# 72 Family-friendly hotels in Aberdeenshire (2026)

> 72 family-friendly hotels in Aberdeenshire, best reviewed first — including The Boat Inn. Ratings, locations and details.

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72 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Aberdeenshire](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 16](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 72](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeenshire/hotels/family-friendly)

[Aboyne The Boat Inn ★ 4.6 (1,649) The Boat Inn is a pet-friendly hotel on Charleston Road in Aboyen, Aberdeenshire, with en-suite rooms and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/aboyne/hotels/the-boat-inn) [Stonehaven The Ship Inn ★ 4.4 (1,454) A harbourside hotel in Stonehaven with its own restaurant and bar, 11 rooms, free parking and a garden to relax in.](https://staycation.co.uk/stonehaven/hotels/the-ship-inn) [Banchory Banchory Lodge Hotel ★ 4.5 (978) A riverside hotel on Dee Street in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, with 28 rooms, gardens, a restaurant and free parking close to fishing and golf.](https://staycation.co.uk/banchory/hotels/banchory-lodge-hotel) [Stonehaven The Marine Hotel ★ 4.5 (854) A harbourside hotel on Shorehead in Stonehaven, with sea views over the Aberdeenshire coast and a bar and restaurant on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/stonehaven/hotels/the-marine-hotel) [Ellon Newburgh Inn ★ 4.4 (920) A country pub-hotel by the Aberdeenshire coast at Ellon, with a garden and outdoor seating for the surrounding countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/hotels/newburgh-inn) [Macduff The Knowes Hotel ★ 4.7 (592) A small 7-room hotel on Market Street in Macduff, Aberdeenshire, with a restaurant, bar and free parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/macduff/hotels/the-knowes-hotel) [Inverurie Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course ★ 4.6 (671) Country hotel near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire with its own golf course, restaurant, bar and 57 rooms set around a garden estate.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverurie/hotels/meldrum-house-country-hotel-golf-course) [Inverurie Meldrum Arms Hotel ★ 4.6 (671) Traditional hotel on South Road in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, with a golf course and countryside walks close by and mountain views from the property.](https://staycation.co.uk/oldmeldrum/hotels/meldrum-arms-hotel) [Banff Banff Springs Hotel ★ 4.4 (791) A 36-room hotel on Golden Knowes Road in Banff, on the Aberdeenshire coast, with free parking and a garden setting for exploring the area.](https://staycation.co.uk/banff/hotels/banff-springs-hotel) [Inverurie The Redgarth ★ 4.7 (489) A small six-room hotel on Kirk Brae in Inverurie, with mountain views and free on-site parking including EV charging.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverurie/hotels/the-redgarth) [Stonehaven Station Hotel Stonehaven ★ 4.4 (725) A former railway hotel on Arduthie Road, Stonehaven, with free on-site parking and a bar, restaurant and garden for guests.](https://staycation.co.uk/stonehaven/hotels/station-hotel-stonehaven) [Inverurie Thainstone House ★ 4.2 (985) A 48-room country house hotel in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, suited to spa breaks, weddings and travellers wanting free parking and pets welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverurie/hotels/thainstone-house) [Ellon New Inn Hotel ★ 4.5 (598) A Market Street hotel in the centre of Ellon, Aberdeenshire, with weekend entertainment and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/hotels/new-inn-hotel) [Fraserburgh The Saltoun Inn Wetherspoon ★ 4.1 (1,030) A no-frills budget hotel above a Wetherspoon pub in central Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, suited to travellers who just want a cheap, convenient bed.](https://staycation.co.uk/fraserburgh/hotels/the-saltoun-inn-wetherspoon) [Peterhead