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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    breakfast was amazing!! we also booked the restaurant for dinner and the seafood was wonderful. ladies in the hotel/restaurant extremely friendly! This is 2nd time at this hotel
  • Kelly
    United States of America United States of America
    I chose the smoked salmon and eggs for breakfast and it was wonderful! The room was comfortable and the staff was very helpful and kind.
  • Vegard
    Norway Norway
    The location, staff, breakfast, good restaurant, excellent food! I imagine its even better in summer, lots of free parking in the area.
  • Webster
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was beautiful. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious.
  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful location. Comfortable room and bed. Great shower. So quiet in the evening. I recommend the deluxe room with the sea view. We had dinner in the restaurant there and it was delicious. For breakfast there were several choices including...
  • Jeff
    United States of America United States of America
    location right on harbor, clean room, standard breakfast
  • Gary
    Canada Canada
    Picture perfect location. The restaurant has a wonderful selection and what we had for dinner and breakfast was delicious. The room was spacious and fully modern. The staff was welcoming and attentive to our needs.
  • Marjorie
    United States of America United States of America
    Such a great location! The view is beautiful and the stay was very cozy.
  • Sally
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location , clean rooms , very helpful staff.
  • Vivian
    United States of America United States of America
    Beside the port of Stonehaven and restaurant downstairs

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Captain's Table Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Ship Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • 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
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroSoloDebit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 Ship Inn is 2,600 feet from the center of Stonehaven. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 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.

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

    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
  • Check-in at The Ship Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from The Ship Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Ship Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • The Captain's Table Restaurant
  • Room options at The Ship Inn include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Family