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The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with vertical lines, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a view through a large window. - The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant (Macduff)
A room with a view of the sea through a large window, a small round table with a tissue box and a remote control, and a chair. - The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant (Macduff)
A tea service set with a tiered dessert display, sandwiches, scones, and a view of a hill through a window. - The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant (Macduff)
A bar area with a brick wall, multiple seating options including sofas and armchairs, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves. - The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant (Macduff)
A dining area with a table set for six, large windows with a view of the sea and cityscape, and a modern pendant light. - The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant (Macduff)
At The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant, you can look forward to a terrace, a bar, and a business center. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with vertical lines, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a view through a large window.

Double Room, Ensuite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, two windows, a TV, and a bathroom vanity.

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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A hotel room with a large bed, grey headboard, and a textured carpet.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a door.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a view.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

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

About the neighborhood

Macduff is home to The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant. Duff House Royal Golf Club and Turriff Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Macduff Marine Aquarium and Grass Labyrinth. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Macduff travel guide
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43 Market Street, Macduff, Scotland, AB44 1LL

What's nearby

  • Macduff Marine Aquarium
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Duff House
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Portsoy Ice Cream
    16 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Glendronach Distillery
    33 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Bow Fiddle Rock
    35 min drive - 20.7 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Market Arms
    3 min drive
  • Happy Palace
    3 min drive
  • SEAFIELD ARMS
    8 min drive
  • Mini V-Grill, Alberts Cottage
    12 min drive
  • Frying Scotsman
    10 min drive

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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

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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

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 The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant located?

Situated in Macduff, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Macduff Marine Aquarium, Duff House Royal Golf Club, and Duff House. Grass Labyrinth and Inverboyndie Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 236 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. The staff were polite and friendly. The food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, amazing food and the best rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was excellent and very tasty
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food, good breakfast, great decor, quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only drawback to the hotel is the lack of reception area. You check in at the bar. Breakfast was included and was excellent (I had smoked haddock cooked in milk with a poached egg). We arrived late and the staff were prepared for our arrival. The sea view was lovely too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was freshly cooked and there was lots of good options
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spent two nights at Knowles Hotel. Staff were very helpful. Food in the restaurant was excellent. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food is absolutely amazing and the views from the restaurant are stunning. Rooms are lush
My dinner on second night. Lemon sole
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arne Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and comfortable room, excelent food and service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice modern clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything went very well, despite the weather. meals excellent. staff could not do enough for you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great value. Staff are always excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were lovely and helpful. Our room was very clean and the bathroom spotless. The bed was huge and conformable but a bit soft for our personal preference. Amazing views of the harbour. Room had everything you could need in there including hair dryer and ironing board and iron.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous new room with sea view. Stayed many times and food always excellent too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stayed a few times here , staff friendly , nice area good food nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel with very good dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice stay staff brilliant as always. Some hiccups with hot water but 1st world problem
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Drink options are good, wine on the expensive side but food is excellent, can’t ask for more
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mrs R M

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

Nice hotel

Great stay. Comfortable room good food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely meal and efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As a person that travels alot for work, Room and bathroom very clean. Newly decorated. Lots of space in the room. Large comfortable bed. You can control the temperature of the room. Food was lovely and the staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ritchie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent

An excellent hotel. Staff were very nice and attentive. Food was excellent. Although slightly expensive the quality was worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025