Charleston Road, Aboyne, AB34 5EL, United Kingdom
#7 of 12 hotels in Aboyne
Guests' ChoiceBased on 750 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 April 2024
Sonia
United KingdomNothing.
A stylish, attractive riverside country pub with rooms. Very good food at dinner, exceptional at breakfast. Helpful friendly staff. Clean, well decorated room. Very comfortable bed with good quality sheets. Eco friendly and clearly an establishment that is run well to high standards. We loved it and would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Colin
United KingdomOnly very minor comment was the shower not great, poor power but was nice and warm.
Breakfast fantastic. Lovely clean room and comfortable bed. Food and atmosphere in Bar/restaurant superb. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Maureen
United KingdomLovely room, breakfast delicious
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Jack
United KingdomBed was a little large for the size of the room which made getting ready a little tricky, but we loved the benefit of it for sleeping!
Very friendly staff and lovely rooms. Great breakfast and restaurant for dinner.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Gordon
United KingdomWas disappointed that the log burner wasn’t on, was cold whilst having dinner.
Rooms and food were excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Roberta
AustraliaThe room was gorgeous, clean, cosy and warm. The breakfast was amazing and the staff are brilliant. We had dinner there too, our meals were fantastic. Ensure you book ahead for dinner. The location is great too as they are a 25 minute drive to Balmoral Castle and an hour to the coast (Aberdeen) also, being in the Cairngorms National Park is great for hiking or just driving through, so pretty. I love that the Inn is right on the River Dee, makes for a great stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Kathy
United KingdomBreakfast was nice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Karen
United KingdomLarge, spacious room on the ground floor which was well appointed. The staff were warm, friendly and very attentive, the food was excellent also.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Judith
United KingdomNothing I would definitely good back.
Very friendly helpful comfortable. Food was outstanding.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Jennifer
United KingdomIt was so cozy and cute we didn’t want to leave! The room was very nicely decorated and had nice facilities and was huge. The staff were also so friendly and chatty.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Gintare
LithuaniaDouble bed was actually two singles pushed together, which for those that like to snuggle may find themselves getting lost in a crevice. Random green light above the door kept a very bright ambience in a room, for people that need full dark to sleep will be a struggle. Room is not sound proof, we could hear people downstairs pretty well. Lack of variation of meals in a restaurant.
Nice interior design, cosy sort of feel. The room was clean, good location, good atmosphere, lovely bar staff at night. Nice breakfast and drinks. We liked the fireplaces. Overall, I think it is well priced.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Cooper
United KingdomThe hotel was brilliant. There was absolutely nothing to not like. The features in the room were lovely. The bed was mahusive and comfy. The fireplace in the bar was so cosy. Breakfast was superb. Staff were 100 percent the best.
Staff were warm and welcoming. Well looked after. Food great. Room fantastic. We enjoyed our stay so much. Being a bit disabled i appreciated being on the ground floor. Was disappointed that the guest upstairs from us decided we were chatting to loud in our room and started to banging very loudly on the ceiling above us with her feet. We were not being loud and the TV was turned down. It was a shame as i was so annoyed by their behaviour i didnt sleep. The hotel was fabulous though.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
David
United KingdomOur stay was too short.
The location couldn't be better. Our room was spotless, the bed super comfy. All the staff we interacted with were very friendly and the service at breakfast and evening meal was excellent. The food was freshly prepped, piping hot. A good selection available for both breakfast and our evening meals. Their craft lager was on point.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Emily
NetherlandsThe restaurant was great pub food and the breakfast was perfect. Be sure to book ahead for space in the lower restaurant by the fire place. The rooms were clean, fresh and modern. Cosy feel and the location is very quiet and relaxed. The perfect stop over on our Scotland tour.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Valerie
United KingdomRoom could have been slightly warmer on first arrival.
Lovely breakfast!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Jana
United KingdomRooms are a bit pricey but it is worth it
The room with a bath is excellent. Its very spacious but cosy at the same time. The bath is worth the room upgrade. We enjoyed staying in the annex as it was quiet and only a short walk to breakfast. All staff were super friendly and we loved chilling in the pub in the evening. Definitely coming back.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Maxine
United KingdomNothing at all.
Everything. Beautiful Inn, fantastic staff, stunning location, delicious food.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Lindsey
United Kingdomlovely atmosphere and decor.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Andrew
United KingdomI couldn't stay longer
Everything. Staff ,food ,beer. Comfy bed . Great Breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Andy
United Kingdomfriendly staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Ian
United KingdomThe stairs and hall to rooms were so cold one could see ones own breath. It needs a couple of small electric heaters. The room was cold on arrival but did heat up. But!! It's a sad 'But', because it's rooms over a restaurant and pub, noise goes on until 11:30 or later at weekend. Then!!! You are woken at 06:30-07:00 by staff arriving to clean the bar and restaurant. There is no chance of a long lie and as sleep is such an important part of one's stay it works against all the greatness of the food, staff and room. There is zero chance of an afternoon nap to make up for lost sleep as the bar and restaurant are open all day. Secondly! There needs to be more soundproofing between rooms as when another guest f#rts, coughs, or turns the taps on, you have to join the fun. It is an old building, but they could plasterboard the ceiling of the bar and restaurant with insulating plasterboard and double plasterboard the dividing walls. But it is a wonderful weekender if you want great food, bar fun, Don need much sleep.
The location, bar and restaurant were fantastic. Really beautifully decorated and cosy. The food was sublime...Really!!! Faultless. The room was well turned out and cosy, once the heating went on. The staff were friendly and helpful. Couldn't fault any of that.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Lauren
AustraliaThe room was cosy and quaint but also very comfortable. Fantastic shower and bathroom and a very comfy bed. We enjoyed having our breakfast in the pub downstairs by the fire. The staff were lovely and very helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Marlene
United KingdomRooms and ensuites a little cramped. Rooms slightly overpriced.
Relaxed atmosphere. Modern tastefully decorated rooms.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Dave
United KingdomThere is nothing we didn't like.
The facilities, beer, food, service, and room were superb, what a great place. We mixed business with pleasure and we're very happy with everything.
Stayed in January 2024
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