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Elle made me feel really comfortable here, if I had any problems I would come speak to her if she was on shifts. Also really talkative in the good way, also big up Susan she’s ace love her to bits.

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By member689410
On 30th July 23
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Elle made me feel really comfortable here, if I had any problems I would come speak to her if she was on shifts. Also really talkative in the good way, also big up Susan she’s ace love her to bits.

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By member689410
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How many students at this accommodation are studying at NesCol? I understand RGU and UoA students will be more common.
By member1061031 On 20th July 21
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Is there a heater in the en suite room
By member960463 On 24th June 21
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Hi, are there locks on the en-suite room doors? (Not the bathroom doors, the one that connects the room and the hallway). Thanks!
By member847092 On 2nd April 20
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What kind of appliances are provided in the kitchen? Is it just fridge/oven/sink or are there kettles or toasters provided too?
By member540090 On 3rd July 19
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Do many first year students stay here?
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Student Review: 5 /5
By member991062 On 14th September 23 verified Verified student

Susan is a lovely lady very helpful and welcoming

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member689410 On 30th July 23 verified Verified student

Elle made me feel really comfortable here, if I had any problems I would come speak to her if she was on shifts. Also really talkative in the good way, also big up Susan she’s ace love her to bits.

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Student Review: 1.7 /5
By member970412 On 25th July 22 verified Verified student

Absolutely terrible student accommodation. I didn’t have a working toilet for months despite repeatedly reporting the issue. Numerous other problems on top of that and if maitenence was ever schedueled it was always at an inconvenient time with short notice. The on site laundry always had broken machines and the app doesn’t link with certain banks meaning washing clothes impossible for some. Everyone that I had spoken to at the accommodation also had at least a couple problems such as lights, oven, fridge etc breaking. Wifi is slow and made online lectures difficult as they would just cut out meaning you would need to go back and rewatch parts. No real social space apart from a smoking area. Would not recommend to anyone.

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Student Review: 3.3 /5
By member760930 On 14th July 21 verified Verified student

The accomodation I stayed in was convenient for me to go to uni. The receptionists were very nice and helpful.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member1160917 On 13th July 21 verified Verified student

Previous rating 2* now gladly 4*. Management take over was needed (previous reviews on here were correct at time of writing). It’s not a 5* for me yet, things are getting done and it really can be seen around the site but we are the only flat that still have the fabric single seats in the living room that we were told in 2018 would be changed… It would be good to see the consistency shown around site in the actual flats. Can genuinely say I’m looking forward to my 3rd year here and the refresh of the garden area for the start of semester 1 in Sept 21. Affordable £400 a month stable, all bills included (NEW washing machines have just been installed! Although that’s payable to Circuit). Location is exactly where you want for city living. FREE PARKING. 24hr reception always friendly, thanks to Cheri particularly . They also match students up for age etc so if you start uni in your 20s chances are there will be others to. I recommend staying at Mealmarket now.

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By 1274727 On 16th May 21 verified Verified student

You pay for what you get with the room. The location is really good for morrisons and for going out in town if we weren’t in a pandemic. I’ve had some issues with mealmarket previously and felt a man who used to work there was really rude and just generally really horrible.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1257619 On 11th May 21 verified Verified student

Lovely staff who will help out wherever possible, a lovely community feel. Feels safe even with its central location. Rooms are a good size and are easily made to be your own. Lived here 2 years and has defos been the best value for money and friendliest student accommodation I’ve seen.

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Student Review: 1 /5
By Klaudia On 2nd January 21 verified Verified student

If you’re looking for student halls with unprofessional staff who will try to charge you for rent after you’ve cancelled your lease and then refuse to give your deposit back then mealmarket is a good choice for you. Mealmarket staff also don’t like it when you post useful information about cancellation policies that could help other students, so if you try to do that they will block you on their Facebook page. If you want a luxury of only 4 communal washing machines which are out of order most of the time, and tumble dryers that don’t dry then again mealmarket is a place for you. And you can’t forget the loud parties, and screaming and shouting even during exam periods - reception staff sadly can’t do anything about it as they are too busy doing their hard jobs of blocking people on Facebook (And that’s not a joke- it must be a genuinely difficult task as the WiFi at mealmarket is terrible!)

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Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member1051183 On 17th September 20 verified Verified student

Staff mostly nice. Wifi dropped every 20 min. In 44 weeks cleaner came twice in total. Electrics failed in kitchen multiple times.

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Student Review: 1.4 /5
By member746456 On 5th March 20 verified Verified student

The management are a joke, never resolve issues, the desk is never open at set times, you'll be lucky if its open when you get back from a long day at uni. The rooms are outdated and not safe, the locks dont work properly and the building is so cold

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Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member745979 On 20th February 20 verified Verified student

The best thing about Mealmarket is its location. However, even at that, it's a trek from the University of Aberdeen. Some of the staff are friendly but this is countered by certain members of management who are unfriendly, rude and clearly only used to dealing with first or second year students as they treat everyone like they are just out to cause problems, e.g. accusing people of deliberately setting off fire alarms (who actually does that?), playing music too loud to bother neighbors etc. The discount that is advertised is ridiculously difficult to actually get because for some reason it isn't taken off your rent immediately. The facilities are also very basic and poor quality and the whole building has an isolated feeling to the extent it's almost like living in your own prison block. Overall I wouldn't stay at mealmarket again.

