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Stag & Thistle Hotel and Restaurant

3.0 star property
Guests wake up to a full breakfast at this charming country inn, then spend evenings unwinding with favorite drinks at the welcoming bar.

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A dining area with a round table, teal and yellow chairs, a green wall with floral decorations, and pendant lighting. - Stag & Thistle Hotel and Restaurant (Fraserburgh)
A framed poster advertising Fraserburgh with a beach scene, including people, a boat, and buildings. - Stag & Thistle Hotel and Restaurant (Fraserburgh)
A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, a yellow throw blanket, and multiple pillows in yellow and green. - Stag & Thistle Hotel and Restaurant (Fraserburgh)
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The Stag & Thistle Hotel and Restaurant blends rustic elements with modern amenities. Travelers enjoy in-room WiFi and the property is an ideal base for exploring the area. The bar is a perfect spot to relax after a day of adventures.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a door with a fire action sign.

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a framed picture.

Classic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a grey and white duvet, a framed picture on the wall, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

Classic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wall with floral wallpaper, and a ceiling light.

Classic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, a yellow throw blanket, and multiple pillows in yellow and green.

Classic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a white duvet and blue pillows, a green headboard, and a window with a view of a building.

Classic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white bedding and a green headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a dark nightstand with drawers.

Classic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Fraserburgh is home to Stag & Thistle Hotel and Restaurant. The area's natural beauty can be seen at RSPB Loch of Strathbeg Nature Reserve and Rora Moss, while Museum of Scottish Lighthouses and Aberdeenshire Museums Discovery Centre are cultural highlights. Visit our Fraserburgh travel guide
Map
Mid St, Fraserburgh, Scotland, AB43 9AJ

What's nearby

  • Fraserburgh Leisure Centre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fraserburgh Heritage Centre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Peterhead Marina
    30 min drive - 21.7 miles
  • Bullers of Buchan
    40 min drive - 30.9 miles

Restaurants

  • Donna's Teastall
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Wimpy
    3 min walk
  • Fair Stapit
    3 min walk
  • The New Garden
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Tuesday - Friday (4:00 PM - 9:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 27.
The property is closed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 12.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:30 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 12.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Stag & Thistle Hotel and Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Stag & Thistle Hotel and Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– 7:30 AM for a fee of GBP 20.

What time is check-out at Stag & Thistle Hotel and Restaurant?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stag & Thistle Hotel and Restaurant located?

Situated in Fraserburgh, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Fraserburgh Leisure Centre and Museum of Scottish Lighthouses. Fraserburgh Heritage Centre is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Stag & Thistle Hotel and Restaurant Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the centre of town. Staff very pleasnt.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel, spotlessly clean & staff just lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, had a great sleep in the comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Connor

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

Great Stay

Hotel was very nice, clean and cosy. Will stay again, only issue is the WiFi was slow and the tv kept stopping while streaming, other than this no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Ensuite was very clean with a double size shower and rain head. Parking easy with public car park beside hotel and free from 5pm to 8am. Stairs could be an issue and the bed mattress was at the end of its useful life. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

P W

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

Perfect

Lovely little boutique hotel. Two young members of staff were so polite and helpful. Took me 3 attempts to find it though. Small discreet sign.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just the one night stay, internet and television down, not surprising with the weather. chance to read instead. Clean and tidy room. Food tasty
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some issues.No-one at reception when I arrived and first phone number provided did not work.Kettle in room defunct and needed replacing.1 sachet of milk in room.Staff helpful in making things right.Unable to put on bedside lights withoit explanation. Wondrful towel rail and comfortale bed.Restaurant vgreat and delightful yoing male staff member.Very hard to get in on Sunday when restaurant closed as key jammed.Staff did their best to put things right..so this is appreciated but it was a frustrating experience,nonetheless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ancelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was spotless and cleaned every day. Staff checked if needed anything. Very helpful and pleasant service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room with enough room for 2 people,good size bathroom and the shower was great.had no trouble finding a car park on the street close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and tidy, staff were very welcoming and the food in the restaurant was very good!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and decor
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is just off main street, doesn't look much from outside, but as soon as you come inside it's a whole different world.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great rooms nice and comfy beds great night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room and in fact the whole hotel was clean and nicely decorated and a pleasure to be in, Owner/manager Esther was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastisk upplevelse och vistelse. Mysigt litet hotell i centrala Fraserburgh
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024