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Cullen Bay Hotel

3.5 star property
Find your rural retreat surrounded by natural beauty. Savor local flavors in the restaurant or relax over drinks at the bar.

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Turret Room, Double Sea View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Cullen Bay Hotel (Buckie)
Escape to the countryside at Cullen Bay Hotel, where a warm welcome awaits with a full breakfast, garden views, and a cozy bar. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and unwind in the business center or restaurant - previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Single Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Buckie, Cullen Bay Hotel is in a rural area. Cullen Golf Club and Cullen Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Linzee Gordon Park and Ian Johnston Park. Well Road Play Park and Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Cullen travel guide
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Cullen, Buckie, Scotland, AB56 4XA

What's nearby

  • Much like their scotch, the new visitor center at the Macallan Estate is the perfect blend of new, old, and natural. I highly recommend the tour and tasting. #Culture photo contest
    Macallan Distillery
    46 min drive - 31.4 miles
  • 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

Getting around

  • Keith Station
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Linda's Fish & Chips
    16 min walk
  • Lily's Kitchen Cafe
    19 min walk
  • Admirals Inn
    5 min drive
  • Royal Oak Hotel
    9 min walk
  • Rockpool Cafe and Restaurant
    18 min walk

About this property

Cullen Bay Hotel

Hotel in a rural location
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden, and a bar at Cullen Bay Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Cullen Bay Hotel include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cullen Bay Hotel Buckie
Cullen Bay Buckie
Cullen Bay Hotel Hotel
Cullen Bay Hotel Buckie
Cullen Bay Hotel Hotel Buckie

Frequently asked questions

Is Cullen Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cullen Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cullen Bay Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cullen Bay Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cullen Harbour, Cullen Golf Club, and Cullen Millennium Garden. Portknockie Harbour and Bow Fiddle Rock are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Cullen Bay Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nilima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, good friendly staff, food in the restaurant was very good, room comfortable with a very good shower in the bathroom!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room and location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

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

Karen

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

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

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

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

Helen

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

8/10 Good

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

linda

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

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, friendly staff and good restaurant. The rooms are a little tired, but the bed is comfy and it was a good shower. Staff were really welcoming. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and a great location opposite the bay. Didn't manage to get one of the rooms overlooking the bay but enjoyed an excellent meal in their restaurant with the views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick fast check in. Staff were exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

james finlayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a super hotel, pleasantly decorated in a "beach hotel" theme. Fantastic situation overlooking Cullen bay. Staff exceptionally pleasant and efficient. Food excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

Top notch and great view

1st class service and accommodation. Great breakfast. Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotel stays we have ever had. Simple, clean, super attentive friendly staff. This place should put on clinics for hospitality service. Absolute top notch. Would HIGHLY recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

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

Well worth a stay!

A surprise two night stay to celebrate my wifes birthday. Room had lovely views of the Moray Firth and beach. Likewise the restaurant had fantastic sea views. Good Breakfast selection and restaurant menu was excellent with good quality locally produced fresh food. The Cullen Skink to die for! A nice quiet and picturesque path leads from the hotel to the town of Cullen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024