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The Boat Inn

3.5 star property
Comfortable inn near Aboyne Golf Club

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Deluxe Triple Room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

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Charlestown Rd, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5EL
  • Popular LocationAboyne Golf Club20 min walk
  • Popular LocationReflect Spa3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDeeside Activity Park6 min drive
  • AirportAberdeen (ABZ)47 min drive

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, River View

Deluxe Double Room, River View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
  • 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

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 3.5-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 - 20 min walk
  • Reflect Spa - 3 min drive
  • Deeside Activity Park - 6 min drive
  • Ballater Golf Club - 15 min drive
  • Balmoral Castle - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Boat Inn

Comfortable inn 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. A complete renovation of The Boat Inn was completed in June 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-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. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2019.

Languages

English

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - June 2019

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

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: 11:00 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 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 4 March and 25 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
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 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Boat Inn?

As of 24 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boat Inn on 26 May 2024 start from AU$236.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

The Boat Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 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

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

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
On check in staff were grumpy. Two single beds pushed together is not a double bed. I have stayed here before probably won’t go back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic pub with excellent food and rooms, highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing ! Fantastic Stay! We will be back !!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed several nights at this lovely inn and the rooms, the service and the food was stellar. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place, great food, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a 5 star on the charming meter! The staff is friendly and welcoming and the restaurant was superb! Rooms have been updated and are clean and comfortable. There is a walking trail along the river that was beautiful. This was the best inn of our trip and we wish we had stayed here longer.