About
Thirty miles north of Aberdeen, Saplinbrae Hotel & Lodges provide luxurious accommodations with an on-site bar and restaurant serving fine local food. Guests at Saplinbrae can enjoy free parking and Wi-Fi. Each room has private bathroom facilities with shower and hairdryer. There is a flat-screen TV, telephone and tea and coffee facilities in all rooms. There are larger suites for families and groups, as well as fully equipped self-catering lodges. The restaurant serves offers a wide range of dishes including Sunday roasts, bar food and a children’s menu. Mintlaw lies around 10 miles from Peterhead on the Aberdeenshire coast. Fraserburgh is around 20 minutes’ drive away and offers sandy beaches, golf courses and attractions including the Loch of Strathbeg Nature Reserve.
256 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.7
- Staff
- 9.7
- Location
- 9.4
What Guests Say
- “Comfy room with nice decor. Excellent food and very helpful staff.”
- “The food was excellent and the room was spacious with a beautiful and comfortable sleigh bed.. Nice location near Pitfour loch which was…”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Three-Bedroom Lodge
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
- Books
- DVDs
1/4Standard King Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Books
- DVDs
1/4Standard Single Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Books
- DVDs
1/4Villa
- Additional bathroom
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Children's high chair
1/4Standard Double Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Books
- DVDs
1/4Superior King Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Books
- DVDs
1/4Family Room (4 Adults)
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Books
- DVDs
1/4Deluxe King Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Books
- DVDs
1/4Standard Twin Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Chocolate or cookies
1/4One-Bedroom Apartment
- Bath or Shower
- Carpeting
- Children's high chair
- Chocolate or cookies
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What Guests Loved
Based on 256 reviews
Pros +
- Comfy room with nice decor. Excellent food and very helpful staff.
- The food was excellent and the room was spacious with a beautiful and comfortable sleigh bed.. Nice location near Pitfour loch which was a lovely walk on a Sunday morning
- Unfortunately we could only stay one night - I would have loved to stay longer. We had a lovely room and dinner at the restaurant was AMAZING so make sure you book!!
Cons -
- Electric shower head was dificult to adjust but really nothing to spoil a lovely stay in this homely shooting lodge style hotel
- We loved everything!
- Guests need to be aware of others still in rooms while transiting the corridors and keep their conversations in check until they get downstairs
Comfy room with nice decor. Excellent food and very helpful staff.
The food was excellent and the room was spacious with a beautiful and comfortable sleigh bed.. Nice location near Pitfour loch which was a lovely walk on a Sunday morning
Electric shower head was dificult to adjust but really nothing to spoil a lovely stay in this homely shooting lodge style hotel
Unfortunately we could only stay one night - I would have loved to stay longer. We had a lovely room and dinner at the restaurant was AMAZING so make sure you book!!
We loved everything!
Breakfast was perfect and held us for the day Lounges were welcoming as was the staff… a perfect stay!!
Guests need to be aware of others still in rooms while transiting the corridors and keep their conversations in check until they get downstairs
We stayed in the Self Catering Willow Apartment for a short break over New Year. The apartment was fantastic, it's just perfect for a couple and a dog. The apartment is really well appointed and comfortable. The staff were great keeping us up to date on what to do prior to our visit. We travel a lot, this is one of the nicest areas for dog walking and the Willow Apartment is also one of the nicest apartment......and the staff are brilliant.
All great at Saplinbrae Hotel.
We stayed in the 2 lodges and the self contained apartment . The lodges were big and warm with everything we needed on our stay . The apartment was also very well decorated and comfortable for our parents
Amazing food and very helpful and attentive staff. Lovely room, beautifully presented. Great walks near by.
Nothing, everything was as it should be.
We recently stayed here for just one night because we wanted to visit a local area. We found the staff very helpful on arrival and friendly throughout. Our room was very comfortable, spotlessly clean with everything we required for a very comfortable stay. The breakfast we received was excellent, can’t fault anything.We would very much stay again.
We loved the dog friendly lodge, nicely decorated and everything we needed for a few days away
The breakfast was fantastic I had full Scottish breakfast but there was plenty of choice. Hotel staff were very nice and professional ,my room looked out to the front and I was pleased to see some wild deer would like to come back again.
The food was very good and the service was excellent.
The bed was a little hard for my taste
Great location with walking paths. Very friendly staff. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Highly recommended.
We loved this hotel, where we stayed for just one night in relation to an equine event we were organising in the area. We had lovely rooms, spacious and comfortable. In our case, we had a good sized bathroom with effective shower. The evening meal was very nice and so was the breakfast, which is cooked to order. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely be back if we had a similar event in the area in future.
There were no issues.
The staff were all really nice. Always service with a smile. The food was absolutely delicious, afternoon , evening dining and breakfast
A bit dated decor wise. Shower, very low pressure. Late night function, music was very loud.(Perhaps just not my genre, and I’m all for folk enjoying themselves, but my was it loud)
The staff were all happy, polite and very knowledgeable of the area.The room was big, clean and spacious. The shower room was just as good and well stocked.The bar was clean and inviting with a wide range of products.The menu was very good, something for everyone and tasted wonderful.All in all a very good stop over.
All staff we spoke to were extremely friendly, attentive and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and set us up for the day ahead. Dinner was tasty. Nice snug bar for a pre-dinner drink. Hotel room was clean and spacious with stunning views of the countryside from all windows. Plenty of storage space for clothing. Housekeeping was very efficient. Ample parking on site. Beautiful walk around Pitfour Lake situated behind the hotel. Very close to Aden Country Park. Ideal location for visiting towns, villages and beaches in the North East of Scotland.
The decor in the room and bathroom was a bit tired. Could be done with a lick of paint. The shower was a bit temperamental and not very powerful. Small problem with our lock but it was fixed immediately after reporting it, so very little inconvenience and we got offered a free drink whilst waiting.
Best porridge ever. Beautiful setting and grounds. Friendly helpful staff
it was clean staff friendly warm and welcoming
Location was beautiful. Staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating. Food was superb, local, fresh and delicious. Accommodation was clean, well equipped (we stayed in Cedar Lodge), comfortable and welcoming.
Nothing that we didn't like!
Excellent quiet location. Breakfast was really good with fresh fruit and freshly made pancakes.The room was comfortable and easily heated if necessary. The bed was comfortable and I had 2 nights' of blissful sleep!
A residents' sitting room would have been a nice addition, (but maybe we just didn't find it)
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 2 to 12 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note dogs are allowed in the self catering accommodations living area only.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Location
Mintlaw, Mintlaw



