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The Boat Inn

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Breakfast area
Interior
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Room service

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Charlestown Rd, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5EL
  • Place, Aboyne Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Reflect Spa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cairngorms National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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 - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 31 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 53 min drive - 65.1 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner House Tearoom - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spider On A Bicycle - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Sign Of The Black Face Sheep - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dee's Teas - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Boat Inn

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 self 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) (for a fee)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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.

The Boat Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 212 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 212 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 212 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 212 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 212 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice and staff and food at the in was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and extremely comfortable bed. Another fantastic stay at the boat. I stayed with my 2 year old grandson and they couldn’t do enough for us. After a day out exploring it was super to come back to a warm compromise And have a delicious meal. Breakfast is Lao a real plus. Staff are just amazing, love them all! B thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent comfortable and clean. Great staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little piece of heaven in Aboyne

Quaint little place right off the River Dee in Aboyne. They have taken care to make sure you have all the modern amenities, but also retain a pub style cafe at the front of the inn. The staff were very kind, the food was amazing, and the beer was cold. I have been here almost 2 weeks and this was one of the best places I have stayed. Strongly recommend if you are passing through Aboyne. If you don’t plan on going to Aboyne, you should reconsider given the shine of this little gem…
Boat House room
River Dee right outside of the Inn
Dinner with their own Boat Inn Brew!
Breakfast Included!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolf

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a fantastic clear well maintained hotel. Absolutely loved my stay, the food drink and staff were fantastic. The breakfast is one of the best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you. We’ll be back!

We have stayed at The Boat Inn at least 5 times now. We just keep coming back! A very professional set up and extremely comfortable. Staff so obviously want you to have a good time and will do all they can to ensure that you do. Rooms are very clean and beds so comfortable. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere, though it would have been good to see more vegetarian options on the menu. Breakfast is excellent. Aboyne is a very good base for exploring Deeside, Speyside , Stonehaven and Donside and Aberdeen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Wendy A

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were friendly and helpful food and drink were lovley and reasonable. Room very comfortable smelt lovley all you needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Was not expecting this place to be so good! Friendly staff, lovely rooms, excellent food. Maybe it was only the days I was there but the only little issue I had was the amount of flies in the restaurant area. Definetley needs taken care of. Other than that I couldn’t say enough about this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay

great Inn
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 2 nights in the boat house. The room itself was beautifully decorated and the food in the restaurant was fabulous! We loved being able to take a walk after dinner on the river each night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Krista, St George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I'm surprised this hotel gets the good reviews it does. We stayed in the newer building out back and it seemed the quality of a newer budget hotel, walls are paper thin and you can hear every person coming/going talking etc. Bathroom is the smallest we have had on this trip and water ran right out of the sink onto your feet if you accidentally turned it on to high. Bed was comfortable, breakfast was good and staff was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean and comfortable hotel. The only thing I was not so keen on was the very dark paint on walls in bedroom. But that is just personal taste and definitely not a criticism
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was included and very good - taste and service. Room was fine but no temperature control so it was a little cold at times and a little warm at times. Overall will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

adrian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff were great. Catering was very good (we were there for a wedding reception.) Friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As usual I had the most incredible stay. Becks and her team are the best, thank you for a really comfortable stay. Breakfasts are incredible!!!! ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dewi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best breakfast EVER - anywhere.

Fabulous room, fabulous local food of high provenance and friendly staff. The best breakfast I have ever had at any hotel. Loved the place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Amazing old school pub with delicious food, friendly staff and comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025