The Royal Oak Hotel

Hotels
9 (540 reviews)
34 Castle Terrace Seatown , Cullen , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Excellent breakfast
Prime location
Cons:
Some evening meals disappointing
Small rooms
Occasional noise from the main road

Categories

Cleanliness
9.25
Hotel rooms were clean and everything we needed.
Service
9.75
Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful at all times.
Location
9.25
Hotel is in prime location, close to the beach and walking paths.
Room Quality
8.25
Some rooms reported to be small; one shower head was broken.
Amenities
9.25
Coffee machine in the room and strong gluten-free options.
Value for Money
8.75
Some meal prices noted as overpriced.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Breakfast excellent but one evening meal was cold and lacking taste.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall a great experience; the stay was brilliant despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 11:59

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Cullen

Scenic Garden & Delicious Dining
Enjoy the serene garden and savor delectable meals at the on-site restaurant and bar.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring a desk, TV, cozy bed linen, and fresh towels.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Perfectly located near various castles and gardens, including Huntly Castle and Leith Hall Garden & Estate.

Book your stay at The Royal Oak Hotel for a delightful and memorable experience.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 540 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Fiona couple gb
9
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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MHAIRI extended_group gb
10
A little gem of a hotel in a beautiful location
Pros:

The location, the layout and the parking right on the doorstep .

Cons:

The mattress on the bed was a little firm for me - that’s not a criticism - it’s just a personal preference . Amazing hotel .

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Lorenzo couple gb
10
Lovely room ,views and food
Pros:

Warm and welcoming staff. Room had lovely views of the viaduct and sea. Close to the beach and the centre of town. Good food available in the restaurant and nice breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
J
John extended_group gb
10
Excellent hotel, great staff, good bar and excellent food.
Pros:

Car park next to hotel. Lovely, helpful staff. Well stocked bar. Decoration was in very good condition. Very comfortable and clean rooms. Good restaurant menu and excellent food. Very good breakfast menu and everything freshly prepared.

Cons:

Could not fault anything.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Jill solo_traveller gb
9
relaxing stay with a warm welcome
Pros:

good choice for breakfast, coffee machine coffee was then heated up by hand - very friendly staff, food delicious. loved the fresh fruit and the honeycomb!

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
J
James extended_group gb
9
Pros:

Good value. No complaints

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Denise couple gb
4
Pros:

The area and the staff

Cons:

Waiting too long for dinner when it arrived the veg was not hot, being told by the owner days later we were being untruthful about time we waited for the dinner suggest that's not good for business. We arrived 5.30 as per booking and our dinner arrived at 6.20. That in my book is 50 mins not the 25 mins as they claimed such a shame.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Grant solo_traveller gb
10
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Apostolos solo_traveller gb
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Mrs Evelyn solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Made to feel welcome by all staff. Food was excellent. A friendly place and a good location for visiting cullen and the surrounding villages.

Cons:

The stairs to the bedrooms are steep if anyone has mobility issues.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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richard solo_traveller gb
10
The Royal Oak Hotel in Cullen a great place to stay!
Pros:

A great place to stay the staff where very friendly and the breakfast was excellent and so was the restaurant the room was very comfortable can’t fault anything excellent stay in Scotland.

Cons:

Can’t think of anything we didn’t like about the stay

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Stanley couple gb
8
2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Audrey solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff.. Room was nice and cosy, mattress really comfortable. Plenty of parking.
Breakfast good selection.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2025-12-14 via Nuitee
J
Janina couple gb
10
2025-12-07 via Nuitee
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fiona couple gb
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Hotel rooms were clean and everything we needed. Breakfast was really good as was the evening meals . Hotel is in prime location

Cons:

Nothing

2025-11-15 via Nuitee
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Denise family_with_children gb
5
Shame but we will not be revisiting.
Pros:

Breakfast excellent.

Cons:

Evening meal expensive and we didn't get what we ordered. We ordered salmon, sauteed potato and roasted veg, what we got was meagre portion of salmon, beautifully cooked, boiled plain potatoes, stalky cauli and broccoli, carrots and french beans. Apart from potatoes veg was cold. Was reported to server who saw chef who said he had made a mistake, I asked what were they going to offer as a refund or compensation, this was met with a shrug of the shoulders. At £23.50 over priced and disappointing.

2025-11-13 via Nuitee
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Brian couple gb
5
not what we expected on this occasion
Pros:

Staff & Food

Cons:

The room was to small, shower head was broken, mattress was hard
Our evening meal was served at our table but it was someone else's dinner.
Hotel is a bit dated, requires a refurbishment.

2025-11-06 via Nuitee
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William Whelan couple gb
10
Pros:

Everyone from the owner to the manager and all the others were excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2025-10-26 via Nuitee
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Marina solo_traveller gb
10
Everything was great!
Pros:

A great location. Very good restaurant and service generally. Coffee machine in the room!
Everything including breakfast was just perfect !

2025-10-23 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location is in one of most beautiful villages in Scotland , Hotel a minute from the harbour of Cullen .
Stayed in many hotels but this is both relaxing and Friendly . It was recommended by one of businesses nearby as was stuck for accommodation and late travelling back to Kinlochleven on West Coast .

Cons:

Nothing , All good

2025-10-23 via Nuitee