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Cullen Bay Hotel

3.5 star property

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A large, multi-story house with a prominent balcony, situated on a hill overlooking a beach.
A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a view of a coastal road and cliffs.
A grassy area with picnic tables and benches, surrounded by yellow flowers and tall grasses.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a bedside lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a bottle of champagne on a tray.
A corner room with a checkered carpet, two black chairs, a small round table, a desk with a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$298
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Explore the area

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Cullen, Buckie, Scotland, AB56 4XA
  • Place, Cullen Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullen Harbour
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullen Millennium Garden
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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A bathroom with a white bathtub, a white sink on a cabinet, and a towel hanging on the tub.

Standard Single Room

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

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Double Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a painting on the wall, and a wardrobe.

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a champagne bottle and glasses, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a framed picture on the wall, a window with curtains, and a desk with a chair.

Standard Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

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

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a bedside lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a bottle of champagne on a tray.

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View

Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cullen Harbour - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • beach near Cullen Millennium Garden - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • beach near Seatown - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cullen Millennium Garden - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Keith Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rockpool Cafe and Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pub In The Square - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bijou By The Sea - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Linda's Fish & Chips - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Portknockie Fish And Chips - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Cullen Bay Hotel

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Phone

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property class

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 31 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cullen Bay Hotel on 10 Aug 2026 start from NZ$298, 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. 80 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay, food good, room clean and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good quality and well cooked. Seaview (if you get one) was directly overlooking the lovely beach. Room was very clean and a good standard.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nilima

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful staff clean and wonderful views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Parking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antony

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

10/10 Excellent

William

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very friendly staff and amazing views from bedroom and breakfast room. Area around is stunning scenery with friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food and drink. Beaytiful location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Douglas

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely hotel with panoramic views. Food excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and a great location opposite the bay. Didn't manage to get one of the rooms overlooking the bay but enjoyed an excellent meal in their restaurant with the views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

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

For ocean lovers

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