The Boat Inn

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9.6
Exceptional
250 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

alastair

10.0
/ 10
Excellent stay, been here a couple of times now. Food is great - breakfast gives plenty of options for all tastes (full Scottish to granola and fruit). Lunch and dinner and good pub style offerings. Rooms are generally a good size and nicely decorated. Some rooms can be a bit noisy depending on where you are in the property. Rooms downstairs at the front of the boat house ( the building on the other side of the car park to the main building/pub/restaurant) are quieter whereas rooms at the back and upstairs you can hear guests in other rooms.

Stephen

10.0
/ 10
Your made to feel welcome from tje moment you check in. There's good parking. The room we had (6 in the pub) was very comfortable, spotlessly clean with lovely en -suite shower room. Fresh towels were available daily. The breakfast choice was amazing and very delicious

Jonathan

10.0
/ 10
Great restaurant with rooms; modern room with an excellent shower. Food and wine was well priced and delicious. Car chargers and they also accept dogs. Great find!
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Charlestown Rd, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5EL

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The Boat Inn is a accommodation is located at Aberdeenshire.
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Charlestown Rd, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB34 5EL
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General
Near The Bellwood Community Garden

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.

The Bellwood Community Garden - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Aboyne Golf Club - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Aboyne Castle - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Reflect Spa - 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Aboyne Loch - 2.4 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
Loch Kinord - 9.6 km / 6 mi
Cambus O'May Suspension Bridge - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Burn O'Vat - 14 km / 8.7 mi
Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 14.1 km / 8.8 mi
Cambus O'May Forest - 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Craigievar Castle - 17.5 km / 10.9 mi
Ballater Old Royal Station - 19 km / 11.8 mi

The nearest major airport is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 46.9 km / 29.2 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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Transportation

  • Limited parking
  • Bicycle rental

Things to Do

  • TV lounge
  • Garden

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

General

  • Smoking area
  • Parking
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Terrace

Public Facilities

  • Parking
  • Coffee/tea in lobby

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding service

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!

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
Limited parking, Bicycle rental, TV lounge, Garden, Free WiFi

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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 has a 3.0-star rating.
How many floors does The Boat Inn have?
The Boat Inn has 2.
How many rooms are available at The Boat Inn
The Boat Inn has 16.
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9.6
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9.8

Room Comfort

9.4

Service and Facilites

9.8

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alastair
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Excellent stay, been here a couple of times now. Food is great - breakfast gives plenty of options for all tastes (full Scottish to granola and fruit). Lunch and dinner and good pub style offerings. Rooms are generally a good size and nicely decorated. Some rooms can be a bit noisy depending on where you are in the property. Rooms downstairs at the front of the boat house ( the building on the other side of the car park to the main building/pub/restaurant) are quieter whereas rooms at the back and upstairs you can hear guests in other rooms.
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Stephen
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10.0
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Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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Your made to feel welcome from tje moment you check in. There's good parking. The room we had (6 in the pub) was very comfortable, spotlessly clean with lovely en -suite shower room. Fresh towels were available daily. The breakfast choice was amazing and very delicious
Jonathan
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10.0
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Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Great restaurant with rooms; modern room with an excellent shower. Food and wine was well priced and delicious. Car chargers and they also accept dogs. Great find!
Steven
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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What a lovely pub/inn. Service was superb and would definitely staying here again, highly recommend
Kerry
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10.0
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Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

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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.
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Deryck
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10.0
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Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

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Brilliant place to stay, the staff were exceptional and helped with a booking error - we will definitely be back
Mark
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

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Great staff. Reasonable sized room in back of property which was nice - quiet and comfortable. Breakfast included was nice with reasonable choices.
Colby
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

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The place was cute, it had free breakfast and parking. Friendly staff. Overall a pretty good nights stay.
cathy
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8.0
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Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

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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
Nick
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
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Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

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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.
Gerard
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10.0
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Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

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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.
David
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10.0
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Reviewed 32 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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10.0
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Reviewed 42 week(s) ago

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Great rooms and food
Katherine
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

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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 49 week(s) ago

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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 50 week(s) ago

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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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10.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

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Excellent comfortable and clean. Great staff and location.
Steven
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10.0
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Reviewed 56 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
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Reviewed 57 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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10.0
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Reviewed 59 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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