Saplinbrae Hotel and Lodges ★ 4.6 (475) Hotel and lodges near Mintlaw, Peterhead, with golf at Trump International Golf Links nearby and rooms warmed by log burners.](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/hotels/saplinbrae-hotel-and-lodges) [Fraserburgh The Davron Hotel ★ 4.6 (470) A small 8-room hotel on The Square in Fraserburgh, handy for golf, fishing and coastal walking on Aberdeenshire's doorstep.](https://staycation.co.uk/fraserburgh/hotels/the-davron-hotel) [Stonehaven The Royal Hotel - Number 44 ★ 4.3 (705) Sea-view en-suite rooms with 24-hour service at The Royal Hotel - Number 44, a straightforward base on Allardice Street in Stonehaven.](https://staycation.co.uk/stonehaven/hotels/the-royal-hotel-number-44) [Aberdeen Hampton By Hilton Aberdeen Airport ★ 4.1 (835) Hampton By Hilton Aberdeen Airport is a 155-room hotel in Dyce, built for easy access to the airport, park and ride, and north east Scotland's main routes.](https://staycation.co.uk/dyce/hotels/hampton-by-hilton-aberdeen-airport) [Aberdeen Pinehurst Lodge Hotel - Aberdeen ★ 4.5 (458) A low-rise lodge-style hotel in Dyce, Aberdeenshire, with free parking and a bar and restaurant on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/dyce/hotels/pinehurst-lodge-hotel-aberdeen) [Peterhead Seaview Hotel ★ 4.7 (351) A straightforward, well-run coastal hotel in Boddam near Peterhead, suited to travellers who want good food and clean, comfortable rooms without fuss.](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/hotels/seaview-hotel) [Banff Seafield Arms Hotel ★ 4.6 (382) Traditional hotel on Chapel Street in Whitehills, Aberdeenshire, close to golf, fishing and the harbour village's coastal scenery.](https://staycation.co.uk/whitehills/hotels/seafield-arms-hotel) [Aberdeen Premier Inn Aberdeen Airport Dyce ★ 4.2 (631) Premier Inn Aberdeen Airport Dyce offers 100 en-suite rooms a short walk from the terminal, handy for early flights or an A96 stopover.](https://staycation.co.uk/dyce/hotels/premier-inn-aberdeen-airport-dyce) [Aberdeen Moxy Aberdeen Airport ★ 4.4 (467) Moxy Aberdeen Airport sits on Argyll Way in Dyce, with 200 rooms handy for the airport, P&J Live and Aberdeen city centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/dyce/hotels/moxy-aberdeen-airport) [Peterhead Waterside Hotel Peterhead ★ 4.0 (853) A 125-room hotel on Fraserburgh Road in Peterhead, with pool, gym, spa and a restaurant known for locally landed haddock and chips.](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/hotels/waterside-hotel-peterhead) [Fraserburgh Ban-Car Hotel ★ 4.5 (390) A small hotel on the Main Road at Lonmay near Fraserburgh, with an on-site bar and restaurant handy for exploring rural Aberdeenshire.](https://staycation.co.uk/fraserburgh/hotels/ban-car-hotel) [Aberdeen Newmachar Hotel ★ 4.4 (439) A straightforward Aberdeenshire hotel in Newmachar, handy for golf courses, Hazelhead Park and Dyce, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/newmachar/hotels/newmachar-hotel) [Banff Fife Lodge ★ 4.6 (330) A small 8-room lodge hotel on Sandyhill Road in Banff, Aberdeenshire, with its own restaurant and bar and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/banff/hotels/fife-lodge) [Peterhead Kilmarnock Arms Hotel ★ 4.5 (366) On Bridge Street in Peterhead, close to the town centre and Aberdeenshire coast, this 16-room hotel is known for hearty food and dog-friendly rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/hotels/kilmarnock-arms-hotel) [Banchory Tor-Na-Coille Hotel ★ 4.5 (361) Tor-Na-Coille Hotel in Banchory has its own bridal suite and wedding facilities, with golf, fishing and walking all close by.](https://staycation.co.uk/banchory/hotels/tor-na-coille-hotel) [Aberdeen Premier Inn Aberdeen North Bridge of Don ★ 4.1 (633) A no-frills Premier Inn on Ellon Road in Bridge of Don, handy for Murcar Links Golf Club, the industrial estate and Aberdeen Airport.](https://staycation.co.uk/bridge-of-don/hotels/premier-inn-aberdeen-north-bridge-of-don) [Westhill Hampton By Hilton Aberdeen Westhill ★ 4.2 (538) A straightforward base for business trips or Cairngorms road journeys, this 173-room Westhill hotel sits just west of Aberdeen with free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/westhill/hotels/hampton-by-hilton-aberdeen-westhill) [Inverurie Macdonald Pittodrie House ★ 4.3 (464) A 27-room country house hotel near Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, with elegant en-suite rooms set in tranquil grounds.