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The Forbes Arms Hotel

Forbes Arms Hotel, Alford, AB33 8QJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
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The Forbes Arms Hotel
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Free parking Restaurant Private bathroom Free WiFi Shower Flat-screen TV Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Garden 24-hour front desk

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 WiFi.

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 on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, electric vehicle charging station, bicycle parking, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Local Attractions

Located 27 km from Huntly Castle and 9 km from Craigievar Castle, the hotel is also close to Aboyne Golf Club (26 km) and Kemnay Library (22 km). Aberdeen Airport is 40 km away. Highly rated by guests.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

House rules

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

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Legal information

This property is managed by The Forbes Arms Hotel.

Located in Alford, United Kingdom.

FAQs about The Forbes Arms Hotel

Yes, breakfast is available at this property.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
The Forbes Arms Hotel is 3.4 km from the center of Alford.
Room options at The Forbes Arms Hotel include:
  • Deluxe King Room
  • Superior King Room
  • Superior King Suite
  • Superior King Suite
Yes, couples have rated this property 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

9.5

Superb

24 reviews

L

Linda

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 months ago
10.0
+ A beautifully appointed place. Everything about it was quality. Home made shortbread were available in the room. The toiletries were from Isle of Arran, my favourites ❤️ The food was amazing. The staff were also very friendly and were made to feel very welcome. Would definitely love to stay there again. A beautifully appointed place. Everything about it was quality. Home made shortbread were available in the room. The ...
- Couldn’t fault anything. Couldn’t fault anything.

young couple · Deluxe King Room

R

Rosehill616

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 months ago
10.0
+ Charming staff. Very clean and comfortable. Charming staff. Very clean and comfortable.
- Nothing Nothing

solo traveller · Superior King Suite

Facilities of The Forbes Arms Hotel

Non-smoking rooms Internet services Parking Restaurant Family rooms Bar

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet

  • Internet services

Safety & Security

  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Media & Technology

  • 24-hour front desk

Health & Safety

  • First aid kit available
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Living Area

  • Parking

Other

  • Cashless payment available

Guest reviews for The Forbes Arms Hotel

9.5

Superb

24 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.7
Facilities 9.8
Cleanliness 9.8
Comfort 9.8
Value for money 9.0
Location 9.0
Free Wifi 10.0

Score distribution

Superb
22
Good
1
Very poor
1

Scores by traveler type

Solo travelers 9.4
Business travelers 9.2
Couples 9.6
Families 9.5

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Guest reviews

L

Linda

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Deluxe King Room Deluxe King Room 2 months ago young couple
+ A beautifully appointed place. Everything about it was quality. Home made shortbread were available in the room. The toiletries were from Isle of Arran, my favourites ❤️ The food was amazing. The staff were also very friendly and were made to feel very welcome. Would definitely love to stay there again.
− Couldn’t fault anything.
R

Rosehill616

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Superior King Suite Superior King Suite 5 months ago solo traveller
+ Charming staff. Very clean and comfortable.
− Nothing
M

Maria

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Deluxe King Room Deluxe King Room 8 months ago young couple
+ Beautiful location. Lovely dining room and bar Staff were really helpful Food and wine outstanding and very good value
− N/A
P

Peter

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Superior King Suite Superior King Suite Sep 9, 2025 young couple
+ The hotel was very comfortable and modern and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
H

Hopper

🇺🇸 United States

10.0
Superior King Suite Superior King Suite Aug 10, 2025 young couple
+ Clean and kind.