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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Property highlights

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

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

    • Free parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Rick
    United States United States
    The location and view were amazing. The food was excellent. Really enjoyed the Cullen Skink soup.
  • Bill
    United States 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 United Kingdom
    Food was good basic cooking . Ample portions and all freshly cooked.
  • Anonymous
    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
  • Jeff
    Canada Canada
    Location was perfect for seeing Bow Fiddle rock, and the coast. There were lots of options at breakfast .

Hotel area info

Restaurants

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

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.

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

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.
Accepted payment methods
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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.