The Best Hotels Closest to Craigievar Castle in Alford for 2026

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

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

A grand lobby with a staircase, multiple seating areas, and framed artwork on the walls.

1. Thainstone House

14 mi from Craigievar Castle

John

$90 nightly

$108 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

2. Balmoral Arms

14.9 mi from Craigievar Castle

Laurie

$199 nightly

$239 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

A staircase with a wooden handrail and a door at the bottom.

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

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

3. Haughton Arms Hotel

4 mi from Craigievar Castle

Jane

$82 nightly

$98 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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 cozy room with a stone fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.

4. The Boat Inn

7.5 mi from Craigievar Castle

Deryck

$108 nightly

$130 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 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 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 historic building with a stone wall, a small pond, and lush greenery.

5. Douneside House

5.7 mi from Craigievar Castle

Janahan

$325 nightly

$390 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

A restaurant with stone walls, wooden furniture, and framed portraits.

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

$169 nightly

$203 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a chandelier.

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.

7. Loch Kinord Hotel

9.5 mi from Craigievar Castle

Mark

$136 nightly

$164 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 well-maintained lawn with a central garden archway, surrounded by tables and chairs, indicating a possible outdoor seating area.

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

8. Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant

11.3 mi from Craigievar Castle

George

$150 nightly

$180 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 serene outdoor setting with a pond, lush greenery, and two buildings with a modern design.

9. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Royal Deeside

15.1 mi from Craigievar Castle

Ronald

$183 nightly

$219 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A cozy room with a fireplace, patterned wallpaper, and wooden furniture.

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

10. Kildrummy Inn

8 mi from Craigievar Castle

Susan

$333 nightly

$399 total

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Total with taxes and fees

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

A serene outdoor setting with a pond, lush greenery, and a building with a red roof.

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

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

11. The Lodges At Craigendarroch Country Club

15.1 mi from Craigievar Castle

Gwendoline

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

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

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

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

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

A castle with a flag, surrounded by hedges and flowering plants.

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

13. Leslie Castle

9.7 mi from Craigievar Castle

Hans-Erik

$354 nightly

$424 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A pool table with balls, a dartboard, and a clock on a stone wall.

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

14. The Commercial Hotel

6.2 mi from Craigievar Castle

"The small village of Tarland is very quiet, so we were surprised at just how good the Commercial Hotel is. I understand that a lot of walkers & cyclists use the hotel and I'm not surprised, as it is in beautiful surroundings and only 5 miles from Aboyne. We received a very pleasant welcome, and our room was large, beautifully furnished and very quiet. Whilst we stayed for 2 nights, circumstances meant we only had breakfast although on our last evening, we saw that the restaurant was quite...

Michael

$137 nightly

$164 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

A Holiday Inn hotel entrance with a covered walkway, glass doors, and a flag.

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

A lobby with a marble floor, red pillars, and multiple potted plants.

15. Holiday Inn Aberdeen West by IHG

16.6 mi from Craigievar Castle

Stuart

$59 nightly

$71 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

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

$96 nightly

$115 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

18. Banchory Lodge Hotel

12.1 mi from Craigievar Castle

Joanne

$121 nightly

$145 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A room with a fireplace, a bar area, and two armchairs.

19. Macdonald Pittodrie House

12.1 mi from Craigievar Castle

Andrew

$152 nightly

$183 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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 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.

A building with flower baskets hanging from the exterior wall.

20. Strathburn Hotel Inverurie by Compass Hospitality

14.4 mi from Craigievar Castle

Shaun

$67 nightly

$80 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels close to Craigievar Castle

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Haughton Arms Hotel	8.8 Excellent 33 reviews	View
Leslie Castle	10.0 Exceptional 43 reviews	View
Douneside House	9.8 Exceptional 58 reviews	View
Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant	9.2 Wonderful 385 reviews	View
Macbeth Arms	8.0 Very Good 25 reviews	View

Top Craigievar Castle Hotel Reviews

Macdonald Pittodrie House

10/10 Excellent

"Always stay here when im in the area. Nice rural location, staff can't do enough for you and the foods great!"

Village Hotel Aberdeen

10/10 Excellent

"Great base for work and access to the city"

Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely room, spacious bathroom, friendly staff, used the swimming pool, sauna and gym. Lovely breakfast and dinner."

Haughton Arms Hotel

8/10 Good

"Staff were very helpful and the breakfast was delicious. Also enjoyed dinner in the evening. Dog friendly, so our dog could have meals with us in the bar lounge."

Banchory Lodge Hotel

8/10 Good

"Our room was beautiful and themed so a nice touch but we felt there wasn’t a relaxing seating area apart from outside but cold and windy and the bar so no cosy seats a quieter area to chill"

The Boat Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room 2 was exceptionally clean,fresh towels daily and tea/coffee facilities were topped up. Breakfast in the morning was delightful 😊. Definitely recommend a stay at the boat inn"

Balmoral Arms

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were so lovely and helpful. Restaurant food was excellent."

Moxy Aberdeen Airport

10/10 Excellent

"It was another great stay. The team are so friendly and accomodating. Tge room is well appointed and always clean."

Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely friendly staff , great food in the restaurant"

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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The Butterworth Gallery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Butterworth Gallery during your trip to Aboyne. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the bars.

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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 $85 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

Macdonald Pittodrie House

Village Hotel Aberdeen

Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

Haughton Arms Hotel

Banchory Lodge Hotel

The Boat Inn

Balmoral Arms

Moxy Aberdeen Airport

Tor Na Coille Hotel & Restaurant

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

The Butterworth Gallery

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