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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
  • Macduff Marine Aquarium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Duff House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Banff Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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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 | 1 bedroom

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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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

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

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 | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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 - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Banff Museum - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Inverboyndie Beach - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Portsoy Pottery - 14 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Happy Palace - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Annies Cakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SEAFIELD ARMS - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin fish & chips - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bridgeview Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬2 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

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

As of Sep 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant on Sep 23, 2025 start from $180.74, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available 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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

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

Are there hot tubs at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

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

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies 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.

Reviews

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 193 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely meal and efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL V

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another really nice stay here. I was in one of their brand new rooms, LUSH!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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

MacDuff with a view of the sea.

An excellent experience. I was in one of the newly built rooms in the extension. A view out over the town to the sea. Beatifully appointed room. Tastefully decorated and a pleasure to retire to.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

Edward

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is undergoing a renovation, and while the completed parts of the hotel are beautifully finished and furnished, the overall experience of the stay was tarnished by noisy building work commencing early in the morning, the views outside the property and from the bedroom window were spoiled. My room was lovely. It has obviously been recently refurbished, however there is no sound proofing and every movement and noise from adjoining rooms can be heard clearly through the wall. This lead to a very poor nights sleep. Other than this, the food was good, the price was fair, the staff were fine, and when finished the hotel will be lovely. Just need to fix the thin walls!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neasha

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

Fabulous Hotel

Such a beautiful hotel, staff were fantastic and the food is absolutely delicious. I stayed in room 101, which had an outside terrace. The room and bathroom were huge and the bed extremely comfortable. So great that I booked a couple of night for my next business trip. Thank you.
Breakfast
Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Margaux

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

Great stay

Lovely room, great food. Glass of wine was very pricey at £9.50 however!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

New rooms amazing

Stayed here few times didn’t think could improve but investment in new rooms took to a different level looks amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

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

Great night away Hotel

Lovely refurbished rooms but when we checked in the air con was at 13c so it was very cold. We wore our coats on till room heated up. Shame as the room so cold we ended up going out sooner. Shower very good, nice bedding and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a difficult one. It’s a local business providing much needed jobs and obviously trying to improve. It seems the food/restaurant side of the business is the main income, however there’s parts of that neglected as well. First impressions are good but, when you really look, chairs are scuffed and torn and not of an acceptable standard. Likewise the rooms. First impressions are good but when you actually look you see poor quality finishing and poor quality maintenance. They are charging around £120 (depending on when you book), but in reality this is a £60/70 room hotel. When we stayed, there was only a couple of rooms booked and it shows why. There’s only a few hotels in the area and they are obviously price sensitive to them, but sadly they don’t actually match the competition so are overpriced. I’m not saying don’t stay there, I’m saying it’s overpriced for what is offered.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

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

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

Really frirndy staff, nothing too much trouble, Nice restraunt on site, small comfortable bar. Hotel ounder going refurbishment atthe moment so a lot of noise duringthe morning. I inadvertently bookes a rrom that was blocked off from dayligt due to building works, in fairness this was reflected in the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Business traveler

Lovely hotel

My stay at the hotel as always was really good! Staff are really friendly and my room this time was great as I was on top floor so really quiet. Food is amazing!! £10.40 for a glass of wine is quite steep though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, brilliant view, friendly staff, and delicious food! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb views over the rooftops to the sea. Varied tasty food menu choices. Good shower, plenty hot water. Friendly staff. Great location for an evening walkabout watching the sun set over the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Amazing young staff at heart

Amazing young at heart , great young staff so welcoming & polite & helful credit to the hotel Rooms very modern clean & comfortable Food amazing great view from restaurant over the sea definitely recommend Amazing xxx
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Great stay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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