Union Square Shopping Centre - 19 min drive - 24.0 km
Getting around
Stonehaven Station - 3 min drive
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Newton Arms - 9 min drive
The Carron - 6 min walk
The Bay Fish & Chips - 14 min walk
The Square - 8 min walk
The Creel Inn - 9 min drive
About this property
The Ship Inn
Inn on the waterfront
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at The Ship Inn. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Captain's Table, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a beachfront location. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
Luggage storage
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ship Inn include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Free offsite parking
Street parking available
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM–9:30 AM
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Restaurants on site
The Captain's Table
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Ship Inn Stonehaven
Ship Stonehaven
The Ship Inn Inn
The Ship Inn Stonehaven
The Ship Inn Inn Stonehaven
Frequently asked questions
Is The Ship Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The Ship Inn?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at The Ship Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Ship Inn?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is The Ship Inn located?
Situated in Stonehaven, this beach inn is within a 15-minute walk of Stonehaven Tolbooth and Aunty Bettys. Stonehaven Outdoor Pool and Dunnottar Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km). Stonehaven Station is 23 minutes by foot.
The Ship Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I loved the Ship Inn. The staff were very helpful. The room was perfect for what I was looking for. It was walkable from the train station. It was convenient to walk to Dunnottar Castle. I went out early to run and felt safe. The locals were friendly. Lots of cute little restaurants and cafes. The Ship Inn restaurant was very good. I would stay again.
I just loved this place. It’s right on the harbor so the views are amazing. The rooms are on the smaller side but they are extremely clean (we saw one of the housekeepers on her hands and knees scrubbing the shower) and comfortable. Amenities are a little dated but it didn’t affect our stay. Definitely make reservations for the restaurant. I had cullen skink there for the first time and it was so good. I dream about it!
Stonehaven looks like it’s straight out of a movie set. The harbor and shore front boardwalk had stunning views and whimsical public art. Staff members at the Ship’s Inn were lovely, friendly, and attentive. The food was great and options were numerous. Breakfast was better than I’d expected and the portions were more than generous. The only drawback was the comfort of the bed. We found it to be a bit hard for our preference. That being said, I heartily recommend it and will definitely stay there again if the opportunity arises.
Check in was a breeze! Very friendly and efficient staff. Room was clean and comfortable and the pub/ restaurant had great service and amazing food. The included breakfast had a lot of choices and was delicious!
Beautiful location on a small bay. Free parking on the street in front of the Inn. Great restaurant. The trail up the hill ( steep) to the Dunnottar Castle is 3 miles round trip but absolutely worth it if one is able. The room was small but immaculate, lots of hot water, good WiFi and a very reasonable price at the time of this review. I did not see if there was a lift, one flight of steep stairs to our room. Highly recommended.
We really enjoyed our stay at Ship Inn. Small town experience. Food was really good and the staff were super friendly. The room was comfy. Felt like I was at my favourite Aunties house!
Shoutout to Abby Chivon Zane Fifi and Fiona.
Heather/Linda from Canada
We had a pleasant one night stay and found the staff very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean but decor and furniture a little tired. Food was great - especially the breakfast which was included in the price. Would definitely stay again.
We enjoyed this lovely hotel in Stonehaven. It was quaint and the service was truly wonderful. We enjoyed the breakfast (which was included and gave us many options), the restaurant, pub and the proximity to the amazing activities this area has to offer, including Dunnottar Castle, bird watching, Wynford Farm and lovely day hikes and strolls. We also enjoyed being near the water and walking about Stonehaven. Thank you for an incredible stay and experience.