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8.5

1,377 reviews

The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn

5 Shorehead, Stonehaven, AB39 2JY, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Restaurant

Beachfront

Free wifi

Beach

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

The Ship Inn

Welcome to The Ship Inn, your perfect seaside escape nestled right on the shores of Stonehaven! With stunning ocean views and just a hop away from the city center (only 0.4mi!), this charming 3-star inn is the ideal spot for travelers looking for a mix of relaxation and adventure. Starting at just $87 a night, you can unwind in style while enjoying the delightful ambiance of this coastal gem.

But it's not just the beautiful location that makes The Ship Inn a favorite among visitors—it's the incredible amenities that truly elevate your stay. Imagine waking up to a hearty breakfast before spending your day basking on the beach or strolling along the picturesque shoreline. And if you're in the mood for a leisurely afternoon, the terrace and bar are perfect spots to soak up those ocean vibes. And for those who enjoy a round of golf, don't worry; there's a course nearby for a little extra fun!

Guests rave about their experience at The Ship Inn—serving up an impressive 1377 reviews that are sure to get you excited! With free parking, complimentary WiFi, and non-smoking rooms, this inn puts your comfort front and center. Whether you crave kids' meals or a soothing soak in a bathtub with free toiletries, The Ship Inn offers amenities that cater to your every whim. Come join us for a magical getaway along the beautiful Scottish coast!

At The Ship Inn, dining is not just a meal; it's an experience! The Captain's Table Restaurant serves up a hearty menu of traditional British cuisine, perfect to satisfy any craving. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy family dinner, a romantic evening, or even a fun meal with friends, the ambiance matches the occasion. Picture yourself savoring a delicious dish while the gentle sound of waves crashes nearby, making each bite taste just a little more like paradise. Get ready to indulge in hearty fare that’s bound to keep your spirits high after a day of seaside adventures!

After a delectable meal, retreat to the comfort of your chosen accommodation. With various options to match your travel companions, The Ship Inn guarantees sweet dreams for all. Whether you opt for a snug Single Room with a beautiful sea view or splurge on a luxurious suite that accommodates larger families, every room is designed with your comfort in mind. Wake up refreshed and ready to explore, or enjoy a slow morning while sipping a cup of coffee and gazing at the ocean. Trust us; once you’ve settled in, you may never want to leave!

As your adventure unfolds, take full advantage of Stonehaven's stunning scenery. The nearby beach invites thrill-seekers for water sports, and picturesque walking paths beckon nature lovers for a leisurely stroll. While the roster of activities may vary, one thing that remains constant is The Ship Inn's warm and welcoming hospitality, making each guest feel right at home. So pack your bags, grab your camera, and prepare to create unforgettable memories in this Scottish coastal haven!

Closest airports

Aberdeen International Airport

16.7mi

Dundee Riverside Airport

47mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Beachfront

Free wifi

Beach

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Rooms

Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room - single occupancy in The Ship Inn

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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Welcome to our inviting Double Room, a stylish and comfortable space perfectly suited for two adults. With a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and complimentary toiletries, you can relax and unwind in this cozy retreat after a long day of exploring.

Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Luxury Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn

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Luxury, Sea View

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Experience the ultimate luxury in our spacious double room, boasting stunning sea views. Unwind in your private bathroom with a soothing bathtub, then relax and enjoy the ocean vista from your comfortable sitting area.

Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn
Single Room with Sea View in The Ship Inn

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Single Room, Sea View

1 Twin Bed

95 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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Experience tranquility and breathtaking views in our Single Room with Sea View. Relax in your private oasis and enjoy the comforts of a flat-screen TV, ocean view, and complimentary toiletries. Perfect for solo travelers seeking a rejuvenating escape.

Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Ship Inn

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Room With Sea View

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Experience pure bliss in our Double Room with Sea View, featuring breathtaking ocean vistas, a private bathroom with a luxurious bathtub, and a flat-screen TV for your entertainment. Indulge in the tranquility of our room while enjoying complimentary tea and coffee from the comfort of your own sitting area. (245 characters)

Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn
Twin Room in The Ship Inn

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

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Welcome to our inviting Twin Room! This cozy 151 sqft sanctuary features 2 Twin beds, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and a delightful Tea/Coffee maker. Unwind, relax, and enjoy your stay surrounded by all the comforts you need for a memorable experience.

