The Royal Oak Hotel

3rd October 2024:

Lovely hotel close to the viaduct and Moray Coastal Path. The vegan breakfast was a refreshing change from the vegan sausage you get elsewhere. The restaurant in the evening could do with more vegan options though. Since it is next to a busy street it was rather noisy, but only during the day. That being said, the potato harvest was brought in during our stay, so it might not have been normal :)

The bus stops right in front of it, which is very convenient if you come from Elgin or Aberdeen. Its a great last stop after hiking the coastal trail. With regards to hiking, there are nice routes east and west from Cullen, easy to reach from the hotel. For a fully vegan cafe, try The New Dean up the street from the hotel. Really good food.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2024:

A return visit. Staff friendly and attentive. Cullen skink 1st class

Would Recommend: Yes

30th September 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2024:

Good hotel with very friendly, capable staff.

Eat in the hotel - the food is excellent.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th September 2024:

We loved our stay at The Royal Oak. We had a lovely big room with a beautiful view. The staff were all so lovely and our dog Phoebe was made to feel very welcome and was living her best life.😆 We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel and both were excellent. We are looking forward to our next visit

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd September 2024:

Such a great hotel but I struggled to sleep with road noise. Not everyone would have this problem perhaps.

Lovely walks around harbour, views out to sea

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd September 2024:

A Very friendly and welcoming hotel. Excellent, freshly cooked food with a varied menu featuring local produce. All staff were vey helpful.

Excellent choice of coastal walks, beaches and interesting, historic harbours within short distance.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st September 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your excellent review. We hope to see you back again very soon. Kind regards Caroline

20th September 2024:

Superb food and customer focussed service, the best service I have had anywhere.

Beautiful sea views and great walks.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your lovely review. We look forward very much to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards Caroline

20th September 2024:

Altogether a great few days - facilities and staff were great - of particular note was the quality of hospitality shown from checkin to checkout. As we dined in each evening we found the menu extensive and great value. Our dog Jessie was made very welcome and thoroughly enjoyed her short break. We would not hesitate in recommending the hotel - the glorious weather helped of course!

Would Recommend: Yes

19th September 2024:

Treated like family

Use the hotel restaurant, no point travelling else where for an evening meal.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th September 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

16th September 2024:

The staff are a huge positive for this hotel, I have mentioned in another review (Booking.com) about Brenda & Maxine, they are very warm & welcoming, the other staff are certainly attentive, efficient and hard working. The quality of the food cannot be questioned, it is fantastic! End of! Having looked at other reviews on sites, if you find the staff unpleasant or the food of a poor standard then you may well be a walloper!

Would Recommend: Yes

13th September 2024:

We have stayed before and will return. Standards of service are high and maintained. Staff are friendly, helpful and very professional. They are well led and managed. Meals are good with ample choice.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th September 2024:

Lovely stay.Staff helpful and friendly. Food excellent and breakfast plentiful. Hotel itself is comfortable and feels homely, well done to owner and staff.

Cullen very picturesque and nice wee shops. Great beach walks. Lots of other towns and historic places to visit..

Would Recommend: Yes

12th September 2024:

I recently stayed at this lovely family-run hotel and couldn't be more impressed! The warm, personal touch from the owners made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The rooms were cozy, clean, and had all the comforts we needed for a relaxing stay. The homemade breakfast was a highlight, with fresh, local ingredients and a lot of care put into every detail. It's a perfect spot if you're looking for a peaceful, welcoming environment. Highly recommend for anyone seeking a home-away-from-home experience!

The sea is behind the hotel. Stay for dinner at the hotel

Would Recommend: Yes

12th September 2024:

We loved our stay here. Staff were amazing. The room had great views, and a very comfortable bed. Having a restaurant and bar downstairs with great service was a bonus. Location was perfect. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Would Recommend: Yes

11th September 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

9th September 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

8th September 2024:

Hotel staff were delightful, friendly and welcoming. The beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th September 2024:

The room was comfortable however we felt the shower cabinet was rather small. The bathroom itself was a bit tight. Bathrooms are the main thing I judge hotels on. On the plus side the service was excellent as was the food.

