On the banks of the River Dee, The Boat Inn in Aboyne offers accommodations, a cozy 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. A full Scottish breakfast is served at The Boat Inn, with bacon, sausage, black pudding, eggs, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast. Pancakes, French toast, and smoked salmon with scrambled eggs is also available, along with Vegetarian and Vegan options, as well as a buffet selection of cereal, yogurts, fresh fruit and juices. The 16 individually styled rooms have private bathrooms, Ortho Opulence beds, 200 thread count cotton linen, fresh tea and coffee, TV, hairdryer and free WiFi. Some rooms offer views of the river. Accommodations 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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 twin bed
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Travel Sustainable Level 1

This property is taking steps towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maxine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. Beautiful Inn, fantastic staff, stunning location, delicious food.
  • Ilg9281
    United States of America United States of America
    Adorable inn right on the river with a cozy comfortable atmosphere. Very cute and quaint room equipped with all I needed.
  • Karen
    United States of America United States of America
    The location, the service was exceptional, the room was spotless, and the food was very good - the included breakfast was a huge delight! A great way to start off our days.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Ambience
      Traditional

Amenities of The Boat Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music/Performance
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Boat Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about The Boat Inn

  • The Boat Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Room options at The Boat Inn include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • The Boat Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/Performance
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours

  • The Boat Inn is 1,150 feet from the center of Aboyne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Boat Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Boat Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.