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The Boat Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy hearty meals at The Boat Inn's restaurant, warm up by the lobby fireplace, and rent bikes for countryside exploration.

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Located near Deeside Activity Park, The Boat Inn welcomes guests with a cozy lobby fireplace and an all-day restaurant. Relax on the garden terrace or borrow bikes to explore. Guests love the quality breakfast and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Room service

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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Aboyne is home to The Boat Inn. Aboyne Golf Club and Ballater Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and Morven. Don't miss out on a visit to Deeside Activity Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing. Visit our Aboyne travel guide
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Map
Charlestown Rd, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5EL

What's nearby

  • Ski touring at Loch Avon on the River Avon, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
    Cairngorms National Park
    7 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Prince Albert Cairn, near Balmoral Castle, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
    Balmoral Castle
    31 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Aberdeen_UnionSquareShoppingCentre_6167198-3
    Union Square Shopping Centre
    53 min drive - 65.1 km
  • Aboyne Golf Club
    2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Reflect Spa
    2 min drive - 2.5 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
  • Dee's Teas
    7 min drive

About this property

The Boat Inn

Inn near Aboyne Golf Club
Located close to Deeside Activity Park, The Boat Inn provides a terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site restaurant, The Boat Inn, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an electric car charging station, and wedding services
  • Outdoor furniture, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Boat Inn

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1720
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between March 4 and April 25.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Boat Inn Inn
The Boat Inn Aboyne
The Boat Inn Inn Aboyne

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boat Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Boat Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Boat Inn located?

Situated in Aboyne, this inn is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Aboyne Golf Club and within 6 mi (10 km) of Deeside Activity Park and The Butterworth Gallery. Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve and Craigievar Castle are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 211 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent comfortable and clean. Great staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Wendy A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were friendly and helpful food and drink were lovley and reasonable. Room very comfortable smelt lovley all you needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place, great food, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Amazing old school pub with delicious food, friendly staff and comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic pub with excellent food and rooms, highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Dewi

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and extremely comfortable bed. Another fantastic stay at the boat. I stayed with my 2 year old grandson and they couldn’t do enough for us. After a day out exploring it was super to come back to a warm compromise And have a delicious meal. Breakfast is Lao a real plus. Staff are just amazing, love them all! B thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff were great. Catering was very good (we were there for a wedding reception.) Friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing, food was amazing and the staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Love to go back again soon

Enjoyed our stay very much, staff were very helpful from arrival through to departure
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Great stay

Room was cosy and very clean, bed very comfy. Bar was resonably priced for location, food was tremendous. Overall very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely remote location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

A little piece of heaven in Aboyne

Quaint little place right off the River Dee in Aboyne. They have taken care to make sure you have all the modern amenities, but also retain a pub style cafe at the front of the inn. The staff were very kind, the food was amazing, and the beer was cold. I have been here almost 2 weeks and this was one of the best places I have stayed. Strongly recommend if you are passing through Aboyne. If you don’t plan on going to Aboyne, you should reconsider given the shine of this little gem…
Boat House room
River Dee right outside of the Inn
Dinner with their own Boat Inn Brew!
Breakfast Included!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a super lovely and calm atmosphaer there. The whole Service was very kind and extremly friendly, wich I loved the most! The Room was super comfortable to be in. Thank you for that wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming and comfortable with nice dining room - enjoyed dinner and breakfast. Nice walking trail across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

Great Country Hotel

Lovely Village Hotel full of character and log fire's. The Bar has a good feel to it. The food was excellent and so was the breakfast. Will recommend to my friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here in the beautiful town of Aboyne. It was a good base for visiting Royal Deeside and the staff were really lovely. We would stay here again,and recommend it to anyone planning a road trip in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Comfy stay

We really enjoyed our 3 night stay here - the beds were comfy and the breakfasts and dinners were delicious, and parking was easy. We were in the back building and the small patio was nice, and the room was quiet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As usual I had the most incredible stay. Becks and her team are the best, thank you for a really comfortable stay. Breakfasts are incredible!!!! ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Was not expecting this place to be so good! Friendly staff, lovely rooms, excellent food. Maybe it was only the days I was there but the only little issue I had was the amount of flies in the restaurant area. Definetley needs taken care of. Other than that I couldn’t say enough about this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Great dog friendly inn

Good sized room close to front door which was ideal as traveling with our pup. Good menu with lots of choice plus all the food we had was tasty and well presented. Great selection of drinks too Very dog friendly so 5* all round Will definitely be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Love this hotel

Can not fault the hotel or the staff. Room Was good size, clean and comfortable. The staff are welcoming, helpful and friendly. Food was fab and service quick. Great wee hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024