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The Boat Inn

Property class: 3

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A rustic outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a stone wall, and a fireplace.
A neatly made bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a plaid blanket, and two woven wall lamps.
A traditional white building with a steeply pitched roof, multiple chimneys, and a sign indicating it is a pub. There are outdoor seating areas with tables and chairs, and a bench along the side.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is $136
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Charlestown Rd, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5EL
  • Place, Aboyne Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Reflect Spa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Aboyne Loch
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a hanging light fixture, and a view of greenery outside.

Standard Double Room

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Bathtub

A yellow armchair next to a white bathtub with towels and a glass jar.

Deluxe Room, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, River View

A neatly made bed with white linens and decorative pillows, a plaid blanket, and two woven wall lamps.

Deluxe Double Room, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and multiple pillows. There are two hanging lamps above the beds.

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Two twin beds with white bedding and red and black pillows, each with a folded towel.

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a bedside table with a lamp, a tray with toiletries, and two wicker chairs with fluffy cushions.

Deluxe Room, Balcony

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

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a chair.

Deluxe Triple Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and multiple pillows, including a distinctive black and white zigzag pattern pillow.

Double Room

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with folded towels, a textured throw blanket, and a chevron-patterned pillow.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Boat Inn

3-star Aboyne inn close to Aboyne Golf Club
Along with a restaurant, this inn has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, wedding services, a garden, and a lobby fireplace are onsite.
The Boat Inn offers 16 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary 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 phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Aboyne inn also offers a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited complimentary onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and a car charging station is available.

The Boat Inn has designated areas for smoking.

The Boat Inn - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

  • Daily housekeeping (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 elevator
  • 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

The Boat Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 238 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deryck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant place to stay, the staff were exceptional and helped with a booking error - we will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely pub/inn. Service was superb and would definitely staying here again, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great rooms and food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was cute, it had free breakfast and parking. Friendly staff. Overall a pretty good nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Reasonable sized room in back of property which was nice - quiet and comfortable. Breakfast included was nice with reasonable choices.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean room but was on the small side glad we were only there 2 nights staff very helpful and friendly easy to get parked
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, friendly staff, good food and nice selection of beer on tap. Will definitely look forward to going back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot and the Inn met all expectations for cleanliness, staff friendliness and courtesy. Only one minor issue involves the size of the room which was a little small, but it was very well appointed and clean, with an excellent en suite.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

great stay

great Inn
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful pub and accommodation. Staff were exceptional and couldn’t do enough to help. They all had such genuine smiles and welcomes. Food was lovely and the pub had great character. Whilst our room was small with very limited storage it was sufficient for our needs and clean and welcoming. The bathroom was lovely. A superb stay and would totally recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregor

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

8/10 Good

Marie-Claude

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Basic amenities but that was all we wanted. They have an EV charger in the car park which was an unexpected bonus. The fee was £0.50/kWh which is reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Wendy A

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing, food was amazing and the staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff, rooms very clean, stylish and well appointed. The food was excellent both in the evening and at breakfast and I would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Love to go back again soon

Enjoyed our stay very much, staff were very helpful from arrival through to departure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Great stay

Room was cosy and very clean, bed very comfy. Bar was resonably priced for location, food was tremendous. Overall very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent short stay from start to finish. Staff excellent as were all facilities and food and drink. Highly recommend the Boat Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023