Family Room (4 people) - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Family Room (4 people) - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Family Room (4 people) - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Family Room (4 people) - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Family Room (4 people) - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Family Room (4 people) - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Family Room (4 people) - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Family Room (4 people) - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Family Room (4 people) - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Family Room (4 people) - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Family Room (4 people) - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Family Room (4 people) - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Family Room (4 people) - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Family Room (4 people) - single occupancy in The Ship Inn
Family Room (4 people) - single occupancy in The Ship Inn

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Family

2 Twin Beds

1 Queen Size Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Our Family Room offers a spacious and comfortable stay for up to 4 people, with 2 twin beds and a queen size bed. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from the room, along with a private bathroom, bathtub, and flat-screen TV.

Dormitory, King Size

1 King Size Bed

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

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Single Room, Harbour View

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Superior, Harbour View

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Suite, Harbour View

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Guest reviews

8.5

1,377 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Karoline

8.2

July 2024

Perfect location directly by the water. Room was meticulously clean and finished to a very good standard... e.g. massive wooden doors instead of the usual "cardboard" ones. Tea &coffee making facilities and biscuits added a nice touch as did the hankie boxes and a bedside radio/alarm clock.. I hadn't booked "sea view", but could see the harbour when leaning out of my window. The massive bins underneath it were not so pleasant, but maybe there was no other place to put them... Seafood dinner for my friends and myself was absolutely lovely. You definitely need to book a table, even midweek if you want to eat in. Breakfast with harbour views (partially obstructed by parked cars) was ok ...most of the food freshly cooked.

Yes, staff was nice...but a bit unorganised in terms of "who's doing what?" Creaky steep (!!) stairs and thin walls weren't ideal for a good night's sleep, but you could wish your neighbours a good night or "bless you" without any problem.

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David

9.1

November 2024

everything was above average. We didn't eat there but the meals looked good

The hotel recommended two eateries. The Toll Booth was excellent if a little pricey. The othe restaurant two doors down the front was half the cost but I got food other than I ordered and was treated to a lot of 'perfect' and 'you guys'. I am not easily mistaken for a Yank. As for the Ship if I really had to try to find fault it would be the lack of mixer taps. The hot water is as advertised.

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Carola

8.2

October 2024

Breakfast was really great. And the restaurant on the evening also. The room was a little tiny and old, but nice. The location was really good. Nice City and the Hotel was direct on the harbor.

We had three rooms and one of them were in the other house. And only the other two were near another. The view out of all three windows was not so great. And the one room in the other house was really small and a little old. But okay.

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HÃ¥kon

9.1

June 2024

One-night weekend trip to Stonehaven from Glasgow. The Ship Inn is located in the old harbour, arguably the best location in town with nice seaside view and cosy surrondings. We had a pleasant and quiet room for the night (great value!), and a delicious meal in the pub/restaurant of the Ship Inn. Stonehaven is well worth a visit, and not only for the castle!

Not much negatives to write home about! It wasn't high-end luxury, but we didn't want that either!

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Susan

10

September 2024

Staff were friendly, room was comfortable, great views. Food was good and no issues.

The only issue was the stairs. I walk with a stick and found the stairs difficult. However it was the last room so not much they could have done about it. maybe the hotel could let people know that there is no lift and a lot of stairs to the rooms. the staff member did carry my bags for me which was a great help though.

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Charles

10

June 2023

We arrived early and met by a very helpful and welcoming young duty manager who advised and helped re parking and carried our luggage inside. Despite being early our room was ready. It was light and airy with walk-in shower in en-suite bathroom. The location was excellent with stunning views over the harbour. All staff without exception were friendly, helpful and polite - nothing seemed to much trouble and we were always served with a smile. Breakfast was first class with a wide option and choice. We only stayed two nights and dined in once. My steak was cooked exactly as I ordered and my wife’s meal was lovely with generous portions - so much so, no starters or sweets were ordered.

Bed was comfy but pillows lacked bounce though not uncomfortably so. This was a very minor point.

