The Ship Inn
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About this property
'Enjoy a waterfront stay at The Ship Inn in Stonehaven, just steps from the historic Tolbooth. This charming beach inn offers 11 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Start your day with a full breakfa...
Location
With a stay at The Ship Inn in Stonehaven, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 1-minute walk from Stonehaven Tolbooth and 15 minutes by foot from Stonehaven Outdoor Pool
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Golf course (nearby)
Beach (nearby)
Room options
2
Twin Room
Room details
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
146 ft²
Courtyard ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s)Accessible by Stairs
7
Single Room with Sea View
Room details
1 Single Bed
95 ft²
Sea ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomTVAccessible by Stairs
12
Luxury Double Room with Sea View
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
217 ft²
Sea ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s)Accessible by Stairs
3
Double Room
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
152 ft²
Courtyard ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s)Accessible by Stairs
10
Double Room with Sea View
Room details
1 Double Bed
Sleeps 2
196 ft²
Sea ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s)Accessible by Stairs
6
Family Room (3 Persons)
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
and 1 Single Bed
Sleeps 3
196 ft²
Sea ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s)Accessible by Stairs
8
Family Room (4 Persons)
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
and 2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
256 ft²
Sea ViewHeatingPrivate BathroomCrib(s)Accessible by Stairs
Guest reviews of The Ship Inn
9
Superb
Based on 738 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
23%
Couple
43%
Family
16%
Group
9%
Solo
6%
What guests think
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Across the reviews, The Ship Inn stands out for its scenic harbourfront setting in Stonehaven, consistently friendly staff, and well-regarded on-site dining, with many guests praising the tasty breakfasts, seafood dinners, and relaxing atmosphere after exploring nearby Dunnottar Castle.
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Across the reviews, The Ship Inn stands out for its scenic harbourfront setting in Stonehaven, consistently friendly staff, and well-regarded on-site dining, with many guests praising the tasty breakfasts, seafood dinners, and relaxing atmosphere after exploring nearby Dunnottar Castle.
Rooms are generally clean and comfortable, some with fine harbour views, though several are small or feel dated. A few reviews mention noise from the pub or surrounding area, occasional bed comfort or maintenance issues, and the absence of a lift. Overall, it suits travelers who value character and location over extensive amenities.
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Facilities
On-site pub and restaurant are popular and well regarded; dinner reservations are often needed. Parking is public (street or nearby harbour car park), and there is no lift, so access involves stairs.
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Jeannie
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a wonderful harbour view room. The bed and the room were very comfortable. The included full Scottish breakfast each morning was great. There is a pub on the main level of the inn that serves pub food as well. There is also a restaurant next to the pub. What a great visit. We will be back.
We had a wonderful harbour view room. The bed and the room were very comfortable. The included full Scottish breakfast each morning was great. There is a pub on the main level of the inn that serves pub food as well. There is also a restaurant next to the pub. What a great visit. We will be back.
10
peter
23 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely staff and room. Bar very welcoming and food (burger in my case) was great and washed down with a pint of ale. Highly recommend
Lovely staff and room. Bar very welcoming and food (burger in my case) was great and washed down with a pint of ale. Highly recommend
10
Margaret
26 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Located right on the harbour, and with a harbour view room was special. The pub itself is very busy, so book dinner if you wish to dine there. Dinner food was great and also the breakfast. There was some Pub noise outside on a Sat night, but not too late. Parking in free council carpark, or street if lucky was easy. Walk to Donnottar Castle out and back from village was excellent. 7 km return. You can also drive to Castle parking lot. Stonehaven was a lovely place to stay.
Located right on the harbour, and with a harbour view room was special. The pub itself is very busy, so book dinner if you wish to dine there. Dinner food was great and also the breakfast. There was some Pub noise outside on a Sat night, but not too late. Parking in free council carpark, or street if lucky was easy. Walk to Donnottar Castle out and back from village was excellent. 7 km return. You can also drive to Castle parking lot. Stonehaven was a lovely place to stay.
10
Katrine
4 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place to stay in the old harbour. Nice room that were clean and had a nice size. Ordered a harbour view room, and it was not. But ok anyway. Nice pub and resturant downstairs and also good breakfast. Free parking right outside.
Nice place to stay in the old harbour. Nice room that were clean and had a nice size. Ordered a harbour view room, and it was not. But ok anyway. Nice pub and resturant downstairs and also good breakfast. Free parking right outside.
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Darren
8 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. The breakfast was very good. Rooms are small and dated. Parking is out front if it’s open. If it’s not open, park in the harbor parking until after 4pm, the spots out front open up from the day trippers. Walking distance to Dunnator Castle. Restaurant downstairs was good.
Great location. The breakfast was very good. Rooms are small and dated. Parking is out front if it’s open. If it’s not open, park in the harbor parking until after 4pm, the spots out front open up from the day trippers. Walking distance to Dunnator Castle. Restaurant downstairs was good.
10
Claire
26 Aug 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful seaside stay. Restaurant and pub were a great dining choice.
Wonderful seaside stay. Restaurant and pub were a great dining choice.
10
Deborah
25 Sept 2023
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Lovely property right on the harbor. They have a restaurant on site so we booked for dinner, and breakfast was included. I am glad we stopped overnight in this cute little town, and we loved how walkable the village was. Staff was friendly, accommodating, and the place was as described. No regrets here!
Lovely property right on the harbor. They have a restaurant on site so we booked for dinner, and breakfast was included. I am glad we stopped overnight in this cute little town, and we loved how walkable the village was. Staff was friendly, accommodating, and the place was as described. No regrets here!
10
Rea Kay
15 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very pretty area. The food at the restaurant was good & there is a coffee shop close that had good sandwiches & pastries if you don't want to eat at the restaurant.
Very pretty area. The food at the restaurant was good & there is a coffee shop close that had good sandwiches & pastries if you don't want to eat at the restaurant.
10
Jennifer
3 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This area is gorgeous! The staff was so very friendly and the food was great! The room was clean and comfortable and more than adequate. The one drawback for some may be that there is no lift. Lugging suitcases up 3 flights was a workout but it was delightful!!! Thank you!!
This area is gorgeous! The staff was so very friendly and the food was great! The room was clean and comfortable and more than adequate. The one drawback for some may be that there is no lift. Lugging suitcases up 3 flights was a workout but it was delightful!!! Thank you!!
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Laurel
2 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This place is awesome! A great view, a wonderful pub downstairs, clean warm room. Good bed and bedding. The history!.... It is a bit on the smaller side and you have to climb stairs to get to your room. You enter from a locked back door to am internal staircase-felt very secure. Excellent food.
This place is awesome! A great view, a wonderful pub downstairs, clean warm room. Good bed and bedding. The history!.... It is a bit on the smaller side and you have to climb stairs to get to your room. You enter from a locked back door to am internal staircase-felt very secure. Excellent food.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and common areas are repeatedly described as very clean, with several guests calling them spotless or immaculate.
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Angela
21 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a pleasant one night stay and found the staff very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean but decor and furniture a little tired. Food was great - especially the breakfast which was included in the price. Would definitely stay again.
We had a pleasant one night stay and found the staff very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean but decor and furniture a little tired. Food was great - especially the breakfast which was included in the price. Would definitely stay again.
10
Mr T
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very good all around. Friendly and efficient staff; comfortable bed; everywhere spotlessly clean; great seafood and excellent breakfast! Plus sea views from the restaurant. Definitely recommend it.
Very good all around. Friendly and efficient staff; comfortable bed; everywhere spotlessly clean; great seafood and excellent breakfast! Plus sea views from the restaurant. Definitely recommend it.
10
Leslie
13 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stonehaven is a picturesque village and The Ship Inn is located in the heart of the harbour. The people were friendly and check-in easy. We also enjoyed the cleanliness and care.
Stonehaven is a picturesque village and The Ship Inn is located in the heart of the harbour. The people were friendly and check-in easy. We also enjoyed the cleanliness and care.
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Scott
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay at The Ship Inn. Cosy, clean room, helpful and friendly staff. Excellent food - remember to book ahead.
Excellent stay at The Ship Inn. Cosy, clean room, helpful and friendly staff. Excellent food - remember to book ahead.
10
Randy
30 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was a breeze! Very friendly and efficient staff. Room was clean and comfortable and the pub/ restaurant had great service and amazing food. The included breakfast had a lot of choices and was delicious!
Check in was a breeze! Very friendly and efficient staff. Room was clean and comfortable and the pub/ restaurant had great service and amazing food. The included breakfast had a lot of choices and was delicious!
10
lucinda
3 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful location on a small bay. Free parking on the street in front of the Inn. Great restaurant. The trail up the hill ( steep) to the Dunnottar Castle is 3 miles round trip but absolutely worth it if one is able. The room was small but immaculate, lots of hot water, good WiFi and a very reasonable price at the time of this review. I did not see if there was a lift, one flight of steep stairs to our room. Highly recommended.
Beautiful location on a small bay. Free parking on the street in front of the Inn. Great restaurant. The trail up the hill ( steep) to the Dunnottar Castle is 3 miles round trip but absolutely worth it if one is able. The room was small but immaculate, lots of hot water, good WiFi and a very reasonable price at the time of this review. I did not see if there was a lift, one flight of steep stairs to our room. Highly recommended.
10
Carol
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Restaurant at the hotel was good.Breakfast was included and was sit down instead of buffet. Hotel was right on the harbor so nice for an after dinner walk. Dunnottar Castle right up the street was fabulous to visit
Enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Restaurant at the hotel was good.Breakfast was included and was sit down instead of buffet. Hotel was right on the harbor so nice for an after dinner walk. Dunnottar Castle right up the street was fabulous to visit
10
Neil
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room overlooking the harbour. Friendly and polite staff. Room was clean.
Lovely room overlooking the harbour. Friendly and polite staff. Room was clean.
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Kay
18 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay, right on the harbour with lovely views and nice walks along the sea front. A very clean hotel with friendly staff, a good dinner menu and very filling breakfast. Would definitely stay there again if I'm in the area.
Great place to stay, right on the harbour with lovely views and nice walks along the sea front. A very clean hotel with friendly staff, a good dinner menu and very filling breakfast. Would definitely stay there again if I'm in the area.
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Kristina
12 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I just loved this place. It’s right on the harbor so the views are amazing. The rooms are on the smaller side but they are extremely clean (we saw one of the housekeepers on her hands and knees scrubbing the shower) and comfortable. Amenities are a little dated but it didn’t affect our stay. Definitely make reservations for the restaurant. I had cullen skink there for the first time and it was so good. I dream about it!
I just loved this place. It’s right on the harbor so the views are amazing. The rooms are on the smaller side but they are extremely clean (we saw one of the housekeepers on her hands and knees scrubbing the shower) and comfortable. Amenities are a little dated but it didn’t affect our stay. Definitely make reservations for the restaurant. I had cullen skink there for the first time and it was so good. I dream about it!
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable, many with lovely harbour views, but several are small or feel a bit dated. Some guests noted noise from the pub or neighbours, occasional bed discomfort, and isolated maintenance issues (e.g., windows).
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Kieran
29 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful view from the room, great location, staff went above and beyond.
Beautiful view from the room, great location, staff went above and beyond.
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Katrine
4 May 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice place to stay in the old harbour. Nice room that were clean and had a nice size. Ordered a harbour view room, and it was not. But ok anyway. Nice pub and resturant downstairs and also good breakfast. Free parking right outside.
Nice place to stay in the old harbour. Nice room that were clean and had a nice size. Ordered a harbour view room, and it was not. But ok anyway. Nice pub and resturant downstairs and also good breakfast. Free parking right outside.
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Elizabeth
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was good. We ate dinner there too - also good. All staff were friendly and efficient. Room was cozy, but fine for us.
Breakfast was good. We ate dinner there too - also good. All staff were friendly and efficient. Room was cozy, but fine for us.
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Darren
8 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. The breakfast was very good. Rooms are small and dated. Parking is out front if it’s open. If it’s not open, park in the harbor parking until after 4pm, the spots out front open up from the day trippers. Walking distance to Dunnator Castle. Restaurant downstairs was good.
Great location. The breakfast was very good. Rooms are small and dated. Parking is out front if it’s open. If it’s not open, park in the harbor parking until after 4pm, the spots out front open up from the day trippers. Walking distance to Dunnator Castle. Restaurant downstairs was good.
