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The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

3.0 star property
Hotel in Macduff with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$325
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Explore the area

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43 Market Street, Macduff, Scotland, AB44 1LL
  • Place, Macduff Marine Aquarium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Duff House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Macallan Distillery
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Heating
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Heating
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Heating
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Macduff

At The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Macduff Marine Aquarium and within 20 minutes of Banff Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find karaoke, wedding services and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Macduff hotel, you'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Duff House and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Inverboyndie Beach.

What's nearby

  • Macduff Marine Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Duff House - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Speyside Cooperage - 54 min drive - 70.6 km
  • Macallan Distillery - 55 min drive - 71.9 km
  • Glenfiddich Whisky Distillery - 55 min drive - 64.3 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SEAFIELD ARMS - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boyndie Visitor Centre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rockfish Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Frying Scotsman - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

Hotel in Macduff with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace and karaoke are also featured at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Macduff hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant offers 19 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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

Is parking available at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

Yep, The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant has a free self car park and free extended parking.

How much does it cost to stay at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant on 25 Nov 2025 start from NZ$324.53, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

The closest beach to The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant is Lossiemouth East Beach (46.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

No, The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 200 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay. The meals were excellent, however I’d recommend that you book your time of eating in advance of staying at the hotel because the week end was very busy and we didn’t get served our meal the Saturday night until after 8 pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast menu was excellent as was the dinner menu. Only problem was that we should have booked a a dinner time before arriving as it was extremely busy on the Saturday and only time left was 7.30 so it was well after 8 pm before we actually ate. The bed was very comfortable but pillows we thought weren’t high quality so spoilt our sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay as usual
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neasha

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the moment I walked in I thought wow! The room was absolutely superb. Spacious, modern, clean! The food was excellent and the staff fantastic. I was just passing through and it so exceeded expectations. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel phoned on morning of arrival and asked what type of bed we required (double or twin) we arrived in the afternoon and we were shown to our room and asked if we wanted to book for dinner in the evening as it was busy. Our room was new and had an added bonus of a balcony which was great as the weather was nice enough to sit out. The bed was really comfy, room has tea and coffee facilities and a fridge, the bathroom has toiletries provided and a large walk in shower. There is also a hairdryer in the bedroom. Breakfast at the hotel has a good selection of cereals fruit juices, bread and cooked items.
Sunset from the balcony
Sunset from balcony
TV area along with tea and coffee making facilities and clothes hanging space
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel has just been updated. Rooms are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Excellent with one exception

Our stay was excellent with friendly staff ,excellent food ,clean and well appointed room but for the noise from the room’s automatic doors always sounding as if someone outside was slamming the door shut.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neasha

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

5 stars from me

Brilliant Hotel, stylish, comfortable with great friendly staff and an outstanding chef. Will keep coming back. Many thanks 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely stay. One of the cleanest spaces I’ve ever stayed. Great service with modern decor. 5 stars and then some!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neasha

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

Great hotel & restaurant

Outstanding as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely meal and efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL V

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another really nice stay here. I was in one of their brand new rooms, LUSH!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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

MacDuff with a view of the sea.

An excellent experience. I was in one of the newly built rooms in the extension. A view out over the town to the sea. Beatifully appointed room. Tastefully decorated and a pleasure to retire to.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is undergoing a renovation, and while the completed parts of the hotel are beautifully finished and furnished, the overall experience of the stay was tarnished by noisy building work commencing early in the morning, the views outside the property and from the bedroom window were spoiled. My room was lovely. It has obviously been recently refurbished, however there is no sound proofing and every movement and noise from adjoining rooms can be heard clearly through the wall. This lead to a very poor nights sleep. Other than this, the food was good, the price was fair, the staff were fine, and when finished the hotel will be lovely. Just need to fix the thin walls!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neasha

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

Fabulous Hotel

Such a beautiful hotel, staff were fantastic and the food is absolutely delicious. I stayed in room 101, which had an outside terrace. The room and bathroom were huge and the bed extremely comfortable. So great that I booked a couple of night for my next business trip. Thank you.
Breakfast
Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Margaux

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

Great stay

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