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4-star hotels in Stonehaven
A shortlist of 4-star stays in Stonehaven, on the Aberdeenshire coast. It covers hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, lodges and self-catering apartments, and is written for couples, families, business travellers and anyone planning a short break by the sea.
Staying in Stonehaven
Stonehaven is a harbour town on the Aberdeenshire coast, and the 4-star stays on this shortlist sit right across it: on Shorehead and High Street beside the water and the harbour, on Ann Street, Castle Street and Bridgefield Terrace in the town itself, and out in the surrounding countryside at Mill Of Muchalls, Woodside Of Glasslaw, Netherley, Chapel Of Barras Farm, The Kriek and Cammachmore.
That spread shapes who each place suits. Couples and short-break visitors who want the harbour and the sea on the doorstep are best served around Shorehead and High Street, where The Marine Hotel, The Harbour Tower, Shorehead Guest House and the harbour-view ground floor home stand. Families get family rooms at The Marine Hotel, Toadhall Rooms, Lairhillock Lodge, Shorehead Guest House, The Mill Inn Apartments, Arduthie House, Chapel Of Barras Farm, The Snug @ the Mill Inn Stonehaven, Dunnottar Cottage and the harbour-view home, and self-catering kitchens in several of the apartments. Business travellers and anyone wanting quiet, free car parking and easy road access will find the out-of-town guesthouses and lodges calmer.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Marine Hotel
9 10 Shorehead, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet on Shorehead, The Marine Hotel puts sea views and a restaurant with a bar under one roof, with free parking and free wifi for guests. Rooms come with baths, desks and toiletries, and family rooms are available. Its 4.5 rating from 819 reviews makes it a solid choice for travellers who want to eat, drink and sleep in the same place.
See The Marine HotelToadhall Rooms
Mill Of Muchalls, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Family rooms
Why stay hereToadhall Rooms sits at Mill Of Muchalls with a garden, a river and a private beach nearby, so guests can step straight out into the grounds. Each room has a kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator, and breakfast is served in the room. Parking and wifi are free. Ideal for couples or families who prefer self-contained, quiet stays.
See Toadhall RoomsThe Harbour Tower
82A High Street, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Harbour Tower on High Street keeps things simple and central: a garden and picnic area, free parking and free internet access in the lounge. Rooms include a kitchen with microwave and fridge, plus coffee, toiletries and a shower. It suits guests who want their own cooking space within walking distance of the harbour.
See The Harbour TowerWoodside of Glasslaw Guesthouse
Woodside Of Glasslaw, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereWoodside of Glasslaw Guesthouse stands at Woodside Of Glasslaw with a garden and free car parking, plus free wifi. Rooms have a bathroom, shower, coffee, TV and hairdryer, and cribs and ironing facilities are on hand. A calm, straightforward base for guests touring the area by car.
See Woodside of Glasslaw GuesthouseLairhillock Lodge
Netherley Stonehaven Ab39 3Qs, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Why stay hereLairhillock Lodge at Netherley offers a garden, free parking and free wifi, with a golf course for guests. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available, along with luggage storage and express check-in. It works well for golfers and families who want easy parking and quiet surroundings.
See Lairhillock LodgeBayview Bed and Breakfast
1 Bayview Apartments Stonehaven, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Best for: Breakfast · Step-free access
- Breakfast in room
- Beach nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereBayview Bed and Breakfast on the Stonehaven seafront has a balcony, terrace and sea views, with the beach nearby. Breakfast is brought to the room, and guests have a bar, wifi, laundry and ironing facilities. Golf, fishing and surfing are within reach. Suited to guests who want coastal scenery and a cooked start to the day.
See Bayview Bed and BreakfastShorehead Guest House
14 Shorehead, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereShorehead Guest House at 14 Shorehead faces the sea and the beach, with a terrace, lounge and breakfast served in the room. Guests have free parking and free wifi, plus a golf course and tennis court for sport. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are offered. Good for those who want the waterfront on the doorstep.
See Shorehead Guest HouseThe Mill Inn Apartments
12 Bridgefield Terrace, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Mill Inn Apartments on Bridgefield Terrace give guests a kitchen with fridge and microwave, a lounge with free internet access, and free car parking. Family rooms are available, housekeeping is provided, and the hotel is non-smoking and does not accept pets. A practical choice for families and longer stays.
