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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 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 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)
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 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)
At The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant, you can look forward to a terrace, a bar, and a business center. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to 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

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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

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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

  • A castle with a large tower, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
    Fyvie Castle
    36 min drive - 21.8 miles
  • Macduff Marine Aquarium
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tarlair Swimming Pool
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Inverboyndie Beach
    6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Speyside Way
    51 min drive - 34.8 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
  • Frying Scotsman
    10 min drive
  • Kafé
    3 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

Family friendly

  • High chair

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 1 mi (2 km) of Macduff Marine Aquarium and Tarlair Swimming Pool. Duff House Royal Golf Club and Duff House are also within 2 mi (3 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. 169 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 241 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Great staff, amazing food and the best rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We try to make a visit to Macduff every year and love staying at The Knowes Hotel. The bedrooms are roomy, excellent bathrooms and the view from our window was spectacular. The food is delicious and the staff are all very friendly and professional. There is nothing not to like at The Knowes Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good food, good breakfast, great decor, quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast menu was excellent and very tasty
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was freshly cooked and there was lots of good options
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice and comfortable room, excelent food and service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Very nice modern clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

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Lovely hotel and great value. Staff are always excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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

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Lovely hotel, brilliant view, friendly staff, and delicious food! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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A nice hotel with very good dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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

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Nice hotel

Great stay. Comfortable room good food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Drink options are good, wine on the expensive side but food is excellent, can’t ask for more
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely meal and efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

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