Kyle J.
Google
Surprised this place still operates. I mean talk about no lube, no remorse. You waddle out of the place, huddin yer rose together after paying the obscene price of a half pint of watered-down Pepsi.
Codona’s Aberdeen markets itself as an “award-winning entertainment complex” packed with rides, bowling, laser tag, arcade machines, adventure golf and food options for “everyone.” The website makes it sound like some magical, fun-filled day out with attractions like the Grampian Eye Ferris wheel, bumper boats and karting, plus indoor venues and play areas. In reality, it felt like paying premium prices for an experience that barely lives up to the hype.
You also begin to wonder when hiring children and paying the absolute bare minimum to your staff became legal or acceptable. Can’t imagine the way they’re treated. They all look about as happy as you’d expect, wandering around like they’d rather be anywhere else. Especially the manager “Ian” I believe was his name.
The place feels tired and dated, like it’s been coasting on reputation for years. Machines and attractions feel worn out, queues can be ridiculous, and you somehow spend a small fortune while wondering how you’ve managed to do so little. Even the food and drinks felt massively overpriced for what you actually get.
Overall, Codona’s talks a big game about being a top family attraction and “best day out,” but the reality felt like an expensive, chaotic and pretty miserable experience. Definitely not somewhere I’d rush back to unless I was feeling particularly fond of disappointment and burning money for sport.