About this property
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.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Richard
United Kingdom
“The staff were very friendly, the food was excellent and the location is an absolute dream.” - Elizabeth
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.” - Craig
Canada
“Incredible location. Views were awesome, staff was excellent.” - Ann
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
“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.” - Rick
United States
“The location and view were amazing. The food was excellent. Really enjoyed the Cullen Skink soup.” - Bill
United States
“The view from our room was fantastic. The evening staff went out of their way to take care of our late, last minute requests. The location was perfect for covering a lot of the Northern Scotland area.” - Judith
United Kingdom
“Food was good basic cooking . Ample portions and all freshly cooked.” - Anonymous
United Kingdom
“The property had a beautiful outlook over the coast. The staff were very friendly, the room was nice and food was excellent” - Jeff
Canada
“Location was perfect for seeing Bow Fiddle rock, and the coast. There were lots of options at breakfast .”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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.




The fine print
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.