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The Ship Inn

3.0 star property
3-star beach inn with free breakfast

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, beach views
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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5 Shore Head, Stonehaven, Scotland, AB39 2JY
  • Place, Stonehaven Tolbooth
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Aunty Bettys
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunnottar Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, Harbor View | Courtyard view

Single Room, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 95 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Harbor View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Harbor View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 217 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room, Harbor View | Beach/ocean view

Quadruple Room, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 256 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 196 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 146 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 196 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Stonehaven

On waterfront.At this inn, you'll be steps from Stonehaven Tolbooth and within a 15-minute walk of Aunty Bettys. Stonehaven Outdoor Pool and Dunnottar Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stonehaven Tolbooth - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Aunty Bettys - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stonehaven Outdoor Pool - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dunnottar Castle - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 22 min drive - 17.7 miles

Getting around

  • Stonehaven Station - 3 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lairhillock Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Marine Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taste of china - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Carron - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Ship Inn

3-star beach inn with free breakfast
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Stonehaven inn.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1771
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Ship Inn offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Ship Inn Stonehaven
Ship Stonehaven
The Ship Inn Inn
The Ship Inn Stonehaven
The Ship Inn Inn Stonehaven

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ship Inn to the airport?

The Ship Inn is 18.2 mi (30-min drive) away from the Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Ship Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ship Inn.

Does The Ship Inn offer free breakfast?

The Ship Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Ship Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Ship Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Ship Inn?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Ship Inn have a pool?

The Ship Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Ship Inn have a restaurant?

The Ship Inn is home to The Captain's Table, which features international cuisine and a beachfront location.

Does The Ship Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Ship Inn to downtown Stonehaven?

The Ship Inn is 0.3 mi away from Stonehaven.

The Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 320 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Restaurant at the hotel was good.Breakfast was included and was sit down instead of buffet. Hotel was right on the harbor so nice for an after dinner walk. Dunnottar Castle right up the street was fabulous to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location over looking the water Staff was accommodating Especially when Expedia stuffed the bedding arrangements again Need to stay longer to see everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the harbor, feet from the water. Comfortable but not ornate. Good food. Staff was top notch. Attentive and insightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, good attitudes, amazing food, picturesque village.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Superb stay at the Ship Inn in Stonehaven.

I had a lovely stay at the Ship Inn. My single room was clean, welcoming and had a super view of the harbour. The breakfast menu was amazing, I was spoilt for choice. 5* service and produce. Over all a fabulous, faultless experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location - it was very charming. The view from our room was so quaint! Staff was very friendly. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and there were so many options! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our visit at the Ship Inn. The room was comfortable and the staff was all very friendly. The dinner in the restaurant was wonderful and the full Scottish breakfast was a great way to start the day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damion

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super friendly and have amazing knowledge of the local area. The harbour is one of my favourite locations in the world and the Ship Inn harbour view room let me look at it all night.
View from the harbour view room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Coral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Vacation

Check in quick. Staff was pleasant. The bed could do with replacing. Breakfast was good. Area was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room overlooking the harbour. Friendly and polite staff. Room was clean.
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Georgetown

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly refreshing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful location, Breakfast was good and service was above expectation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location at the harbour. We walked back to the Inn after seeing Dunnotar castle, and had a drink sitting outside. Staff let us store our luggage in advance so we could go out walking, and got us a table for dinner (very popular place). Quieted down later so no problems sleeping. Nice breakfast and we walked around the harbour and town after breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, small dated rooms, good food.

Great location. The breakfast was very good. Rooms are small and dated. Parking is out front if it’s open. If it’s not open, park in the harbor parking until after 4pm, the spots out front open up from the day trippers. Walking distance to Dunnator Castle. Restaurant downstairs was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really cozy and comfortable room with an incredible view, in an amazing location. Walking over the headlands to Dunnottar Castle was an incredible experience. The view from our room was beautiful, this is such a magical location. Breakfast was delicious, and staff were helpful and very personable. It was a highlight of our three week tour of Scotland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie, Quispamsis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful harbour view room. The bed and the room were very comfortable. The included full Scottish breakfast each morning was great. There is a pub on the main level of the inn that serves pub food as well. There is also a restaurant next to the pub. What a great visit. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at The Ship Inn. Cosy, clean room, helpful and friendly staff. Excellent food - remember to book ahead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
This area is gorgeous! The staff was so very friendly and the food was great! The room was clean and comfortable and more than adequate. The one drawback for some may be that there is no lift. Lugging suitcases up 3 flights was a workout but it was delightful!!! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara, Trenton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn by the bay. Easy walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Great place to stay!

Located right on the harbour, and with a harbour view room was special. The pub itself is very busy, so book dinner if you wish to dine there. Dinner food was great and also the breakfast. There was some Pub noise outside on a Sat night, but not too late. Parking in free council carpark, or street if lucky was easy. Walk to Donnottar Castle out and back from village was excellent. 7 km return. You can also drive to Castle parking lot. Stonehaven was a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I live this area. Great place to see and a wonderful town
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very noisy but beautiful view

Lovely location overlooking the harbour. Very noisy room right above the bar with a lot of noise until midnight. I would stay in Stonehaven again but I wouldn't stay here which is a shame.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Esquimalt

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stonehaven is a picturesque village and The Ship Inn is located in the heart of the harbour. The people were friendly and check-in easy. We also enjoyed the cleanliness and care.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025