The Royal Oak Hotel

Hotels
9 (598 reviews)
34 Castle Terrace Seatown , Cullen , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 598 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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Richard • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast very good as was evening meal

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff and their service were excellent, as was the food. Our dog was made most welcome.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • couple • gb
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Viv • extended_group • au
10
Great stay, great people, great food
Pros:

The people (staff) were fabulous and our meals (dinner and breakfast) were lovely

Cons:

-

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • gb
9
Staff very friendly, breakfast was excellent would reccomend this hotel.
Pros:

Central to all amenities
Very clean
Friendly staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Ray • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff,dinner and breakfast

Cons:

Location of room. Beside busy road so very noisy. Small shower room. False fire alarm early morning and member of staff who didn't cope very well.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The food and the staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
6
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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mammaqi • couple • ca
9
Pros:

Staff were fantastic

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • gb
5
Very disappointing.
Pros:

Breakfast OK. Evening meals fine. Staff friendly.

Cons:

Unexceptable wet carpet between bed and en-suite.
Should not have been use until dry. No offer of alternative or compensation.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Sally • extended_group • gb
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Pommy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great breakfast.
Pros:

Very handy for the Moray Coastal walk
Very nice breakfast.

Cons:

A couple of minor details - the mirror was at waste height and the kettle lead was so short it was hard to pour out. It wasn’t on a stand so you have to unplug to fill it.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Warren • couple • au
10
Friendly staff and delicious breakfast
Pros:

Breakfast was delicious with lots of variety and staff were all warm and friendly.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • gb
10
First Class from beginning of my stay to the end...Highly recommend!
Pros:

The Location was perfect,for my stay,Breakfast was superb,made to order so the food was fresh and extremely hot!!

All in all a first class experience and would highly recommend.

The welcome at reception was really professional,both by the Receptionist and the hotel owner!!

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
10
We had a very enjoyable stay at this excellent hotel
Pros:

The breakfasts were excellent with a varied choice on the menu. We also had dinner at the hotel which was again excellent. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The location of the hotel suited us and was quite central to other amenities.

Cons:

Nothing we were very happy with what was on offer.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Justine • extended_group • gb
6
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia Sit • solo_traveller • au
10
We'll be back!
Pros:

What can I say? I loved my stay and would return any day (wouldn't have left if I had to!).

From the moment we arrived, the team were welcoming and friendly. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable.
The room was tastefully decorated with all the modern amenities one would expect. It had a breath-taking view of the viaduct and beach ahead. It was very quiet and I slept very well. The room was a good size for both our suitcases to be open, and us comfortably walk around. There was plenty of natural light too, and it smelled fresh. I've stayed at lots of other seaside hotels with funny smells, but you won't find that here!

Don't miss the opportunity to try the food either! The breakfast is an amazing start with REAL food cooked fresh (the porridge and haddock were favourites), and generous tea pots.
The dinner was worthy of any gastropub with the advantage of fresh seafood. I had a seafood lasagna (so creative), their special of the evening.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Gilly • extended_group • gb
8
Small, friendly, comfortable hotel.
Pros:

Comfortable room and popular restaurant. Breakfast was a highlight.

Cons:

Restaurant food was average.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee