The Marine Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (425 reviews)
9/10 Shorehead , Stonehaven , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Excellent food
Cons:
Noisy environment
Some maintenance issues
WiFi problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.88
Some mentions of cleanliness concerns, particularly with certain rooms requiring maintenance.
Service
8.35
Staff described as friendly and welcoming, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
8.89
Fantastic location with beautiful views, consistently praised in reviews.
Room Quality
7.84
Generally comfortable rooms, but some issues with room size and maintenance noted.
Amenities
8.37
Amenities are decent, but some facilities felt tired.
Value for Money
8.33
Reviews indicate good value for the price, considering location and comfort.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Food quality praised, with excellent breakfast options mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.35
Overall positive experiences highlighted, with some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 08:02

Property Description

Seafront Location and Stunning Views

The Marine Hotel in Stonehaven offers a picturesque seafront location with breathtaking views of the surrounding beaches. Guests can enjoy the proximity to Carron Beach and Cowie Beach, perfect for a relaxing seaside getaway.

Modern Amenities and Comfortable Rooms

The hotel provides non-smoking rooms with free WiFi, a restaurant serving delicious meals, and a cozy bar for unwinding. Each guest room features a seating area, flat-screen TV, and a safety deposit box for convenience. The comfortable beds with quality linens ensure a restful stay for all guests.

Nearby Attractions and Easy Access

Conveniently located near popular beaches like Old Hall Bay Beach and Beach Ballroom, The Marine Hotel offers easy access to explore the beauty of the coast. With Aberdeen Airport just 30 km away, traveling to and from the hotel is a breeze.

Experience seaside charm and comfort at The Marine Hotel - book your stay now for a delightful coastal retreat.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 425 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.88
Service: 8.35
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 7.84
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Marie solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Très joli coin, hôtel et pub authentiques et plein de charme, bonne cuisine, bon accueil, vue magnifique depuis la chambre

Cons:

Le lit n'est pas fabuleux mais ca reste ok

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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B.Dings solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Direkt am Hafen gelegen, Super nettes Personal.

Cons:

Wir, 75 und 78 Jahre alt, mußten unseren Koffer bis in den 3. Stock über Steile, nehrfach gewendelte Trepoen schleppen. Keine Parkmöglichkeit bei der Ankunft in der Nähe des Hotels.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Elisabetta solo_traveller it
9
Un gioiellino in riva al mare del nord
Pros:

Stonehaven un gioiellino e The Marine Hotel altrettanto. Tutto il personale gentilissimo,. Colazione continentale buona, varia, senza sprechi. Abbiamo cenato in quell'incubo che è Aberdeen,, ma il profumo del cibo del Marine Hotel raccontava di alta qualità. L'offerta whisky del pub è davvero ampia. Sul porticciolo, a cinque minuti a piedi dalla strada centrale di Stonehaven.

Cons:

Please, please, please, change the water boiler in the room because it is a source of domestic incidents: one needs to be able to detach the container from the base, as it normally is.

Maybe the mattress needs an upgrade.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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nico62 solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Posizione

Cons:

Scale ripide e con i bagagli ...

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller gb
3
Nice view but overall disappointing and not worth the money.
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable and the location was excellent, the views were splendid.

Cons:

The cleanliness of the accommodation was disgusting. Everything all over the hotel was sticky everywhere you touched. The carpets throughout the hotel were very dirty. The smell coming from the kitchen in the morning was absolutely honking, not a nice smell to wake up to. The bar toilets were dirty and in my own room the floor hadn’t been hoovered and the bathroom fan was absolutely full of filth so didn’t work! When I arrived to check in there was no one to greet me and I had to find my own way up 2 flights of stairs. When I found someone my room had been given away to someone else so I was put to sit in the bar until it was sorted. On departure I was told I had an outstanding bill but had paid everything through booking.com.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
5
Overpriced for accommodation provided.
Pros:

Great location. Food good, especially breakfast.

Cons:

Room not cleaned. Narrow bed. Access staircase dirty. Lack of toilet paper. Tea / coffee not replaced - previous occupant’s dirties left in basket.
WC dirty.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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alan solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic stay The staff were amazing👏 the breakfast was brilliant fish, ham, and amazing butteries I will defo stay here again in the future

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Katrina couple gb
6
We enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

It was beautiful by the harbour, great bar staff were friendly, professional and welcoming. I liked that there was a cattle and coffee and tea provided.

Cons:

Bed was too small, and uncomfortable.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Jiacomo couple fr
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Michael Alexander solo_traveller gb
9
All the facilities I needed for a weekend at Stonehaven Folk Festival.
Pros:

A comfortable room with an excellent view. A good breakfast. Excellent range of well kept beer.

Cons:

Parking wasn’t easy on a busy weekend.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Fa.C. solo_traveller it
7
Posizione Eccellente, Ottima colazione, moquette polverosa
Pros:

Posizione eccellente, colazione buona e completa. Staff gentile. Bella vista sul porto. Parcheggio comodissimo di fronte all'hotel.

Cons:

Moquette molto sporca. Bagno sporco. Per noi non è stato un grande problema ma ci sono 4 piani di scale, senza ascensore.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Markus solo_traveller de
7
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Vpkron couple fi
7
Pros:

Nice location by the sea - except that the street is very noisy from the pubs downstairs. You don´t want to park your car right in front of the hotel since drunk people lean and sit on them, or worse.

Cons:

There seem to be no elevators in any Scottish hotels, so be ready to exercise with your luggage through narrow stairways. Because of some kind of folk festival sleeping was not an option without headphones.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Gibrion solo_traveller it
9
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple gb
10
Relaxing, happy stay.
Pros:

Room very comfortable. All as you would expect. "Proper" coffee in form of coffee bags was an extra treat.
Excellent continental breakfast. Lots of choice, including fruit salad and excellent bread plus speciality breads.
Staff very helpful and friendly.
We also had a delicious soup and sandwich lunch on arrival.
Good location and great view.

Cons:

All good for us.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Lizzyanne solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Beside lovely bubbly, busy harbour good vibes. Good for walking straight out of. Can get parked near by at free carpark. Dinner was lovely. Breakfast was continental.. I don't norm do breki but did and enjoyed loved the nice brown seeded bread and thought was decent enough selection. The guy that done breki was nice and chatty also the lady with dark hair that served dinner was nice ( didn't catch name)

Cons:

Noisy ( no complaints from me but if you're looking for quiet it's not for you) folks sitting out drinking until we'll after 1am, then folk chatting outside window bustle going on from like 7am.. Deffo had a holiday abroad vibe ( was a heatwave few days)

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Dawn couple gb
9
Very relaxing and really enjoyed it!
Pros:

Loved the room, with two windows it was very light and airy with them most beautiful view over the harbour ! So relaxing to just sit and watch boats and the tide coming in and going out!

Cons:

The only comment I would make was that the breakfast seemed a little unappealing! Was happy with a continental breakfast, but the choice was limited, and the first morning we went down it hadn’t been restocked, it was better when we went down earlier the second day but I feel there could still be a bigger choice!

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Susan couple ch
8
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Lynn solo_traveller gb
1
Avoid at all costs
Pros:

Location. Nothing else

Cons:

Steep stairs to room - 50 or so. Shiwer fittings broken. No sockets bedside for chargers etc.. Only two on an opposite wall. Poor cleaning. Bathroom bot attended too. No clean towels provided. No toilet paper provided when it run out. Weird noises early morning, like firstly a dripping tap, then a noisy generator or similar kicking in early am. Poor sleep as a consequence. Toilet either did not flush, or when it did, it just kept noisily running.
Poor continental breakfast - eggs one day, none the next. Ridiculous restricted time for breakfast - 8am to 9am weekdays. Room boiling on day 1. Asked about aircon. "I'll get back to you" was reply. Still waiting...
Bar gloomy and very tired. Needs refurb. Tables all sticky as if never cleaned. Seemed to be no consistency of staff, so no ownership of issues.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Douglas solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee