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The Boat Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Aboyne Golf Club

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room, River View

Deluxe Double Room, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Aboyne

At The Boat Inn, you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from Aboyne Golf Club and 6.7 km (4.1 mi) from Deeside Activity Park. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Boat Inn, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Aboyne inn include The Butterworth Gallery and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve.
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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
  • The Butterworth Gallery - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Corner House Tearoom - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Tavern at Huntly Arms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Spider On A Bicycle - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Potarch Hotel & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Boat Inn

Inn with free parking, near Aboyne Golf Club
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 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.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1720
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Boat Inn offers 16 accommodations with a hairdryer and free 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 telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Boat Inn

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1720
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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 4 March and 25 April.

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

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Boat Inn?

The Boat Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Boat Inn?

Yep, The Boat Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Boat Inn?

No, The Boat Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Boat Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Boat Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Boat Inn?

Furry friends are welcome at The Boat Inn, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Is there a golf course on site at The Boat Inn?

There isn't one on site, but Aboyne Golf Club is a short 20-minute walk away.