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverurie/hotels/macdonald-pittodrie-house) [Peterhead Palace Hotel ★ 4.2 (517) Modern hotel on Prince Street, Peterhead, with brightly coloured en-suite rooms and two restaurants including a pub-style diner.](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/hotels/palace-hotel) [Aboyne The Commercial Hotel ★ 4.5 (339) A traditional 11-room pub-hotel on Aboyne's main square, with its own restaurant and bar right at the heart of Royal Deeside.](https://staycation.co.uk/aboyne/hotels/the-commercial-hotel) [Peterhead St Olaf Hotel ★ 4.6 (297) A restaurant and bar with rooms in Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire, offering breakfast and free on-site parking close to the coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/cruden-bay/hotels/st-olaf-hotel) [Aboyne Douneside House ★ 4.8 (231) Douneside House suits travellers wanting a slower countryside break near Tarland, with the Cairngorms on the doorstep for walking and cycling days out.](https://staycation.co.uk/tarland/hotels/douneside-house) [Ballater Balmoral Arms ★ 4.1 (547) A Crerar Hotels property, formerly the Deeside Inn, refurbished into a boutique Highland hotel a short walk from Ballater station.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/hotels/balmoral-arms) [Inverurie Ardennan House Hotel ★ 4.5 (301) Hotel in Port Elphinstone, Inverurie, near Hazelhead Park & Pets Corner, with golf and fishing both close by.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverurie/hotels/ardennan-house-hotel) [Stonehaven The Belvedere Hotel ★ 4.4 (336) A straightforward hotel on Evan Street in Stonehaven, handy for Dunnottar Castle and the bay, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/stonehaven/hotels/the-belvedere-hotel) [Alford, Aberdeenshire Haughton Arms Hotel ★ 4.5 (279) A traditional pub-hotel in Alford, Aberdeenshire, suited to travellers who want hearty food and a relaxed base for exploring the countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/alford-aberdeenshire/hotels/haughton-arms-hotel) [Banff Station Hotel Portsoy ★ 4.3 (355) A straightforward base in Portsoy for golfers, walkers and anglers, with sea views and a bar-restaurant right on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/portsoy/hotels/station-hotel-portsoy) [Inverurie Bennachie Lodge Hotel ★ 4.4 (310) Just eight rooms make Bennachie Lodge Hotel a small, personal base on Victoria Terrace in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverurie/hotels/bennachie-lodge-hotel) [Peterhead Buchan Braes Hotel ★ 4.4 (294) Buchan Braes Hotel near Peterhead suits business trips, weddings and countryside breaks alike, with modern rooms and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/hotels/buchan-braes-hotel) [Ellon Buchan Hotel ★ 4.2 (384) A no-fuss family-run hotel on Bridge Street in Ellon, suited to travellers who want a simple, affordable base in Aberdeenshire.](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/hotels/buchan-hotel) [Peterhead Waverley Hotel ★ 4.2 (375) A straightforward hotel on Merchant Street in Peterhead, close to Aberdeenshire's coast and countryside for walking and fishing.](https://staycation.co.uk/peterhead/hotels/waverley-hotel) [Ballater The Alexandra Hotel ★ 4.5 (248) A small, family-run hotel in the centre of Ballater with a CAMRA-recognised real ale bar and a restaurant serving local produce.