The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

Hotels
9.1 (555 reviews)
43 Market Street , Macduff , GB
+44 1261 458000

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Free
Children allowed

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 555 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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Cora • couple • us
8
Pros:

View

Cons:

Fire alarm went off in the night and was a false alarm.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Silke • extended_group • de
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Michel • solo_traveller • be
7
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No hotel reception. Breakfast was basic

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff very welcoming and helpful, lovely breakfast, super clean and comfortable bedroom.
Happy haddock a short walk away, does fab fish and chips. Dinner in hotel lovely. All good, and would return.

Cons:

Careful parking on the hill on a windy day!

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Work trip
Pros:

This hotel is stunning, could almost be 5*. Room was huge, ultra modern, terrace with sea view, fridge and air con rm107. Staff were very friendly and nothing was any trouble, got a takeaway and was given a bowl and cutlery. Restaurant food and breakfast was very good also.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Johann • couple • gb
10
Lovely hotel, great food
Pros:

Beautiful views across the bay. Lovely room, excellent food and breakfast

Cons:

Quite expensive for a night in Macduff

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Federica • couple • it
10
Lo consiglio vivamente
Pros:

Struttura tutta ristrutturata, camera nuova e spaziosa. Colazione con poca scelta al buffet ma eccezionale nel servito.

Cons:

Niente

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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charles • extended_group • ca
10
Fantastic location, modern , quiet staff very professional and helpful
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Joder • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Frédéric • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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GODFREY • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Steep car park!

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Annette • solo_traveller • gb
8
Was lovely place location suited work.
Pros:

Very nice room comfy bed and great shower

Cons:

Large tv that didn't work properly

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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JOHN • couple • gb
10
Fantastic room food and staff
Pros:

B/Dinner were fantastic, Macduff itself kind of run down but hotel had fantastic views over the sea ( room 112) and very big and comfy

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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MARIUS_BORS • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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douglas • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fabulous stay , Food and service 5 star
Pros:

Room with terrace was fabulous . All refurnbished , super clean and all new .

Cons:

No lift but reception carried my case to my room

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The location with a view. Very good rooms with terrace. Great food.

Cons:

Chef finished at 8pm so we ate dinner earlier than we wanted.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Grahame • extended_group • gb
3
After a bad start and some self improvisation the stay ended up ok.
Pros:

Nice newly refurbished hotel. Good location if you’re able to walk up stairs.

Cons:

Booking communication between Booking.com and hotel didn’t work. Booked 2 twin rooms and got 2 double rooms.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee