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Cullen Bay Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Buckie with free breakfast and restaurant

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Garden
Exterior
Restaurant
Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$322
includes taxes & fees
2 July - 3 July

Explore the area

Map
Cullen, Buckie, Scotland, AB56 4XA
  • Cullen Harbour
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Findochty Harbour
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bow Fiddle Rock
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

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

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Sea View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

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

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

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

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

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

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 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

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

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

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

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 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cullen Bay Hotel on 2 Jul 2025 start from NZ$322.15, 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. 68 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The lovely Cullen Bay Hotel

Really friendly staff, restaurant is excellent, overload really happy with choice of hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Best stay along the coast

Terrific location across the road from golf course and beach. Staff extremely friendly and eager to help. Restaurant and bar were excellent. Stayed in Rm 12 with the turrent( extra space with great view) Best place to stay along the coast!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Ashton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick fast check in. Staff were exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a very small bathroom .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Torben

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, friendly staff and good restaurant. The rooms are a little tired, but the bed is comfy and it was a good shower. Staff were really welcoming. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good. We are both disabled, so parking and entering the hotel from rear entrance is perfect, we've stayed several times,and always satisfied.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

Top notch and great view

1st class service and accommodation. Great breakfast. Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

james finlayson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a super hotel, pleasantly decorated in a "beach hotel" theme. Fantastic situation overlooking Cullen bay. Staff exceptionally pleasant and efficient. Food excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

John

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

For ocean lovers

Nice hotel with big sea view.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023