4★ Boutique
Malmaison Aberdeen
Hen suites with private lounge, in-room prosecco service, ideal for getting-ready glam.
Aberdeen
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Hen weekends
Aberdeen hen weekends — cocktails, spa & coast
A hen weekend that doesn't feel like every other hen weekend. Boutique hotels, gin masterclasses, sea-view spas, afternoon tea in granite ballrooms and beach walks at sunset — all in a city compact enough to do on foot in heels.
- Boutique hen suites from £75pp
- Cocktail & gin masterclasses
- Sea-view spa packages
- Direct UK flights to ABZ
The perfect 2 nights
A suggested itinerary
A tested running order from our concierge team — swap, stretch or shrink any element when you brief us.
Friday
Arrive, fizz, feast
- 16:00
Check in at Malmaison
Hen suite with private lounge, prosecco on arrival, bridal sash and balloons set up.
- 19:30
Dinner at Moonfish Café
Tasting menu in the city's most intimate dining room — wine pairing optional.
- 22:00
Cocktails at Orchid
Pre-booked banquette, signature flight, the resident DJ knows the brief.
Saturday
Spa, gin, glitter
- 10:00
Spa morning, Marcliffe
Pool, sauna, 30-min back massage and brunch on the terrace.
- 14:30
Afternoon tea, The Chester
Three-tier stands, fizz pairing, dietary swaps handled in advance.
- 17:00
Gin masterclass, Orchid
Make your own G&T, learn the botanicals, take home a mini-bottle.
- 21:00
Late dinner & dancing
Sharing plates at Sand Dollar, then dancing at Prohibition into the small hours.
Sunday
Coast, brunch, hugs
- 10:00
Beach walk, Aberdeen Esplanade
Two miles of golden sand, dolphins offshore, perfect for the hen photo.
- 12:30
Brunch at The Bobbin
Bottomless bloody marys and a long table reserved.
Where to stay
Recommended hotels
5★ Country house
The Marcliffe
Spa, gardens and grand suites just outside town — pure spoil-yourself energy.
Aberdeen
Boutique townhouse
The Chester Hotel
West End boutique with rooftop suites, IX restaurant and walk-in afternoon tea lounge.
Aberdeen
Where to eat
Recommended restaurants
Fine dining
Moonfish Café
Intimate Sat-night tasting menu — book the back room for groups of 8–12.
Aberdeen
Beachfront
Sand Dollar Café
Right on the Esplanade — sharing plates, cocktails, sunset over the North Sea.
Aberdeen
Brunch & bubbles
Granite Park
Bottomless brunch with DJ on Saturdays — hen group's natural habitat.
Aberdeen
What to do
Recommended attractions
Experience
Orchid Cocktail Masterclass
60-minute hands-on class, three cocktails per hen, photographer add-on available.
Aberdeen
Wellness
The Marcliffe Spa
Half-day spa packages, prosecco lunch, robes-only treatment block.
Aberdeen
Retail
Union Square Shopping
Covered mall plus Union Street boutiques — easy hen-outfit emergency cover.
Aberdeen
Getting here & around
Local transport
Direct flights into Aberdeen International from London, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Belfast and Dublin — 15 minutes to the hotel by pre-booked people-carrier. The city centre is flat and walkable; we arrange a private minibus for the spa and beach legs.
Full transport guideFly
Aberdeen International — direct from 20+ UK & European cities, 15 mins to centre.
Rail
LNER & ScotRail direct from London, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Inverness.
Drive
A90 from Edinburgh in 2h30. Private transfers booked for every package.
Plan my weekend
Tell us about the bride
Share dates, group size and her vibe — boozy, spa, coastal or all three. We'll come back with a costed itinerary and a hen-suite quote within 24 hours.
- Free, no obligation — reply within 24 hours
- Local team based in Aberdeen, not a call centre
- Hotels, tables & transport booked on your behalf
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Best hotel for a hen weekend in Aberdeen?+
Malmaison for boutique-city energy with hen suites, or The Marcliffe if the spa is the priority. Both handle prosecco-on-arrival, dietary lists and surprise reveals.
Can you organise a cocktail masterclass?+
Yes — Orchid runs 60-minute classes for 8–30 hens, including gin or rum specialisms. We book exclusively for your group and brief the bartender on the bride.
Is Aberdeen too far for a hen weekend?+
AberdeenInternational has direct flights from 20+ UK cities, typically 60–90 minutes and from £40 return when booked early. Compared to Edinburgh or Manchester hen prices, total spend usually nets out lower.
Do you cater for daytime/sober hens?+
Absolutely — spa days, afternoon tea, coastal walks, paddle-boarding on the harbour and pottery classes all feature in our hen briefs.
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