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Cullen Bay Hotel

3.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Buckie hotel

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Pool
Reception
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Garden
Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

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

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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

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

Standard Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Cullen

In Buckie .You'll find Cullen Harbour and Cullen Golf Club within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Cullen Millennium Garden and Portknockie Harbour are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cullen Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cullen Harbour - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Portknockie Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Findochty Harbour - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Bow Fiddle Rock - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

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

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Buckie 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 center. Cullen Bay Hotel also features a garden and a television in a 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 hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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.

Property 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

Does Cullen Bay Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cullen Bay Hotel.

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

As of Jun 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cullen Bay Hotel on Jun 22, 2025 start from $156.02, excluding 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 Cullen Bay Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.4 mi (7-min drive) from Sanine Beach and 8.7 mi (11-min drive) from Tannachy Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cullen Bay Hotel offer free breakfast?

Cullen Bay Hotel offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Cullen Bay Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cullen Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Cullen Bay Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cullen Bay Hotel have a pool?

Cullen Bay Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Cullen Bay Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Cullen Bay Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cullen Bay Hotel to downtown Buckie?

Cullen Bay Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Cullen.

Cullen Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 traveler
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 traveler

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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.

Traveled 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 traveler
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

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

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

John

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

What a view

The hotel has has a bit of a makeover in the rooms and they are very good the food is amazing and the prices are a bit lower than the were on a previous stay staff were friendly and provided excellent service the only slight fault in my stay was the room curtains do not cover the window and the two large lights in the car park make it difficult to sleep with the amount of light coming into this particular room. other than that it was a great stay to be recomended to others
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023