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/hotels/alexandra-hotel-ballater) [Banchory Ravenswood British Legion ★ 4.5 (246) Simple Banchory hotel on Ramsay Road, handy for golf, fishing and Aberdeenshire days out, with free parking and a bar on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/banchory/hotels/ravenswood-british-legion) [Ballater Loch Kinord Hotel ★ 4.4 (234) A family-run country inn at Dinnet with 22 rooms, self-catering woodland lodges, and a restaurant, five miles from Ballater.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/hotels/loch-kinord-hotel) [Aboyne Loch Kinord Hotel ★ 4.4 (234) A traditional hotel in Aboyne, Royal Deeside, with parking and easy reach of Loch Kinord, the Cairngorms and Ballater.](https://staycation.co.uk/aboyne/hotels/loch-kinord-hotel) [Banchory Douglas Arms Hotel ★ 4.2 (298) Hotel on Banchory's High Street with en-suite family rooms and a bar-restaurant, handy for golf, fishing and walking in Aberdeenshire.](https://staycation.co.uk/banchory/hotels/douglas-arms-hotel) [Ellon Aberdeen Arms Hotel ★ 4.5 (185) Hotel on The Square in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, handy for golf, local pubs and restaurants, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/hotels/aberdeen-arms-hotel) [Ballater Cambus O May Traditional Highland Hotel ★ 4.7 (147) Highland hotel near Ballater with 20 rooms, handy for Cairngorms National Park, Tomnaverie Stone Circle and Aberdeen travel links.](https://staycation.co.uk/ballater/hotels/cambus-o-may-traditional-highland-hotel) [Ellon Station Hotel ★ 4.3 (222) An 1891 former railway hotel in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, with a publike restaurant, bar and simple, comfortable rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/ellon/hotels/station-hotel) [Inverurie Broadsea ★ 4.2 (248) A B&B in Aberdeenshire's Inverurie area, with free parking, a garden and easy access to golf, fishing and walking country.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverurie/hotels/broadsea) [Inverurie Strathburn Hotel ★ 4.2 (248) 27-room hotel on Burghmuir Drive in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, with Hazelhead Park & Pets Corner among the local attractions nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverurie/hotels/strathburn-hotel) [Stonehaven Chapel of Barras B&B ★ 5.0 (97) A converted chapel turned B&B near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, with a garden and free on-site parking for guests exploring the coast.](https://staycation.co.uk/stonehaven/hotels/chapel-of-barras-b-b) [Stonehaven Bayview Bed and Breakfast ★ 4.6 (142) A two-room B&B on Beachgate Lane in Stonehaven, with sea views over the harbour and Dunnottar Castle nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/stonehaven/hotels/bayview-bed-and-breakfast) [Banchory Burnett Arms ★ 3.8 (381) Traditional hotel on Bridge Road in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, with free on-site parking and a bar for guests to unwind in.](https://staycation.co.uk/inverurie/hotels/burnett-arms) [Banchory Burnett Arms Hotel ★ 3.8 (381) A traditional coaching-inn-style hotel on Banchory's High Street, with 18 rooms, a bar and restaurant, and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/banchory/hotels/burnett-arms-hotel) [Fraserburgh Findlays Hotel ★ 4.2 (207) Straightforward town-centre hotel on Smiddyhill Road in Fraserburgh, with a bar, breakfast and free parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/fraserburgh/hotels/findlays-hotel)

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## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Aberdeenshire?+

We list 72 in Aberdeenshire. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Aberdeenshire are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Boat Inn (4.6/5, 1,649 reviews), The Ship Inn (4.4/5, 1,454 reviews) and Banchory Lodge Hotel (4.5/5, 978 reviews).

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It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.