About this property
On the banks of the River Dee, The Boat Inn in Aboyne offers accommodation, a cosy 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. The 16 individually styled rooms have en-suite facilities, Ortho Opulence beds, 200 thread count cotton linen, fresh tea and coffee, TV, hairdryer and free WiFi. Some rooms offer views of the river. Accommodation 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ian
Australia“Modern facilities and fitout in the accommodation. Dinner and breakfast in the pub proper was very nice. Off street parking was a bonus. Quiet location away from traffic noise.” - Helen
United Kingdom“The room was tastefully decorated and looked fresh and clean. The bed was super comfy. The room was in the Boat House to the side of the main building and was very quiet. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. The dining room was spacious and...” 
David United Kingdom“We brought our dogs with us on a business trip and the Boat Inn was terrifically dog friendly. From initial conversations to a well appointed, dog friendly room complete with treats, dog towels, poo bags and dog bowl pads. The bar is completely...”- Tina
Denmark“We loved our room, the Inn, the surroundings but most of all the staff and the good spirit” - Catherine United Kingdom“Great location, excellent breakfast, room was lovely plus they added extras for our dogs stay - towel and treats - nice touch”
Tessa United Kingdom“Lovely rooms, great little balcony - we had rooms 12 and 13 and we could close the door to the main entrance and leave the room doors open and it was like our own little suite. The staff were brilliant, the food was good, plenty of parking,...”- Rainer
Germany“Good pub with very good food and super friendly staff. Private parking, otherwise in front of the door. Good bed and good shower.” - Lea Germany“Such a great stay, lovely stuff and super food! Best place to stay in the area!”
- Chris United Kingdom“Very friendly staff, lovely clean and stylish room. The food and restaurant were lovely and just what we were looking for.”
- Brunton United Kingdom“The service was great. The restaurant in the evening had delicious food.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineLocal
- AmbianceTraditional
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
