Title: Book the Best BOUTIQUE Hotels in Aberdeenshire and Moray in 2025 | Expedia.ca [Aberdeenshire and Moray Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Aberdeenshire-And-Moray.dx6051140)[Hotels in Aberdeenshire and Moray](https://expedia.ca/Aberdeenshire-And-Moray-Hotels.d6051140.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Aberdeenshire and Moray](https://expedia.ca/Aberdeenshire-And-Moray-Vacation-Rentals.d6051140.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Aberdeenshire and Moray](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Aberdeenshire-And-Moray.d6051140.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Aberdeenshire and Moray Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Aberdeenshire-And-Moray.d6051140.Car-Rental-Guide)[Aberdeenshire and Moray Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Aberdeenshire-And-Moray.d6051140.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Aberdeen featuring street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/149000/149385-Aberdeen.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Find Boutique Hotels in Aberdeenshire and Moray ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![deals illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) ![bed illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Aberdeenshire and Moray Boutique Hotels Tonight [Oct 8 - Oct 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6051140&startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&adults=2&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Oct 9 - Oct 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6051140&startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&adults=2&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6051140&startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&adults=2&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6051140&startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&adults=2&propertyStyle=BOUTIQUE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Aberdeenshire and Moray Boutique Hotels ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9370000/9361500/9361458/b22e9930.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9370000/9361500/9361458/16bc949b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9370000/9361500/9361458/c729c47e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9370000/9361500/9361458/c00113e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Mansion House Hotel Elgin 8.4/10 Very good (508) "Awesome place to stay." CA $159 CA $190 total includes taxes & fees Oct 11 - Oct 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Elgin-Hotels-The-Mansion-House-Hotel.h9361458.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7733800/7733725/bac85d31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7733800/7733725/7e22d2e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7733800/7733725/40ff048a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7740000/7733800/7733725/e8e7d72e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Malmaison Aberdeen Aberdeen West End 8.8/10 Excellent (936) "Love this hotel - luxurious, quiet with a wonderful bar and restaurant!" CA $125 CA $150 total includes taxes & fees Oct 12 - Oct 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Aberdeen-Hotels-Malmaison-Aberdeen.h7733725.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1470000/1469400/1469374/343c6a4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1470000/1469400/1469374/ce043552.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lunch and dinner served, garden views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1470000/1469400/1469374/df65ab70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1470000/1469400/1469374/76c100ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Loch Ness Country House Hotel Inverness 9.2/10 Wonderful (418) "Great food option, multiple cuisine, good internet access and near to the town center. " CA $292 CA $369 total includes taxes & fees Oct 14 - Oct 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Inverness-Hotels-Loch-Ness-Country-House-Hotel.h1469374.Hotel-Information) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2277800/2277712/0456f0cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2277800/2277712/964825d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Extra Decadent](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2277800/2277712/790ddee6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2277800/2277712/bf79f570.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rocpool Reserve Inverness City Centre 9.4/10 Exceptional (280) "This place was beautiful, friendly staff, delicious food and incredibly comfortable beds!" CA $360 CA $432 total includes taxes & fees Nov 1 - Nov 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Inverness-Hotels-Rocpool-Reserve-Hotel-Restaurant.h2277712.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. [View all properties](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23®ionId=6051140&adults=2&specialized_stays_group_explore=boutique_property&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Aberdeenshire and Moray Hotel Reviews ![Ardoe House Hotel & Spa](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23200/23180/6ce13977_y.jpg) ### Ardoe House Hotel & Spa 10/10 Excellent "Ardoe House is a beautiful property, very much in keeping with it's history as a baronial mansion. The decor is lavish and made us all feel very posh! The rooms are very well appointed and clean. The bed was the most comfortable bed we had in our two weeks of travel, and the dining options were great. The included breakfast buffet was delicious and had so much on offer, it was hard to decide - luckily there was haggis!! The staff were all incredibly friendly and lovely to deal with. I would highly recommend this hidden gem." 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