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The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

3.0 star property
Hotel in Macduff with a restaurant and a bar

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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43 Market Street, Macduff, Scotland, AB44 1LL
  • Place, Macduff Marine Aquarium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Duff House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Macallan Distillery
    ‪60 min drive‬

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Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Macduff

Located within a 5-minute walk of Macduff Marine Aquarium, The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant is within a mile (2 km) of Banff Museum. This 19-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Macduff Marine Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Duff House - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Speyside Cooperage - 59 min drive - 43.9 miles
  • Relax - 60 min drive - 43.6 miles
  • Macallan Distillery - 60 min drive - 44.5 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SEAFIELD ARMS - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boyndie Visitor Centre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Garden Arms Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Frying Scotsman - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

Hotel in Macduff with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant enjoy karaoke, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. There's free parking if you drive. Helpful staff is there to provide luggage storage, as well as offer insight about the area. Additional amenities include a business center, a terrace, and wedding services.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.

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

Knowes Hotel
Knowes Hotel Macduff
Knowes Macduff
The Knowes Hotel Macduff, Scotland
The Knowes Hotel
The Knowes & Restaurant
The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant Hotel
The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant Macduff
The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant Hotel Macduff

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

This hotel is located in Macduff, a short 4-minute walk from Macduff Marine Aquarium and also 20 minutes on foot from Banff Museum. You'll also find Duff House and Inverboyndie Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant feature a casino?

No, The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include sea views and minibars.

Does The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant.

Does The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant offer a deck and may feature sea views.

Does The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 203 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Great hotel /great food /great staff

Excellent rooms -nice decor -very clean. Good menu choice -first class food - Staff very pleasant and welcoming. Would def recommend and will certainly be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Vastly exceeded my expectation. Lovely spacious room. Mine had a terrace where it was nice to sit with a beer or glass of wine while the sun went down. Restaurant is fantastic for breakfast and dinner. Only slight niggle is frustrating WiFi which has to be rejoined at least daily and frequently more often.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kyle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Great week

Nice clean modern hotel with exceptional service from staff at all times. Room was spacious and the sea view was great to wake up to every morning. Food in the restaurant was of a high standard and breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neasha

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended! Everything about my stay was great. The staff was wonderful and helpful. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay. The meals were excellent, however I’d recommend that you book your time of eating in advance of staying at the hotel because the week end was very busy and we didn’t get served our meal the Saturday night until after 8 pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast menu was excellent as was the dinner menu. Only problem was that we should have booked a a dinner time before arriving as it was extremely busy on the Saturday and only time left was 7.30 so it was well after 8 pm before we actually ate. The bed was very comfortable but pillows we thought weren’t high quality so spoilt our sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay as usual
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a newly renovated hotel. Excellent room, food and staff. I’ll not stay anywhere else for future trips in that area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Neasha

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the moment I walked in I thought wow! The room was absolutely superb. Spacious, modern, clean! The food was excellent and the staff fantastic. I was just passing through and it so exceeded expectations. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel phoned on morning of arrival and asked what type of bed we required (double or twin) we arrived in the afternoon and we were shown to our room and asked if we wanted to book for dinner in the evening as it was busy. Our room was new and had an added bonus of a balcony which was great as the weather was nice enough to sit out. The bed was really comfy, room has tea and coffee facilities and a fridge, the bathroom has toiletries provided and a large walk in shower. There is also a hairdryer in the bedroom. Breakfast at the hotel has a good selection of cereals fruit juices, bread and cooked items.
Sunset from the balcony
Sunset from balcony
TV area along with tea and coffee making facilities and clothes hanging space
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel has just been updated. Rooms are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Excellent with one exception

Our stay was excellent with friendly staff ,excellent food ,clean and well appointed room but for the noise from the room’s automatic doors always sounding as if someone outside was slamming the door shut.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neasha

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

5 stars from me

Brilliant Hotel, stylish, comfortable with great friendly staff and an outstanding chef. Will keep coming back. Many thanks 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely stay. One of the cleanest spaces I’ve ever stayed. Great service with modern decor. 5 stars and then some!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neasha

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

Great hotel & restaurant

Outstanding as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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