The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
9.1 (482 reviews)
43 Market Street , Macduff , gb

Free

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Karaoke
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
See all facilities

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.

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 482 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
M
Martyn solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

great views
good food
clean and warm

Cons:

chair in room

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller gb
9
Very good hotel - great rooms and food
Pros:

Very nice modern room. Staff very attentive and excellent breakfast. Very good evening meal at a very reasonable price.

Cons:

My only criticism was there was a clunking whirring noise somewhere close to my room that constantly went on and off perhaps every couple of minutes or so. Maybe air-conditioning or refrigeration. Not a massive issue and didn't interfere with sleep too much. But perhaps needs addressing .

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple gb
10
Beautiful hotel , rooms are immaculate as if the restaurant areas, bars etc staff are very obliging
Pros:

Lovely well presented breakfast

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Tracey solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great hotel, excellent food. Beautiful location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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David W Kew solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Second visit, as I liked it so much last September. Great food great rooms and always great staff.
See you again 👍

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
M
Martin solo_traveller ch
10
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Duane extended_group us
9
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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stephen solo_traveller au
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Everything, but the food was exceptional!

Cons:

There was music playing all the time … not loud but you knew it was there. Maybe our room was above a speaker or something? Just a minor detail 😉

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Nigel solo_traveller gb
10
It was a great experience, good food and great staff.
Pros:

The Location was great overlooking the Harbour of Macduff. Breakfast was cooked freshly each morning to order.
The staff were very helpful and polite

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
S
Somerville solo_traveller gb
10
Amazing Hotel & Resturaunt in Macduff
Pros:

Hotel was lovely and in a great spot with stunning views over the town towards the North Sea. Room was fabulous with a little terrace with great sea views. Bed was so comfortable and fantastic shower. Everywhere in the hotel was spotless. Food was excellent and staff were super friendly. Cannot recommend this hotel highly enough

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Aaron couple gb
10
Relaxing trip by the sea!
Pros:

Stylish decor, Nice food, Comfortable Beds, Nice Amenities, Nice Staff and Lovely Breakfast

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Iain solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
G
Gillian couple gb
10
Pros:

Excellent service, room, and food. Sea view was stunning.

Cons:

Everything liked.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
6
6ee6ac8c7a567175e282834c11ae34c1 solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
2
21c39da7c8b7722ff62e212dbf45d259 couple gb
8
Great place to stay, close to tourist attractions
Pros:

Modern, fantastic view from the window of the North Sea, very nice restaurant.

Cons:

Steep car park, bed was too soft for my comfort.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
9
9125569c34b4700d348c83457231e9dc solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Nice hotel with good facilities

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
9
9852990470b970e14045c800ccfdb8dd couple gb
10
Pros:

Great place to come for a break and staff very friendly

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
5
5fe41b3064d271aef1a80b50019e1bb0 solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
C
cabf5f7a03a670167d422a62dd490878 solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

It was nice location, quiet and just what I needed after a tiring day.

Cons:

I asked for a double room with breakfast included and received a king size bed with no breakfast for the same price. Had to go early in the morning with no food. I don't know who messed up as on the reservation sheet it was double bed.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee