Cullen Bay Hotel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.6

Enjoying a beautiful and elevated position on the Moray Firth Coast in the North-East of Scotland, this is a family-run hotel offering outstanding accommodations in beautifully furnished rooms. This hotel offers high-quality cuisine in the elegant and renowned Veranda Restaurant, as well as a relaxing, spacious lounge bar. Free Wi-Fi is also available in the public areas downstairs and in most of the bedrooms upstairs. The area is steeped in Scottish history and culture with interests to suit all tastes. Activities include golf, fishing, bowling, pony-trekking, cycling, gliding, bird watching, walking and much more. Please note not all of our rooms are pet friendly. If you wish to book a pet friendly room, please get in contact with us to ensure we can accommodate your request.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Michele
United States United States
“Location, value, updated but still charming, good breakfast”
Elaine
United States United States
“Very quiet, with a great big Scottish breakfast. Beds very comfy, staff very friendly. Good views from dining room. A bit of a long walk to town, but we were golfing and that was close. Plus, you get a little golf discount for staying at the hotel.”
Pamela
United States United States
“We had an incredible view from our room of the ocean. The best view of the trip. The restaurant was great. A wide open view of the ocean. We saw a beautiful double rainbow!”
Mary
United States United States
“I arrived at the Cullen Bay Hotel as Storm Amy hit Scotland. They let me into my room early, where I was safe and warm. I watched the thrashing waves from their restaurant overlooking the North Sea, while enjoying delicious vegetable haggis and a...”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very friendly, the food was excellent and the location is an absolute dream.”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“Wonderful location overlooking the golf course and sandy beach! Quiet and close to town. Wonderful views from the dining rooms. Staff was very helpful.”
Diann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property had a beautiful outlook over the coast. The staff were very friendly, the room was nice and food was excellent”
Craig
Canada Canada
“Incredible location. Views were awesome, staff was excellent.”
Ann
United States United States
“Tiana was especially helpful and nice. Breakfast was delicious. The view was beautiful. The staff in the dining room was excellent.”
Raymond
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was great for the Portsoy Boat Festival. The receptionist and restaurant/bar staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall very pleased with our stay.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Cullen Bay Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Cullen Bay Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cullen Bay Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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