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

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

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

Standard Twin Room, Rooftop view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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

Cosy 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

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double 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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double 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

Map
Cullen, Buckie, Scotland, AB56 4XA

What's nearby

  • Cullen Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cullen Harbour - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Portknockie Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Findochty Harbour - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Bow Fiddle Rock - 6 min drive - 2.0 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 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Linda's Fish & Chips - ‬16 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
  • A TV in the lobby, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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

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 at Cullen Bay Hotel?

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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Cullen Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very friendly staff and amazing views from bedroom and breakfast room. Area around is stunning scenery with friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food and drink. Beaytiful location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

John

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

For ocean lovers

Nice hotel with big sea view.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely hotel with panoramic views. Food excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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

Cory

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a very small bathroom .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

What a view

The hotel has has a bit of a makeover in the rooms and they are very good the food is amazing and the prices are a bit lower than the were on a previous stay staff were friendly and provided excellent service the only slight fault in my stay was the room curtains do not cover the window and the two large lights in the car park make it difficult to sleep with the amount of light coming into this particular room. other than that it was a great stay to be recomended to others
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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