The Marine Hotel

Great view from our room of the harbor.

Wi-fi was virtually non-existent. We were on the top floor which was great for views but not so good for getting our bags down when we left (no lift).

Fabulous location, beer, food amd atmosphere

The hotel was in an excellent location in the centre of the old part of Stonehaven and overlooked the harbour. We had left booking quite late. The room was on the top floor of the hotel and looked out to the back of the hotel (across the town) and also out the front (across the harbour) The room was light and airy and well decorated in a modern boutique style, comfortably furnished and with a nice bathroom. The bed was comfortable and, although on the harbour front, was quiet at night. All the staff were young, friendly and helpful (they carried our largest suitcase up to our room for us) Food was excellent, particularly dinner, and so was breakfast. Our guide book (The Rough Guide) recommended the Marine Hotel but another (The Lonely Planet) recommended the Ship Inn which was 2 doors down. The Marine Hotel was better with a wider choice on the dinner menu.

Nothing, although taking luggage up to the top floor wasn't easy (no lift but the staff would have taken all our luggage up for us if we had asked) and parking outside was a bit of a gamble, but there was a public car park across the other side of the harbour. Nothing to complain about!