Hotels in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire

Hotels in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
Located close to the city of Aberdeen, Peterhead is in one of Scotland's most beautiful areas. Walkers, hikers, cyclists and wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy Peterhead. Walk the cliffs at the Bullers o' Buchan. Hike or cycle the Buchan Way. Go birdwatching to see the gannets at Troup Head. Peterhead itself has museums, an aquarium, historical sites, cafes and restaurants and a variety of hotels suitable for an overnight stay or longer.

The Palace Hotel

The Palace Hotel in downtown Peterhead boasts 64 modern-styled guest rooms. Each room has en-suite bath, flat-screen TV with satellite, tea- and coffee-making facilities and in-room Wi-Fi for a fee. Executive rooms also have a seating area. All nightly room rates include a full Scottish cooked breakfast. Lunch and dinner can be eaten at the Palace Diner or the Seafood Brasserie, where snacks and full-course meals are served with an emphasis on local produce. The Palace Hotel is a great base from which to hike the nearby Scottish coastline or kayak from the harbor.

The Palace Hotel
Prince Street
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
AB42 1PL
011 (+44) (0) 1779 474821
palacehotel.co.uk

Clifton House Hotel

Clifton House Hotel is located in the center of Peterhead in what was once a large 19th-century townhouse. The hotel boasts individually designed rooms all with en-suite bath, tea- and coffee-making facilities, hairdryer and complimentary bottled water. Breakfast is included in the room rate, with a choice of dishes. The hotel dining room also caters to special-needs meals. Just inform it in advance. The dining room specializes in true Scottish fare and offers a traditional menu that concentrates on using fresh local produce such as local fish and Aberdeen angus beef.

Clifton House Hotel
96 Queen St.
Peterhead
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
AB42 1TT
011 (+44) (0) 1779 477 838
cliftonhotelpeterhead.co.uk

The Waterside Inn

Located on the banks of the River Ugie, the Waterside Inn has 105 guest rooms with a choice of standard, executive and family rooms. Each room has en-suite bath, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, in-room Internet access, hairdryer and trouser press. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Lunch and dinner can be enjoyed at the hotel's Ogilvies restaurant, with a menu that includes local produce and fresh seafood. Twenty-four hour room service also is available. Waterside Inn is in an ideal location for boating on Peterhead Bay or watching whales and dolphins on the North Sea.

Waterside Inn
Fraserburgh Road
Peterhead
Aberdeenshire, AB42 3BN
011 (+44) (0) 1779 471121
swallow-hotels.com

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