The Forbes Arms Hotel

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Forbes Arms Hotel in Alford offers family rooms with private bathrooms, river views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a traditional Scottish restaurant serving lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The family-friendly ambience ensures a pleasant dining experience. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, electric vehicle charging station, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Location and Attractions: Located 40 km from Aberdeen Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Craigievar Castle (9 km) and Huntly Castle (27 km). Highly rated by guests, the hotel provides excellent service and comfort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel was very comfortable and modern and the staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Jeffrey
Australia Australia
“Great breakfast and great table in the morning sun. Greatcstart to the day.”
Rosehill616
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable, good food and friendly and attentive staff.”
Warren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great Clean friendly exceptional would highly recommend”
Joan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Extremely comfortable, especially bed. Lovely finishes, all furnishings and fittings of high quality. Staff were lovely, and breakfast was great. We didn't have to eat again that day.”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff where super friendly & helpful & the rooms size was amazing”
Smith
Guernsey Guernsey
“Spotless, quality fixtures and fittings, friendly helpful staff”
Lenz
Germany Germany
“sehr schöne Unterkunft, hochwertig, gute Küche, nette Atmosphäre”
Jennie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Recently refurbished family run hotel and bar in a peaceful and picturesque location. Lovely owners and staff. Great food, comfortable rooms. Ideal spot for walkers, or just to chill by the River Dee.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.