Name: Shorehead Guest House
Address: 14 Shorehead, Stonehaven, AB39 2JY, GB

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Emily

Great!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Kristen

We loved our stay here!! Highly recommended- great host -clean comfortable everything you need for a lovely stay!! Would absolutely stay here again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Jennifer

A rare gem! Very kind and welcoming host. Very clean (and I am very picky). Wonderful experience. Highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Catherine

A gorgeous guesthouse right on the water. Lovely rooms. A wide variety on offer for breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Jonathan

It is a beautiful little bed and breakfast with an amazing location. Will definitely be staying here again!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

Cathy

Fantastic guest house. Really enjoyed access to kitchen self serve breakfast

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2025

Ginette

We were welcomed on our arrival. The rooms are clean and comfortable. They have a continental breakfast included. It’s a beautiful quiet spot to rest after a day of traveling.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Mary and Eric

Best place to stay in Stonehaven

Overlooking the sheltered harbour, Shorehead guest house enjoys one of the best views in Stonehaven. It is perfectly situated allowing you to explore the town and local area on foot and with a good selection of cafes, restaurants and pubs within easy reach. Opportunities for wild swimming or paddle boarding are on the doorstep. Its a great wee place to spend a few nights if you can.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Alan

Cosy.

Friendly hosts. Cosy. Pleasantly surprised about the place. Better than I thought it would be.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2024

Yvonne

Really Good

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2024

Sheila

Made very welcome. Lovely view. Excellent large, good quality bath towels.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2024

paulette

Got lucky owner showed up to let us in as we had no cell service

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2024

S T

Heavenly view

Two nights stay was great, greeted at the door on arrival shown round with recommendations of where to have evening meals. Terrific

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Sep 2023

Sanja

The location is very convenient, restaurants are nearby and the town centre isn’t far away. It could have been cleaner and tidier, it seemed like it was done sloppily. The breakfast which was included is self-serve and everything on offer were sugary snacks, cereal and yogurt. Would have been great to have healthy options as well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2023

Peter

A lovely guesthouse located right on the harbourfront in Stonehaven - very pretty itself, and in a very pretty harbour. Helpful hosts who allowed a late checkin and checkout - thank you for a wonderful stay!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2023

Michael

This is the second time I've stayed at this property this year. It's clean, affordable, and very conveniently located—and the host is absolutely lovely. This time we rented three of the rooms and had a wonderful time in Stonehaven. Will be back again in the future—and hopefully for longer!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2023

Jennifer

Lovely owner lovely property!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2023

M

Nice place, hosting a little absent

The place was nice, the room was excellent. The only issue I had was that we were left to our own devices (some would see that as a benefit) in the morning. I had to hunt for cutlery and crockery for breakfast, juice and milk in the kitchen fridge, made my own coffee, no fresh pastries, etc. Just not what I expected for 150 quid a night.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2023

Tamara

Great place to stay for castle!

Wonderful little B&B! Beautiful view and great location to walk to castle.

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2022

Verified traveler

Lovely accommodation

The host was very accommodating, friendly and informative. The is no staff presence at the hotel so there was a 10min wait for the host to arrive.

Once we gained access we were shown the communal lunge, dining area and kitchen. The establishment has a modern and tasteful decor and the view from the lounge window is over the habour.

The breakfast was a continental self service setup, however there was a decent enough selection.

The room was comfortable and warm given arctic conditions on the time of the visit with central heating.

The location is very good with some restaurants etc a stones throw away, parking is free on the road, dependent on availability. Probably might struggle in the summer months, however also a car park 5mins walk away.

Would deffo stay again if in the area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2022

Mr D L

Stonehaven stay

Our second visit here. A very cosy and comfortable B&B by the harbour.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2022

Leonie

It was a beautiful and welcoming property with a lovely history. It was quiet and lovely location.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2022

Dewi

Friendly and helpful. Ace location.

Some cheese/ham for breakie would have been nice.

Business

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

It's all about the location

Great location, lovely room, fantastic views. Unusual to have self serve/tidy up afterwards breakfast, kitchen area a bit untidy.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Aug 2020

Sharon

Beautiful view

The view of the harbour from our room was lovely. Lovely place to stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2020

ColinC

Very clean and up to date property. Excellent location being right on the harbour-side.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2020

John

Aberdeen business trip

Great location, unique property, business trip and much better than staying in a corporate/chain hotel.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

The location of the place and the general overall comfort. It felt like being home and very quite!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2019

Andy

Nice place.