See The Mill Inn ApartmentsArduthie House
Arduthie House Ann Street Stonehavenaberdeenshire Ab39 2Da, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Best for: Families
- Lounge
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereArduthie House on Ann Street is a non-smoking guest house with a garden and a lounge, plus free wifi and express check-in. Family rooms, luggage storage and housekeeping are available. It suits guests who want a quiet, central base with communal space rather than in-room extras.
See Arduthie HouseChapel Of Barras Farm Bed & Breakfast
Chapel Of Barras Farm, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereChapel Of Barras Farm Bed & Breakfast is a working farm setting with a garden, terrace and picnic area, plus free parking and free wifi. Rooms are carpeted and non-smoking and include a desk, coffee, hairdryer and toiletries, with family rooms and banquet facilities. Wheelchair access is provided. Suited to guests who want countryside calm.
See Chapel Of Barras Farm Bed & BreakfastThe Boathouse
The Boathouse At The Kriek, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Boathouse at The Kriek is a self-catering property with a kitchen, oven, microwave, refrigerator and washing machine, plus a garden and free parking. Guests have wifi, a TV and DVD player, and golf, tennis, fishing and horse riding are nearby. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available. Good for groups and longer stays.
See The BoathouseThe Snug @ the Mill Inn Stonehaven
15 Bridgefield Terrace, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Snug @ the Mill Inn Stonehaven on Bridgefield Terrace is an apartment with a full kitchen including dishwasher, oven and microwave, plus washing machine and free wifi. The beach is nearby, parking is free, and the apartment has a garden. It suits couples or small families who want a self-contained stay near the shore.
See The Snug @ the Mill Inn StonehavenStonehaven Ground Floor Home with a Spectacular Harbour View.
92 High Street, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereStonehaven Ground Floor Home with a Spectacular Harbour View lives up to its name with sea views from a ground-floor home on High Street, steps from the beach. The kitchen has a dishwasher and oven, there is a garden, and free parking and wifi are included. Golf, tennis, fishing and surfing are nearby. Suited to families and guests wanting space and a view.
See Stonehaven Ground Floor Home with a Spectacular Harbour View.The Bothy
At The Steading Cammachmore, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Bothy at The Steading in Cammachmore is a self-catering cottage with a kitchen, oven, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine, plus a garden and free parking. Pets are allowed and the beach and a golf course are close by. A good fit for guests travelling with a dog who want their own space.
See The BothyDunnottar Cottage
1 Castle Street, Stonehaven, United Kingdom
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereDunnottar Cottage on Castle Street combines a fireplace and games room with a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine, plus free wifi. The beach and a golf course are nearby, and family rooms are available. It suits groups or families who want a characterful base near the castle and coast.
See Dunnottar Cottage
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marine Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Toadhall Rooms | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| The Harbour Tower | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Woodside of Glasslaw Guesthouse | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Lairhillock Lodge | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Bayview Bed and Breakfast | ★★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Shorehead Guest House | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| The Mill Inn Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Arduthie House | ★★★★ | – | – | – |
| Chapel Of Barras Farm Bed & Breakfast | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| The Boathouse | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| The Snug @ the Mill Inn Stonehaven | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Stonehaven Ground Floor Home with a Spectacular Harbour View. | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| The Bothy | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Dunnottar Cottage | ★★★★ | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These places all list family rooms. The Marine Hotel and Shorehead Guest House put families by the harbour, The Mill Inn Apartments, The Snug @ the Mill Inn Stonehaven and Dunnottar Cottage add kitchens for self-catering, and Chapel Of Barras Farm and Lairhillock Lodge offer garden or countryside space with free car parking.
The Marine Hotel · Toadhall Rooms · Lairhillock Lodge · Shorehead Guest House · The Mill Inn Apartments · Arduthie House
For couples
Toadhall Rooms and Dunnottar Cottage are quieter alternatives with gardens.
The Marine Hotel · The Harbour Tower · Toadhall Rooms · Shorehead Guest House · Dunnottar Cottage · Stonehaven Ground Floor Home with a Spectacular Harbour View.
For parking
Free car parking is listed at all of these, which matters in a town where several 4-star addresses sit outside the centre. Lairhillock Lodge at Netherley, Chapel Of Barras Farm and The Bothy at Cammachmore and Woodside of Glasslaw Guesthouse are the most rural of them.
