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The Ship Inn

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

About this property

Overlooking Stonehaven harbour, The Ship Inn was built in 1771 and offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and rooms with flat-screen TVs. En suite bathrooms with heated mirrors are featured in each room at The Ship Inn, as well as tea & coffee making facilities. Locally caught seafood, and steaks from a local Aberdeen butcher are served in the on-site restaurant which offers a variety of cuisine. A selection of real ales and draught beers are served in the lounge bar, as well as more than 100 different malt whiskies. Stonehaven is home to a picturesque harbour, open-air heated swimming pool and a scenic golf course, whilst also being just a 30-minute drive to Aberdeen city centre. The entrance to Cairngorms National Park is is under an hour’s drive away and offers a wide array of sporting activities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Shirley
Australia Australia
“Beautiful location. Room was well priced and a good walk to the castle which was sadly closed but lovely walk. Restaurant downstairs very handy!”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great setting. Breakfast was very good and staff were very accommodating. Room was very clean and modern”
Anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely place to stay right on the harbour. Highly recommend. Super walks nearby. Very good breakfast and lovely evening meal. Staff first class. Will be back.”
Anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really good breakfast menu, included in the room price.”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location and view. Staff are very friendly and helpful.”
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hotel was excellent. Very clean and fresh room/bathroom. Food and atmosphere at night was excellent followed by a lovely breakfast all served by polite friendly staff. We will stay again when back next year.”
Marcus
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location. Lovely room with a fantastic view.”
Nicola
Taiwan Taiwan
“I was in area for paddleboarding activity, hotel was close to harbour. Perfect location. Cosy room. Tasty breakfast. Tea/coffee facilities in room. Good shower. Friendly, helpful service from the staff i met. I was able to leave bag to...”
Jill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful view over the harbour from our room! Very clean! The pub itself is charming & traditional. The food from the captain’s table was exceptional and the staff were super friendly! Perfect stay for our honeymoon”
Kelly
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great wee location, beautiful views, handy to town, easy parking”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Captain's Table Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Ship Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Ship Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The restaurant is very popular and busy, so we cannot guarantee tables for hotel guests without a booking.

Please note that the property does not accept American Express cards. Bookings can be reserved using an AMEX card, but an alternative payment method will be required.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.