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The Ship Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy international cuisine with ocean views at The Ship Inn, where attentive service creates a welcoming atmosphere for every guest

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The Ship Inn offers waterfront views, genuine hospitality, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, relax on the sun-filled terrace, or dine seaside at The Captain's Table. Visitors value the helpful staff, in-room WiFi, and convenient luggage storage.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room, Harbor View | Courtyard view

Single Room, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Harbor view
  • 95 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Courtyard view

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 152 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Harbor View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Harbor View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Harbor view
  • 217 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Quadruple Room, Harbor View | Beach/ocean view

Quadruple Room, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbor view
  • 256 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Harbor view
  • 196 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Courtyard view

Twin Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 146 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Harbor View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Harbor view
  • 196 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Stonehaven, The Ship Inn is on the waterfront. Stonehaven Tolbooth and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gourdon Harbour and Go Health and Beauty. Stonehaven Outdoor Pool and Aunty Bettys are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Stonehaven travel guide
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5 Shore Head, Stonehaven, Scotland, AB39 2JY

What's nearby

  • First boat of the day leaving Stonehaven Harbour to check the crab pots. 6.21am
    Stonehaven Tolbooth
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dunnottar Castle showing general coastal views, farmland and heritage elements
    Dunnottar Castle
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Aunty Bettys
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stonehaven Outdoor Pool
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Stonehaven Leisure Centre
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Lairhillock Inn
    10 min drive
  • Taste of china
    10 min drive
  • The Carron
    6 min walk
  • The Ship Inn
    1 min walk
  • The Stack
    8 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 speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ship Inn include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 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 elevator

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 elevators

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 is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 Stonehaven Leisure Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Stonehaven Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Ship Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 322 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quaint hotel opposite the water just like a fishing village you see on television shows, we had a one night stay was a last minute booking as we were travelling through the area. The room was spacious, clean and located part of the hotel is a pub and the restaurant food and service was excellent.
Exterior
View looking back to hotel
Double room with view of water
Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very beautiful location, Breakfast was good and service was above expectation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location over looking the water Staff was accommodating Especially when Expedia stuffed the bedding arrangements again Need to stay longer to see everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was good. We ate dinner there too - also good. All staff were friendly and efficient. Room was cozy, but fine for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Restaurant at the hotel was good.Breakfast was included and was sit down instead of buffet. Hotel was right on the harbor so nice for an after dinner walk. Dunnottar Castle right up the street was fabulous to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location - it was very charming. The view from our room was so quaint! Staff was very friendly. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and there were so many options! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff. Great service. Very clean.Breakfast options very good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were only in Stonehaven for one night. However, the Ship Inn was a great choice. We (4 of us) had dinner there and it was excellent! The waiting-staff was very friendly and helpful. We had included breakfast there the next morning as well and we were glad we did with made-to-order items as well as some buffet-choices. The rooms were comfortable and the view of the harbor was wonderful.
Morning Room View
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb stay at the Ship Inn in Stonehaven.

I had a lovely stay at the Ship Inn. My single room was clean, welcoming and had a super view of the harbour. The breakfast menu was amazing, I was spoilt for choice. 5* service and produce. Over all a fabulous, faultless experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful town and the location of the hotel was stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the harbor, feet from the water. Comfortable but not ornate. Good food. Staff was top notch. Attentive and insightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful seaside stay. Restaurant and pub were a great dining choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Coral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Vacation

Check in quick. Staff was pleasant. The bed could do with replacing. Breakfast was good. Area was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

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