Overlooking Stonehaven harbor, The Ship Inn was built in 1771 and offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and rooms with flat-screen TVs. Private bathrooms with heated mirrors are featured in each room at The Ship Inn, as well as tea & coffee-making facilities. Locally caught seafood, and steaks from a local Aberdeen butcher are served in the on-site restaurant which offers a variety of cuisine. A selection of real ales and draft beers are served in the lounge bar, as well as more than 100 different malt whiskeys. Stonehaven is home to a picturesque harbor, open-air heated swimming pool and a scenic golf course, and is also just a 30-minute drive from central Aberdeen. The entrance to Cairngorms National Park is less than a 1-hour drive away and features a wide array of sports activities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jennifer
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was awesome! Staff really helpful and friendly. Great location walkable to all of our needs. We went back for lynch after we checked out. Great Cullen Skink!
  • Kirsten
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I had arrived early and asked to drop off my bag and they were kind enough to check me in early! The room was very comfortable, and there was a Kettle for tea and coffee, and a nice desk. The shower was great, and it got up to a very hot...
  • Julie
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely town, room was comfy. Excellent restaurant and pub on site. Lovely hikes right there.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Captain's Table Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Ship Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Beach
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 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.

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 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The restaurant is very popular and busy, so tables for hotel guests cannot be guaranteed without a booking.

Please note that the property does not accept American Express cards. Bookings can be reserved using an AMEX card, but an alternative payment method will be required.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Ship Inn

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

  • Room options at The Ship Inn include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Family

  • The Ship Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • The Captain's Table Restaurant

  • Check-in at The Ship Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 650 feet from The Ship Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Ship Inn is 2,600 feet from the center of Stonehaven. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach