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The Boat Inn, hotel in Aboyne

On the banks of the River Dee, The Boat Inn in Aboyne offers accommodation, a cosy bar and restaurant.

We had one of the smaller rooms but it did not lack in comfort - the bed was huge and super comfy, the shower was great too. Staff were polite, friendly and helpful and our dog 🐶 was made to feel very welcome. In our room there was a bowl of biscuits for him, a towel, poo bags and plastic mat for his bowl. Our dog's cage was placed under the room window, and the three of us had a comfy night with the windows open listening to the birds in the nearby trees. Dinner was good and very busy (always book a table), a bowl of water for our pooch and, lovely cocktails 🍸on the menu - a nice treat to have one! Breakfast was superb, a great range to choose from, and again, served by friendly, helpful staff. Excellent walks locally, particularly right opposite along the Dee, and further up the road to an open park. The Boat Inn excels in location, breakfast and staff - they're the best. This is a perfect example of a dog friendly destination 🐾🙌🐶🙌🐾
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
861 reviews
Price from€ 169.30per night
Firhurst, hotel in Aboyne

Firhurst provides accommodation in Aboyne. The property is located 18 km from Craigievar Castle. Free WiFi is available. The units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV.

Everything was great. The apartment was clean and well equipped. Claudia was very kind and she left in the house some snacks for us. Parking is possible on the street in front of the house. Dog friendly acommodation.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
181 reviews
Price from€ 75.89per night
The Lodge on the Loch, hotel in Aboyne

You can glimpse majestic ospreys plunging into the loch, relax in the sumptuous spa, or take on two 9-hole golf courses amidst idyllic scenery at The Lodge.

Sauna in the room was great and the spa bath
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
196 reviews
Price from€ 174.55per night
Lys-Na-Greyne, hotel in Aboyne

Offering a garden and river view, Lys-Na-Greyne is located in Aboyne, 48 km from Hilton Community Centre and 49 km from Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum.

The lounge, conservatory and breakfast rooms were very well presented and the views from the property are stunning.
9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
249 reviews
Price from€ 282.55per night
Haven Retreat Scotland - Large 4 Bed House with Woodland garden, Aboyne ,Royal Deeside, hotel in Aboyne

Located in Aboyne and only 49 km from Beach Ballroom, Haven Retreat Scotland - Large 4 Bed House with Woodland garden, Aboyne, Royal Deeside provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and...

Great house in a beautiful location,perfect location for the family wedding we were attending
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
20 reviews
Price from€ 569.77per night
Loch Kinord Hotel, hotel in Aboyne

In the rustic village of Dinnet in the heart of Royal Deeside, this family-run hotel is ideal for exploring the Highlands and tourist and sporting activities in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire On the edge...

The bed in room 5 was terrible. I’d like to advise the owner to sleep in there for a night. He will then go and get a new mattress or bed I would think. The rest of the place was delightful- however our sleep was terrible.
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very good
Rated very good
263 reviews
Price from€ 145.95per night
Douneside House, hotel in Aboyne

Douneside House is located in Tarland, 50km from Aberdeen. Douneside House features views of the countryside and complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Location, grounds, food and excellent and friendly staff. The restaurant manager was particularly good.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
170 reviews
Price from€ 233.51per night
The Commercial Hotel, hotel in Aboyne

The Commercial Hotel in Tarland provides accommodation with a garden and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a restaurant onsite, room service and luggage storage space.

Delightful location; smart hotel, great facilities, good food
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
353 reviews
Price from€ 151.78per night
Aberdeen Arms Hotel Tarland, hotel in Aboyne

Situated in Tarland and with Balmoral Castle reachable within 34 km, Aberdeen Arms Hotel Tarland features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

Ideal location
5.6
Scored 5.6
Above average
Rated okay
308 reviews
Price from€ 81.73per night
Mapleview Bed and Breakfast, hotel in Aboyne

Mapleview Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation in a rural location, 4.8 km from the village of Lumphanan. Craigievar Castle is 3 km away. Free private parking is available on site.

Our host was lovely and couldn't do enough to ensure we had a comfortable stay. The room was spacious and very clean. Breakfast was delicious.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
139 reviews
Price from€ 99.24per night
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What guests said about Aboyne:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Wonderful 3 days. Stunning scenery, fantastic accommodation.

    Wonderful 3 days. Stunning scenery, fantastic accommodation. Peace and quiet. Fabulous place for walking especially Glen Tar Estate near the Ballroom. Excellent pub The Boat for meals and get togethers with friendly attentive staff. We had a car but did notice using the local bus service
    Graham
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Aboyne is a delightful large village set amongst beautiful...

    Aboyne is a delightful large village set amongst beautiful scenery. It seems to have a real community feel about it and the public spaces are clean and well cared for. We preferred it to the very touristy Ballater down the road and would stay here again.
    Catherine
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We didn't stop in the town of Aboyne itself, but if (or...

    We didn't stop in the town of Aboyne itself, but if (or rather, when!) we go back, we will do so, as it looked very pleasant as we drove through. The scenery in the area is beautiful, and we enjoyed our drives around the area. There are plenty of placed of interest to visit and a super-abundance of castles. We greatly enjoyed our day at Castle Fraser.
    Julia
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Beautiful scenery and walks; river setting; lovely local...

