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The Boat Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with restaurant, near Aboyne Golf Club

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Deluxe Triple Room
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Bike hire
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Flat-screen TV
The price is NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, River View

Deluxe Double Room, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 January 2025
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About the area

Map
Charlestown Rd, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5EL

What's nearby

  • Aboyne Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Reflect Spa - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Butterworth Gallery - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Deeside Activity Park - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Craigievar Castle - 17 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spider on a Bicycle - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Corner House Tearoom - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Tavern at Huntly Arms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Golden House Chinese - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Boat Inn

At The Boat Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Boat Inn, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 16 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets allowed (2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only*
  • Pets must be supervised
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • On-site parking is limited
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1720
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

The Boat Inn – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 4 March and 25 April.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

The Boat Inn Inn
The Boat Inn Aboyne
The Boat Inn Inn Aboyne

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat Inn currently open?
The property is closed between 4 March and 25 April.
Does The Boat Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Boat Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Boat Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Boat Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Boat Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Boat Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing. The Boat Inn also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Boat Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Boat Inn.
What's the area around The Boat Inn like?
The Boat Inn is located a short 20-minute walk from Aboyne Golf Club.

The Boat Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

My stay
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Charming and comfortable with nice dining room - enjoyed dinner and breakfast. Nice walking trail across the street.
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely setting, clean stylish room, friendly staff, good food. What’s not to like?
Raymond, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed my stay
Marie-Claude, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nick, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel great staff and lovely rooms
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rebecca, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

nice hotel off the beaten path
Pros: huge bathroom (rare in Scotland lol), comfortable bed, in a small town off the beaten path. friendly staff Cons: walls a little thin, but restaurant closes and all staff leave by 11 so the place gets quiet.
Mafmudije, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Elisabeth Faye, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfy stay
We really enjoyed our 3 night stay here - the beds were comfy and the breakfasts and dinners were delicious, and parking was easy. We were in the back building and the small patio was nice, and the room was quiet
Linda, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
This is our first trip to Scotland and this has been our favorite hotel. We really liked the previous hotels too so for this to be our favorite says a lot.
Brian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

I thought it was very mean spirited to charge £4.50 for porridge and I overheard a lady being charged extra for a latte. Bed and breakfast was over £200. I think they could have included porridge.
Barbara, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful, friendly staff. Comfortable,clean room. Very good food.
Eileen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel
Can not fault the hotel or the staff. Room Was good size, clean and comfortable. The staff are welcoming, helpful and friendly. Food was fab and service quick. Great wee hotel
Tracy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

lovely remote location.
Laura, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rebekah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
WAYNE, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Janet, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

james, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

lesley, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great discovery
This was a last minute decision to go away for the night and we stumbled upon the Boat Inn while working through Hotels.com. Great place to stay, good pub grub, lovely clean and smart room, dog friendly and very peaceful. The staff were brilliant. And they have EV charging!
Deryck, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Carol, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel
We stayed in room 10 which is in a building at the back of the hotel. Room is small but we were only staying one night. Furnishings etc were quite quirky. The ensuite was small. shower was great, the wash hand basin was wide but narrow & couldnt put the tap on fully ,as the water just splashed out with the force. Staff were excellent & plenty of them, service was first class, could not fault them. Overall a lovely hotel in a great location,would definately reccomend.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip
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