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The Boat Inn

Aberdeen · United Kingdom

Charlestown RdView location

9.6/10Excellent250 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.8/109.8
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.8/109.8
Amenities9.4/109.4
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About The Boat Inn

Enjoy a relaxing stay at The Boat Inn, located in Aboyne, a short drive from Aboyne Golf Club and The Butterworth Gallery. This charming inn offers a restaurant, bar/lounge, terrace, garden, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Each of the 16 guestrooms features a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Guests can also enjoy room service during limited hours, luggage storage, and free on-site parking. Explore nearby attractions such as Deeside Activity Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) is approximately a 45-minute drive away.

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Located in Aboyne, The Boat Inn is a 2-minute drive from Aboyne Golf Club and 6 minutes from The Butterworth Gallery. This inn is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Deeside Activity Park and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve.

Stay in one of 16 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, as well as phones with free local calls.

Featured amenities include luggage storage and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets cannot be left unattended

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

The Bellwood Community Garden 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Aboyne Golf Club 1.7 km / 1 mi
Aboyne Castle 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Reflect Spa 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Aboyne Loch 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Deeside Activity Park 6.7 km / 4.1 mi
The Butterworth Gallery 7 km / 4.4 mi
Cairngorms National Park 7.1 km / 4.4 mi
Loch Kinord 9.6 km / 6 mi
Cambus O'May Suspension Bridge 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Burn O'Vat 14 km / 8.7 mi
Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve 14.1 km / 8.8 mi
Cambus O'May Forest 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Craigievar Castle 17.5 km / 10.9 mi
Ballater Old Royal Station 19 km / 11.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 16
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
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  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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  • TRIPLE DELUXE RIVER VIEWTRIPLE • DELUXE RIVER VIEWTPL.DX-RV

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    DELUXE RIVER VIEW

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    Room code: TPL.DX-RV

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  • Double or Twin DELUXE RIVER VIEWDouble or Twin • DELUXE RIVER VIEWDBT.DX-RV

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    DELUXE RIVER VIEW

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    Room code: DBT.DX-RV

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • SUITE DELUXE WITH BALCONYSUITE • DELUXE WITH BALCONYSUI.BL-DX

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    SUITE DELUXE WITH BALCONY

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    DELUXE WITH BALCONY

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    Room code: SUI.BL-DX

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • SUITE DELUXESUITE • DELUXESUI.DX

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    SUITE DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: SUI.DX

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • Room DELUXE WITH BALCONYRoom • DELUXE WITH BALCONYROO.BL-DX

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    Room DELUXE WITH BALCONY

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    DELUXE WITH BALCONY

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    Room code: ROO.BL-DX

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  • TRIPLE DELUXE KING BEDTRIPLE • DELUXE KING BEDTPL.DX-KG

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    TRIPLE DELUXE KING BED

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    TRIPLE
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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: TPL.DX-KG

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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    Double or Twin TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: DBT.2B

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • TRIPLE DELUXETRIPLE • DELUXETPL.DX

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    TRIPLE DELUXE

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    TRIPLE
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: TPL.DX

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE RIVER VIEWDOUBLE • DELUXE RIVER VIEWDBL.DX-RV

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    DOUBLE DELUXE RIVER VIEW

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    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE RIVER VIEW

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    Room code: DBL.DX-RV

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  • Double or Twin KING SIZE BEDDouble or Twin • KING SIZE BEDDBT.KG

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    Double or Twin KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBT.KG

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  • TWIN DELUXE RIVER VIEWTWIN • DELUXE RIVER VIEWTWN.DX-RV

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    TWIN DELUXE RIVER VIEW

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    DELUXE RIVER VIEW

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    Room code: TWN.DX-RV

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • Room DELUXE RIVER VIEWRoom • DELUXE RIVER VIEWROO.DX-RV

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    Room DELUXE RIVER VIEW

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    DELUXE RIVER VIEW

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    Room code: ROO.DX-RV

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Boat Inn

9.6
Excellent
250 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.8 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.8 /10
Amenities
9.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
alastair
Excellent stay, been here a couple of times now. Food is great - breakfast gives plenty of options for all tastes (full Scottish to granola and fruit). Lunch and dinner and good pub style offerings.

Rooms are generally a good size and nicely decorated.

Some rooms can be a bit noisy depending on where you are in the property. Rooms downstairs at the front of the boat house ( the building on the other side of the car park to the main building/pub/restaurant) are quieter whereas rooms at the back and upstairs you can hear guests in other rooms.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Stephen
Your made to feel welcome from tje moment you check in. There's good parking. The room we had (6 in the pub)
was very comfortable, spotlessly clean with lovely en -suite shower room.
Fresh towels were available daily. The breakfast choice was amazing and very delicious
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Jonathan
Great restaurant with rooms; modern room with an excellent shower. Food and wine was well priced and delicious. Car chargers and they also accept dogs. Great find!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2026
Steven
What a lovely pub/inn. Service was superb and would definitely staying here again, highly recommend
Business
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Kerry
Wonderful pub and accommodation. Staff were exceptional and couldn’t do enough to help. They all had such genuine smiles and welcomes. Food was lovely and the pub had great character. Whilst our room was small with very limited storage it was sufficient for our needs and clean and welcoming. The bathroom was lovely. A superb stay and would totally recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Deryck
Brilliant place to stay, the staff were exceptional and helped with a booking error - we will definitely be back
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 May 2026
Mark
Great staff. Reasonable sized room in back of property which was nice - quiet and comfortable. Breakfast included was nice with reasonable choices.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2026
Colby
The place was cute, it had free breakfast and parking. Friendly staff. Overall a pretty good nights stay.
8/10
Excellent
30 Apr 2026
cathy
very clean room but was on the small side glad we were only there 2 nights staff very helpful and friendly easy to get parked
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Nick
Very friendly and helpful staff. Basic amenities but that was all we wanted.

They have an EV charger in the car park which was an unexpected bonus. The fee was £0.50/kWh which is reasonable.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2026
Gerard
Beautiful spot and the Inn met all expectations for cleanliness, staff friendliness and courtesy. Only one minor issue involves the size of the room which was a little small, but it was very well appointed and clean, with an excellent en suite.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2026
David
Lovely place, friendly staff, good food and nice selection of beer on tap. Will definitely look forward to going back.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2026
Jeff
Great rooms and food
Business
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Katherine
The whole place was just perfect for our post-Xmas get away. Very kind, thoughtful staff who always went the extra mile. Special thanks to Becks and Angus who helped us enormously when our car broke down in the area. Their kindness meant an awful lot to me and I really was stuck.
Food - especially the breakfast options - was very tasty and the staff clearly work very hard.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2025
Bryan
Room was very nice and staff and food at the in was excellent
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2025
Anna
Spotless room and extremely comfortable bed. Another fantastic stay at the boat. I stayed with my 2 year old grandson and they couldn’t do enough for us. After a day out exploring it was super to come back to a warm compromise
And have a delicious meal. Breakfast is Lao a real plus. Staff are just amazing, love them all! B thank you!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2025
Gregor
Excellent comfortable and clean. Great staff and location.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2025
Steven

A little piece of heaven in Aboyne

Quaint little place right off the River Dee in Aboyne. They have taken care to make sure you have all the modern amenities, but also retain a pub style cafe at the front of the inn. The staff were very kind, the food was amazing, and the beer was cold. I have been here almost 2 weeks and this was one of the best places I have stayed. Strongly recommend if you are passing through Aboyne. If you don’t plan on going to Aboyne, you should reconsider given the shine of this little gem…
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2025
Steve
This is a fantastic clear well maintained hotel. Absolutely loved my stay, the food drink and staff were fantastic.
The breakfast is one of the best.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2025
Lynda

Thank you. We’ll be back!

We have stayed at The Boat Inn at least 5 times now. We just keep coming back! A very professional set up and extremely comfortable. Staff so obviously want you to have a good time and will do all they can to ensure that you do. Rooms are very clean and beds so comfortable. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere, though it would have been good to see more vegetarian options on the menu. Breakfast is excellent. Aboyne is a very good base for exploring Deeside, Speyside , Stonehaven and Donside and Aberdeen.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2025
Mrs Wendy A
Staff were friendly and helpful food and drink were lovley and reasonable. Room very comfortable smelt lovley all you needed
Business
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2025
Adam
Was not expecting this place to be so good!

Friendly staff, lovely rooms, excellent food.

Maybe it was only the days I was there but the only little issue I had was the amount of flies in the restaurant area. Definetley needs taken care of.

Other than that I couldn’t say enough about this place!

10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2025
John
Lovely
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2025
Helen

great stay

great Inn
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2025
Tara
We stayed here for 2 nights in the boat house.
The room itself was beautifully decorated and the food in the restaurant was fabulous!
We loved being able to take a walk after dinner on the river each night.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jun 2025
Krista
I'm surprised this hotel gets the good reviews it does. We stayed in the newer building out back and it seemed the quality of a newer budget hotel, walls are paper thin and you can hear every person coming/going talking etc. Bathroom is the smallest we have had on this trip and water ran right out of the sink onto your feet if you accidentally turned it on to high. Bed was comfortable, breakfast was good and staff was excellent.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2025
Susan
It was a clean and comfortable hotel. The only thing I was not so keen on was the very dark paint on walls in bedroom. But that is just personal taste and definitely not a criticism
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2025
Paul
Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was included and very good - taste and service. Room was fine but no temperature control so it was a little cold at times and a little warm at times. Overall will come back again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2025
Andrew
First time staying at The Boat. Definitely will be back soon. Very friendly staff, lovely comfortable room and a fabulous breakfast made it great value for money.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2025
adrian
staff were great.
Catering was very good (we were there for a wedding reception.)
Friendly atmosphere.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2025
Anna
As usual I had the most incredible stay. Becks and her team are the best, thank you for a really comfortable stay. Breakfasts are incredible!!!! ❤️
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2025
Dewi

Best breakfast EVER - anywhere.

Fabulous room, fabulous local food of high provenance and friendly staff. The best breakfast I have ever had at any hotel. Loved the place.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2025
Henry
Amazing old school pub with delicious food, friendly staff and comfy beds
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Joan

Great Country Hotel

Lovely Village Hotel full of character and log fire's. The Bar has a good feel to it. The food was excellent and so was the breakfast.
Will recommend to my friends and family.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2025
Anna

Just perfect

The friendliest staff and loveliest place to stay in Deeside.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2024
Linda
Charming and comfortable with nice dining room - enjoyed dinner and breakfast. Nice walking trail across the street.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
Raymond
Lovely setting, clean stylish room, friendly staff, good food. What’s not to like?
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2024
Marie-Claude
Enjoyed my stay
8/10
Excellent
23 Jul 2024
Mafmudije

nice hotel off the beaten path

Pros: huge bathroom (rare in Scotland lol), comfortable bed, in a small town off the beaten path. friendly staff

Cons: walls a little thin, but restaurant closes and all staff leave by 11 so the place gets quiet.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2024
Linda

Comfy stay

We really enjoyed our 3 night stay here - the beds were comfy and the breakfasts and dinners were delicious, and parking was easy. We were in the back building and the small patio was nice, and the room was quiet
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2024
Brian

Excellent

This is our first trip to Scotland and this has been our favorite hotel. We really liked the previous hotels too so for this to be our favorite says a lot.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2024
Barbara
I thought it was very mean spirited to charge £4.50 for porridge and I overheard a lady being charged extra for a latte.
Bed and breakfast was over £200. I think they could have included porridge.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2024
Eileen
Very helpful, friendly staff. Comfortable,clean room.
Very good food.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2024
Tracy

Love this hotel

Can not fault the hotel or the staff. Room Was good size, clean and comfortable. The staff are welcoming, helpful and friendly. Food was fab and service quick. Great wee hotel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2024
Laura
lovely remote location.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2024
WAYNE
Only stayed for one night as in the area for business purposes. Had an evening meal in the bar area and the food was excellent. Room was clean and nicely decorated with all amenities provided. Staff were professional and courteous. The breakfast was superb in the morning although I did not have much appetite early on I wouldnt have gone hungry if I had been ready for food. Lovely natural yoghurt with fruit compote and honey and although I didnt actually eat the bacon barm at breakfast I took it away and ate if for lunch cold and the bacon was really good quality.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2024
Deryck

Great discovery

This was a last minute decision to go away for the night and we stumbled upon the Boat Inn while working through Hotels.com. Great place to stay, good pub grub, lovely clean and smart room, dog friendly and very peaceful. The staff were brilliant. And they have EV charging!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2024
Jacqueline

Lovely hotel

We stayed in room 10 which is in a building at the back of the hotel. Room is small but we were only staying one night. Furnishings etc were quite quirky. The ensuite was small. shower was great, the wash hand basin was wide but narrow & couldnt put the tap on fully ,as the water just splashed out with the force.
Staff were excellent & plenty of them, service was first class, could not fault them.
Overall a lovely hotel in a great location,would definately reccomend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2024
Dan

Lovely hotel with wonderful food

I really enjoyed my stay at this excellent hotel. Food was fantastic, especially the shed burger. The breakfast was also of a very high standard. My only slight criticism was the size of the room was a little smaller than I expected and the pillows weren’t very Comfortable but everything else was great
Business
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2024
Raymond

One night stay to dine

Came for one night for the food as we had read good reports and were not disappointed, it was excellent both dinner and breakfast. We had a small dog and found a dog towel, treats, poo bags and a feeding mat provided in the room and also in the bar area. Nice clean room and bathroom. It would have been nice for the heating to have been on before arrival as it was cold, but was nice and warm after our walk from the electric heater and towel rail
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Nov 2023
Peter
On check in staff were grumpy.
Two single beds pushed together is not a double bed.
I have stayed here before probably won’t go back.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2023
Fraser
Fantastic pub with excellent food and rooms, highly recommend!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2023
Stacy
Amazing ! Fantastic Stay! We will be back !!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2023
Margaret
We stayed several nights at this lovely inn and the rooms, the service and the food was stellar. Highly recommended!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2023
Margaret
Gorgeous place, great food, very comfortable.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2023
Victoria
The hotel is a 5 star on the charming meter! The staff is friendly and welcoming and the restaurant was superb! Rooms have been updated and are clean and comfortable. There is a walking trail along the river that was beautiful. This was the best inn of our trip and we wish we had stayed here longer.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2023
Suzanne

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Just make dinner reservations!

Absolutely loved the place!!! Easy to get to and lots of parking. EV charging stations!! Our room was fantastic!! Staff was beyond helpful!! Definitely make dinner reservations before you go because the place is very popular and the food is terrific!! Breakfast was a real treat!! You get to order off a menu instead of a buffet!! I had eggs and salmon and my son had full Scottish…we thoroughly enjoyed it and didn’t need to eat again till dinner!!!!!! HIGHLY recommend staying here!!!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2023
Peter

Sail Away to The Boat Inn

The only minor point to spoil an otherwise perfect 10, was that the drain in the bedroom shower was partially blocked limiting the time you could shower before the tray filled up! Otherwise a very enjoyable experience, friendly and efficient staff, clean rooms, good food and a choice of three real ales in the bar! What more could you want.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2023
Colin

Love to go back again soon

Enjoyed our stay very much, staff were very helpful from arrival through to departure
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2023
Barbara

Great dog friendly inn

Good sized room close to front door which was ideal as traveling with our pup.
Good menu with lots of choice plus all the food we had was tasty and well presented. Great selection of drinks too
Very dog friendly so 5* all round
Will definitely be staying again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2023
Verified traveler

Comfy bed and exceptional food and service

The Boat Inn exceeded our expectations. Our room (9) had a real wow factor and had everything we needed for a good stay. The bed was huge and very comfy. The food was exceptional, particularly the breakfasts. The staff were friendly and helpful. In fact, we liked it so much that having only intended to stay 1 night, we extended our stay for 3 nights. Definitely recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2023
Desmond
This is a dream of a place to stay, opposite the River Dee. The pub itself is charming, with excellent staff and good food, and the accommodation in the ‘annex’ is first class. Highly recommended.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2023
Ruth
We really enjoyed our stay here in the beautiful town of Aboyne. It was a good base for visiting Royal Deeside and the staff were really lovely. We would stay here again,and recommend it to anyone planning a road trip in this area.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2023
Chris
Room was amazing, food was amazing and the staff were amazing
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2023
Kim

Freshen up after camping off-grid.

After two nights camping without utilities, we needed to freshen up and have a few of lifes luxuries.water/toilets/fresh sheets.
We enjoyed our stay at this place, the room, food and bar were just what we needed
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Sep 2023
Linda

Will visit again.

Lovely atmosphere in the bar/dining area and decent size seating area for the afternoon/evening sunshine.
Rooms decorated tastefully, lovely breakfast-really liked the way orders were taken for courses ( granola/yoghurt/fruit followed by choice of cooked), rather than buffet style.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2023
Daniel

Great stay

Room was cosy and very clean, bed very comfy.
Bar was resonably priced for location, food was tremendous. Overall very good stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2023
Susan

Little piece of Highland Heaven!

This is a lovely place to stay on the banks of the beautiful River Dee. It was truly a slice of highland heaven! We had a deluxe river view room which had the most stunning view from the window seat! The food was lovely and every member of the staff team we encountered was very kind and helpful. We will definitely be back to stay again. I would recommend this to other travellers.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Aug 2023
Anne

Back to The Boat Inn

Third visit here.Lovely clean room. Excellent breakfast. Staff friendly & helpful. Drinking water in the room would be welcomed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2023
Brownlow
Liked almost everything. Very good relaxed accommodation in a lovely area.
Room (9) great but knowledge of bath in room almost put us off - which would have been pity. Probably our age, but interestingly our adult children didn’t like the idea either. Sofa in that position would have been better. However that’s nitpicking and perhaps not a general opinion.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2023
Eileen

Lovely escape

Lovely little inn clean and homely good food and super comfy bed. Would highly recommend
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2023
Steven
One of the best stays ive had in Scotland. Fab food, room and staff. Would definitly recommend.
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2023
Michael
We stayed in the Annex in an A-frame style building. The roof angles on the 2nd floor made the bathroom awkward. The room was nicely furnished, but there was no room for suitcases or to hang much. Staff was great. The included breakfast was excellent.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2023
Wako
I ate till I couldn’t eat anymore and had a great night’s sleep. Then thoroughly enjoyed the modern shower setup and breakfast in the restaurant. If I’m ever back in Aboyne I know where I would stay.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2023
Jean
Really friendly staff, rooms very clean, stylish and well appointed. The food was excellent both in the evening and at breakfast and I would highly recommend a stay here.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2023
Terry
Great place
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2023
Euan
lovely dinner and breakfast
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2023
Martin
The Boat Inn is everything you could ask for. Great food / service / drinks selection. All the staff were 5-star. …. The accommodations in the rear were spectacular , spotless , every room en-suite and then there are the views. Would go back in a heartbeat! Thankyou to you all 👍
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2023
Teresa Cecelia
Staff was great. Our rooms were individually decorated and were quite large. Beds were very comfortable and location was beautiful. Every one of my party of 7 said they would return for a longer visit. Food was great!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2023
Jean

Superb

Couldn’t fault a thing. Staff are amazing. A gem!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2023
Myra
Stayed one night on way home from a function. Room was very comfortable, the food excellent, staff all so pleasant and helpful.
Breakfast was more interesting and varied than I have seen - really enjoyed it.
Relaxed atmosphere made us feel so welcome
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2023
andrew

Nice, but small room and noisy

Excellant food and service. Our room in the building at the back of property was quite small. It was clean and well presented. If you had more than one bag it would have been a struggle. You could also hear everything that went on in the bathroom in our room and the rest of the building as well. Keys going into locks, people going in and out of the building, toilets flushing, showers running and taps running. Not much soundproofing it would appear.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2023
Anne

Lovely welcoming inn.

Very cheerful, friendly staff. Good food. Comfortable room although it was built in 1720 so not sound proofed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2023
Sandra

Excellent

We had the perfect stay at The Boat Inn. Superb location in a beautiful part of Scotland.
The staff were very efficient and friendly.
The meals were great and we will look forward to another visit.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2023
Cameron
Excellent short stay from start to finish. Staff excellent as were all facilities and food and drink. Highly recommend the Boat Inn.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2023
Sandra
Amazing, comfortable food was so fresh and well presented and staff eager to please. Rooms so comfortable
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2023
Anna

Perfect for a deeside break

What a super stay at the Boat Inn. The staff are so lovely could not do enough to make my stay perfect. Room spotlessly clean and comfortable. Will definitely be back 😁
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2022
Laura

Fantastic spot to stay

The boat inn was an amazing place to stay. Super cosy downstairs with roaring log fires, friendly staff and tasty food, with a lovely room, and the most comfortable bed. The shower was huge, everything was very clean and we were even able to check in early which was great. Breakfast in the morning was amazing with loads of choice and all local produce. Absolutely 10/10 and would return here in a heartbeat.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2022
Anna

Perfect

What a superb, comfortable hotel to stay in. Lovely staff and fantastic food. We were looked after so well and can I thank them enough.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2022
jon
Great Inn, spacious rooms with unique atmospheric decor and good food in the restaurant. Service was attentive and helpful. I would select this hotel again if staying in the area.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2022
Abby
Great hospitality and staff. Rooms were great. Restaurant and pub onsite were fantastic
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2022
Nigel
Lovely. Quote from my wife.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2022
Allison
Just loved the quaintness of this Inn and Pub. Friendly staff, great food, lovely room overlooking the river. Will definitely be back.
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2022
Verified traveler
Our stay was fine though we only stayed one night. Our room in the Boat House was clean and comfortable but small so only suitable for a one night stay.
The staff in the bar and restaurant were good and very welcoming upon arrival.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2022
Bruce

Great service

Very nice stay. Excellent service from attentive staff. Wouid definitely revisit.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2022
Christopher
Great place to stay when exploring.

Staff were really helpful.

Rooms are great and very comfy
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2022
Jonathan
This was a wonderful stay! The food was delicious, the room was beautiful, and the experience was exactly what I hoped it would be. Thank you so much!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2022
Malcolm

Deeside Short Break

Excellent accommodation in the Boathouse. Superb dinner and breakfast in the bar area which is dog friendly. We hope to return in the future.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2022
Janette
Food very good
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2022
Verified traveler
Lovely, Helpful staff. We ate there a couple of times and food was delicious.
Partner

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The Boat Inn
Charlestown Rd, Aboyne, United Kingdom

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