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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

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Visitors frequently praise the hotel's excellent restaurant, good food choices, and helpful staff, with some highlighting luxury rooms and a well-equipped gym and pool. However, a common complaint is that the leisure facilities, particularly the gym and pool, are old, though some still find them well-equipped.

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Souter Head Rd, Cove Bay, Aberdeen AB12 3LF, UK
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01224 379240
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Website
www.aberdeenaltenshotel.co.uk

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About this place The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel is a gay-friendly hotel located in Cove Bay, just outside Aberdeen, Scotland. Set on Souter Head Rd, this venue provides accommodation options for LGBTQ+ travellers visiting the northeast of Scotland. As a dedicated gay hotel, it caters specifically to the needs and comfort of queer guests, offering a welcoming environment where you can relax and be yourself. Aberdeen has a growing LGBTQ+ scene, and staying at an explicitly gay-friendly venue means you can expect a space where staff are knowledgeable about and supportive of the community. While Aberdeen is Scotland's third-largest city, known for its granite architecture and coastal location, the queer travel infrastructure is more modest than in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This makes choosing an LGBTQ+-focused hotel a good way to ensure you're in a welcoming space from the moment you arrive. For more information about facilities, room types, rates, and booking, visit their website at aberdeenaltenshotel.co.uk. Whether you're visiting Aberdeen for leisure, work, or to explore the surrounding Aberdeenshire region, this hotel provides a solid base for your stay. The Cove Bay location places you close to the coast while remaining accessible to the city centre and local attractions.

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Gogs Turner
Gogs Turner Jun 2026
Derek Robertson
Derek Robertson May 2026
James Norman
James Norman May 2026

Nice convenient hotel for business travel. Excellent restaurant and super service team. Gym and pool are old but well equipped. Young gentleman on the leisure reception was a bit rude. Overall a good stay.

Paul Soave
Paul Soave May 2026

Nowhere near as good as it used to be

Rafael Nogues
Rafael Nogues May 2026

Nice rooms, quiet.

Angela Carlet
Angela Carlet May 2026

Exceptional experience.Luxury rooms.

Andrew Mcpheely (andy)
Andrew Mcpheely (andy) May 2026

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