The Boat Inn | Hotel in Aboyne

9.2 (899 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  10 Bathrooms  21 Guests
Aboyne Hotel | The Boat Inn

Hotel in Aboyne

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. 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.

The Boat Inn is located in Aboyne.

This 16 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Wheelchair Accessible, Parking, Accessibility, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 899 reviews with the average score of 9.2 . Coming to Aboyne and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 16 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Aboyne. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The Boat Inn in Aboyne is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The Boat Inn”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
EV Charge Station
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Skiing
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Kids' meals
  • Coffee house on site
Parking
  • Parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
Activities
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Cycling
  • Live music/Performance
  • Darts
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
  • Pet bowls
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Cashless payment available
Skiing
  • Ski storage

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.67
Location:
9.39
Staff:
9.6
Facilities:
9.19
Comfort:
9.47
Cleanliness:
9.48
Julie
May 30, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   5
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Breakfast was good. Very poor menu selection and not varied.
Negative: Much cheaper accommodation price if I had booked direct with the Boat Inn! So basically ripped off. Expensive accommodation - not even a USB charging point in any of the room sockets. Had to ask for towels as one one hand towel proved for the two of us, no bath towels. Dinner: Very poor menu selection and not varied. Daily special ran out early, so even though ordered, I had to choose something else from the menu. Very limited main course range, but two fish items. Puds, ticky toffee pudding (which is made with dates), another choice was date and pear pudding - why would you choose something so similiar when there is only a small range of desserts available. Just disappointed, hoped for so much more.
Summary: Expensive and dinner disappointing
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Deluxe Double with River View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Body soap, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

View

View, River view

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow
Deluxe Triple Room River Facing
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 23 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Body soap, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Ironing facilities, Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 18 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Body soap, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Heating, Ironing facilities, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow
Deluxe Double Suite with Standing Bath
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 20 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Suite with Standing Bath

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Body soap, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Toilet, Conditioner, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow
Deluxe Double Suite with Standing Bath and Balcony
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 20 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Suite with Standing Bath and Balcony

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Private bathroom, Body soap, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Bathtub, Toilet, Conditioner, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Outdoors

Balcony

General

Ironing facilities, Interconnecting room(s) available, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow
Super King Double or Twin with Balcony
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Super King Double or Twin with Balcony

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Body soap, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Outdoors

Balcony

General

Ironing facilities, Interconnecting room(s) available, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Building Characteristics

Detached

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow
Small Standard King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Small Standard King Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Body soap, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow
Small Super King Double
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 11 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Small Super King Double

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Body soap, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Building Characteristics

Detached

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow
Deluxe Double/Twin Riverview
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Body soap, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

View

View, River view

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow
Small Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Small Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Walk-in shower, Shampoo, Body soap, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Conditioner, Toilet, Towels, Shower, Toilet paper

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Ironing facilities, Carpeted, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow

FAQ's

Is this The Boat Inn pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The Boat Inn?

Check-in time for The Boat Inn starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The Boat Inn have a swimming pool?

No, this The Boat Inn does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Boat Inn?

Best-rates for the The Boat Inn starts from $160 per night with includes Guest Services, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Restaurant, Bar, Balcony/Terrace, EV Charge Station, Business Services, Sports/Activities, Wheelchair Accessible, Parking, Accessibility, Skiing, Fireplace/Heating, Breakfast, Internet, Pet Friendly, Security/Safety with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The Boat Inn a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Boat Inn wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Boat Inn is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Boat Inn?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Boat Inn indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Boat Inn?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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