A nice place. Smoked salmon & Scrambled eggs & bacon was very good! But needs to be served with hot toast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely setting, comfortable room with views out to the harbour

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2019

Henry

Great place for castle visit

Perfect location for 30 min walk to castle. Geat bed, clean room.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2019

Elaine

Shorehead Guest House at Stonehaven

This is a pleasant house with en-suite for each bedroom. The property likely dates from the 1600s and has been renovated to be quite pleasing. The rooms are small. The breakfast was great. There was a heat spell when we were there, so we missed not having a/c or even fans, but that is Scotland. We would return, should our plans bring us that way.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2018

Rob

Earl was extremely friendly and hospitable. Shows great interest in his guests and treats you like family. It was just like being at home. Would love to stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2018

Pat

The owners were very helpful and made you feel right at home.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2018

Al

Harbour Front Boutique Hotel Beauty.

Excellent location, helpful and friendly owners. Close to restaurant and pubs. Remarkable breakfast. A winner; we'd certainly book there again.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Great location overlooking the bay. Our hosts were wonderful. We really enjoyed the town. Great pub just down the street.

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2018

Anne

Weekend Trip to visit relatives in the area

Lovely small Guest House on harbour. Rooms were small but beautifully decorated, very modern. Double bed in Balmoral. Upstairs lounge has excellent view of the harbour. Breakfast very good, freshly cooked to order. Hostess doesn't live on site but comes in response to a phone call on arrival. Would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2017

Bettina

A Perfect Holiday Location

Shorehead B&B is a hidden gem on the east Highlands coast. We happened upon the B&B when looking for a place to stay for a last minute trip to see Donnettar Castle. We were met by the owner, who was warm and personable, and the room was both comfortable and beautifully decorated. Surprisingly, the path to the castle began in back of the inn and continued up the rugged mountain. Shorehead sits on the shoreline and provides unbelievable views of the coastline and cliffs. The atmosphere is perfect and the made-to-order breakfast was a perfect ending to our trip. I only wish we had begun our trip at Shorehead instead of it being our final stop before returning home.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2017

Fenton

Near castle

Nice location and breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2017

John

Our first trip

Nice town. Host was great .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2017

Sheila

Excellent guesthouse on the harbor

A well-cared for guesthouse in an excellent location. Smooth, hassle-free check-in, excellent bedding, and terrific breakfast. Terrific hosts.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2017

Jennifer

Would stay again!

B and B was very clean, modern and up to date. Owners were very nice and helpful with questions regarding things to do in the area. Gorgeous scenic walk to Dunnotter castle.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2017

Alistair

Harbour view.

Beautiful location overlooking the harbour. rooms on 3rd floor have best view.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2017

jim

Quality B&B

Excellent b&b with newly refurbished interior. Situated on the seafront in the old harbour at Stonehaven. Friendly husband and wife team look after you well. Parking outside not a problem.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2016

Russ

Lovely B&B right on the harbour.

Nice comfortable bed, beautiful breakfast and within 5-10 minutes walk of the town centre. Would happily stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2016

Laura

Excellent hosts!

This was a wonderful guest house located right on the marina boardwalk! The hip owners, Errol and Jane, were welcoming and delightful and Errol cooked a gorgeous breakfast of smoked salmon. The beds were comfy and the rooms warm and cozy! I highly recommend this fabulous guest house!!!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

FABULOUS B&B

Cannot express enough on how great it was to stay at the Shorehead guest house. It is one of the best B&Bs that I have ever stayed at. Do hope to return to return one day.
Regards, Rod. Australia.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Charming and newly renovated

Lovely room. Awesome location. I walked from the hotel to the castle along the cliffs which was amazing. Breakfast was great.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Good position by the harbour

Small room but everything thought of and provided. An excellent breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2016

Ian

Excellent - can't recommend enough!

The Shorehead Guesthouse is lovely. The room was very nicely decorated. The breakfast was nice (ordered the night before). The location on the harbour is very quiet and lovely to wake up to. Price was very reasonable too. The owners do not stay in the guesthouse so more like a hotel really. Can't recommend this guesthouse highly enough.