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The Boat Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with restaurant, near Aboyne Golf Club

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Front of property
Balcony
Deluxe Triple Room
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Interior
Nestled near Deeside Activity Park, The Boat Inn offers a cozy retreat with a fireplace in the lobby and an on-site restaurant serving breakfast to dinner. Unwind on the garden terrace or rent bikes to explore; guests rave about the breakfast and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Bike hire

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Flat-screen TV
The current price is €172
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, River View

Deluxe Double Room, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Charlestown Rd, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5EL

What's nearby

  • Aboyne Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Reflect Spa - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Deeside Activity Park - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Craigievar Castle - 21 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spider on a Bicycle - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Corner House Tearoom - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Tavern at Huntly Arms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Golden House Chinese - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Boat Inn

At The Boat Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Boat Inn, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1720
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

The Boat Inn – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 4 March and 25 April.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat Inn currently open?

The property is closed between 4 March and 25 April.

Does The Boat Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Boat Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Boat Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Boat Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Boat Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Boat Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing. The Boat Inn also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Boat Inn?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Boat Inn.

What's the area around The Boat Inn like?

The Boat Inn is located a short 20-minute walk from Aboyne Golf Club.

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The Boat Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Food
Breakfast
Location
Bed
Restaurant
Bar
Shower
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent, with many guests praising the quality and variety of the menu options. (19 reviews)
  • Food was excellent, with great evening meals and superb breakfast options available. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

First time staying at The Boat. Definitely will be back soon. Very friendly staff, lovely comfortable room and a fabulous breakfast made it great value for money.
1-night trip

8/10

staff were great. Catering was very good (we were there for a wedding reception.) Friendly atmosphere.
2-night trip

10/10

Fabulous room, fabulous local food of high provenance and friendly staff. The best breakfast I have ever had at any hotel. Loved the place.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely Village Hotel full of character and log fire's. The Bar has a good feel to it. The food was excellent and so was the breakfast. Will recommend to my friends and family.
1-night trip

8/10

Enjoyed my stay
2-night trip

10/10

The friendliest staff and loveliest place to stay in Deeside.
2-night trip

10/10

Gorgeous place, great food, very comfortable.
1-night trip

10/10

Charming and comfortable with nice dining room - enjoyed dinner and breakfast. Nice walking trail across the street.
1-night trip

10/10

Fantastic pub with excellent food and rooms, highly recommend!

10/10

Great place
1-night trip

10/10

lovely remote location.
1-night trip

10/10

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
3-night trip

10/10

Room was amazing, food was amazing and the staff were amazing
1-night trip

10/10

Enjoyed our stay very much, staff were very helpful from arrival through to departure
1-night trip

10/10

Really friendly staff, rooms very clean, stylish and well appointed. The food was excellent both in the evening and at breakfast and I would highly recommend a stay here.
1-night trip

10/10

Room was cosy and very clean, bed very comfy. Bar was resonably priced for location, food was tremendous. Overall very good stay.
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent short stay from start to finish. Staff excellent as were all facilities and food and drink. Highly recommend the Boat Inn.
1-night trip

10/10

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
1-night trip

10/10

Great hospitality and staff. Rooms were great. Restaurant and pub onsite were fantastic
1-night trip

10/10

lovely dinner and breakfast
1-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay here in the beautiful town of Aboyne. It was a good base for visiting Royal Deeside and the staff were really lovely. We would stay here again,and recommend it to anyone planning a road trip in this area.
3-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

We stayed several nights at this lovely inn and the rooms, the service and the food was stellar. Highly recommended!
1-night trip

10/10

Very helpful, friendly staff. Comfortable,clean room. Very good food.
2-night trip