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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 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
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 | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Deluxe Suite, Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/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 drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Bathtub | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, River View

Deluxe Double Room, River View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, River View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Aboyne

The Boat Inn is located in Aboyne. Aboyne Golf Club and Ballater Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and Morven. Don't miss out on a visit to Deeside Activity Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing.
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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

Inn rejuvenated in 2019 and located near Aboyne Golf Club
Located close to Deeside Activity Park, The Boat Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site restaurant, The Boat Inn, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an electric car charging station, and wedding services
  • Outdoor furniture, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • The Boat Inn

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - June 2019
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • 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 March 4 and April 25.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 23 May, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boat Inn on 3 Jun, 2024 start from $184.46, 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.

How much is parking at The Boat Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boat Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Boat Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Boat Inn located?

Situated in Aboyne, this inn is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Aboyne Golf Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Deeside Activity Park and The Butterworth Gallery. Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and Craigievar Castle are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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

WAYNE

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for one night as in the area for business purposes. Had an evening meal in the bar area and the food was excellent. Room was clean and nicely decorated with all amenities provided. Staff were professional and courteous. The breakfast was superb in the morning although I did not have much appetite early on I wouldnt have gone hungry if I had been ready for food. Lovely natural yoghurt with fruit compote and honey and although I didnt actually eat the bacon barm at breakfast I took it away and ate if for lunch cold and the bacon was really good quality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

linsey

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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