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Cullen Bay Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Buckie with free breakfast and restaurant

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Beach
Interior
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$293
includes taxes & fees
14 Feb - 15 Feb

Explore the area

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Cullen, Buckie, Scotland, AB56 4XA
  • Place, Cullen Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullen Harbour
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Portknockie Harbour
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Cullen

At Cullen Bay Hotel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Cullen Harbour and Cullen Golf Club. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find a business centre, a garden and a television in a common area. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Buckie hotel include Cullen Millennium Garden and Portknockie Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Cullen Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cullen Harbour - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cullen Millennium Garden - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Portknockie Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Macallan Distillery - 46 min drive - 50.6 km

Getting around

  • Keith Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Linda's Fish & Chips - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Admirals Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rockpool Cafe and Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lily's Kitchen Cafe - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Cullen Bay Hotel

Hotel in Buckie with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily.

There's an onsite business centre. Cullen Bay Hotel also features a garden and a television in common area. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Buckie hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1644
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cullen Bay Hotel offers 14 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 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 centre

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1644
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cullen Bay Hotel?

Cullen Bay Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Cullen Bay Hotel?

As of 13 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cullen Bay Hotel on 14 Feb 2026 start from NZ$292.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Cullen Bay Hotel?

Yep, Cullen Bay Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Cullen Bay Hotel?

The closest beach to Cullen Bay Hotel is Inverboyndie Beach (17.2 km).

What makes Cullen Bay Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cullen Bay Hotel.

Does Cullen Bay Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free full breakfast is on offer weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cullen Bay Hotel?

No, Cullen Bay Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cullen Bay Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cullen Bay Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cullen Bay Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Cullen Bay Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Cullen Golf Club is a short 17-minute walk away.

Cullen Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, spotless, very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room and location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nilima

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, good friendly staff, food in the restaurant was very good, room comfortable with a very good shower in the bathroom!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Good

Very Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Very nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Cullen Bay Hotel. The hotel room was spacious and comfortable, the view out to the sea was
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1. Hospitality from Gayle, Connor and Callen 10/10 it was exemplary 2. Dog friendly 10/10 3. Housekeeping - simply perfect 10/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen r

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night 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

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

Helen

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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