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The Ship Inn

5 Shorehead, Stonehaven, AB39 2JY, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 746 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very Good
746 reviews

quaint, beautiful view, quiet, clean, great restaurant.

Cynthia United States of America

Welcoming, clean and comfortable, excellent location, friendly staff, nothing too much trouble! Breakfast good, evening meal good also

Joyce United Kingdom

food was fantastic, hospitality was great , overall great place to stay

Mark United Kingdom

Fantastic stay! Right on the harbour with excellent staff and restaurant attached. Excellent breakfast!!!

Grisan United States of America

The location on the bay was beautiful - amazing views. The included breakfast was delicious and plentiful.

David United States of America

Lots of local charm with a great location in Stonehaven

Kelly United States of America

Great location for getting around town and out to Dunotter Castle. Breakfast was tasty and dinner was very good. The staff was very helpful and thoughtful. This is our second visit to the Ship Inn and I hope it won't be our last.

Robin United States of America

fabulous place and good location for our 34th wedding anniversary our room was great , the view over the harbour is excellent, breakfast was lovely and great value as well. staff really attentive. also very nice bar with outdoor table and chairs also looking over the harbour.

Deborah United Kingdom

the location can not be beat. you can walk to the castle via the pedestrian foot path.

Diana United States of America

Fun, scenic and relaxing, The Ship Inn was a favorite with the harbor views, excellent food and drink and happy people all around. The historic room was small but nice and clean with fluffy pillows on the soft beds. Wonderful sunrise harbor view from our window. Enjoyed eating lunch at the tables in front of the hotel overlooking the harbor with boats and birds. The breakfast was simple and delicious. Dinner was terrific with the grilled pork and applesauce with green beans. Walking down the boardwalk was fantastic passing artistic sculptures, walking on the beach and looking at the North Sea. At the end of the harbor is the Tolbooth Museum with notable artifacts from centuries ago and quite interesting. This location is also only five minutes away from the Dunnottar Castle! The Ship Inn hotel draws a happy crowd of locals for happy hour into the night on weekends.

Katherine United States of America
8.5
Very Good
746 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “quaint, beautiful view, quiet, clean, great restaurant.”
    Cynthia Cynthia United States of America United States of America
  • “Welcoming, clean and comfortable, excellent location, friendly staff, nothing too much trouble! Breakfast good, evening meal good also”
    Joyce Joyce United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “food was fantastic, hospitality was great , overall great place to stay”
    Mark Mark United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fantastic stay! Right on the harbour with excellent staff and restaurant attached. Excellent breakfast!!!”
    Grisan Grisan United States of America United States of America
  • “The location on the bay was beautiful - amazing views. The included breakfast was delicious and plentiful.”
    David David United States of America United States of America
  • “Lots of local charm with a great location in Stonehaven”
    Kelly Kelly United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location for getting around town and out to Dunotter Castle. Breakfast was tasty and dinner was very good. The staff was very helpful and thoughtful.”
    Robin Robin United States of America United States of America
  • “fabulous place and good location for our 34th wedding anniversary our room was great , the view over the harbour is excellent, breakfast was lovely and great value as well. staff really attentive.”
    Deborah Deborah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “the location can not be beat. you can walk to the castle via the pedestrian foot path.”
    Diana Diana United States of America United States of America
  • “Fun, scenic and relaxing, The Ship Inn was a favorite with the harbor views, excellent food and drink and happy people all around.”
    Katherine Katherine United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.5
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.6

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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

The Ship Inn has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 8, 2012

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Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Closest beaches

  • Carron Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    350 feet from property

  • Cowie Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    2,350 feet from property

  • Old Hall Bay Beach

    8.1 Very good beach
    1 miles from property
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Cynthia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “quaint, beautiful view, quiet, clean, great restaurant.”
  • Joyce
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Welcoming, clean and comfortable, excellent location, friendly staff, nothing too much trouble! Breakfast good, evening meal good also”
  • Mark
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “food was fantastic, hospitality was great , overall great place to stay”
  • Grisan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Fantastic stay! Right on the harbour with excellent staff and restaurant attached. Excellent breakfast!!!”
  • David
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location on the bay was beautiful - amazing views. The included breakfast was delicious and plentiful.”
  • Kelly
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Lots of local charm with a great location in Stonehaven”
  • Robin
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location for getting around town and out to Dunotter Castle. Breakfast was tasty and dinner was very good. The staff was very helpful and thoughtful. This is our second visit to the Ship Inn and I hope it won't be our last.”
  • Deborah
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “fabulous place and good location for our 34th wedding anniversary our room was great , the view over the harbour is excellent, breakfast was lovely and great value as well. staff really attentive. also very nice bar with outdoor table and...”
  • Diana
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “the location can not be beat. you can walk to the castle via the pedestrian foot path.”
  • Katherine
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Fun, scenic and relaxing, The Ship Inn was a favorite with the harbor views, excellent food and drink and happy people all around. The historic room was small but nice and clean with fluffy pillows on the soft beds. Wonderful sunrise harbor view...”
Property questions and answers
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  • I am looking for a single room with seaview. I use a mobility scooter, therefore I need to know if you have a ground floor room or a lift to upper floor rooms.
    I’m sorry but we have no ground floor bedrooms or lift
    Answered on 4 February 2023
Area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    The Captain's Table Restaurant

    Food: British

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Ship Inn
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Beachfront
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

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

10:00 AM - 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 Debit card The Ship Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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 nearest beach is 650 feet from The Ship Inn.

  • Guests staying at The Ship Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

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

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

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

  • The Ship Inn is 2,600 feet from the center of Stonehaven.

  • 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