The Boat Inn
The Boat Inn
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. A full Scottish breakfast is served at The Boat Inn, with bacon, sausage, black pudding, eggs, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast. Pancakes, French toast, and smoked salmon with scrambled eggs is also available, along with Vegetarian and Vegan options, as well as a buffet selection of cereal, yogurts, fresh fruit and juices. 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Julie
the United Kingdom“Lovely modern room which was large, clean with a comfortable bed. Loved the large bath to relax in after we had been walking all day. Staff were all friendly with a lovely 'homely' feel in the restaurant and bar areas. Great food and drink which...”
Maxine the United Kingdom“Everything! Absolutely wonderful. Would highly recommend a stay. The staff team at The Boat are so kind and welcoming. Food is absolutely delicious! Rooms and all decor throughout The Boat is gorgeous.”
Lasse
the United States“The Rooms were very Nice and updated for the Price. Restaurant was nice with great options for Vegans and Vegitarian’s.”- Carrie
Canada“Staff went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay. Beautiful and comfortable accommodation, absolutely fabulous meal!” 
Astrid the United States“Everything was wonderful. The bed was so comfortable and clean! The access to the bar and restaurant at the inn was such an added bonus! The food was spectacular and the food was incredible!”
Randy the United States“We booked at the last minute, unsure of what to expect. From the moment we walked in we were greeted with smiles and kindness. Our room was spotless, the beds were cozy and comfortable. We were late getting there but they seated us for dinner...”- Suzanne the United States“The staff were wonderful. My room was perfect, the bathroom modern.”
Mary the United States“Friendly staff, great food, great accommodations. Perfect location to explore castles and stone forts. The staff was really great!”- James the United States“Very friendly staff, fantastic location, very quiet, good was fabulous!!!”
- Maxine the United Kingdom“Everything. Beautiful Inn, fantastic staff, stunning location, delicious food.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineLocal
- AmbienceTraditional
Amenities of The Boat InnGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Ski
- Ski storage
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/Performance
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- CyclingOff-site
- Hiking
- Darts
- SkiingOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Electric vehicle charging station
Services
- Pet bowls
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Packed lunches
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesThe Boat Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
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.
FAQs about The Boat Inn
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The Boat Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Darts
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/Performance
- Walking tours
- Bike tours
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Guests staying at The Boat Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
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The Boat Inn has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Room options at The Boat Inn include:
- Double
- Triple
- Twin
- Suite
- Twin/Double
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The prices at The Boat Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Boat Inn is 1,150 feet from the center of Aboyne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Boat Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