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Karen

8.2

June 2024

I had a sea facing room this time which was excellent. Good choice of food for breakfast and all very tasty and hot. Staff cannot do enough for you and the whole place has a very good atmosphere....pity it was for work!

No lift and I was at the top of the place, ok for me but would be a struggle for older people especially with cases, its an old building so visitors would need to specify they needed a lower floor

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Deborah

9.1

September 2024

Wonderful location. Comfortable room and bed. Great shower. So quiet in the evening. I recommend the deluxe room with the sea view. We had dinner in the restaurant there and it was delicious. For breakfast there were several choices including cooked Scottish breakfasts. Stonehaven is a beautiful little seaside village just a few miles from Dunnottar Castle.

Can't think of anything.

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Kirsten

10

December 2023

I had arrived early and asked to drop off my bag and they were kind enough to check me in early! The room was very comfortable, and there was a Kettle for tea and coffee, and a nice desk. The shower was great, and it got up to a very hot temperature, which I appreciated on a cold dreary day.

My only complaint is that the room was a bit cold at night, and the heat from the radiator seemed to escape through thr window and not travel to the rest of the room.

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Giacomo

10

October 2022

the Hotel is located on the Stonehaven Harbor. The Ship Inn is also a traditional pub, where if you want you can have a dinner or only drink. The breakfast is amazing and complete. you can choose what you prefer eat at the menu (full complete Scottish breakfast, pudding and other options) and there is an self-service area with fruit juices, cereals, fruits, cookies, yogurts, bread, jam and butter. The rooms are upstairs at the first floor, with all the comforts you need. The Hotel doesn't have a private parking zone, but there are a lot of free parking area around the bay. Is a good place to stay for visited the Dunnotar Castle, Stonehaven and nearby.

Points of Interest Around The Ship Inn

Attractions

Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

10.6mi

Crathes Castle

11.3mi

Crathie Kirk

12.4mi

The Gordon Highlanders Museum

12.5mi

Castle Fraser

19.4mi

House of Dun

20.6mi

Craigievar Castle

24.4mi

Pitmedden Garden

26.4mi

Haddo House

28.5mi

Restaurants

The Captain's Table Restaurant

Cuisines

  • British

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Amenities of The Ship Inn

Free parking

Restaurant

Beachfront

Free wifi

Beach

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Bathtub

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Ship Inn

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Ship Inn

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Ship Inn?

The Ship Inn's check-in window is between 03:00 PM and 10:00 PM, with check-out required by 11:00 AM.

Can guests park for free at The Ship Inn?

Yes, there is convenient free public parking available at The Ship Inn. The parking is located nearby and does not require any reservation.

How much does a stay at The Ship Inn cost?

The entry-level price at The Ship Inn is $87. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.

What are the room types available at The Ship Inn?

The Ship Inn offers a variety of room options including Double Rooms, Luxury Double Rooms with Sea View, Single Rooms with Sea View, Double Rooms with Sea View, Twin Rooms, and Family Rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms can accommodate 1 to 3 adults and feature beds ranging from Twin to Queen size. Room sizes range from 97 sqft to 258 sqft.

Where can guests find entertainment in The Ship Inn?

Guests staying at The Ship Inn can spend their time exploring the beachfront and enjoying the beach. They also have the option to play a round of golf on the hotel's golf course. For leisure activities, guests can enjoy the bar and try bowling on-site. Fishing is also available for those who enjoy the sport.

When it comes to dining options, The Ship Inn has an on-site restaurant called The Captain's Table Restaurant. It offers a variety of ambiances including family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic. Guests can indulge in British cuisine at this restaurant.

With these leisure amenities and dining options, guests can make the most of their time at The Ship Inn, whether they prefer relaxing on the beach, playing a round of golf, enjoying a drink at the bar, trying their hand at bowling, or savoring delicious British dishes at The Captain's Table Restaurant.

Does The Ship Inn have on-site restaurants?

The Ship Inn has a restaurant on site called The Captain's Table Restaurant. It offers a variety of cuisines, specifically British cuisine. The ambiance of the restaurant is described as family-friendly, traditional, modern, and romantic.

What methods of payment does The Ship Inn accept?

The Ship Inn accepts cash as well as Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Solo, and Bankcard as methods of payment.

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