The Best Hotels Closest to Craigievar Castle in Alford for 2026

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A historic building with a large arched entrance, a symmetrical facade, and a well-maintained garden.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large mirror reflecting the interior.

A large indoor swimming pool with tiled walls and a skylight above.

1. Thainstone House

14 mi from Craigievar Castle

Nancy

$81 nightly

$97 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a cushioned chair, and a wicker basket filled with logs.

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a three-tiered tea service, and a variety of snacks and drinks on a table.

A cozy bar area with wooden flooring, plush seating, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A lobby with a checkered floor, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

2. Balmoral Arms

14.9 mi from Craigievar Castle

Laurie

$167 nightly

$201 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with black and white patterned chairs, a stone fireplace, and a mirror on the wall.

A pool table in a room with a bar area, wooden flooring, and a clock on the wall.

A well-maintained garden with a picnic table and benches, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and a tall coniferous tree.

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a decorative silver statue.

3. Haughton Arms Hotel

4 mi from Craigievar Castle

Jane

$86 nightly

$103 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

A rustic outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.

A traditional white building with a steeply pitched roof, multiple chimneys, and a sign indicating it is a pub. There are outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs, and a bench along the side.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a fireplace.

A neatly made bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a plaid blanket, and two woven wall lamps.

4. The Boat Inn

7.5 mi from Craigievar Castle

Deryck

$134 nightly

$161 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

Total with taxes and fees

A large, stately house with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with hedges and a lawn.

A rooftop terrace with a black outdoor sofa, a glass table with wine glasses and a bottle, and a view of a white building with a chimney.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a large vase of flowers. There are multiple seating areas with chairs and sofas, and a large window with curtains.

A wooden hallway with a checkered floor, a potted plant, and a staircase leading to another room.

5. Douneside House

5.7 mi from Craigievar Castle

Janahan

$243 nightly

$292 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A large stone building with multiple towers and a central dome structure.

An outdoor bar area with hexagonal ceiling design, seating arrangements, and a central decorative tree.

An aerial view of a golf course with a clubhouse, ponds, and surrounding greenery.

A modern bar area with a central bar counter, seating arrangements, and a unique hexagonal ceiling design.

6. Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course

19.1 mi from Craigievar Castle

Rachel

$185 nightly

$222 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained garden.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden benches and tables, stone walls, and windows with curtains.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, wooden beams on the ceiling, stone walls, and a bar area in the background.

A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles, a bar counter, and a seating area with a plaid carpet.

7. Loch Kinord Hotel

9.5 mi from Craigievar Castle

Mark

$145 nightly

$174 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

A large stone building with a formal garden, manicured lawn, and outdoor seating area.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, featuring chandeliers and wall art.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A window seat with a view of trees and a cloudy sky.

8. Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant

11.3 mi from Craigievar Castle

Susan

$112 nightly

$134 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a lounge area with chairs, and a staircase leading to a higher level.

A lobby with a wooden reception desk, marble counters, and a staircase with wooden railings.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a dresser, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A historic building with a turret and ivy-covered walls, featuring a stone facade and large windows.

9. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

15.1 mi from Craigievar Castle

Jill

$249 nightly

$298 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy room with a stone wall, a fireplace, leather sofas, patterned armchairs, and a chandelier.

A restaurant with a classic interior, featuring a long dining table, multiple chairs, and a chandelier.

A dimly lit bar area with a large display of liquor bottles, leather seating, and small tables with candles.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror. There is a bathroom visible through an open door.

10. Kildrummy Inn

8 mi from Craigievar Castle

Susan

$332 nightly

$398 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

Total with taxes and fees

Two modern houses with large glass windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A lobby with a wooden staircase, marble reception desks, and framed artwork on the walls.

A historic building with a turret, ivy-covered walls, and a well-maintained garden.

11. The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club

15.1 mi from Craigievar Castle

Gordon

A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a television mounted on the wall.

A wooden deck overlooking a forested area with a body of water in the background.

