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The Ship Inn

3.0 star property
Beach inn with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$257
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite, Harbour View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Harbour View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, Harbour View

Superior Double Room, Harbour View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room, Harbour View | Beach/ocean view

Quadruple Room, Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
5 Shore Head, Stonehaven, Scotland, AB39 2JY

What's nearby

  • Stonehaven Tolbooth - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Aunty Bettys - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stonehaven Outdoor Pool - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dunnottar Castle - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • RSPB Fowlsheugh - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Stonehaven Station - 3 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Newton Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Carron - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Fish & Chips - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Square - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Creel Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Ship Inn

Inn on the waterfront
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at The Ship Inn. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, The Captain's Table, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a beachfront location. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Ship Inn include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ship Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship Inn?

As of 11 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Inn on 20 Aug 2025 start from AU$257.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Ship Inn?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Ship Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ship Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Ship Inn located?

Situated in Stonehaven, this beach inn is within a 15-minute walk of Stonehaven Tolbooth and Aunty Bettys. Stonehaven Outdoor Pool and Dunnottar Castle are also within 1 mile (2 km). Stonehaven Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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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

Damion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super friendly and have amazing knowledge of the local area. The harbour is one of my favourite locations in the world and the Ship Inn harbour view room let me look at it all night.
View from the harbour view room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Great location and included a great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at The Ship Inn. Cosy, clean room, helpful and friendly staff. Excellent food - remember to book ahead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn by the bay. Easy walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room overlooking the harbour. Friendly and polite staff. Room was clean.
View from our room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I live this area. Great place to see and a wonderful town
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and included breakfast was delicious! Easy to walk to dinner, multiple options in the immediate area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stonehaven is a picturesque village and The Ship Inn is located in the heart of the harbour. The people were friendly and check-in easy. We also enjoyed the cleanliness and care.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really cozy and comfortable room with an incredible view, in an amazing location. Walking over the headlands to Dunnottar Castle was an incredible experience. The view from our room was beautiful, this is such a magical location. Breakfast was delicious, and staff were helpful and very personable. It was a highlight of our three week tour of Scotland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly refreshing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful harbour view room. The bed and the room were very comfortable. The included full Scottish breakfast each morning was great. There is a pub on the main level of the inn that serves pub food as well. There is also a restaurant next to the pub. What a great visit. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location at the harbour. We walked back to the Inn after seeing Dunnotar castle, and had a drink sitting outside. Staff let us store our luggage in advance so we could go out walking, and got us a table for dinner (very popular place). Quieted down later so no problems sleeping. Nice breakfast and we walked around the harbour and town after breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

Jennifer

Liked: Amenities
This area is gorgeous! The staff was so very friendly and the food was great! The room was clean and comfortable and more than adequate. The one drawback for some may be that there is no lift. Lugging suitcases up 3 flights was a workout but it was delightful!!! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

Kieran

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely place and friendly staff. Wish we had more time there!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Massimo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming inn on the harbour. Dinner at the inn restaurant was lovely with great seafood and vegan options!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little Inn with an awesome view out of the front door. Walked to Dunnotaur castle, just an amazing coastal town. Restaurant was great at the hotel (mussels), and staff was very friendly just like all Scottish people we met. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024