking and a bar on site.

Ballater

Loch Kinord Hotel

★ 4.4 (234)

A family-run country inn at Dinnet with 22 rooms, self-catering woodland lodges, and a restaurant, five miles from Ballater.

Aboyne

Loch Kinord Hotel

★ 4.4 (234)

A traditional hotel in Aboyne, Royal Deeside, with parking and easy reach of Loch Kinord, the Cairngorms and Ballater.

Banchory

Douglas Arms Hotel

★ 4.2 (298)

Hotel on Banchory's High Street with en-suite family rooms and a bar-restaurant, handy for golf, fishing and walking in Aberdeenshire.

Ellon

Aberdeen Arms Hotel

★ 4.5 (185)

Hotel on The Square in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, handy for golf, local pubs and restaurants, with free on-site parking.

Ballater

Cambus O May Traditional Highland Hotel

★ 4.7 (147)

Highland hotel near Ballater with 20 rooms, handy for Cairngorms National Park, Tomnaverie Stone Circle and Aberdeen travel links.

Ellon

Station Hotel

★ 4.3 (222)

An 1891 former railway hotel in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, with a publike restaurant, bar and simple, comfortable rooms.

Inverurie

Broadsea

★ 4.2 (248)

A B&B in Aberdeenshire's Inverurie area, with free parking, a garden and easy access to golf, fishing and walking country.

Inverurie

Strathburn Hotel

★ 4.2 (248)

27-room hotel on Burghmuir Drive in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, with Hazelhead Park & Pets Corner among the local attractions nearby.

Stonehaven

Chapel of Barras B&B

★ 5.0 (97)

A converted chapel turned B&B near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, with a garden and free on-site parking for guests exploring the coast.

Stonehaven

Bayview Bed and Breakfast

★ 4.6 (142)

A two-room B&B on Beachgate Lane in Stonehaven, with sea views over the harbour and Dunnottar Castle nearby.

Banchory

Burnett Arms

★ 3.8 (381)

Traditional hotel on Bridge Road in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, with free on-site parking and a bar for guests to unwind in.

Banchory

Burnett Arms Hotel

★ 3.8 (381)

A traditional coaching-inn-style hotel on Banchory's High Street, with 18 rooms, a bar and restaurant, and free parking.

Fraserburgh

Findlays Hotel

★ 4.2 (207)

Straightforward town-centre hotel on Smiddyhill Road in Fraserburgh, with a bar, breakfast and free parking on site.