The Ship Inn

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Overlooking Stonehaven harbor, The Ship Inn was built in 1771 and offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and rooms with flat-screen TVs. Private 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 draft beers are served in the lounge bar, as well as more than 100 different malt whiskeys. Stonehaven is home to a picturesque harbor, open-air heated swimming pool and a scenic golf course, and is also just a 30-minute drive from central Aberdeen. The entrance to Cairngorms National Park is less than a 1-hour drive away and features a wide array of sports activities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • 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 (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Jennifer
United States United States
“Location couldn’t be better, the restaurant was fantastic and the breakfast was the best of our trip. We didn’t expect much, but our visit to this coastal town and stay at the Ship’s Inn was a trip highlight.”
Traci
United States United States
“Onsite restaurant was very good. Nice location in the harbor. Room was comfortable for a one night stay passing through. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would stay here again.”
Kimberly
Canada Canada
“Excellent location, friendly staff, ocean views & waves to listen too. Those waves are competing with the bar patrons downstairs though. They can be rowdy lol”
Janet
United States United States
“Beautiful views of bay. Great location. Lovely walk to town. Excellent breakfast. Helpful staff.”
Reynolds
United States United States
“The location is amazing with a beautiful view of the bay. The rooms are large and comfortable, and the bathrooms are also large. The restaurant is fantastic, make a reservation, and the bar is lively and fun. Many people purchase drinks and sit...”
Reynolds
United States United States
“The room and bathroom were large and very comfortable. The bed was comfortable, and the view of the bay was like something out of a picture book. I would also recommend the restaurant, it was excellent, make sure to make a reservation.”
Tiplea
Romania Romania
“The room was nice, the staff was very polite. Decent breakfast”
Ruth
United States United States
“A beautiful quaint spot right on the harbour. Everything was very clean, the staff were friendly and the food was excellent.”
Kim
United States United States
“Beautiful location helpful friendly staff. Clean, comfortable room”
Samuel
United States United States
“The location was perfect. The room was clean and exactly what we wanted.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Captain's Table Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Ship Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • 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 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

Must-know information for guests at this property

The restaurant is very popular and busy, so tables for hotel guests cannot be guaranteed 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Ship Inn