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The Royal Oak Hotel

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Buckie hotel

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
A row of traditional buildings with a sign for 'Royal Oak' on the right.
Coffee shop
Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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34 Castle Terrace, Buckie, Scotland, AB56 4SD
  • Place, Cullen Harbour
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Cullen Millennium Garden
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullen Millennium Garden
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a plaid blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A twin room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cullen

In Buckie .Your stay at this Buckie hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Cullen Harbour and Cullen Millennium Garden. Also, Cullen Golf Club is within half a mile (1 km) and Bow Fiddle Rock is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cullen Harbour - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • beach near Cullen Millennium Garden - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • beach near Seatown - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cullen Millennium Garden - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cullen Golf Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Keith Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rockpool Cafe and Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pub In The Square - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Linda's Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Portknockie Fish And Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bijou By The Sea - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Buckie hotel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Buckie hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Royal Oak Hotel offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Buckie hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

The Royal Oak Hotel Hotel
The Royal Oak Hotel Buckie
The Royal Oak Hotel Hotel Buckie

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Oak Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Oak Hotel.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Oak Hotel?

As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Oak Hotel on Jun 28, 2026 start from $186, 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.

How close is The Royal Oak Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4 mi (6-min drive) from Sanine Beach and 9.1 mi (11-min drive) from Tannachy Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Oak Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Royal Oak Hotel offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Royal Oak Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Royal Oak Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Royal Oak Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Oak Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Oak Hotel to downtown Buckie?

The Royal Oak Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Cullen.

The Royal Oak Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seonaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous friendly hotel with amazing food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff who can’t do enough to accommodate & lovely food!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good hotel with modern clean rooms and a very good restaurant. Staff were helpful and always pleasant resulting in an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast and food overall. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly Pub and Hotel. Great food and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice to stay there. Very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upgraded to a lovely double room, great breakfasts and bar food and a big selection of local whiskeys. Staff were always smiling, chatty and helpful. Will be booking again in the Autumn. :) Just noticed the photo there was my room.... number 8. Views of the sea out of both windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, comfortable rooms, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernestas

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

Great place to stay

Clean and well looked after, very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff in the hotel were really lovely. The cooked to order breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay at the Royal Oak every time I visit Cullen. Rooms are lovely, staff is friendly and accommodating and the food is excellent . It's a real gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff , nice clean room, nice bed. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROSABEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay in Cullen. The staff were all very accommodating and friendly. There are really nice walking trails near the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reamonn

Very enjoyable stay, lovely staff

Friendly, welcoming staff on arrival. Great room with good views. Ate in the restaurant, not a fancy menu but good food. Not far from village, comfy night and incredible breakfast. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven

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

Great hotel. Excellent owners and staff

Great hotel with very friendly staff. Great food. Excellent location right next to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, food, beer garden, parking, access to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

2 nights at the Royal Oak

Great little hotel very clean, comfortable and we'll managed. The food is superb, and the service is outstanding. Special thanks to Brenda and Ruby who went above and beyond to make our stay truly wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seonaid

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

Great hotel in a lovely coastal village

This is a fabulous little hotel which is cosy and friendly. Restaurant food is exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

e

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly relaxed place to stay! og friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This small hotel has comfortable clean rooms and provides an excellent welcome. The staff are first class and very attentive and the food is very good - a thoroughly enjoyable stay in a lovely part of Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location by the beach, tremendous food & menu, friendly helpful staff. The coast around Cullen is n rea of outstanding natural beauty - a MUST see
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SEONAID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, would highly recommend. Rooms lovely and warm and fresh and clean. Food extremely good and lovely kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic Hotel. Staff was exceptional. Food was truly incredible. Room was large clean and confortable. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seonaid

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

Cosy warm hotrl

Wonderfully friendly warm and cosy hotel, a home away from home
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024