Tucked away near Duthie Park Winter Gardens, Marcliffe Hotel and Spa offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind on the picturesque terrace, indulge in fine dining at Conservatory Restaurant or treat yourself to spa services like aromatherapy. With activities like archery and mini golf, this luxury hotel is perfect for relaxation and adventure.
North Deeside Road, Pitfodels, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB15 9YA
What's nearby
Robert Gordon University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Duthie Park Winter Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
His Majesty's Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Union Square Shopping Centre - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
University of Aberdeen - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 21 min drive
Aberdeen Station - 13 min drive
Dyce Station - 15 min drive
Stonehaven Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - Asda Aberdeen - 5 min drive
Costa Coffee - 2 min drive
Costa Coffee - 18 min walk
Cafe Connect Mannofield - 3 min drive
Subway - 3 min drive
About this property
Marcliffe
When you stay at Marcliffe, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Union Square Shopping Centre. You can indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and grab a bite to eat at Conservatory Restaurant, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness centre and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say good things about the room service.
Languages
English, French, German
At a glance
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Hotel size
40 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Mini golf
What to do
Archery
Mini golf
Pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Skiing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Ski storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
24-hour fitness centre
Spa services
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Minibar
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology.
Dining
Conservatory Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.00 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Marcliffe offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Marcliffe does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Marcliffe?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Marcliffe?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Marcliffe?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Marcliffe and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as archery. Enjoy amenities such as a 24-hour fitness centre, spa services and a picnic area. Marcliffe also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Marcliffe?
Yes, Conservatory Restaurant offers local cuisine.
What's the area around Marcliffe like?
Marcliffe is in Braeside, a short 11-minute walk from Robert Gordon University.
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Marcliffe Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently great and a highlight of the stay. (7 reviews)
Dining at the property was excellent with great service and amazing meals. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jun 2025
A great family hotel
A wonderful hotel, super friendly and happy to help with everything. Also very accommodating of our 6 month old baby, giving us a bigger room for the cot and also making a baby breakfast. The rooms are very comfortable.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar 2025
Still the best hotel in aberdeen. Amazing service and great surroundings
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
Great staff and facilities
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Mar 2025
Great service and meals, staff excellent. Would be nice to have a menu change for dinner - none during our stay. Excellent value for the overall standard. We expect to return.
Maurice
Maurice, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
It’s a beautiful property and breakfast was great!
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Mar 2024
Relaxing stay, excellent service and food was really good
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Great hotel, good food, lovely rooms but it is the staff that make this place exceptional. Can’t wait for our next stay.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jun 2024
Pleasant, very comfortable, breakfast delicious and nice garden around the property
Nadine
Nadine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jun 2024
Excellent grounds, room, dining and service.
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Sept 2023
Just one night, but very welcoming, helpful staff; spacious room with huge comfortable bed; excellent quality breakfast.
Alastair
Alastair, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Nov 2022
Great stay in a lovely hotel! Food at dinner was fab too.
Jenni
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
The marcliffe is one of my favourite hotels. My go to for the aberdeenshire. So glad it has transitioned seemlessly through its chanhe in ownership. Great team, superb service and beautiful property.
Moya
Moya, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2024
The property was amazing with beautiful gardens everywhere you looked. Sparkling rooms and outstanding staff. Best dinner and breakfast on our entire trip. Definitely worth going back!
KENYON
KENYON, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Aug 2024
Lovely building in spacious grounds. Easy access from the AWPR and plenty parking.
Room was clean and comfortable with coffee, tea, milk, water and a small fridge. The bed was amazingly comfortable - like sleeping on a cloud!
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jun 2024
Impeccable staff
Wonderful hotel with an impeccable staff. They went out of their way to make our visit wonderful.
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2023
We enjoyed 2 stays here and loved the experiences
A first class hotel. Would recommend to anyone visiting Aberdeen.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2023
Beautiful hotel and rooms. Great staff. Fabulous food.
Ewan
Ewan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Oct 2024
Always a hit when we come here for a meal but we decided to stay on our last visit. Service was 5* from all the staff. From check in to check out. Dinning at night was amazing and breakfast could not be faulted.
After our meal and several drinks we went to the "drawing room" live music was amazing and again staff very accommodating.
A sauna and spa would make this hotel our go to but only services from spa available.
Owen
Owen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Nov 2023
Loved the whole experience, a great place to stay when in the Aberdeen area. Thoughly recommend
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Excellent service
We booked afternoon tea, dinner and an overnight stay to celebrate our wedding anniversary. What most impressed us was the pacing of the whole experience. The 30-minute grace period meant we didn't feel rushed at all and we really enjoyed having a drink in the piano bar while choosing our options from the dinner menu, before being taken through to the restaurant. Also notable during our stay was the level of service and care taken by staff, who were always present, polite and able to handle requests with ease. All the food we had was delicious and our dietary requirements were catered for. The rooms were very clean and comfortable, as was the hotel in general (despite our visit coinciding with the Barbie Boozy Brunch!). We are eager to visit again with friends and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Marcliffe to others. Although it is expensive, we feel our experience exceeded our expectations and provided brilliant value for money.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jun 2023
Absolutely beautiful!
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Feb 2025
Going Down
Staff very friendly and friendly with each other, menu very poor, food apart from lobster was very good. Dining was very expensive for what you got.
Cleanliness in hotel was very good, bedroom not so, went to make a coffee only to find the kettle disgusting, the spout was even full of dried sediment.
Stayed here 20 months ago and I'm afraid the hotel has gone down and the prices up.
Don't think it should be classed as five star anymore. Which is a shame because it is a beautiful place.
Bill
Bill, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2022
A warm welcome
The hotel and facilities were very good, but the staff were incredibly pleasant and helpful, making it exceptionally welcoming.
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 May 2024
Beautiful hotel. Nice and peaceful.
Literally the only issue - they have cheap instant coffee in the hotel room. Maybe it’s a UK thing but Nescafé instant coffee is garbage and not what I’d expect to see offered at a 5 star hotel.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Nov 2023
there was nothing you could really say it was just perfect thankyou all for making my birthday special