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The Boat Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star inn near Aboyne Golf Club

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Breakfast area
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Map
Charlestown Rd, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5EL
  • Popular LocationAboyne Golf Club20 min walk
  • Popular LocationReflect Spa3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDeeside Activity Park6 min drive
  • AirportAberdeen (ABZ)51 min drive

Room options

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Bathtub | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, River View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Front of property
Balmoral Arms
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (165)
The price is $174
per night
$209 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
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About the neighborhood

Aboyne

In Aboyne .Stay at this Aboyne inn and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Aboyne Golf Club and 6 miles (10 km) of Deeside Activity Park. The Butterworth Gallery is within 6 miles (10 km) and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Aboyne Golf Club - 20 min walk
  • Reflect Spa - 3 min drive
  • Deeside Activity Park - 6 min drive
  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 11 min drive
  • Craigievar Castle - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Boat Inn

3.5-star inn near Aboyne Golf Club
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Boat Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The Boat Inn was completed in June 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Aboyne inn.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1720
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Boat Inn offers 16 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Aboyne inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2019.

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

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: 11:00 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 7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between March 4 and April 25.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Boat Inn to the airport?

The Boat Inn is 28.3 mi (47-min drive) away from the Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Boat Inn?

As of May 3, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boat Inn on May 5, 2024 start from $124.35, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Boat Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Boat Inn.

Does The Boat Inn offer free breakfast?

The Boat Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Boat Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Boat Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Boat Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Boat Inn have a pool?

The Boat Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Boat Inn have a restaurant?

The Boat Inn is home to The Boat Inn, which features brunch.

Does The Boat Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Boat Inn to downtown Aboyne?

The Boat Inn is 0.4 mi away from Aboyne.

The Boat Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay to dine
Came for one night for the food as we had read good reports and were not disappointed, it was excellent both dinner and breakfast. We had a small dog and found a dog towel, treats, poo bags and a feeding mat provided in the room and also in the bar area. Nice clean room and bathroom. It would have been nice for the heating to have been on before arrival as it was cold, but was nice and warm after our walk from the electric heater and towel rail
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
On check in staff were grumpy. Two single beds pushed together is not a double bed. I have stayed here before probably won’t go back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

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

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing ! Fantastic Stay! We will be back !!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a 5 star on the charming meter! The staff is friendly and welcoming and the restaurant was superb! Rooms have been updated and are clean and comfortable. There is a walking trail along the river that was beautiful. This was the best inn of our trip and we wish we had stayed here longer.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Just make dinner reservations!
Absolutely loved the place!!! Easy to get to and lots of parking. EV charging stations!! Our room was fantastic!! Staff was beyond helpful!! Definitely make dinner reservations before you go because the place is very popular and the food is terrific!! Breakfast was a real treat!! You get to order off a menu instead of a buffet!! I had eggs and salmon and my son had full Scottish…we thoroughly enjoyed it and didn’t need to eat again till dinner!!!!!! HIGHLY recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023