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The Boat Inn

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Deluxe Triple Room
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Map
Charlestown Rd, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5EL
  • Aboyne Golf Club
    20 min walk
  • Reflect Spa
    3 min drive
  • Deeside Activity Park
    6 min drive
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    47 min drive

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, River View

Deluxe Double Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is €156
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

The Boat Inn

Inn with free parking, near Aboyne Golf Club
Along with a restaurant, this inn has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, wedding services, a garden, and a lobby fireplace are onsite.
The Boat Inn offers 16 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Aboyne inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Boat Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Aboyne Golf Club. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a car charging station, a terrace, and a lobby fireplace
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Aboyne Golf Club and 6 minutes from The Butterworth Gallery
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Boat Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Aboyne inn.

The Boat Inn - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • The Boat Inn

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between March 4 and April 25.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

The Boat Inn Inn
The Boat Inn Aboyne
The Boat Inn Inn Aboyne

The Boat Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 176 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting, clean stylish room, friendly staff, good food. What’s not to like?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marie-Claude

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel great staff and lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mafmudije

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel off the beaten path
Pros: huge bathroom (rare in Scotland lol), comfortable bed, in a small town off the beaten path. friendly staff Cons: walls a little thin, but restaurant closes and all staff leave by 11 so the place gets quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elisabeth Faye

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy stay
We really enjoyed our 3 night stay here - the beds were comfy and the breakfasts and dinners were delicious, and parking was easy. We were in the back building and the small patio was nice, and the room was quiet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
This is our first trip to Scotland and this has been our favorite hotel. We really liked the previous hotels too so for this to be our favorite says a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
I thought it was very mean spirited to charge £4.50 for porridge and I overheard a lady being charged extra for a latte. Bed and breakfast was over £200. I think they could have included porridge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very helpful, friendly staff. Comfortable,clean room. Very good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel
Can not fault the hotel or the staff. Room Was good size, clean and comfortable. The staff are welcoming, helpful and friendly. Food was fab and service quick. Great wee hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely remote location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

WAYNE

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for one night as in the area for business purposes. Had an evening meal in the bar area and the food was excellent. Room was clean and nicely decorated with all amenities provided. Staff were professional and courteous. The breakfast was superb in the morning although I did not have much appetite early on I wouldnt have gone hungry if I had been ready for food. Lovely natural yoghurt with fruit compote and honey and although I didnt actually eat the bacon barm at breakfast I took it away and ate if for lunch cold and the bacon was really good quality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deryck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great discovery
This was a last minute decision to go away for the night and we stumbled upon the Boat Inn while working through Hotels.com. Great place to stay, good pub grub, lovely clean and smart room, dog friendly and very peaceful. The staff were brilliant. And they have EV charging!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
We stayed in room 10 which is in a building at the back of the hotel. Room is small but we were only staying one night. Furnishings etc were quite quirky. The ensuite was small. shower was great, the wash hand basin was wide but narrow & couldnt put the tap on fully ,as the water just splashed out with the force. Staff were excellent & plenty of them, service was first class, could not fault them. Overall a lovely hotel in a great location,would definately reccomend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with wonderful food
I really enjoyed my stay at this excellent hotel. Food was fantastic, especially the shed burger. The breakfast was also of a very high standard. My only slight criticism was the size of the room was a little smaller than I expected and the pillows weren’t very Comfortable but everything else was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

linsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay to dine
Came for one night for the food as we had read good reports and were not disappointed, it was excellent both dinner and breakfast. We had a small dog and found a dog towel, treats, poo bags and a feeding mat provided in the room and also in the bar area. Nice clean room and bathroom. It would have been nice for the heating to have been on before arrival as it was cold, but was nice and warm after our walk from the electric heater and towel rail
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024