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The Boat Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Aboyne Golf Club

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Front of property
Interior
Bar (on property)
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Nestled near Deeside Activity Park, The Boat Inn offers a cozy retreat with a fireplace in the lobby and an on-site restaurant serving breakfast to dinner. Unwind on the garden terrace or rent bikes to explore; guests rave about the breakfast and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Aboyne is home to The Boat Inn. 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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Charlestown Rd, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5EL

What's nearby

  • Aboyne Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Reflect Spa - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Deeside Activity Park - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • The Butterworth Gallery - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Tavern at Huntly Arms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Spider On A Bicycle - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Potarch Hotel & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Boat Inn

Inn 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 a TV in the lobby
  • Outdoor furniture, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • 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

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Boat Inn

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1720
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 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 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between March 4 and April 25.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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
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

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 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: 10:00 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).

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The Boat Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 196 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Amazing old school pub with delicious food, friendly staff and comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff were great. Catering was very good (we were there for a wedding reception.) Friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dewi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best breakfast EVER - anywhere.

Fabulous room, fabulous local food of high provenance and friendly staff. The best breakfast I have ever had at any hotel. Loved the place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!!!! ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Country Hotel

Lovely Village Hotel full of character and log fire's. The Bar has a good feel to it. The food was excellent and so was the breakfast. Will recommend to my friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place, great food, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just perfect

The friendliest staff and loveliest place to stay in Deeside.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic pub with excellent food and rooms, highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming and comfortable with nice dining room - enjoyed dinner and breakfast. Nice walking trail across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely remote location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing, food was amazing and the staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff, rooms very clean, stylish and well appointed. The food was excellent both in the evening and at breakfast and I would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Room was cosy and very clean, bed very comfy. Bar was resonably priced for location, food was tremendous. Overall very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent short stay from start to finish. Staff excellent as were all facilities and food and drink. Highly recommend the Boat Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality and staff. Rooms were great. Restaurant and pub onsite were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Euan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely dinner and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here in the beautiful town of Aboyne. It was a good base for visiting Royal Deeside and the staff were really lovely. We would stay here again,and recommend it to anyone planning a road trip in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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