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The Ship Inn

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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5 Shore Head, Stonehaven, Scotland, AB39 2JY
  • Aunty Bettys
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Stonehaven Outdoor Pool
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Dunnottar Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Harbour View

  • 9 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room, Harbour View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room, Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Quadruple Room, Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About this property

The Ship Inn

Beach inn with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, this inn has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided.
The Ship Inn offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The Ship Inn's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Stonehaven Tolbooth. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at The Captain's Table
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Stonehaven Tolbooth and 14 minutes on foot from Aunty Bettys
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Stonehaven inn.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Ship Inn has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Captain's Table

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1771
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Ship Inn Stonehaven
Ship Stonehaven
The Ship Inn Inn
The Ship Inn Stonehaven
The Ship Inn Inn Stonehaven

The Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 296 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 296 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 296 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 296 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 296 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, right on the harbour with lovely views and nice walks along the sea front. A very clean hotel with friendly staff, a good dinner menu and very filling breakfast. Would definitely stay there again if I'm in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is fabulous, right opposite the harbour. Close to everything in town. Comfy bed, good shower and a delicious brekkie in the morning

10/10 Excellent

Rea Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty area. The food at the restaurant was good & there is a coffee shop close that had good sandwiches & pastries if you don't want to eat at the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to The Ship Inn my only complaint would be that our room was a bit on the small side
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr s

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and warm,the food in the restaurant was outstanding,had dinner and breakfast and both were brilliant and huge portions 10/10 . Will stay again next time am working in Stonehaven
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it.

Awesome old time hotel on the harbour. Loved it, easy walk to town and to the sites.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the Ship Inn. The staff were very helpful. The room was perfect for what I was looking for. It was walkable from the train station. It was convenient to walk to Dunnottar Castle. I went out early to run and felt safe. The locals were friendly. Lots of cute little restaurants and cafes. The Ship Inn restaurant was very good. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Forsyth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina, Louisville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just loved this place. It’s right on the harbor so the views are amazing. The rooms are on the smaller side but they are extremely clean (we saw one of the housekeepers on her hands and knees scrubbing the shower) and comfortable. Amenities are a little dated but it didn’t affect our stay. Definitely make reservations for the restaurant. I had cullen skink there for the first time and it was so good. I dream about it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Toska

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stonehaven looks like it’s straight out of a movie set. The harbor and shore front boardwalk had stunning views and whimsical public art. Staff members at the Ship’s Inn were lovely, friendly, and attentive. The food was great and options were numerous. Breakfast was better than I’d expected and the portions were more than generous. The only drawback was the comfort of the bed. We found it to be a bit hard for our preference. That being said, I heartily recommend it and will definitely stay there again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze! Very friendly and efficient staff. Room was clean and comfortable and the pub/ restaurant had great service and amazing food. The included breakfast had a lot of choices and was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fabulous staff, well refurbished room and dinners were simply excellent. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lucinda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on a small bay. Free parking on the street in front of the Inn. Great restaurant. The trail up the hill ( steep) to the Dunnottar Castle is 3 miles round trip but absolutely worth it if one is able. The room was small but immaculate, lots of hot water, good WiFi and a very reasonable price at the time of this review. I did not see if there was a lift, one flight of steep stairs to our room. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from the room, great location, staff went above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024