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member845229 On 5th February 20 verified Verified student

Stayed at Mealmarket for 2 years now and have really enjoyed living here! Great location with everything close by including bus stop to RGU. Staff are great and the fact they are onsite 24/7 makes it feel super safe. The only thing is the kitchen cleans were stopped which was a great help in ensuring the living area of the flat was kept clean and tidy for everyone within the flat. Also, there isn't a great social space (small bit at reception) but events held here are always super fun!

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member1143605 On 15th November 19 verified Verified student

very very very very very very good

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By alixgrace19 On 14th November 19 verified Verified student

Living here is really nice! The staff a really helpful and the location is perfect. I like the fact that everything is very close by and it takes me less than thirty minutes to get to my university. I would highly recommend moving into this accommodation.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member743586 On 14th November 19 verified Verified student

I have lived in this accommodation almost two years and found that it is such a comfortable place. Due to it is nearby to food sources e.g. M&S and Morrisons actually it took around five mins to the food. Similarly, the distance between this accommodation and University of Aberdeen is just 1.3 km, which is not that far. Finally, the staff will be willing to help you anything you asked.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1343571 On 14th November 19 verified Verified student

Great value for money and everyone is willing to help out

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1143568 On 14th November 19 verified Verified student

Having stayed at Mealmarket for the duration of my whole uni degree, I cannot recommend this place enough! The rooms are spacious, the staff are amazingly helpful, and all utility bills are covered within your single rent payment. A 2-minute walk from Morrisons, the city centre, and your closest bus stop make for a great location and when comparing rent prices, this is a no-brainer.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member443567 On 14th November 19 verified Verified student

It is in a great location with a bus stop literally outside your door which goes to RGU and a 20mins walk to Aberdeen University. Its a 5min walk to the city centre and a morrison supermarket right beside it. The rooms come with everything you could need (ample storage, desk space). The management team is always very helpful and friendly, very accommodating to all of your needs! I would definitely recommend!!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1043560 On 14th November 19 verified Verified student

Amazing location, a bus stop literally outside your door and 5mins to the city centre! Rooms come with everything you could need (storage, desk space). The management team is always very helpful and friendly, very accommodating to all of your needs! I would definitely recommend!!

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member543559 On 14th November 19 verified Verified student

Central location as it is next to Morrison's (one of the biggest supermarkets), 7 mins walk from the city and 15 mins walk from the University of Aberdeen with bus stops surround in the area. Really friendly staff who are always willing to help you and make your stay feeling like home. Overall, clean in the common areas and a cosy environment!!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1043531 On 13th November 19 verified Verified student

This is a really nice place to live. The staff are very friendly and helpful and will sort out any issues you have regarding your room/ flat and any other queries. The location is excellent and the flats are very nice. The rooms are nice and clean and well fitted inside, will a large spacious desk and many areas for storage eg. shelves, drawers, a cupboard and even underbed storage. There are also different events which are hosted in reception, where you get free food/ drinks/ additional goodies. For example, there are free toastie Tuesdays and free breakfasts on Thursdays as well as other events. Free teas/ coffee/ hot chocolate etc are always available to takeaway from reception too which is really handy! I highly recommend this accommodation as it gives me everything I could have asked for!

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Student Review: 4.1 /5
By member437445 On 26th April 19 verified Verified student

I liked my stay here. The staff members are really helpful and available 24/7. The wifi sometimes acting strange but no other problems. It is close to everything which is really convenient

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Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member1337311 On 24th April 19 verified Verified student

This accommodation is an amazing place. This place is not far from University of Aberdeen and near Morrisons. You will spend around 20 mins to the university by walk and just 5 mins to Morrisons. There are basic things including kitchen already provided for you. Staff is very kind and ready to help you when you face any problems. In every festivals, there is a party relating to such festival, which will be taken place in order to enjoy people who live here and make them have happiness. These are the reasons why I choose to live here another year.

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Student Review: 4.7 /5
By member1235329 On 18th December 18 verified Verified student

Excellent location & very secure place to stay, a secure carpark and 24 hour staff. There is always free evets on for students to attend, staff are very friendly and approachable

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Student Review: 2.6 /5
By member1133920 On 22nd September 18 verified Verified student

I stayed for a whole academic year and it was a nightmare. Only to mention some problems:My flat had a problem with the frost and we complainted a lot until they fix it. All the kitchen appliances were in an awful condition. Although the staff reasurred us that they will sort out everything, they just ignored us. The cleaners cleaned only the surfaces and the floor on the kitchen and not the fridge, the oven and the corridor!! Stupid events with none to attend. The rent was extravagant comparing to what you can pay in the private sector in Aberdeen after the oil and gas crisis. And on the top of this you pay extra your laundry. Really bad customer service and tried to keep my deposit as well as from other ex residents at the end! Although, the location was fantastic, easily access to city center and bus stop and excellent rooms in good conditions, I had always hot water and internet.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1130547 On 26th February 18 verified Verified student

Great Location, made loads of new friends which has made the whole experience a great one. The staff at reception are amazing! They have helped me so much whether it be with my accommodation questions or where to eat, local area or where to start a night out. The facilities on site are great too. Any maintenance issues have been resolved super quick along with having 24/7 staff and the fortnightly kitchen cleans help A LOT!

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