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The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne

4.0 star property
Lakefront inn with golf course and restaurant

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Exterior
Spa
Family Suite
Treatment room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Aboyne Golf Centre, Royal Deeside, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5BR
  • Reflect Spa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Aboyne Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Deeside Activity Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Lochside Double or Twin with Terrace

Superior Lochside Double or Twin with Terrace

Superior Lochside Double or Twin with Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Golfview Single with Steam Shower

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Golfview Single with Steam Shower

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Iron/ironing board
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Lochside Glentanar Suite with Steam Shower and Terrace

Lochside Glentanar Suite with Steam Shower and Terrace

Lochside Glentanar Suite with Steam Shower and Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 48 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Lochside Standard Double with Steam Shower

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lochside Standard Double with Steam Shower

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Iron/ironing board
  • 14 sq m
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Lochside Leisure Lochnagar with Terrace

Lochside Leisure Lochnagar with Terrace

Lochside Leisure Lochnagar with Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Lochside Leisure Suite with Spa Bath, Sauna, Cold Plunge Pool and Terrace

Lochside Leisure Suite with Spa Bath, Sauna, Cold Plunge Pool and Terrace

Lochside Leisure Suite with Spa Bath, Sauna, Cold Plunge Pool and Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Jetted bath
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Lochside Spa Suite with Sauna, Steam Shower and Deep Soaking Tub

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Lochside Spa Suite with Sauna, Steam Shower and Deep Soaking Tub

Highlights

Sauna
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Lochside Double or Twin with Juliette Balcony

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Lochside Double or Twin with Juliette Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Lochside Standard Single

Lochside Standard Single

Lochside Standard Single

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Iron/ironing board
  • 14 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Aboyne

At The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Reflect Spa and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Aboyne Golf Club. Highlights at this inn include a golf course, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The bistro, Osprey, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 1023 square feet (95 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. .With a stay at this 4-property class Aboyne inn, you'll be 10.1 km (6.3 mi) from Cairngorms National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Reflect Spa - 8 min walk
  • Aboyne Golf Club - 3 min drive
  • Deeside Activity Park - 4 min drive
  • The Butterworth Gallery - 10 min drive
  • Balmoral Castle - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Insch Station - 35 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Spider on a Bicycle - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Corner House Tearoom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern at Huntly Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden House Chinese - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne

Lakefront inn with golf course and restaurant
The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne offers its guests a golf course. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this inn measures 1023 square feet (95 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne also features a terrace, a garden, and room service (during limited hours).

This 4-star Aboyne inn is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 1023 sq ft of conference space
  • 95 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Osprey

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,023 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 77 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 55.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 55.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Aboyne Loch
Aboyne Lodge
Loch Aboyne
Lodge Loch Aboyne
The Lodge On The Loch Of Aboyne Hotel Aboyne
The Lodge On The Loch Of Aboyne Scotland
Lodge Loch
The On The Loch Of Aboyne
The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne Inn
The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne Aboyne
The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne Inn Aboyne

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne?

The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a spa on site at The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne?

No, there is no spa at this property. Reflect Spa is a short 8-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne?

No, The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne?

Dogs are welcome at The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne, with dog exercise areas on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 35 kg per pet.

Is there a golf course on site at The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne?

Yep, The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne has a 9-hole golf course. You will also find a golf driving range.

The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandros

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rinku

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Relax and play golf
The lodge is set in a very scenic setting next to Lock Aboyne and woodlands which you can walk around. The property itself owned and run by a lovely couple who pretty much seem to do everything themselves. The decor is dated and old fashioned but if you like golf this is a great option as the course setting is fabulous …it’s a 9 hole set over a huge expanse with inclines and some difficult hazards. We ate at the lodge one night and boat inn restaurant the next which is a 10 min drive down the road …breakfast was simple but freshly made …
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, relaxing and enjoyable time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay
Amazing place, friendly owners. Magnificent views. Great breakfast. Will definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Wiebke

Travelled with family
Absolutely overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view over loch. Nice room. Hosts were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good in some ways
Room was good along with breakfast. Found it hard to relax due to the military style timed schedule we were forced into for Spa package. We were put off using the massage chairs and bed because a member of staff was found to be patronising and unpleasant to deal with. We were expected to go to the bar in our dressing gowns wet to find her so she could explain the function of the beds. Would have been better to be shown how to use all facilities at the beginning of session and just being left to it. I expected this type of relaxation given the money we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We felt the room being and ex spa treatment room wasn’t fair for the price as it’s not bedroom standard we banged our heads several times off the slanted ceiling. When asked to use the facilities it was always a no and could not have a coffee at anytime of the day. Staff lovely. When booking we were under the impression as it states spa retreat and looks this way from the website too. We were booking to gain a little break so it looked as if we could have treatments. When booking as said over all disappointing as this is the reason we booked here. Also felt £25 to use the hot tub and sauna was very expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Philip

Overnight stay
Plus point Amazing Loch views from hotel room. What a find.. Less positive note is the food was very very very basic . The food was quite pricey but would have been worth it if it was off quality. Shame. Would not say 4 star either but worth a stay just for the hotel roomview.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and relaxing
We had a great time which was very relaxing. Staff, especially Jean and Derek, were always ensuring our stay was what we wanted. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short stay
Friendly staff and good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katalin, Cambridge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We spent our summer holiday here this year. It was excellent, Derek and Jean are fantastic hosts, the lodge is beautifully located on the Loch with their own golf course (you can rent equipment here). There are many walks you can do in the area , bikes can be rented in Ballater. We had the family suite (two rooms interconnected by the bathroom), with fantastic breakfast included. Had our evening meals at the property too, everything was great and the wine list very well chosen.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and hotel. Everything was nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my partner had a fantastic time at loch on the lodge. We had the gym suite for one night which had the jacuzzi bath and also a private hot tub. The sun was out and it was a beautiful day, perfect for being out in the hot tub looking over such beautiful scenery. Its a very quiet getaway and i would recommend to anyone. The one thing that was hard to deal with was the heat of the room throufh the night. Not sure if theres hot water pipes run under the floor in that room or if its just permanently like that but its pretty hard to sleep in such heat. Qe had a fan on but never made much difference. Overall it is an excellent place to stay and the food was decent too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020