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The Boat Inn

3.0 star property
Savor delicious meals from dawn till dusk then relax by the warm glow of our lobby fireplace. Bike rentals are available for those seeking adventure.

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Deluxe Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The price is SAR 337
SAR 474 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan

Room options

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Bathtub | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, River View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, River View

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Charlestown Rd, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5EL

What's nearby

  • Aboyne Golf Club - 20 min walk
  • The Butterworth Gallery - 6 min drive
  • Deeside Activity Park - 6 min drive
  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 11 min drive
  • Craigievar Castle - 17 min drive

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

Inn near Aboyne Golf Club
Located close to Deeside Activity Park, The Boat Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site restaurant, The Boat Inn, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
  • Wedding services, outdoor furniture, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • The Boat Inn

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Boat Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boat Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Boat Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Boat Inn located?

Situated in Aboyne, this inn is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Aboyne Golf Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Deeside Activity Park and The Butterworth Gallery. Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and Craigievar Castle are also within 12 mi (20 km).

The Boat Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 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

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming and comfortable with nice dining room - enjoyed dinner and breakfast. Nice walking trail across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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