The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
9.1 (519 reviews)
43 Market Street , Macduff , gb

Free

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Terrace
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Excellent food
Cons:
Cold breakfast
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
9.03
The room was spotless and very clean; great cleanliness overall.
Service
9.5
Staff were friendly, attentive, and provided first-class service.
Location
9.04
Beautiful view overlooking the sea; lovely location.
Room Quality
8.99
Massive rooms, comfortable beds, and well-equipped accommodation.
Amenities
8.82
Food quality was exceptional, though the lack of lounge area was noted.
Value for Money
9.08
A bit pricey, but the quality justifies the cost.
Food and Beverage
9.23
Breakfast and meals were delightful with excellent variety.
Overall Experience
9.1
A fantastic stay with minor flaws, would definitely return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 07:26

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in comfort and style at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant in Macduff. Each room comes with a coffee machine for your convenience, ensuring a perfect start to your day.

Gastronomic Delights
Satisfy your culinary cravings at our onsite restaurant and bar. Enjoy delectable dishes and refreshing drinks in a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long day of exploring.

Convenient Location
Located just 49 km from Elgin and 55 km from Aberdeen Airport, The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant offers easy access to nearby attractions and transportation hubs. Book your stay now and experience true hospitality at its finest.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ABZ

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 519 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.03
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 8.99
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 9.23
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Susan solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Really nice room, good food, friendly helpful staff

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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lisa solo_traveller gb
9
Modern hotel that has everything.
Pros:

Easy to get to, large car park and great views. A warm welcome. Room was modern, very spacious and spotless. There’s a fridge, a safe and coffee making facilities. A freestanding tub and walk in shower with good pressure. Comfy bed and sliding door to outside patio area. And I had the haddock Kiev in their restaurant and it was so deeelicious! Nice breakfast in dining area soaking up the view. I wish I could have stayed more than one night. Highly recommend!

Cons:

The only way to get fresh air into the room is by opening the sliding door, which is great but I like fresh air all night and unfortunately the patio it opens out to is on ground floor level, so had to close it for security.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Rob Roy 67 couple it
8
Pros:

Camera molto bella con bella vista sul mare. Colazione buona, ma niente di eccezionale in termini di scelta e qualità degli ingredienti

Cons:

Bagno molto piccolo e con spazi mal gestiti, ad esempio il lavandino microscopico proprio dietro la porta del bagno

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Brenda solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
B
Brenda couple gb
10
Lovely rooms and very comfortable
Pros:

Rooms are beautiful

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Iain solo_traveller gb
8
Cons:

Couldn't access the wi-fi in my room with any of my devices.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Alexandre solo_traveller ch
10
Magnifique endroit, au-dessus de la colline avec une vue imprenable !
Pros:

Magnifique endroit, au-dessus de la colline avec une vue imprenable !. Le confort des chambres et le restaurant était parfait. A recommander. Merci beaucoup.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Christie solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The staff was lovely, so was the food!

Cons:

Telly was not working properly. No HD channels

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Jackie couple au
9
Loved our stay. The food in the restaurant was fabulous.
Pros:

Great small hotel, rooms are modern & clean. Our room was on the top floor with stunning views.

Cons:

Carrying luggage up 2 flights of very narrow stairs.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
K
Klaus-Ulrich solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Super Lage mit Blick zum Sonnenuntergang, gutes Restaurant, gutes Frühstück, komfortable ZImmer, nettes Personal

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple de
10
Auch nach vier Jahren der gleich gute Standard
Pros:

Herrlicher Blick und super Küche

Cons:

Nichts

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Hamish family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Great location for Grampian Kart Club

Cons:

Would have liked a bath in room

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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christian solo_traveller at
7
Pros:

Super freundlich und alles sehr hochwertig.

Cons:

Das Frühstück war nicht besonders gut, der Weg zu den Zimmern war durch das Restaurant und über stiegen. Mit großen Koffern, eher schwierig.
Einen schmutzigen kopfpolster hatte ich auch die ganze Zeit.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
10
Lovely stay, very comfortable, good food and very friendly staff.
Pros:

Breakfast was very nice, a good selection of food. Dinner was excellent, there was a very good menu and the roast beef was delicious melt in your mouth. Bedroom was lovely with everything we required and a very comfortable large bed.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
M
Mike Grimmitt solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Grzegorz solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Elaine solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely staff. Great location. Great
Pros:

Excellent views and location

Cons:

Maybe slightly expensive

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
9
Great
2026-06-26 via Nuitee