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Andy
9 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The bedroom windows where buckled and wouldn’t close properly had to put towels in the gaps to stop the draft DO NOT STAY HERE I HAD TO REMOVE PICTURES OF TOWELS IN WINDOW BEFORE THEY WOULD POST MY REVIEW
The bedroom windows where buckled and wouldn’t close properly had to put towels in the gaps to stop the draft DO NOT STAY HERE I HAD TO REMOVE PICTURES OF TOWELS IN WINDOW BEFORE THEY WOULD POST MY REVIEW
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Lora
5 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A really cozy and comfortable room with an incredible view, in an amazing location. Walking over the headlands to Dunnottar Castle was an incredible experience. The view from our room was beautiful, this is such a magical location. Breakfast was delicious, and staff were helpful and very personable. It was a highlight of our three week tour of Scotland.
A really cozy and comfortable room with an incredible view, in an amazing location. Walking over the headlands to Dunnottar Castle was an incredible experience. The view from our room was beautiful, this is such a magical location. Breakfast was delicious, and staff were helpful and very personable. It was a highlight of our three week tour of Scotland.
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Neil
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room overlooking the harbour. Friendly and polite staff. Room was clean.
Lovely room overlooking the harbour. Friendly and polite staff. Room was clean.
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Coral
1 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in quick. Staff was pleasant. The bed could do with replacing. Breakfast was good. Area was lovely.
Check in quick. Staff was pleasant. The bed could do with replacing. Breakfast was good. Area was lovely.
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Kristina
12 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I just loved this place. It’s right on the harbor so the views are amazing. The rooms are on the smaller side but they are extremely clean (we saw one of the housekeepers on her hands and knees scrubbing the shower) and comfortable. Amenities are a little dated but it didn’t affect our stay. Definitely make reservations for the restaurant. I had cullen skink there for the first time and it was so good. I dream about it!
I just loved this place. It’s right on the harbor so the views are amazing. The rooms are on the smaller side but they are extremely clean (we saw one of the housekeepers on her hands and knees scrubbing the shower) and comfortable. Amenities are a little dated but it didn’t affect our stay. Definitely make reservations for the restaurant. I had cullen skink there for the first time and it was so good. I dream about it!
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Claire
16 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location overlooking the harbour. Very noisy room right above the bar with a lot of noise until midnight. I would stay in Stonehaven again but I wouldn't stay here which is a shame.
Lovely location overlooking the harbour. Very noisy room right above the bar with a lot of noise until midnight. I would stay in Stonehaven again but I wouldn't stay here which is a shame.
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Service
Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with smooth check-ins and thoughtful touches like storing luggage or arranging tables. One review reported a check-in delay.
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Blanche
22 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Location great . Personalised and excellent service
Location great . Personalised and excellent service
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Mr T
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very good all around. Friendly and efficient staff; comfortable bed; everywhere spotlessly clean; great seafood and excellent breakfast! Plus sea views from the restaurant. Definitely recommend it.
Very good all around. Friendly and efficient staff; comfortable bed; everywhere spotlessly clean; great seafood and excellent breakfast! Plus sea views from the restaurant. Definitely recommend it.
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Scott
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay at The Ship Inn. Cosy, clean room, helpful and friendly staff. Excellent food - remember to book ahead.
Excellent stay at The Ship Inn. Cosy, clean room, helpful and friendly staff. Excellent food - remember to book ahead.
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Elizabeth
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was good. We ate dinner there too - also good. All staff were friendly and efficient. Room was cozy, but fine for us.
Breakfast was good. We ate dinner there too - also good. All staff were friendly and efficient. Room was cozy, but fine for us.
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Randy
30 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was a breeze! Very friendly and efficient staff. Room was clean and comfortable and the pub/ restaurant had great service and amazing food. The included breakfast had a lot of choices and was delicious!
Check in was a breeze! Very friendly and efficient staff. Room was clean and comfortable and the pub/ restaurant had great service and amazing food. The included breakfast had a lot of choices and was delicious!
10
Alison
10 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location at the harbour. We walked back to the Inn after seeing Dunnotar castle, and had a drink sitting outside. Staff let us store our luggage in advance so we could go out walking, and got us a table for dinner (very popular place). Quieted down later so no problems sleeping. Nice breakfast and we walked around the harbour and town after breakfast.