The Marine Hotel · Toadhall Rooms · The Harbour Tower · Woodside of Glasslaw Guesthouse · Lairhillock Lodge · Shorehead Guest House
For self-catering
Toadhall Rooms, The Harbour Tower, The Mill Inn Apartments, The Boathouse, The Snug @ the Mill Inn Stonehaven, the harbour-view home, The Bothy and Dunnottar Cottage all list kitchen or kitchenette facilities, with microwaves, fridges and washing machines at several, so they suit longer stays and guests who want to cook.
Toadhall Rooms · The Harbour Tower · The Mill Inn Apartments · The Boathouse · The Snug @ the Mill Inn Stonehaven · Stonehaven Ground Floor Home with a Spectacular Harbour View.
Where to stay in Stonehaven
Shorehead
Shorehead is the harbour-side address shared by The Marine Hotel and Shorehead Guest House, both 4-star with sea-facing facilities such as sea views, restaurants or lounges and free car parking.
Our picks here: The Marine Hotel · Shorehead Guest House
High Street
Both have kitchens and free car parking, and the home also lists a garden and family rooms.
Our picks here: The Harbour Tower · Stonehaven Ground Floor Home with a Spectacular Harbour View.
Ann Street
Arduthie House stands on Ann Street, a 4-star guest house with family rooms, a garden, a lounge and free Wifi. It is a town-centre base rather than a harbour one, with express check in and luggage storage for short breaks.
Our picks here: Arduthie House
Castle Street
Dunnottar Cottage is on Castle Street, 4-star, with family rooms, a fireplace, a games room and a garden, plus kitchen and laundry facilities. Beach nearby and golf course are among its listed facilities, and free Wifi and a TV are provided.
Our picks here: Dunnottar Cottage
Questions, answered
Which Stonehaven 4-star hotel is closest to the centre?
The Harbour Tower (82A High Street), the ground floor home with a harbour view (92 High Street), The Marine Hotel and Shorehead Guest House (both Shorehead) are the addresses in the town centre and at the harbour, so they put you closest to the centre.
Which 4-star places in Stonehaven allow pets?
The Harbour Tower, Lairhillock Lodge and The Bothy all list pets allowed. The Harbour Tower also lists pets not allowed, so confirm your room when booking. The Mill Inn Apartments and The Snug @ the Mill Inn Stonehaven state pets are not allowed.
Which Stonehaven 4-star hotels have the best guest ratings?
Toadhall Rooms scores 5.0 out of 5 from 38 reviews and The Harbour Tower 5.0 from 3 reviews. The Marine Hotel scores 4.5 from 819 reviews.
Do these Stonehaven hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at most of them, including The Marine Hotel, Toadhall Rooms, The Harbour Tower, Woodside of Glasslaw Guesthouse, Lairhillock Lodge, Shorehead Guest House, The Mill Inn Apartments, Chapel Of Barras Farm, The Boathouse, The Snug @ the Mill Inn Stonehaven, the harbour-view home and The Bothy.
Which 4-star Stonehaven stays have family rooms?
Family rooms are listed at The Marine Hotel, Toadhall Rooms, Lairhillock Lodge, Shorehead Guest House, The Mill Inn Apartments, Arduthie House, Chapel Of Barras Farm, The Snug @ the Mill Inn Stonehaven, the harbour-view home and Dunnottar Cottage.
Which 4-star places in Stonehaven have a kitchen?
Toadhall Rooms, The Harbour Tower, The Mill Inn Apartments, The Boathouse, The Snug @ the Mill Inn Stonehaven, the harbour-view home, The Bothy and Dunnottar Cottage list kitchen or kitchenette facilities, with microwaves at several and washing machines at The Boathouse, The Snug @ the Mill Inn Stonehaven, The Bothy and Dunnottar Cottage.
Which 4-star Stonehaven hotels are best for a short break?
For a short break, the town-centre and harbour addresses keep everything close: The Marine Hotel, The Harbour Tower, Shorehead Guest House and the ground floor harbour-view home. Toadhall Rooms, rated 5.0 from 38 reviews, is a quieter option outside the centre.
Do any Stonehaven 4-star hotels have a pool or spa?
None of the 4-star places on this shortlist lists a pool or a spa. Toadhall Rooms is the only one listing massage, and several list a garden or terrace instead, including Arduthie House, Chapel Of Barras Farm, The Boathouse and Dunnottar Cottage.