About this property

On the banks of the River Dee, The Boat Inn in Aboyne offers accommodation, a cosy bar and restaurant. This Aberdeenshire inn lies around 4 miles east of the Cairngorms National Park, and provides free parking and Wi-Fi in public areas. The 16 individually styled rooms have en-suite facilities, Ortho Opulence beds, 200 thread count cotton linen, fresh tea and coffee, TV, hairdryer and free WiFi. Some rooms offer views of the river. Accommodation is offered in two separate areas, 8 bedrooms within the original Inn and 8 bedrooms within the detached Boat House. The Boat House offers rooms with soft furnishings, deep freestanding baths, balconies and super-king beds. The restaurant serves a high-quality menu using fine Scottish ingredients. Aberdeen Angus steaks, North Sea fish and seafood and Highland cheeses are among the offerings. Aboyne is around 30 miles west of Aberdeen. The city’s vibrant Union Street shopping district features well-known stores and boutique shops and is less than 1 hour’s drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, personable staff, excellent food and a very comfortable bed and clean bathroom. What else could you want!
  • Ian
    Australia Australia
    Modern facilities and fitout in the accommodation. Dinner and breakfast in the pub proper was very nice. Off street parking was a bonus. Quiet location away from traffic noise.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was tastefully decorated and looked fresh and clean. The bed was super comfy. The room was in the Boat House to the side of the main building and was very quiet. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. The dining room was spacious and...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We brought our dogs with us on a business trip and the Boat Inn was terrifically dog friendly. From initial conversations to a well appointed, dog friendly room complete with treats, dog towels, poo bags and dog bowl pads. The bar is completely...
  • Niall
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was great at the hotel. The staff were very helpful with our early arrival )we were going to a Wedding nearby) and allowed us a private space etc to get changed and ready before our rooms were ready for us. The room was very nice, and...
  • Bmuk
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice rooms (although standard rooms are quite small), excellent restaurant and bar on the premises, very helpful and pleasant staff who genuinely seem to enjoy their work, excellent secure bike storage and a good location right by the river. ...
  • Tina
    Denmark Denmark
    We loved our room, the Inn, the surroundings but most of all the staff and the good spirit
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, excellent breakfast, room was lovely plus they added extras for our dogs stay - towel and treats - nice touch
  • Tessa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely rooms, great little balcony - we had rooms 12 and 13 and we could close the door to the main entrance and leave the room doors open and it was like our own little suite. The staff were brilliant, the food was good, plenty of parking,...
  • Gille
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location in Aboyne close to walks by the river. Great food. Lovely staff. Always ready to help and accommodate our requests (usually late meal reservations by us!). Fabulous room (14) in the Boat House. Thoroughly recommend 👌

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

House rules

The Boat Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.