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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Masson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very comfortable and clean room. lovely shower. good bed and bedding Great breakfast situated exactly where I needed to be for family funeral
  • Jardie
    Australia Australia
    Really clean place, great pub down the bottom, very warm and homey. Really lovely spot, nice and quiet.
  • Eileen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is beautiful overlooking a small beach and harbour. Staff very helpful, room very clean, beds comfortable, had everything we needed for a short stay.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Ship Inn is an excellent place for a break...love Stonehaven, especially the harbour area, and we got great weather as a bonus.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely hotel great location and staff were brilliant t
  • Bridget
    Ireland Ireland
    Had a lovely stay here . Everything was excellent and the staff are friendly and so helpful. Thank you all.
  • Tiernan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room and view were great. Breakfast was fine and the walk around Stonehaven was nice. I would stay again. We were just passing so it was only one night.
  • Masson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room and location. Very comfortable bed. Enjoyed an excellent evening meal and breakfast.
  • Alix
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was very tasty, warm and served in a very friendly manner. I also liked sitting with a view of the harbour.
  • Ross
    Australia Australia
    Location was good. Restaurant was good. Bar staff were great. Locals very friendly.

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
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Beach
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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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.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroSoloBankcardCash

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.

FAQs about The Ship Inn

  • The prices at The Ship Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Ship Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • The Ship Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • The Captain's Table Restaurant

  • Room options at The Ship Inn include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Family

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from The Ship Inn. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Ship Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Ship Inn is 850 yards from the centre of Stonehaven. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.