A kitchen with wooden walls, a window with blinds, a vase with flowers, and a kettle on the counter.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, two bedside tables, and a window with blinds.

12. Cairngorm Lodges

8.9 mi from Craigievar Castle

Karen

A dining area with a stone wall and arched ceiling, featuring two wooden tables and chairs.

A room with a desk, chair, and arched doorway.

A staircase with stone columns, a peacock feather arrangement, and a floral chair.

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a chandelier, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

13. Leslie Castle

9.7 mi from Craigievar Castle

Hans-Erik

$368 nightly

$441 total

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, two umbrellas, and potted plants.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, a vase with flowers, and a telephone.

A stone building with signs advertising The Commercial, a pub, lounge bar, and beer garden.

A bar area with a brick wall, wooden furniture, and hanging pendant lights.

14. The Commercial Hotel

6.2 mi from Craigievar Castle

Daniel

$136 nightly

$163 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant interior with hanging floral decorations, a bar area, and a leather booth.

A modern, well-lit lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a TV, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a variety of decorative items on shelves.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

15. Holiday Inn Aberdeen West by IHG

16.6 mi from Craigievar Castle

Sharad

$60 nightly

$71 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A white building with black trim and the name "Macebeth Arms" on the facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of the sea.

A bar with multiple taps, including brands like Strongbow, John Smith's, Belhaven Best, and Tennents.

16. Macbeth Arms

3.4 mi from Craigievar Castle

Jackolyne

$95 nightly

$115 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden cabin with a sloped roof, a small porch, and a caution sign on the door.

A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a sink, a microwave, and a bar sign.

A log cabin with a hexagonal window and a door with a handle.

A small, dark wooden structure with a hexagonal window and a chimney, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a stone building in the background.

17. Royal Snug & WEE Snug

6.3 mi from Craigievar Castle

Gavin

A table set with wine glasses, a bottle of champagne, and a silver teapot, overlooking a river with a forested backdrop.

A bar area with wooden bar counters, hanging light fixtures, and shelves with bottles.

A hotel with a parking area, outdoor seating, and a view of a river and forested hills.

A four-poster bed with a red and white checkered bedspread, a television, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

18. Banchory Lodge Hotel

12.1 mi from Craigievar Castle

Chris

$128 nightly

$153 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

A large, historic building with a central tower, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn with stone benches.

A dining room with a high ceiling, a chandelier, and a view of the garden through an open archway.

A traditional room with a fireplace, red sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A greenhouse with a gravel path leading to it, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

19. Macdonald Pittodrie House

12.1 mi from Craigievar Castle

Andrew

$135 nightly

$162 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

A breakfast table set with a pitcher, teapot, jug, and a basket of bread, with a window view of trees.

A building with flower baskets hanging from the exterior wall.

A room with a checkered floor, multiple armchairs, a ceiling fan, and large windows with curtains.

A table with champagne bottles and glasses, set outdoors with a grassy area and chairs in the background.

20. Strathburn Hotel Inverurie by Compass Hospitality

14.4 mi from Craigievar Castle

Yuki

$60 nightly

$72 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Craigievar Castle

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Cambus o'May Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
The Boat Inn	9.6 Exceptional 241 reviews	View
The Commercial Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 278 reviews	View
Haughton Arms Hotel	8.8 Excellent 35 reviews	View
Banchory Lodge Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 299 reviews	View

Top Craigievar Castle Hotel Reviews

Village Hotel Aberdeen

10/10 Excellent

"Large clean room, absolutely no complaints on the food, staff friendly and helpful. Good value. 👍"

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were lovely. Very polite and friendly. Asked if there was any particular room that we would like. Very accommodating. Room was clean and comfortable as usual. Breakfast in the morning was superb . What more could you ask for."

