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 9.6 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
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Peter
United Kingdom
“The hotel was very comfortable and modern and the staff were very friendly and helpful.” - Jeffrey
Australia
“Great breakfast and great table in the morning sun. Greatcstart to the day.” - Rosehill616
United Kingdom
“Very comfortable, good food and friendly and attentive staff.” - Warren
United Kingdom
“Great Clean friendly exceptional would highly recommend” - Joan
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
“Staff where super friendly & helpful & the rooms size was amazing” - Smith
Guernsey
“Spotless, quality fixtures and fittings, friendly helpful staff” - Lenz
Germany
“sehr schöne Unterkunft, hochwertig, gute Küche, nette Atmosphäre” - Jennie
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
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineScottish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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.


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