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Cullen Bay Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Buckie with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Garden
Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant
Exterior
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Cullen, Buckie, Scotland, AB56 4XA
  • Place, Cullen Harbour
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullen Millennium Garden
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Portknockie Harbour
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Single Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Rooftop view | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Rooftop view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Spacious Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Spacious Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cosy Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Spacious Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Turret Room, Double Sea View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Turret Room, Double Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Cullen

Within a short walk of Cullen Harbour, Cullen Bay Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of Cullen Golf Club. This 14-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Cullen Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cullen Harbour - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cullen Millennium Garden - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Portknockie Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Macallan Distillery - 46 min drive - 31.4 miles

Getting around

  • Keith Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bijou By The Sea - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pub In The Square - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lily's Kitchen Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Linda's Fish & Chips - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rockpool Cafe and Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Cullen Bay Hotel

Hotel in Buckie with free breakfast and a restaurant
At Cullen Bay Hotel, guests have access to a business center, a TV in a common area, and a banquet hall. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing. This smoke-free hotel also has a garden.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Electric kettles are also included.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1644
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Cullen Bay Hotel?

Cullen Bay Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Cullen Bay Hotel?

This hotel is located in Buckie, a short 14-minute walk from Cullen Harbour and also 18 minutes on foot from Cullen Millennium Garden. You'll also find Bow Fiddle Rock and Portknockie Harbour within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Cullen Bay Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Cullen Bay Hotel have a casino?

No, Cullen Bay Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cullen Bay Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Cullen Bay Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Cullen Bay Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Cullen Bay Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cullen Bay Hotel serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Cullen Bay Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Cullen Bay Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Cullen Bay Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cullen Bay Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Cullen Bay Hotel.

Cullen Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay here! The staff was so kind and accommodating. I was also impressed with measures taken to be an eco-conscious operation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Good

Very Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was described as a cosy standard double with sea view. We expected a small room so we were very surprised that the room size was of adequate size with a generous bathroom. We found the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had dinner and breakfast and the food was lovely. There is a easy walk to the village which is very pretty. Worth the visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older well maintained hotel with brand new bathroom fittings (walk in shower with on demand hot water). Gorgeous views from the hotel. Dinners and breakfasts were very good. Hotel staff was helpful on what to do in the area (and warned us of a bridge that was out). Not far from many Speyside distilleries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Didn't quite meet expectations.

The hotel room had excellent sea view. The hotel itself lacked charm or character. The decor felt tired and unappealing. It felt more like a guesthouse than a hotel. The bar area and dining experience lacked atmosphere. The sea views from the dining room were indeed great, but the dining room itself felt more like a canteen. The food was fine. We ate there for breakfast and dinner and no complaints there. A short walk out of the hotel to a footpath leading into town with good views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Very nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were sparkling clean, spacious and the staff was polite and friendly! Would absolutely love to stay here again. We had the bay window to look over the ocean and watch the sunset and it was beautiful!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was by far the best hotel we have stayed in. Everything was excellent from the view in the bedroom and breakfast room to the friendliness of staff. Comfortable bed. Very good breakfast. I am a fussy tourist and it honestly was a really good all round experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Cullen Bay Hotel. The hotel room was spacious and comfortable, the view out to the sea was
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1. Hospitality from Gayle, Connor and Callen 10/10 it was exemplary 2. Dog friendly 10/10 3. Housekeeping - simply perfect 10/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen r

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent .the property was very clean, but tired . Would definitely stay again thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking view over the Ocean. Nice food from the restaurant and the staff is very helpful and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff we fantastic could not do enough for you ..the food was excellant breakfast options superb choice . views superb nice walk into cullen village short walk .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful.Rooms clean.Lovely food.Good choice for breakfast.Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was excellent, all staff were very friendly. Food was excellent though a bit expensive. Good sea view from restaurant and room. We were there on a very quiet weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

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

Excellent

Though the hotel looks tired in some of the outside areas it is an excellent place to stay with warm and helpful staff and good food Views are excellent Could do with a welcome pack with WiFi password etc
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

The lovely Cullen Bay Hotel

Really friendly staff, restaurant is excellent, overload really happy with choice of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Best stay along the coast

Terrific location across the road from golf course and beach. Staff extremely friendly and eager to help. Restaurant and bar were excellent. Stayed in Rm 12 with the turrent( extra space with great view) Best place to stay along the coast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024