The Ship Inn

Property class: 3

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Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at The Ship Inn. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Captain's Table, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a beachfront location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Single Room, Harbor View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Harbor View | Courtyard view

Single Room, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Harbor view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Harbor View | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Harbor View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room, Harbor View | Beach/ocean view

Quadruple Room, Harbor View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Courtyard view

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Stonehaven, The Ship Inn is on the waterfront. Stonehaven Tolbooth and Maggie Law Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gourdon Harbour and Go Health and Beauty. Stonehaven Outdoor Pool and Aunty Bettys are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Stonehaven travel guide
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5 Shore Head, Stonehaven, Scotland, AB39 2JY

What's nearby

  • A boat moving across calm waters during sunset, with a mountain and a clear sky in the background.
    Stonehaven Tolbooth
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A coastal castle on a cliff overlooking the sea.
    Dunnottar Castle
    4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • beach near Stonehaven
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Aunty Bettys
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stonehaven Outdoor Pool
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Stonehaven Station
    3 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brae At Chapelton
    9 min drive
  • Marine Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Lairhillock Inn
    10 min drive
  • Taste of china
    10 min drive
  • Waterfront Cafe Bar
    9 min walk

About this property

The Ship Inn

  • Inn on the waterfront
  • You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at The Ship Inn. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Captain's Table, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a beachfront location. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
  • Other perks include:
    • Luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Ship Inn include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Captain's Table

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1771
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ship Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Ship Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ship Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Ship Inn located?

Situated in Stonehaven, this beach inn is within a 10-minute walk of Stonehaven Tolbooth and Stonehaven War Memorial. Aunty Bettys and Stonehaven Outdoor Pool are also within 1 mi (2 km). Stonehaven Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Ship Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 334 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful view of the harbor out of a huge window! The food was some of the best on our entire trip! Staff was welcoming and it was an excellent location for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous location, Helpful staff & excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great service checking in and at the restaurant. Great atmosphere, laid back and great food. Staff is incredible, there is this one girl that seems to do it all very on point. Clean and comfortable bedrooms, great shower and lots of hot water. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is great! No parking but there’s public parking nearby. The staff are awesome & super helpful. 10/10 would book again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great location and included a great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very beautiful location, Breakfast was good and service was above expectation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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Room was great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful town and the location of the hotel was stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location over looking the water Staff was accommodating Especially when Expedia stuffed the bedding arrangements again Need to stay longer to see everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, right on the harbour with lovely views and nice walks along the sea front. A very clean hotel with friendly staff, a good dinner menu and very filling breakfast. Would definitely stay there again if I'm in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay at The Ship Inn. Cosy, clean room, helpful and friendly staff. Excellent food - remember to book ahead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful view from the room, great location, staff went above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved the location - it was very charming. The view from our room was so quaint! Staff was very friendly. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and there were so many options! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful seaside stay. Restaurant and pub were a great dining choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a quaint hotel opposite the water just like a fishing village you see on television shows, we had a one night stay was a last minute booking as we were travelling through the area. The room was spacious, clean and located part of the hotel is a pub and the restaurant food and service was excellent.
Exterior
View looking back to hotel
Double room with view of water
Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and included breakfast was delicious! Easy to walk to dinner, multiple options in the immediate area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was good. We ate dinner there too - also good. All staff were friendly and efficient. Room was cozy, but fine for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Restaurant at the hotel was good.Breakfast was included and was sit down instead of buffet. Hotel was right on the harbor so nice for an after dinner walk. Dunnottar Castle right up the street was fabulous to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely lovely place and friendly staff. Wish we had more time there!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

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Charming inn on the harbour. Dinner at the inn restaurant was lovely with great seafood and vegan options!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Kind staff. Great service. Very clean.Breakfast options very good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very pretty area. The food at the restaurant was good & there is a coffee shop close that had good sandwiches & pastries if you don't want to eat at the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great little Inn with an awesome view out of the front door. Walked to Dunnotaur castle, just an amazing coastal town. Restaurant was great at the hotel (mussels), and staff was very friendly just like all Scottish people we met. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

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Location is fabulous, right opposite the harbour. Close to everything in town. Comfy bed, good shower and a delicious brekkie in the morning
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and warm,the food in the restaurant was outstanding,had dinner and breakfast and both were brilliant and huge portions 10/10 . Will stay again next time am working in Stonehaven
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025