Moxy Aberdeen Airport

10/10 Excellent

"All good, spacious rooms, friendly staff, excellent breakfast choices (buffet). Will use as preferred stay while in Aberden"

Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant

8/10 Good

"It was a pleasant stay, the room was quite large and so was the bathroom. Although the room I was allocated didnt match the room on the website, but it was fine. The decor of the hallway could do with an update. The food in the restaurant was nice both dinner and breakfast. The Hotel is in a beautiful setting but still close to the town centre. I would stay here again!"

Cambus o'May Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely place in the forest. Magnificent outside area to have a drink and look at the mountains. Food both dinner and breakfast were delicious and staff efficient and nice. Highly recommend"

Holiday Inn Aberdeen West by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay and very helpful staff all around."

Haughton Arms Hotel

8/10 Good

"We booked very last minute and got a good price which included breakfast. We had requested a room with a bath if possible but didn't get one and staff member who checked us in didn't mention the request at all. The room was a good size and clean enough. We were only given 1 coffee cup in the room but that didn't bother us as we didn't need it this time but I'm sure if we'd asked we would have been given one as the staff on the bar/restaurant were very friendly and good. They allowed us to go for a later breakfast which was fantastic and the food in the restaurant the night before was really tasty as was the breakfast of which there was a good amount of selection. We would stay again if in the area."

Balmoral Arms

10/10 Excellent

"Old hotel with character, a welcoming reception area and updated rooms. There is no elevator but we were prepared for that and our room was only up one level. The food in the bar was delicious."

Loch Kinord Hotel

8/10 Good

"We had a lovely time at Loch Kinord. We especially enjoyed the hiking right from the property. Our cabin was cozy and perfect for our stay. The food in the restaurant was very enjoyable."

Other attractions near Craigievar Castle

Grampian Transport Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Grampian Transport Museum during your travels in Alford. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Alford Valley Steam Railway

Enjoy an outing to Alford Valley Steam Railway during your stay in Alford. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Haughton Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Haughton Country Park, a lovely green space in Alford. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Aboyne Loch

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aboyne Loch during your travels in Aboyne. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the bars.

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Aboyne Castle

After visiting Aboyne Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Aboyne. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the bars.

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Aboyne Golf Club

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Aboyne at Aboyne Golf Club. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.

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Monymusk Village Hall

After visiting Monymusk Village Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Monymusk.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top-rated hotels near Craigievar Castle?

Discovering top-rated hotels near Craigievar Castle can elevate your travel experience with comfort and charm. Here are some outstanding options that cater to your needs.Unique luxury converted Steading situated in the foothills of the CairngormsWith an impressive review rating of 10, the Unique luxury converted Steading is only 2.4 miles from Craigievar Castle. This stunning hotel offers a cozy retreat featuring a hot tub, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. Guests will appreciate the well-equipped kitchen with modern appliances such as an oven and dishwasher, along with inviting amenities like a fireplace and outdoor play area for relaxation. This accommodation is ideal for those seeking a luxurious stay in the heart of nature.Macbeth ArmsThe Macbeth Arms is a charming 3-star hotel situated 4.9 miles from Craigievar Castle, offering travelers a comfortable stay with a review rating of 8.2. This welcoming hotel features convenient amenities such as free self-parking and early check-in, making it a practical choice for travelers. With its prime location, it serves as a great base for exploring the scenic surroundings of Alford while providing a cozy atmosphere to return to after a day of adventure.

How much is a hotel near Craigievar Castle?

Staying near Craigievar Castle is a treat, with plenty of hotels from $84 offering incredible amenities. If you're leaning toward a little luxury, prices can rise, especially in peak season. Be sure to book in advance to enjoy more options and potentially better rates, especially if you're planning a vacation during weekends or around public holidays.

What are the most popular family-friendly hotels near Craigievar Castle?

