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Aberdeen Arms Hotel Tarland

★★ 31 The Square, Tarland,, Tarland, GB

5.1 guest rating· 341 reviews

About this hotel

Historic Charm

Experience a piece of history at Aberdeen Arms Hotel Tarland, a charming 18th-century property located near iconic landmarks like Balmoral Castle and Craigievar Castle.

Modern Comforts

Each room at our hotel is thoughtfully equipped with a flat-screen TV, kitchenette, and cozy bed linens, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Outdoor Adventures

Located in the picturesque town of Tarland, guests can explore the great outdoors with activities like hiking, golfing at Aboyne Golf Club, and skiing, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts.

Book your stay at Aberdeen Arms Hotel Tarland now and create unforgettable memories in the heart of Scotland.

Rooms & rates

Triple Room with Shower

Sleeps 3 · 28 m² · 3× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Twin Room with Shower

Sleeps 2 · 16 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Refrigerator

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet bowls
  • Golf course
  • Skiing
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Cashless payment available
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  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • First aid kit available
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Hiking
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Location

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31 The Square, Tarland,, Tarland, GB

Check-in
from 04:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say5.1341 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Convenient location+ Comfortable bedsCleanliness issuesRoom conditionsLimited amenities
Cleanliness2.4
Service6.3
Location7.3
Room Quality4.3
Amenities5.3
Value for Money6.3

Aberdeen Arms Tarland

4.0

Price & Location & Manageress husband drove me twice into Ballater which helped me out enormously

I was travelling alone so the negative issues where not a problem

Watson · GB · 2026-07-21

Lacked soul and seemed like a place on the way down, has so much potential with investment and marketing

6.0

Location

Mould in the bathroom sealant and no shower curtain No interaction with the staff, bar seemed shut except for one night which I missed, apparently a really good local talented musicians plays traditional music. Why this isn’t advertised I don’t know.

hankin · GB · 2026-07-16

Shocking!

1.0

I was booked in for one night and couldn't stay as the room was smelling heavily of damp and there were several bluebottles flying inside!! No toilet roll in the bathroom. I would like a refund of the £80 I paid as I had to go elsewhere and pay for a night. A dreadful accommodation! Nothing to like!

Everything!

David · GB · 2026-07-14

Great hotel

10.0
GORDON · GB · 2026-07-10

We got what we paid for!

3.0

The location was great It was comparatively cheap.

There was no reception area and finding a member of staff was difficult when we arrived to book in. We were told that we had to pay in advance when we finally found someone but as there was a general smell of damp we asked to see the room first. It was acceptable on first look but once we were in properly it was apparent that the person who had installed the shower and sink had no skills at all! The shower in our room had no curtain and there were large patches of black mould. The mastic around the sink can only be described as architectural ie very uneven, lumpy and very well spread! Unfortunately this meant that there were dirty patches within it as it was too ridged and uneven to clean. The bed was soft and it was possible to feel the springs.

Raymond · GB · 2026-07-02

Guest review

5.0

Leider gab es entgegen der angegebenen Ausstattung weder Restaurant noch Frühstück. Die Dame war sehr freundlich, jedoch keine Unterstützung bei der Suche nach einer Möglichkeit für ein Abendessen. Das Zimmer war gemütlich, jedoch jede Menge Schimmel im Bad.

Kein Restaurant, obwohl bei der Buchung angegeben, leider Bad voller Schimmel.

Fuchs · DE · 2026-07-02

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Internet

WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.