Great location at the harbour. We walked back to the Inn after seeing Dunnotar castle, and had a drink sitting outside. Staff let us store our luggage in advance so we could go out walking, and got us a table for dinner (very popular place). Quieted down later so no problems sleeping. Nice breakfast and we walked around the harbour and town after breakfast.
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Bill
29 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very pleasant staff
Very pleasant staff
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Paul
25 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good location. Checkin was a shambles as room wasnt ready when we were told. Had to hang about with our suitcase for an hour. Room was basic and really small and overlooked the bins. Bed was really uncomfortable. Breakfast choices were good but food wasnt hot when it arrived. Even the toast was cold. Overall it was a disappointing stay
Good location. Checkin was a shambles as room wasnt ready when we were told. Had to hang about with our suitcase for an hour. Room was basic and really small and overlooked the bins. Bed was really uncomfortable. Breakfast choices were good but food wasnt hot when it arrived. Even the toast was cold. Overall it was a disappointing stay
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Heather
22 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We really enjoyed our stay at Ship Inn. Small town experience. Food was really good and the staff were super friendly. The room was comfy. Felt like I was at my favourite Aunties house! Shoutout to Abby Chivon Zane Fifi and Fiona. Heather/Linda from Canada
We really enjoyed our stay at Ship Inn. Small town experience. Food was really good and the staff were super friendly. The room was comfy. Felt like I was at my favourite Aunties house! Shoutout to Abby Chivon Zane Fifi and Fiona. Heather/Linda from Canada
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Theodore
14 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were only in Stonehaven for one night. However, the Ship Inn was a great choice. We (4 of us) had dinner there and it was excellent! The waiting-staff was very friendly and helpful. We had included breakfast there the next morning as well and we were glad we did with made-to-order items as well as some buffet-choices. The rooms were comfortable and the view of the harbor was wonderful.
We were only in Stonehaven for one night. However, the Ship Inn was a great choice. We (4 of us) had dinner there and it was excellent! The waiting-staff was very friendly and helpful. We had included breakfast there the next morning as well and we were glad we did with made-to-order items as well as some buffet-choices. The rooms were comfortable and the view of the harbor was wonderful.
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Location
Harbourside location is a major highlight, walkable to Stonehaven sights and the coastal path to Dunnottar Castle. Easy strolls to town; occasional evening bustle near the pub was noted.
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Margaret
26 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Located right on the harbour, and with a harbour view room was special. The pub itself is very busy, so book dinner if you wish to dine there. Dinner food was great and also the breakfast. There was some Pub noise outside on a Sat night, but not too late. Parking in free council carpark, or street if lucky was easy. Walk to Donnottar Castle out and back from village was excellent. 7 km return. You can also drive to Castle parking lot. Stonehaven was a lovely place to stay.
Located right on the harbour, and with a harbour view room was special. The pub itself is very busy, so book dinner if you wish to dine there. Dinner food was great and also the breakfast. There was some Pub noise outside on a Sat night, but not too late. Parking in free council carpark, or street if lucky was easy. Walk to Donnottar Castle out and back from village was excellent. 7 km return. You can also drive to Castle parking lot. Stonehaven was a lovely place to stay.
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Darren
8 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. The breakfast was very good. Rooms are small and dated. Parking is out front if it’s open. If it’s not open, park in the harbor parking until after 4pm, the spots out front open up from the day trippers. Walking distance to Dunnator Castle. Restaurant downstairs was good.
Great location. The breakfast was very good. Rooms are small and dated. Parking is out front if it’s open. If it’s not open, park in the harbor parking until after 4pm, the spots out front open up from the day trippers. Walking distance to Dunnator Castle. Restaurant downstairs was good.
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Alison
10 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location at the harbour. We walked back to the Inn after seeing Dunnotar castle, and had a drink sitting outside. Staff let us store our luggage in advance so we could go out walking, and got us a table for dinner (very popular place). Quieted down later so no problems sleeping. Nice breakfast and we walked around the harbour and town after breakfast.
Great location at the harbour. We walked back to the Inn after seeing Dunnotar castle, and had a drink sitting outside. Staff let us store our luggage in advance so we could go out walking, and got us a table for dinner (very popular place). Quieted down later so no problems sleeping. Nice breakfast and we walked around the harbour and town after breakfast.
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Justin
9 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Awesome old time hotel on the harbour. Loved it, easy walk to town and to the sites.
