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Cullen Bay Hotel

3.5 star property
Buckie hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Pool
Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reception
Garden
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
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Business centre
  • Garden
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Bath or shower
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium bedding
The current price is £138
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Cullen, Buckie, Scotland, AB56 4XA

What's nearby

  • Cullen Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Portknockie Harbour - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Findochty Harbour - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Bow Fiddle Rock - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Keith Station - 26 min drive
  • Elgin Station - 30 min drive
  • Huntly Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pub in the Square - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rockpool Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Portsoy Ice Cream - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bijou by the Sea - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Linda Fish & Chips - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Cullen Bay Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Buckie with a stay at Cullen Bay Hotel. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:30 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • Business centre

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Built in 1644
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

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

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

Does Cullen Bay Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Cullen Bay Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Cullen Bay Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Cullen Bay Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Cullen Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at Cullen Bay Hotel and nearby?

Cullen Bay Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Cullen Bay Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Cullen Bay Hotel like?

Cullen Bay Hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Cullen Harbour and 17 minutes' walk from Cullen Golf Club.

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Cullen Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with great options and friendly service. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Very nice rooms
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly and helpful.Rooms clean.Lovely food.Good choice for breakfast.Good location
linda, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Didn't quite meet expectations.

The hotel room had excellent sea view. The hotel itself lacked charm or character. The decor felt tired and unappealing. It felt more like a guesthouse than a hotel. The bar area and dining experience lacked atmosphere. The sea views from the dining room were indeed great, but the dining room itself felt more like a canteen. The food was fine. We ate there for breakfast and dinner and no complaints there. A short walk out of the hotel to a footpath leading into town with good views.
andy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The lovely Cullen Bay Hotel

Really friendly staff, restaurant is excellent, overload really happy with choice of hotel
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Harry, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quick fast check in. Staff were exceptional.
Catherine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good food and drink. Beaytiful location
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

For ocean lovers

Nice hotel with big sea view.
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely hotel with panoramic views. Food excellent.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central location
Cory, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top notch and great view

1st class service and accommodation. Great breakfast. Very friendly
Matt, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a super hotel, pleasantly decorated in a "beach hotel" theme. Fantastic situation overlooking Cullen bay. Staff exceptionally pleasant and efficient. Food excellent
james finlayson, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Robert M., 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
George, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved it
Wendy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a very small bathroom .
Dorothy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This hotel is looking very "tired" and the exterior could be more attractive. Although the evening menu was fine for fisheaters, most of the other options were "OK" and limited for the price charged. The shower did not work on arrival day although this was remedied within the hour (too late for our dinner booking though!) Had a memorable visit some years ago, but was slightly disappointed in the property,
Gillian, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Rooms very small and there was very little space around the double bed. Two senior members of staff seemed to be the only ones able to make any decisions and the young girls who made up the rest of the staff were polite and eager to help, but didn’t seem to know what to do.
Lorraine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel but needs to address a few issues.

The hotel is well situated and the staff were very helpful. Our room had a very comfortable bed and seemed to have been recently renovated & decorated. There was a table with two comfy chairs looking out to sea which we enjoyed. However the electrics had not been adapted fully to accommodate the renovations meaning there was only one useable socket. The plumbing in the en-suite had also not been brought up to date meaning the toilet was difficult to flush and took a long time to fill up, The door handle easily jammed too - we did report these things. Updating the ensuite and sorting out electrical sockets would make such a difference. The food was actually very good but would recommend avoiding the expensive 30 day steak, I ordered medium/rare and it came very well done. The hotel needs to tweak a few things to make what is essentially a nice place to stay into what people expect these days.
Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1. Hospitality from Gayle, Connor and Callen 10/10 it was exemplary 2. Dog friendly 10/10 3. Housekeeping - simply perfect 10/10
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

stephen r, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kris, 1-night trip