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.
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
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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
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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 at the property
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 15 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Inn on 31 Jul, 2025 start from S$217.22, 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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 296 reviews
10 - Excellent
194
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 296 reviews
8 - Good
79
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 296 reviews
6 - Okay
15
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 296 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 296 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
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
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.
Damion
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10
Great location and included a great breakfast
Shelly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10
Excellent stay at The Ship Inn. Cosy, clean room, helpful and friendly staff. Excellent food - remember to book ahead.
Scott
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
Beautiful inn by the bay. Easy walk into town.
Tamara
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Lovely room overlooking the harbour. Friendly and polite staff. Room was clean.
Neil
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
I live this area. Great place to see and a wonderful town
Carla
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
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.
Kay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Very clean and included breakfast was delicious! Easy to walk to dinner, multiple options in the immediate area.
Erika
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Surprisingly refreshing.
David
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
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.
Lora
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10
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.
Leslie
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
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.
Jeannie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10
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.
Alison
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
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.
Rea Kay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10
Location is fabulous, right opposite the harbour. Close to everything in town. Comfy bed, good shower and a delicious brekkie in the morning
Verena
10/10
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!!
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to The Ship Inn my only complaint would be that our room was a bit on the small side
Linda
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Awesome old time hotel on the harbour. Loved it, easy walk to town and to the sites.
Justin
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Beautiful view from the room, great location, staff went above and beyond.
Kieran
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Great location, fabulous staff, well refurbished room and dinners were simply excellent. Highly recommended.
John
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Absolutely lovely place and friendly staff. Wish we had more time there!
Charlotte
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
Charming inn on the harbour. Dinner at the inn restaurant was lovely with great seafood and vegan options!
Massimo
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
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!
Randy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
We had a pleasant one night stay and found the staff very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean but decor and furniture a little tired. Food was great - especially the breakfast which was included in the price. Would definitely stay again.