Awesome old time hotel on the harbour. Loved it, easy walk to town and to the sites.
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Verena
16 Apr 2025
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Location is fabulous, right opposite the harbour. Close to everything in town. Comfy bed, good shower and a delicious brekkie in the morning
Location is fabulous, right opposite the harbour. Close to everything in town. Comfy bed, good shower and a delicious brekkie in the morning
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lucinda
3 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful location on a small bay. Free parking on the street in front of the Inn. Great restaurant. The trail up the hill ( steep) to the Dunnottar Castle is 3 miles round trip but absolutely worth it if one is able. The room was small but immaculate, lots of hot water, good WiFi and a very reasonable price at the time of this review. I did not see if there was a lift, one flight of steep stairs to our room. Highly recommended.
Beautiful location on a small bay. Free parking on the street in front of the Inn. Great restaurant. The trail up the hill ( steep) to the Dunnottar Castle is 3 miles round trip but absolutely worth it if one is able. The room was small but immaculate, lots of hot water, good WiFi and a very reasonable price at the time of this review. I did not see if there was a lift, one flight of steep stairs to our room. Highly recommended.
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Lora
5 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A really cozy and comfortable room with an incredible view, in an amazing location. Walking over the headlands to Dunnottar Castle was an incredible experience. The view from our room was beautiful, this is such a magical location. Breakfast was delicious, and staff were helpful and very personable. It was a highlight of our three week tour of Scotland.
A really cozy and comfortable room with an incredible view, in an amazing location. Walking over the headlands to Dunnottar Castle was an incredible experience. The view from our room was beautiful, this is such a magical location. Breakfast was delicious, and staff were helpful and very personable. It was a highlight of our three week tour of Scotland.
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Carol
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Restaurant at the hotel was good.Breakfast was included and was sit down instead of buffet. Hotel was right on the harbor so nice for an after dinner walk. Dunnottar Castle right up the street was fabulous to visit
Enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Restaurant at the hotel was good.Breakfast was included and was sit down instead of buffet. Hotel was right on the harbor so nice for an after dinner walk. Dunnottar Castle right up the street was fabulous to visit
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John
27 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location, fabulous staff, well refurbished room and dinners were simply excellent. Highly recommended.
Great location, fabulous staff, well refurbished room and dinners were simply excellent. Highly recommended.
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Tamara
28 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful inn by the bay. Easy walk into town.
Beautiful inn by the bay. Easy walk into town.
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Dining
Breakfast earns strong praise for quality, variety, and generous portions; dinner and pub food, especially seafood, are widely enjoyed. Many advise booking a dinner table due to popularity.
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Jeannie
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a wonderful harbour view room. The bed and the room were very comfortable. The included full Scottish breakfast each morning was great. There is a pub on the main level of the inn that serves pub food as well. There is also a restaurant next to the pub. What a great visit. We will be back.
We had a wonderful harbour view room. The bed and the room were very comfortable. The included full Scottish breakfast each morning was great. There is a pub on the main level of the inn that serves pub food as well. There is also a restaurant next to the pub. What a great visit. We will be back.
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Joan
22 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Ship Inn is a gem! Set on a lovely beach, it is a charming place! The rooms are immaculately clean and beautiful. The mattress was so comfortable for a good night’s sleep. Walking around Stonehaven, we enjoyed the beach, the walk to the castle, and the paths in Donnotter Woods. The restaurant was great, and the included morning breakfast was very filling. All the staff were helpful, friendly, and professional. We highly recommend The Ship Inn.
The Ship Inn is a gem! Set on a lovely beach, it is a charming place! The rooms are immaculately clean and beautiful. The mattress was so comfortable for a good night’s sleep. Walking around Stonehaven, we enjoyed the beach, the walk to the castle, and the paths in Donnotter Woods. The restaurant was great, and the included morning breakfast was very filling. All the staff were helpful, friendly, and professional. We highly recommend The Ship Inn.
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Mr T
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very good all around. Friendly and efficient staff; comfortable bed; everywhere spotlessly clean; great seafood and excellent breakfast! Plus sea views from the restaurant. Definitely recommend it.
Very good all around. Friendly and efficient staff; comfortable bed; everywhere spotlessly clean; great seafood and excellent breakfast! Plus sea views from the restaurant. Definitely recommend it.
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Barry
14 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very clean and warm,the food in the restaurant was outstanding,had dinner and breakfast and both were brilliant and huge portions 10/10 . Will stay again next time am working in Stonehaven
Room was very clean and warm,the food in the restaurant was outstanding,had dinner and breakfast and both were brilliant and huge portions 10/10 . Will stay again next time am working in Stonehaven
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Margaret
26 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Located right on the harbour, and with a harbour view room was special. The pub itself is very busy, so book dinner if you wish to dine there. Dinner food was great and also the breakfast. There was some Pub noise outside on a Sat night, but not too late. Parking in free council carpark, or street if lucky was easy. Walk to Donnottar Castle out and back from village was excellent. 7 km return. You can also drive to Castle parking lot. Stonehaven was a lovely place to stay.
Located right on the harbour, and with a harbour view room was special. The pub itself is very busy, so book dinner if you wish to dine there. Dinner food was great and also the breakfast. There was some Pub noise outside on a Sat night, but not too late. Parking in free council carpark, or street if lucky was easy. Walk to Donnottar Castle out and back from village was excellent. 7 km return. You can also drive to Castle parking lot. Stonehaven was a lovely place to stay.
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Scott
4 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay at The Ship Inn. Cosy, clean room, helpful and friendly staff. Excellent food - remember to book ahead.
Excellent stay at The Ship Inn. Cosy, clean room, helpful and friendly staff. Excellent food - remember to book ahead.
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Elizabeth
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was good. We ate dinner there too - also good. All staff were friendly and efficient. Room was cozy, but fine for us.
Breakfast was good. We ate dinner there too - also good. All staff were friendly and efficient. Room was cozy, but fine for us.
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Carol
23 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Restaurant at the hotel was good.Breakfast was included and was sit down instead of buffet. Hotel was right on the harbor so nice for an after dinner walk. Dunnottar Castle right up the street was fabulous to visit
Enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Restaurant at the hotel was good.Breakfast was included and was sit down instead of buffet. Hotel was right on the harbor so nice for an after dinner walk. Dunnottar Castle right up the street was fabulous to visit
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Jonathan
28 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The breakfast, pub fare and drinks were reasonable and delicious. The staff were friendly and accomodating. We were only there two nights but wished we had booked for longer.
The breakfast, pub fare and drinks were reasonable and delicious. The staff were friendly and accomodating. We were only there two nights but wished we had booked for longer.
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Theodore
14 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were only in Stonehaven for one night. However, the Ship Inn was a great choice. We (4 of us) had dinner there and it was excellent! The waiting-staff was very friendly and helpful. We had included breakfast there the next morning as well and we were glad we did with made-to-order items as well as some buffet-choices. The rooms were comfortable and the view of the harbor was wonderful.
We were only in Stonehaven for one night. However, the Ship Inn was a great choice. We (4 of us) had dinner there and it was excellent! The waiting-staff was very friendly and helpful. We had included breakfast there the next morning as well and we were glad we did with made-to-order items as well as some buffet-choices. The rooms were comfortable and the view of the harbor was wonderful.
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Gordon
23 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived slightly early and our room was ready so it was good to ditch the luggage and get out and about. The Ship Inn was comfortable, had a good atmosphere, excellent food at dinner and breakfast. Location is great, not too far from the railway station which suited us and area around the harbour is lovely.
We arrived slightly early and our room was ready so it was good to ditch the luggage and get out and about. The Ship Inn was comfortable, had a good atmosphere, excellent food at dinner and breakfast. Location is great, not too far from the railway station which suited us and area around the harbour is lovely.
Property policies
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From 15:00 to 22:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about The Ship Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Free parking is available on-site, providing convenience for guests traveling by car.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A full breakfast is offered, ensuring guests start their day with a hearty meal. Specific serving hours are not provided.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is available from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM, and check-out is required by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out options may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The Ship Inn is located on the waterfront in Stonehaven, just a 1-minute walk from the historic Stonehaven Tolbooth and a 15-minute walk from the Stonehaven Outdoor Pool. Aberdeen Airport is approximately 18 miles away.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although the specific age limit is not provided.
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Front desk opening hours 08:00 - 22:00.
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This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
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