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The Boat Inn

3.0 star property
Inn with restaurant, near Aboyne Golf Club

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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, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Bike rental

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Flat-panel TV
The current price is CNY954
CNY1,284 total
includes taxes & fees
May 7 - May 8

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room, River View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Triple Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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CNY1,382 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
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About the neighborhood

Map
Charlestown Rd, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5EL

What's nearby

  • Aboyne Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Reflect Spa - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Deeside Activity Park - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Cairngorms National Park - 7 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 32 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner House Tearoom - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spider On A Bicycle - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Sign Of The Black Face Sheep - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The White Cottage Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Boat Inn

When you stay at The Boat Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Aboyne Golf Club and The Butterworth Gallery. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Boat Inn, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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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
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1720
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 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 drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 March 4 and April 25.

Pets

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

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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 March 4 and April 25.

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 to 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 spots may be limited. Electric vehicle 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 like skiing. The Boat Inn also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Boat Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite 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.

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Reviews

The Boat Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a high standard of quality and variety. (24 reviews)
  • Food was excellent, with great evening meals and superb breakfast options available. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms and food
Jeff, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place, friendly staff, good food and nice selection of beer on tap. Will definitely look forward to going back.
David, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff. Basic amenities but that was all we wanted. They have an EV charger in the car park which was an unexpected bonus. The fee was £0.50/kWh which is reasonable.
Nick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent comfortable and clean. Great staff and location.
Gregor, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great stay

great Inn
Helen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a fantastic clear well maintained hotel. Absolutely loved my stay, the food drink and staff were fantastic. The breakfast is one of the best.
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly and helpful food and drink were lovley and reasonable. Room very comfortable smelt lovley all you needed
Mrs Wendy A, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Enjoyed my stay
Marie-Claude, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous place, great food, very comfortable.
Margaret, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The whole place was just perfect for our post-Xmas get away. Very kind, thoughtful staff who always went the extra mile. Special thanks to Becks and Angus who helped us enormously when our car broke down in the area. Their kindness meant an awful lot to me and I really was stuck. Food - especially the breakfast options - was very tasty and the staff clearly work very hard.
Katherine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing old school pub with delicious food, friendly staff and comfy beds
Henry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic pub with excellent food and rooms, highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Terry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Dewi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was amazing, food was amazing and the staff were amazing
Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love to go back again soon

Enjoyed our stay very much, staff were very helpful from arrival through to departure
Colin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

staff were great. Catering was very good (we were there for a wedding reception.) Friendly atmosphere.
adrian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Room was cosy and very clean, bed very comfy. Bar was resonably priced for location, food was tremendous. Overall very good stay.
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent short stay from start to finish. Staff excellent as were all facilities and food and drink. Highly recommend the Boat Inn.
Cameron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hospitality and staff. Rooms were great. Restaurant and pub onsite were fantastic
Abby, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

lovely remote location.
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

lovely dinner and breakfast
Euan, 1-night trip