The Boat Inn
Charleston Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Spacious room Staff attentive”
“The location, staff and food absolutely amazing”
“Very nice area and modern quiet room”
“Room was river facing, a great view, well appoibted and very quiet”
“Great location, lovely friendly staff, good food at very reasonable price”
“Food was phenomenal, staff really friendly, place is immaculately presented and …”
“It was beautiful well presented and very clean”
“Staff are so lovely and friendly and the place could not be cleaner, more beauti…”
“Breakfast was good”
“Excellent breakfasts, friendly staff”
“Good car parking”
“The adjacent hotel rooms were good and the car park had plenty of space”
Overview
On the banks of the River Dee, The Boat Inn in Aboyne offers accommodation, a cosy bar and restaurant. This Aberdeenshire inn lies around 4 miles east of the Cairngorms National Park, and provides free parking and Wi-Fi in public areas. A full Scottish breakfast is served at The Boat Inn, with bacon, sausage, black pudding, eggs, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast. Pancakes, French toast, and smoked salmon with scrambled eggs is also available, along with Vegetarian and Vegan options, as well as a buffet selection of cereal, yoghurts, fresh fruit and juices. The 16 individually styled rooms have en-suite facilities, Ortho Opulence beds, 200 thread count cotton linen, fresh tea and coffee, TV, hairdryer and free WiFi. Some rooms offer views of the river. Accommodation is offered in two separate areas, 8 bedrooms within the original Inn and 8 bedrooms within the detached Boat House. The Boat House offers rooms with soft furnishings, deep freestanding baths, balconies and super-king beds. The restaurant serves a high-quality menu using fine Scottish ingredients. Aberdeen Angus steaks, North Sea fish and seafood and Highland cheeses are among the offerings. Aboyne is around 30 miles west of Aberdeen. The city’s vibrant Union Street shopping district features well-known stores and boutique shops and is less than 1 hour’s drive.
Traveller reviews
Julie
couple
May 30, 2026
“Expensive and dinner disappointing”
Breakfast was good. Very poor menu selection and not varied.
Graeme
couple
May 29, 2026
Spacious room Staff attentive
fiona
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
Great location, lovely friendly staff, good food at very reasonable price.
Royd
couple
May 26, 2026
“100% worth a visit”
Food was phenomenal, staff really friendly, place is immaculately presented and in a stunning location
Alexis
couple
May 23, 2026
“Lovely staff at check in/out food was beautiful”
It was beautiful well presented and very clean
John
couple
May 20, 2026
“Convienient for area but not the best value for money”
Good location for visiting local attractions. Very nice area and modern quiet room. Good car parking.
Liam
couple
May 17, 2026
“Beautiful stay in gorgerous surroundings!”
Everything! The location, staff and food absolutely amazing! We can’t wait to come back.
John
couple
May 15, 2026
“Exceeded expectations in food, room and staff friendliness”
Excellent breakfasts, friendly staff. Evening meals were very tasty. Room was river facing, a great view, well appoibted and very quiet
Heather
couple
May 12, 2026
“Gorgeous inn, wonderfully madeover. I've come home with lots of decor inspo!”
Staff are so lovely and friendly and the place could not be cleaner, more beautifully presented or organised.
guernseyjane
couple
May 9, 2026
“Superb stay”
Staff super nice, room gorgeous, food delightful and allowed our dog to stay too. 3rd time staying there and Will do so again without hesitation
Fiona
solo_traveller
April 22, 2026
“A great base to visit the local area”
The food was exellent, the staff friendly and the room clean / well appointed. Well located for visiting local places of interests
Helen
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
“Great”
Nice atmosphere
Sara
family_with_children
April 13, 2026
“Lovely rooms”
Lovely rooms
lena
couple
April 13, 2026
“Really lovely”
Lovely place and staff and delicious breakfast! Gorgeous location and plenty of walks close by.
Gregor
couple
April 8, 2026
“Just sublime!”
Just so many things are so right about this little treasure. Location, ambience, hospitality, quality, it has it all and so so dog friendly.
Florent
family_with_children
April 8, 2026
“Great food and stay experience at the Boat Inn”
Loved the place, the atmosphere, food was delicious and well presented both for breakfast and dinner. Room was very spacious and very well decorated. Staff super friendly and profesional. We highly recommend the place
Richard
solo_traveller
March 31, 2026
Staff were excellent throughout my stay and I was really happy with my room. Would recommend it if you are staying in the area.
David
solo_traveller
March 30, 2026
“Nice hotel and helpful staff but the food could have been better”
Clean and tidy
Ian
couple
March 27, 2026
“Comfortable dog friendly rooms, very friendly staff and great location.”
The location near the river is super. The adjacent hotel rooms were good and the car park had plenty of space. The staff were very pleasant and helpful,
Michael
couple
March 27, 2026
“Boat Aboyne.”
The room, although small, was excellent with instant hot water for the shower. The food in the restaurant is brilliant and the little train going around above the restaurant is always fun.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Skiing, Darts, Hiking, Cycling, Walking tours, Bike tours, Live music/performance
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Special diet menus (on request), Coffee house on site, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Bicycle parking, Indoor fireplace, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Heating, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Services
Daily housekeeping, Pet bowls, Packed lunches, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities
Ski
Ski storage
Deluxe Double with River View
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating as well as river views. The unit has 1 bed.
Small Double Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Small Standard King Room
Room is located in the Boat House, the detached building to the main hotel.
Small Super King Double
Room is located in the Boat House, the detached building to the main hotel.
Deluxe Double/Twin Riverview
Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating, a flat-screen TV, as well as river views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Super King Double or Twin with Balcony
Room is located in the Boat House, the detached building to the main hotel.
Deluxe Triple Room River Facing
With a river view, this beautiful suite has a TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities, double basins, and a double shower. This room can accommodate a family of 4. Please contact the property if required.
Twin Room
Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twin room features a tea and coffee maker, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Deluxe Double Suite with Standing Bath
The suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite offers a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Double Suite with Standing Bath and Balcony
Room is located in the Boat House, the detached building to the main hotel.
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