The Wellington, Wellington Road, Aberdeen, AB12 3GH

The Wellington Hotel is an established and well regarded hospitality business operating under the recognised Greene King Inns brand. The property combines a successful licensed trade with quality hotel accommodation, creating multiple income streams from food, beverage and overnight stay revenues.

The hotel has built a strong reputation amongst both local customers and visitors to Aberdeen, benefitting from a broad customer demographic that includes business travellers, offshore workers, contractors, tourists and local residents. Its prominent roadside position and extensive customer facilities have enabled the business to become a popular destination within the south Aberdeen market.

The property offers a turnkey opportunity for an experienced operator seeking a substantial hotel and licensed business in one of Scotland's key commercial cities.

The Wellington Hotel occupies a highly visible trading position on Wellington Road, one of Aberdeen's principal routes connecting the city centre with the southern suburbs, Aberdeen South Harbour and the wider road network serving Aberdeenshire. The property benefits from excellent accessibility and a substantial volume of passing traffic throughout the day.

Aberdeen is recognised as the commercial capital of North East Scotland and continues to attract significant business tourism, offshore energy professionals, contractors and leisure visitors. The city's economy is supported by the energy sector, engineering, education, technology and maritime industries, providing a diverse year-round customer base.

The hotel's strategic location close to Altens Industrial Estate, Tullos Industrial Area, Aberdeen South Harbour and Aberdeen City Centre ensures regular demand from both corporate and leisure guests. Excellent transport links connect the property to Aberdeen Railway Station, Aberdeen International Airport and the A90 trunk road network.

Upon entering the property, customers are welcomed into a modern and inviting hospitality environment designed to cater for both casual dining and overnight accommodation guests.

The bar area provides a relaxed atmosphere offering a comprehensive range of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks. The trading space benefits from established food and beverage demand serving both the local community and hotel residents.

The restaurant offers comfortable dining facilities with a varied food offering, attracting business travellers, families and destination diners throughout the year. Natural light and flexible seating arrangements create an attractive environment suitable for both everyday dining and group bookings.

Supporting accommodation includes a commercial kitchen, staff facilities, customer washrooms, reception area and ancillary storage accommodation.

The property is offered with the benefit of the existing trade fixtures and fittings, all of which are included in the sale. The premises have been fitted out to support the ongoing hotel, bar and restaurant operation, providing an incoming operator with a largely turnkey opportunity.

A significant feature of the business is the provision of 20 well-appointed letting bedrooms, providing a valuable additional revenue stream.

The guest accommodation is presented to a modern standard and generally benefits from:

• En suite shower facilities
• Flat-screen televisions
• Tea & coffee making facilities
• Wi-Fi connectivity
• Workstation areas
• Central heating
• Private guest accommodation facilities

The hotel's location close to key employment centres and transport routes has historically made it an attractive choice for corporate guests, contractors and leisure visitors alike.

Externally the property benefits from extensive frontage onto Wellington Road, creating excellent visibility and brand exposure.

A large customer car park is provided offering convenient access for hotel residents, restaurant customers and bar patrons.

The roadside trading position provides strong prominence within an established commercial and residential catchment delivering consistent passing trade opportunities and reinforcing the hotel's position as a recognised hospitality destination in south Aberdeen.

Separate owner's accommodation is provided within the grounds in the form of a well presented two bedroom bungalow. The accommodation is ideally suited for use by a manager or owner operator and offers the benefit of on-site living whilst maintaining separation from the main trading areas.

The bungalow provides an attractive addition to the overall offering and may be particularly appealing to operators seeking a hands on management presence.

The Wellington Hotel presents an exceptional opportunity to operate a well established hotel, bar and restaurant business in one of Aberdeen's most prominent roadside locations. Occupying a strategic position on Wellington Road it benefits from strong year-round demand generated by corporate travellers, offshore energy personnel, contractors, tourists and the surrounding residential population.

The business enjoys the advantage of diversified income streams through its licensed trade, food offering and 20 letting bedrooms, providing a solid platform from which a new operator can drive further growth.

The Wellington Hotel benefits from an experienced and established staffing structure. It is anticipated that employees will transfer to the successful operator in accordance with TUPE regulations, ensuring continuity of service and operational knowledge. Further information is available upon request.

Trading information will be made available to genuinely interested parties following an initial viewing and completion of the appropriate confidentiality requirements. Further details can be provided during the due diligence process.

Check-in is available from 2:00pm, with check-out by 11:00am.

Breakfast
Monday to Friday - 7:00am to 11:00am
Saturday & Sunday - 7.00am to 12.00pm

Evening meals are served daily until 9:00pm.

The reception is staffed from 7:00am until 10:00pm, providing support for both hotel residents and visitors throughout the day.

The Rateable Value is £84,000 as at 1 April 2026. Confirmation of actual business rates payable should be obtained from the local Authority.

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