New Inn Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (728 reviews)
14 Market Street , Ellon , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Bar
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautifully refurbished
Super staff
Cons:
Minor issues with parking procedures
Grill was out of order during lunch

Categories

Cleanliness
8.81
Beautifully refurbished and clean.
Service
9.28
Super staff, very accommodating and friendly.
Location
8.82
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
9.27
Lovely, spacious room with large bathroom and amazing water pressure.
Amenities
8.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.26
Good value considering the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Gorgeous food; breakfast delightful.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall enjoyable stay and would recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:47

Property Description

Historic Coaching Inn Overlooking River Ythan

Charming Cornkist Restaurant
Indulge in delicious meals amidst stained glass windows with various dining options including breakfast, lunch, high tea, snacks, and à la carte dinner.

Elegant Rooms and Self-Catering Apartments
Experience stylish and elegant rooms at New Inn Hotel, with the option for self-catering apartment accommodation for added convenience.

Convenient Location for Golf and Sightseeing
Just a 10-minute drive to Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club and within walking distance to the ruins of Ellon Castle, our hotel offers the perfect base for exploring the area.

Book your stay at New Inn Hotel today to enjoy a historic retreat with modern amenities and picturesque views of the River Ythan.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 728 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.81
Service: 9.28
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 9.27
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Alison solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Nice breakfast our room was clean and tidy when we arrived.

Cons:

Electric shower over the bath, bit precarious for a pensioner as the sides of the bath taper in from the top reducing the area to stand on.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
10
Will always come back
Pros:

It was perfect in every way 👍👍

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Elsie solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Nikki couple gb
8
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Francesco solo_traveller gb
10
Fantastic!
Pros:

Amazing property and room!

Cons:

Clean, easy to find and extremely friendly staff

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Judy couple us
9
Excellent
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and dinner
Kudos to the staff lady Who so diligently helped us move from our first room to the second. We had requested the move because of the wedding right next to our first room. She was so so helpful and pleasant. She had long hair and was an attractive, middle-aged woman, many thanks to her.

Cons:

Just fine the way it was

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Vanestaco Business Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
10
Excellent!!!!!
Pros:

3 of us had 3 separate rooms during our 2 night stay, the reception staff were very welcoming, rooms were immaculately clean and very well maintained as was the full hotel top to bottom, beds super comfy, bathrooms sparkling & spotlessly clean & overall room size was large with adequate storage for clothes etc. In the morning guests are welcomed in to a really pleasant dining room by a lovely bright & bubbly lady member of the hotel staff. After being shown to your table, guests can place their orders from a wide selection of quality cold or hot food & drinks. Evening meals were really nice & correct portion sizes for ourselves. The hotel is excellent, well maintained, all staff super friendly, food was excellent & priced to suit most budgets. We can highly recommend a stay at New Inn Hotel & we’ll be returning guests when in the area again. Excellent!!!!

2026-08-12 via Tripadvisor
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kathryn extended_group ae
10
Pros:

The staff were lovely and the breakfast was amazing

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Heiner couple de
9
Perfektes Quartier für einen Zwischenstop
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Kate couple gb
10
Very enjoyable stay would highly recommend
Pros:

Lovely hotel, friendly staff & excellent breakfast in a good location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Weekend0914 Friends getaway Aberdeenshire, Scotland
10
Excellent in Every Way.
Pros:

Excellent in every way - great food, warm welcome, good service, perfect location.
We live in Ellon and eat at The New Inn regularly - just ourselves, with friends or with family - in groups of different sizes from two to twelve.
We can recommend The New Inn wholeheartedly.

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor
3
331HelenM Family Inverness, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
10
Outstanding food and service
Pros:

We had a family meal in this very attractive spotlessly clean hotel.Staff were welcoming and friendly. Exciting new menu which was difficult to choose from, I loved all! First class service as was the food. Highly recommended and I’d advise to book as it’s a very popular place.

2026-07-31 via Tripadvisor
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vikkit2024 Friends getaway
10
Fab 50th celebration
Pros:

We were here recently to celebrate a friend's 50th birthday.
We opted for a cocktail making class/Afternoon Tea.
The Afternoon Tea was delicious, a great selection of sandwiches, sausage rolls, scones & fine pieces. We then had a brilliant time learning how to make 3 cocktails in a private room and nothing was too much bother.
Afterwards, we headed down to the bar for an evening of live music, which finished off our evening perfectly!
A big shout out to Kathleen, Ryan, Will & Megan for looking after us.
100% recommended the New Inn.

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
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Mairi couple gb
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Linsey couple gb
8
Staff & food were lovely.
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

Very noisy at night. Our room was above the beer garden.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Caldwell solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
Øyvind Moseng solo_traveller no
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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jeanmV763KL Couples
10
A Wonderful Stay - Exceptional Hospitality
Pros:

We stayed at The New Inn Hotel in Ellon while attending a family wedding nearby and we were delighted with our choice.
The first thing that stood out was the friendliness of every member of staff. They are an absolute credit to the hotel—nothing was too much trouble and we were made to feel genuinely welcome throughout our stay.
A special mention for the kindness shown when our nephew phoned to ask if he and his family could call into the hotel to get changed before the wedding. After checking with reception, they didn’t just say yes—they very kindly gave them a room to change in. Such a thoughtful gesture that went above and beyond and one we really appreciated.
We had dinner in the hotel the evening before wedding and it was excellent. The breakfasts were equally enjoyable with plenty of choice and everything well prepared.
We would highly recommend The New Inn to anyone visiting Ellon, we wouldn’t hesitate to return.

2026-07-20 via Tripadvisor
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Toni solo_traveller gb
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2026-07-20 via Nuitee