Name: The Boat Inn
Address: Charleston Road, Aboyne, Scotland, United Kingdom, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Rating: 9.2

Guest reviews

9.2

Superb

Based on 662 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

7%

Couple

47%

Family

25%

Group

15%

Solo

4%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across many reviews, The Boat Inn offers a charming riverside base in Aboyne with a cozy pub vibe and relaxed atmosphere, appealing to travellers stopping over or exploring Deeside, with numerous return guests highlighting a consistently enjoyable stay.

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10

Nick

Apr 17, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

David

Mar 19, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place, friendly staff, good food and nice selection of beer on tap. Will definitely look forward to going back.

10

Jeff

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great rooms and food

10

Katherine

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

Bryan

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very nice and staff and food at the in was excellent

Charleston Road, Aboyne, Scotland, United Kingdom

Location

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.

Aboyne Golf Club(1 miles)

Reflect Spa(1.5 miles)

Deeside Activity Park(4.1 miles)

The Butterworth Gallery(4.4 miles)

Cairngorms National Park(4.4 miles)

Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve(8.8 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 22:00

Before 10:30

Good to know

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Optional extras

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy a variety of options. Specific serving hours are not mentioned.

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

The property is located in Aboyne, just a 2-minute drive from Aboyne Golf Club and 6 minutes from The Butterworth Gallery. It is approximately 4.1 miles from Deeside Activity Park and 8.8 miles from Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve.

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

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