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Saplinbrae Hotel and Lodges

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Mintlaw

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
11 mentions

Staff were very helpful and polite

Staff very friendly

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

This time we had a 3 bedroom lodge which was fantastic

Lovely food, beautiful view, great shower and really comfy bed

Great location
5 mentions

The lodge has everything you need, great cooking facilities, good central heatin…

Lovely location

Clean rooms
5 mentions

Comfy clean rooms

Our room was a good size with a lovely shower; both the room and bathroom were s…

Breakfast available
4 mentions

Breakfast was very nice too

Room was very clean and comfortable, Breakfast was delicious well cooked quali…

Parking available
2 mentions

Easy to find, with on-site parking

Plenty parking too

Overview

Thirty miles north of Aberdeen, Saplinbrae Hotel & Lodges provide luxurious accommodation with an on-site bar and restaurant serving fine local food. Guests at Saplinbrae can enjoy free parking and Wi-Fi. Each room has en suite 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.

Traveller reviews

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Roger

couple

June 16, 2026

10

We highly recommend Saplinbrae and will def stay there again during our next visit

We have stayed here before so already knew how good a hotel it is. This time we had a 3 bedroom lodge which was fantastic. Very large seating area/kitchen with all the facilities you could want. Love the little things like what they supply at no cost, fresh milk, bread, butter, biscuits. The lodge has everything you need, great cooking facilities, good central heating, lovely seating area with large tv. Staff were very helpful and polite. Everything was great.

C

Catherine

solo_traveller

June 14, 2026

10

Lovely food, beautiful view, great shower and really comfy bed.

M

michelle

solo_traveller

June 13, 2026

10

Lovely location. Staff very friendly. Comfy clean rooms. Food extremely nice

K

Koen

solo_traveller

June 13, 2026

9

Xl bed felt great

D

dennis

couple

June 13, 2026

10

Excellent staff / service they couldn’t do enough for us. Food great.

Y

Yvonne

family_with_children

June 10, 2026

9

Lovely pleasant stay.

L

linda_kruger

couple

June 8, 2026

10

Very nice stay. Dinner is fantastic.

We stayed for one night. Easy to find, with on-site parking. Check-in was easy. Our room was a good size with a lovely shower; both the room and bathroom were spotless. The bar was cozy and the supper superb! Breakfast was very nice too. We would recommend this hotel. The staff was very friendly.

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David

extended_group

June 7, 2026

5

Very disappointing: I get the feeling they are "penny pinching", and struggling.

The Saplinbrae is in a unique location, and has a history. They stored our bicycles safely.

D

DONALD

couple

June 5, 2026

10

This is a gem of a place, not far from Fraserburgh, managed by lovely staff.

I would rate this hotel as one of the best we have stayed in, the friendly staff, the choice and quality of the food, comfortable bed, highly recommended.

V

vicky

extended_group

June 3, 2026

9

Room was very clean and comfortable, Breakfast was delicious well cooked quality ingredients. Location was perfect for where we needed to be, staff couldn't be more helpful to accommodate an early check in to get ready for a wedding.

T

Tasha

family_with_children

May 31, 2026

9

We only stayed for the lodge for the weekend and it was amazing! The staff was lovely and the lodge was perfect.

It was a beautiful place and surroundings with excellent views.

E

Edith

solo_traveller

May 29, 2026

10

Excellent break in a very comfortable hotel.

Very warm welcome, all the staff were friendly and efficient. Room was bright, good size and very comfortable. Food was plentiful and delicious- we had dinner and breakfast. Plenty parking too.

M

Mike

solo_traveller

May 29, 2026

8

Highly Recommend

Staff excellent, very clean, breakfast was awesome. Only gripe, and it was a small gripe, the dinner menu was a bit off the norm which is absolutely fine. I would have liked a beef burger or steak pie instead, although the sticky chicken dish was excellent

J

Judith

solo_traveller

May 29, 2026

8

Very good. Good selection local produce.

J

jane

solo_traveller

May 19, 2026

9

Excellent room and meals were delicious

It was welcoming, Scottish and cosy

C

Claire

solo_traveller

May 17, 2026

8

Comfy room and fab food

D

Diane

family_with_children

May 15, 2026

10

Beautiful house for a very comfortable stay

Beautiful house which housed 6 adults and a baby with ease. Everything we needed for a family get-together to celebrate an 80th birthday. Lovely touch to receive the welcome pack to start us off. The staff were at the nearby hotel to assist if needed. Both check in and out were seamless. We couldn't have asked for a better accommodation and would love to come back again. Thank you Saplinbrae.

P

Paul

solo_traveller

May 13, 2026

9

Brilliant hote with great staff

Very friendly staff

S

Sabrina

extended_group

May 11, 2026

10

This is self catering accomodation, so worked perfectly.

D

Dom

solo_traveller

May 7, 2026

10

Absolutely fabulous experience with outstanding customer service form Katie and the Saplinbrae team ! Super room in the Hunting Lodge with a great bed and very, very clean. Only had lunches but great, efficient service and yummy food options.

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Bicycle rental (additional charge), Hiking, Cycling, Live sport events (broadcast)

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room, Bar, Restaurant

General

Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Garden, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area

Parking

Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking

Safety & security

Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Services

Pet bowls, Ironing service, Laundry, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Packed lunches, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Express check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping

One-Bedroom Apartment

Featuring a private entrance, this apartment is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This apartment features a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Family Room (4 Adults)

This en suite room has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Free WiFi is included.

Max 4 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe King Room

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 18 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

This en suite room has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Free WiFi is included.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard King Room

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 18 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior King Room

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 18 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior King Room

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 18 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Twin Room

Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Single Room

This en suite room has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Free WiFi is included.

Max 1 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note dogs are allowed in the self catering accommodation living area only.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 8:50 PM

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