The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

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

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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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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
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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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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James • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-28 • 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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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Much better than I was anticipating.
Pros:

Very smart hotel, with lots of interesting modern features in the room. My room had good views over the town, the bay and distant land.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • couple • gb
9
Good service, top class cuisine, and friendly and attentive local staff made our stay memorable.
Pros:

Lovely views out to sea, but after such a superb and filling evening meal, we couldn't do the breakfast justice. However, the fruit and cereals and yogurt were perfect, alongside fruit juice and coffee.

Cons:

An extra toilet roll for a 2 night stay would have been welcomed.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
Comfortable and high quality stay for good value.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast choices. Lovely view to start the day.

Cons:

Everything was great.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Marion • solo_traveller • gb
10
Staff excellent.a lovely one day VERY comfortablestsy
Pros:

The hotel was clean modern very well appointed ánd clearly recently refurbished
Excellent breakfast. Vegan perfect

Cons:

Dinner not quite so special.
The burger witn chutney dressing was overdone with chutney

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Very good indeed
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Perhaps fresh fruit at breakfast

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great location, with sea view

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • gb
8
Friendly staff
Pros:

View from room was excellent

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
9
I didn’t want to leave!!
Pros:

Excellent choice for breakfast and good quality. Lovely view from bedroom and dining room. Car park and access to reception easy. Good and willing room service, including help with luggage.

Cons:

The only thing that made it difficult for me was the stairs as there is no lift.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great stay with great view.
Pros:

Clean modern room with a great view.
Busy restaurant with good food.
Helpful staff sorted out storage for my bicycle.

Cons:

The town has seen better days

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
10
Very good hotel
Pros:

Freshly decorated… rooms were lovely… staff mostly young people but performed well .. food was very good

Cons:

Top of a hill …. Ok going down 🤓

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • gb
10
Excellent staff very friendly
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable

Cons:

Bedroom really hot

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee