The Boat Inn

Inn
9.6
/10
Exceptional
224 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

David

10.0
/ 10
Lovely place, friendly staff, good food and nice selection of beer on tap. Will definitely look forward to going back.

Katherine

10.0
/ 10
The whole place was just perfect for our post-Xmas get away. Very kind, thoughtful staff who always went the extra mile. Special thanks to Becks and Angus who helped us enormously when our car broke down in the area. Their kindness meant an awful lot to me and I really was stuck. Food - especially the breakfast options - was very tasty and the staff clearly work very hard.

Anna

10.0
/ 10
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!
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Charlestown Rd, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5EL

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Charlestown Rd, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5EL
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General


Near Aboyne Golf Club

Location


Located in Aboyne, The Boat Inn is a 2-minute drive from Aboyne Golf Club and 6 minutes from The Butterworth Gallery. This inn is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Deeside Activity Park and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Aboyne Golf Club - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Reflect Spa - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Deeside Activity Park - 6.7 km / 4.1 mi
The Butterworth Gallery - 7 km / 4.4 mi
Cairngorms National Park - 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 14.1 km / 8.8 mi
Craigievar Castle - 17.5 km / 10.9 mi
Victoria and Albert Halls - 19 km / 11.8 mi
Ballater Golf Club - 19.1 km / 11.9 mi
Banchory Museum - 19.2 km / 11.9 mi
Ballater Library - 19.2 km / 11.9 mi
Platform 22 - 19.8 km / 12.3 mi
Falls of Feugh - 20.2 km / 12.6 mi
Knock Castle - 21.7 km / 13.5 mi
Morven - 22 km / 13.6 mi

The nearest major airport is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 45.5 km / 28.3 mi

Renovations


The property is closed between March 4 and April 25.

Facilities


Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This inn also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include luggage storage and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at the inn's restaurant, The Boat Inn, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Rooms


Stay in one of 16 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, as well as phones with free local calls.

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General

  • Smoking area
  • Parking
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Terrace

Transportation

  • Limited parking
  • Bicycle rental

Things to Do

  • TV lounge
  • Garden

Public Facilities

  • Parking
  • Coffee/tea in lobby

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding service

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Boat Inn

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 22:00
Check-out:
Before 10:30

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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
, The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

Limited Number Of Pets In Room
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Popular Facilities
Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 22:00 - to 10:30
Available rooms at The Boat Inn
16
Number of floors in The Boat Inn
2
Another facilities in The Boat Inn
Smoking area, Fireplace in lobby, Terrace, Limited parking, Bicycle rental

Frequently asked question in The Boat Inn

What are available facilities at The Boat Inn?
There are top facilites at The Boat Inn such as Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Boat Inn?
The standard check-in time at The Boat Inn is starting from 15:00 - 22:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:30
What is the star rating of The Boat Inn?
The Boat Inn is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many floors does The Boat Inn have?
The Boat Inn has 2 floors.
How many rooms are available at The Boat Inn?
The Boat Inn has 16 rooms in total.
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9.6
Exceptional
From 224 reviews
Cleanliness

9.8

Room Comfort

9.4

Service and Facilites

9.8

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David
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Lovely place, friendly staff, good food and nice selection of beer on tap. Will definitely look forward to going back.
Jeff
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

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Great rooms and food
Katherine
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The whole place was just perfect for our post-Xmas get away. Very kind, thoughtful staff who always went the extra mile. Special thanks to Becks and Angus who helped us enormously when our car broke down in the area. Their kindness meant an awful lot to me and I really was stuck. Food - especially the breakfast options - was very tasty and the staff clearly work very hard.
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Bryan
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room was very nice and staff and food at the in was excellent
Anna
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Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
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Gregor
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent comfortable and clean. Great staff and location.
Steven
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

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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…
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Steve
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

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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.
Lynda
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

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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.
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Mrs Wendy A
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

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Staff were friendly and helpful food and drink were lovley and reasonable. Room very comfortable smelt lovley all you needed
Adam
10.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

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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!
John
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely
Helen
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

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great Inn
Tara
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

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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.
Krista
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Susan
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Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

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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
Paul
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Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Andrew
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago

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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.
adrian
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Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 58 week(s) ago

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staff were great. Catering was very good (we were there for a wedding reception.) Friendly atmosphere.
Anna
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 63 week(s) ago

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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!!!! ❤️
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9.6
Exceptional
From 224 reviews
Cleanliness

9.8

Room Comfort

9.4

Service and Facilites

9.8

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Traveler Reviews The Boat Inn

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Top reviews
David
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely place, friendly staff, good food and nice selection of beer on tap. Will definitely look forward to going back.
Jeff
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great rooms and food
Katherine
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The whole place was just perfect for our post-Xmas get away. Very kind, thoughtful staff who always went the extra mile. Special thanks to Becks and Angus who helped us enormously when our car broke down in the area. Their kindness meant an awful lot to me and I really was stuck. Food - especially the breakfast options - was very tasty and the staff clearly work very hard.
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Bryan
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room was very nice and staff and food at the in was excellent
Anna
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Read More
Gregor
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent comfortable and clean. Great staff and location.
Steven
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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…
Read More
Steve
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Lynda
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Read More
Mrs Wendy A
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff were friendly and helpful food and drink were lovley and reasonable. Room very comfortable smelt lovley all you needed
Adam
10.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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!
John
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely
Helen
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

great Inn
Tara
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Krista
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Susan
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Paul
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Andrew
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
adrian
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 58 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

staff were great. Catering was very good (we were there for a wedding reception.) Friendly atmosphere.
Anna
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 63 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!!!! ❤️
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