    Beautiful scenery and walks; river setting; lovely local friendly cafes; lots to return for. Very quiet and peaceful and everyone we met so friendly. Balmoral is just gorgeous and Ballater a nice town to explore.
    Sally
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Beautiful place with great access to river and woodland...

    Beautiful place with great access to river and woodland walks. Quaint feel. A few solid local establishments to eat and drink, including the Boat Inn which has a great atmosphere and food/bar. A little scarce on eateries open later, particularly on weeknights. Most places closed by 8pm, although would highly recommend Nurtaj, the local Indian restaurant! Beautiful inside, lovely staff, amazing food. Aboyne was also a good base for accessing other places, with excellent road links out towards Inverness, Aberdeen, the Moray coast, and more. Not touristy in the best way. Beautiful place.
    Laura
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Lovely little town to visit, very quiet and peaceful with...

    Lovely little town to visit, very quiet and peaceful with interesting buildings. Highly recommended if you're visiting the Cairngorms, Aberdeen or anywhere nearby. The Boat Inn is an amazing place to stay as well as for a meal or drinks with lovely indoor and outdoor spaces. Nice little play park for kids and fields for dogs to run around in too.
    LINZI
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Aboyne

  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 249 reviews
    I don’t often write reviews, however we found Lys-Na-Greene so exceptional that it wouldn’t be right not to write one in this instance. Extremely comfortable, spacious, and well furnished en-suite bedroom and common area, and excellent hospitality including breakfast provided by owners Joyce and Garry. Beautiful setting and grounds. While more expensive than what we typically pay for B&B type accommodation, it was well worth the difference. We hope to return.
    Barry
    United States
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 196 reviews
    Really enjoyed our stay at the Lodge! Owners were very welcoming and gave suggestions on local things to do. The scenary is beautiful and the location was great for visiting Ballater, Balmoral, Crathes Castle, etc. We had breakfast and dinner at the Lodge and both were wonderful. Loved exploring the region and this was a great base to do that from. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
    Stephanie
    United Kingdom
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 20 reviews
    This is a lovely spacious property in a great location with all the facilities needed for an enjoyable break with a medium sized party. Our dog was accommodated with no fuss and a small extra charge. Easy walk to all Aboyne facilities and good location to explore Deeside. Large combined lounge and dining area with wood burning stove great for winter evenings. Lovely large modern kitchen.
    Grant
    United Kingdom
  • From € 186.81 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 861 reviews
    the facility was obviously modernized well but held the charm of an older establishment very well. the rooms were very well decorated food and meal service was really great. It was hot while we were there so no AC was noticeable but we did not have AC anywhere in our visit to Scotland so I can hardly fault them there. This was easily our favorite property of the trip!
    Erin
    United States
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 65 reviews
    Beautiful and very comfortable rooms where we got a great couple of nights' sleep. Location really convenient for Aboyne and surrounding area. Judith was really friendly and made us feel very welcome. The food was delicious - I'd particularly recommend the cooked breakfast which is just the thing for a morning after a wedding!
    J
    James
    United Kingdom
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 249 reviews
    Joyce and Garry are wonderful hosts. We felt at home in their lovely B&B and enjoyed every minute of our stay. Their excellent knowledge of the surrounding area including hikes was great! Breakfast is a great treat to start the day.
    Jonathan
    Netherlands
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 181 reviews
    Lovely studio, very clean and spacious. Short walk into Aboyne which is gorgeous, we ate at the Boat Inn which is definately worth a visit. Great place to stay for visiting Royal Deeside, we would stay again.
    Alison
    United Kingdom
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 29 reviews
    Brilliant location. Quiet woodland surrounding. Close to River Dee, and to Ballater. Lodge had all we needed. We had several evening meals in the hotel. Food there is excellent. Staff very helpful & friendly.
    Nick
    United Kingdom
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 249 reviews
    Location of hotel. Amazing welcome from owners and hospitality throughout stay was incredible. Breakfast was fantastic. Room beautiful and well presented. All our needs catered for.
    Duncan
    United Kingdom
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 249 reviews
    Gorgeous, elegantly decorated, and in a wonderful location on the Dee River. There are lot’s of things to see and do in this part of Scotland. Thank you Joyce & Garry.
    Robert
    United States
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 28 reviews
    The location is absolutely outstanding if you want a break from the world. Close to both Aboyne and Ballater we thought this was an ideal location for our stay.
    Rebecca
    United Kingdom
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 196 reviews
    Our room was spacious and had a wonderful view of the lake. The staff were warm, welcoming, and helpful when answering our questions about the area.
    Kierry
    Germany
  • From € 186.81 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 861 reviews
    Great menu selection, clean rooms, location was ideal for traveling around the area, and each and every staff member was friendly and accommodating
    Drew
    United States
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 294 reviews
    Very relaxing cracking walks in the wood great food near by 10 mins drive to aboyne will be back for longer dog friendly important to us thank-you
    Thomas
    United Kingdom
  • From € 186.81 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 861 reviews
    Breakfast was amazing, dinner was amazing. Staff were so friendly and helpful. If I ever return to Scotland I will be coming back to the boat inn!
    Abby
    Canada
  • From € 186.81 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 861 reviews
    overall a excellent hotel great location, staff, cleanliness, food I look forward to returning with family
    Malcolm
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
    Fantastic views. High spec house. Good for dog walks and equi-distant to Ballater & Aboyne.
    Alison
    United Kingdom
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 196 reviews
    I liked the location. Aboyne is a stunning village.
    Suzi
    United Kingdom