For families seeking the perfect stay near the enchanting Craigievar Castle, these top-rated family-friendly hotels provide both comfort and delightful amenities.Unique luxury converted Steading situated in the foothills of the CairngormsLocated just 2.4 miles from Craigievar Castle, the Unique luxury converted Steading offers a remarkable stay for families with a perfect review rating of 10. This hotel features an outdoor play area for children, making it an inviting space for families. Additional family-friendly amenities include a travel crib, toys, and books for children, ensuring that younger travelers feel right at home. Besides its family-friendly features, travelers can enjoy the warmth of a cozy fireplace, the convenience of a fully-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and relaxation in the hot tub.

What are the best affordable hotels near Craigievar Castle?

For a memorable stay near Craigievar Castle, these affordable accommodations offer top-rated options that cater to families and travelers seeking comfort and convenience.Unique luxury converted Steading situated in the foothills of the CairngormsJust 2.4 miles from Craigievar Castle, the Unique luxury converted Steading offers an exceptional stay with a perfect score of 10 rated by travelers. This family-friendly retreat features an outdoor play area and a hot tub, ideal for relaxation after a day of exploration. Guests will appreciate having a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy fireplace, and amenities like children's toys and games to keep the little ones entertained.Macbeth ArmsLocated 4.9 miles from Craigievar Castle, Macbeth Arms is a welcoming 3-star hotel with a solid review rating of 8.2 from travelers. This hotel offers free self-parking and complimentary WiFi, making it a convenient choice for families. Guests can also enjoy early check-in to maximize their time in the area. With comfortable accommodations and a friendly atmosphere, it's an excellent base for exploring the beauty of the surroundings.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels near Craigievar Castle?

For a delightful stay with your furry friend near Craigievar Castle, these top-rated pet-friendly hotels offer comfort and charm.Unique luxury converted Steading situated in the foothills of the CairngormsThis unique luxury converted Steading is just 2.4 miles from Craigievar Castle and has an exceptional review rating of 10. It's perfect for travelers traveling with pets, allowing dogs and offering amenities like a hot tub and an outdoor play area for children. This inviting retreat features a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy fireplace, and even toys for the little ones, ensuring a comfortable and family-friendly stay.Macbeth ArmsLocated 4.9 miles from Craigievar Castle, the 3-star Macbeth Arms boasts a solid review rating of 8.2. This pet-friendly hotel welcomes both dogs and service animals, allowing travelers to enjoy their stay without leaving their furry companions behind. Additionally, travelers can benefit from free self-parking and early check-in, making this a convenient choice for travelers looking for comfort and accessibility.

Can I book a fully refundable hotel close to Craigievar Castle?

Most bookings on Expedia are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of arrival, though this depends on the hotel's individual cancellation policy, which you should check in your booking confirmation. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by going to "My Trips" and selecting your reservation. To find fully refundable hotel options, simply enter "Craigievar Castle", set your travel dates, and use the "Fully refundable" filter under "Deals & Discounts" on the results page. Alternatively, explore deals with free cancellation options on Expedia.

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Our top choices for Craigievar Castle hotels

1. Thainstone House

2. Balmoral Arms

3. Haughton Arms Hotel

4. The Boat Inn

5. Douneside House

6. Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course

7. Loch Kinord Hotel

8. Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant

9. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

10. Kildrummy Inn

11. The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club

12. Cairngorm Lodges

13. Leslie Castle

14. The Commercial Hotel

15. Holiday Inn Aberdeen West by IHG

16. Macbeth Arms

17. Royal Snug & WEE Snug

18. Banchory Lodge Hotel

19. Macdonald Pittodrie House

20. Strathburn Hotel Inverurie by Compass Hospitality

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Top Craigievar Castle Hotel Reviews

Village Hotel Aberdeen

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport by IHG

Moxy Aberdeen Airport

Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant

Cambus o'May Hotel

Holiday Inn Aberdeen West by IHG

Haughton Arms Hotel

Balmoral Arms

Loch Kinord Hotel

Other attractions near Craigievar Castle

Grampian Transport Museum

Alford Valley Steam Railway

Haughton Country Park

Aboyne Loch

Aboyne Castle

Aboyne Golf Club

Monymusk Village Hall

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