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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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The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne offers a 9-hole golf course and garden paths perfect for leisurely walks. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean dishes at the Osprey bistro, access WiFi in their rooms, and relax with drinks at the bar.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

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
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Lochside Leisure Lochnagar with Terrace

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

Lochside Leisure Lochnagar with Terrace

Highlights

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

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

Family Suite

Highlights

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

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
2 bathrooms
Deep-soaking bath
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Lochside Double or Twin with Terrace

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

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
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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 Standard Single

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

Lochside Standard Single

Highlights

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

Map
Aboyne Golf Centre, Royal Deeside, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 5BR

Getting around

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

About this property

The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne

Upscale inn near Cairngorms National Park
Take advantage of a golf course, a terrace and a garden at The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne. Get out on the links at this inn and enjoy amenities such as a driving range. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine bistro, Osprey, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and an off-lead area
  • 1 meeting room
Room features
All guest rooms at The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 35 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
An off-lead area is available

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 35 kg per pet. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne?

This inn doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne located?

Situated in Aboyne, this golf inn is within 1 mile (2 km) of Reflect Spa and Aboyne Golf Club. Deeside Activity Park is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Reviews

The Lodge on the Loch of Aboyne Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rinku

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

6/10 Okay

Wiebke

Absolutely overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

gail

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

6/10 Okay

Alison

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superbe emplacement de l'hôtel au bord de ce peut lac, au calme, tranquille, les propriétaires sont chaleureux, très gentil et de bons conseils.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Holly

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

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

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

Katalin, Cambridge

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ood place to stay

Owners were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing. The location was beautiful. Dinner and breakfast were very good and the staff was very helpful. We wished we had more time to spend here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

My wife and I had an amazing time staying at The Lodge. I would definitely stay there again, and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

A nice suite with the WORST hotel room location

Our room was spacious, clean, tidy, and had a really nice view. The location of our room, however, was absurd. It's hard to fathom paying what we did for a night's hotel stay when your room is attached to the main lobby. We can only be thankful we were there just one night. Starting bright and early, families came in, ate breakfast (we could clearly hear silverware scraping plates), told stories, checked out... we heard a whole lot of it -- especially the couple with a baby that sat at the table that was situated less than 10ft from our door. We had paid the extra money to book a "nicer" room and ensure we got a good night sleep... we unfortunately encountered the opposite. Again, the room itself was very good, and the staff was very nice and let us stay until 11am (which helped a lot following our poor night's sleep). Overall, the place simply had great potential and was strong in all areas, except our room was so uncomfortably close to the lobby/bar. And definitely not a romantic stay with your wife when you're just one wall away from the busiest part of the hotel. We wish we had paid less money to stay in a normal room. I'll bet the views were still good, even most of the standard rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

A&L, Aberdeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning, peaceful location. We had a suite with private hot tub unfortunately only in use 11am-8pm, lovely walking area and not far from Aboyne village. Return trip planned already.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay at the Lodge on the Loch, lovely breakfast freshly cooked to order and beautiful views over the Loch
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Franck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bel hôtel dans un bel endroit avec des hôtes charm

Hôtel très propre. Très bon accueil. Le cadre est superbe. Ne pas hésitez à louer un spa car avec la vue sur le lac, c'est pure moment de détente.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing find

We had an amazing time! The dinner and breakfast were great and the view outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely view of the lake in this family owned hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Marion, wick highlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overlooking loch.

Beautiful scenery overlooking loch Aboyne. Very close to Aboyne.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018