There is a dearth of eating places in Cullen, particularly for dinner. There are dozens of good, inexpensive golf courses in the area. Nice beaches and lots of scope for walking.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2024:

Nice comfortable hotel for one overnight stay

Very short visit so no real recommendations (had been walking the Moray Coastal Trail and stayed on our last night)

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd September 2024:

From the minute we arrived, Brenda and the team were superb. Customer service, which today is all too often sadly lacking, was exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble and everyone went out of their way to make you feel at home. We ate in the restaurant/bar 2 out of our 3 night stay and the food was superb. Breakfast was plentiful too. All in all would highly recommend and would definitely return.

Beautiful area, all along the Moray coast. Portsoy, Portnockie and Banff definitely a must see as well as Cullen itself.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind regards Caroline Ronald Proprietor

2nd September 2024:

Excellent staff and very relaxed atmosphere. Good food served in restaurant and breakfast room. A small non-bar sitting room would be appreciated.

Port House Cafe in Portsoy stands out for setting, interesting savoury brunches and friendly oddity of internal decor.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review. We would love to provide a sitting room but unfortunately we do not have the space. We hope to see you back again soon. Kind regards Caroline Ronald Proprietor

31st August 2024:

staff could not do enough for us .Soo nice .Overall lovely hotel and location

Definitely eat at hotel .Food amazing.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th August 2024:

Staff were all good and could not do enough for you

Great dog walks on your door step

Would Recommend: Yes

29th August 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

29th August 2024:

Not a lot of additional places to eat dinner around the hotel, but walking distance to a very fun golf course / burger stand.

Would Recommend: Yes

28th August 2024:

Lovely small hotel with gorgeous food and neat and tidy rooms. Not a franchise and lovely to stay in

Would Recommend: Yes

25th August 2024:

Lovely staff and service. Excellent food and drinks menu. Food was fantastic! Our room was spacious and extremely clean and comfortable for our purposes.

Don’t eat elsewhere in the evening.. just eat here!

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd August 2024:

A total understanding between management and staff of the objective, something rarely seen in the hospitality business.

Talk to the locals.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th August 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

19th August 2024:

The only one fault I have is Room 2 has a very small bathroom but otherwise everything else was excellent, Brenda & her staff were excellent, very polite and could not do enough for us as we had a small dog. Very pet friendly, they even have a dog menu. Thank you to all for a lovely stay. Brenda, Brian & BeBe.XXX

Good menu, food excellent. Located right by Cullen beach.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th August 2024:

Had a lovely relaxing stay. Helpful friendly staff,even had treats left for our dog in the room. Excellent locally sourced food.

Cullen is a gem, loads to explore

Would Recommend: Yes

19th August 2024:

Struttura pulita e dal carattere tradizionale.un po scomoda la scala per il primo piano non adatta ha chi ha difficoltà deambulatore. Personale estremamente cortese e gentile disponibile

Da provare il ristorante dell,hotel.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th August 2024:

The staff were very friendly and accomodating a lovely hotel for a break rooms were large and decor brilliant.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th August 2024:

We had a very good stay at the Royal Oak. The lovely staff were very friendly and helpful and food (specials in particular) were excellent. The only downside was the very poor WiFi quality. That said, this was not a particular problem for us and certainly not a detractor to our stay.

I had a good time playing Cullen golf course and there are plenty more in the surrounding area to enjoy. The walking around the area, particularly the costal stretches are beautiful. Also the gentlemen in the heritage centre are a great source of historical and general information of the town and district.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th August 2024:

Nice room. Very comfortable. Lovely welcoming staff.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th August 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

14th August 2024:

Fabulous hotel right by the beach. Staff are friendly and helpful, the room was great and very clean, and the food was perfect. Will stay again 😊

Lots of walks, the beach stretches quite a way across and is clean. Portknockie is just along the road and is worth a visit to see Bow Fiddle Rock.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th August 2024:

Very pleasant stay. All staff very welcoming, helpful and cheerful!

Just visit!

Would Recommend: Yes

12th August 2024:

Well received by hotel staff who were all extremely helpful. They were quite happy for me to park my motorcycle in the back garden. Food and service was good, the hotel was clean and tidy throughout, and my single room was comfortable and well equipped. Better priced than many other hotels and B&B's in the surrounding area. Well done

Would Recommend: Yes

11th August 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

11th August 2024:

This is my 2nd or 3rd stay here. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They’re always happy and smiling ready to help in any way. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was included in my stay and was of excellent quality. There is a wide range of options. Very nice. All in all, I think this hotel is great value for money, friendly and a perfect spot to stay in.

I love the walking and dolphin and seal watching. There are a few different trails that can include forest or beach views. A longer trail leads to Findlater Castle which is a cool ruin.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th August 2024:

Very friendly staff, excellent service and great food, what more could you want 😃

Cullen is a beautiful coastal town surrounded by lovely walks and has various shops and eateries

Would Recommend: Yes

7th August 2024:

Super pub with great restaurant and modern, spotless rooms. Plenty of parking. Perfect location 10min walk to beach and 15mins to harbour. We’re in our 70s so not as speedy as we used to be! Staff were absolutely lovely without exception. Special shout out to Millie for her care and support after my husband got tangled in the dog lead and tumbled down the stairs! Dog and grandchildren were all made very welcome. Can’t recommend The Royal Oak highly enough.

We didn’t venture out of Cullen as only there for two days. But great ice cream shop and excellent fish and chip shop with indoor seating.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th August 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

5th August 2024:

The staff are brilliant and will look after you really well

Would Recommend: Yes

5th August 2024:

We very much enjoyed our stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd August 2024:

We had a great stay. Lovely friendly staff who were very obliging. We had a lovely clean room and a superb meal in the restaurant. Will definitely be back

Cullen Ice Cream, lovely clean beaches and interesting walks.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd August 2024:

Love this property, food lovely and staff lovely too

Have a walk along the beach its stunning

Would Recommend: Yes

31st July 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

30th July 2024:

First class service from all staff

Would Recommend: Yes

26th July 2024:

Friendly staff / outstanding food and amazing location 💚

There are tremendous coastal walks in and around Cullen

Would Recommend: Yes

26th July 2024:

The staff were extremely friendly and went above and beyond to make you feel welcome.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th July 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd July 2024:

nice hotel, first rate staff

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd July 2024:

Very friendly staff and lovely food,go above and beyond to make sure your stay is excellent

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd July 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

18th July 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

16th July 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

14th July 2024:

Enjoyed our stay at Royal Oak. Staff were very friendly helpful and food was excellent. Nice spot to explore along Beach trails and Bow Fiddle close by as well.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th July 2024:

Enthusiastic team, friendly welcome and service. This seems a traditional family run hotel with decent rates and a good location. Breakfast and medals are good. Especially welcome was the coffee room at the back.

Cullen is small but well formed, interesting shops, coastline, water activities - good for artists and historians!

Would Recommend: Yes

8th July 2024:

Great stay at the Royal Oak. Friendly staff and lovely food. We had dinner and breakfast and both were excellent. Bedroom and bathroom were small and could possibly do with an update in decoration, new curtains, shower etc but both were spotlessly clean with nice quality bedding and towels. Would definitely stay again

Cullen is lovely! Interesting wee shops and great walks both on and off the beach.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th July 2024:

All the staff are super friendly- we loved Brenda!

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd July 2024:

Very friendly and welcoming staff.

Excellent restaurant in the hotel. Extensive menu and truly mouth-watering food at very reasonable cost.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st July 2024:

The staff at the Royal Oak are absolutely lovely. Fantastic service and the food is superb. They are incredibly welcoming, especially with our dog, which is very appreciated. We are looking to book up again soon. Aimee and Brenda always make us feel so welcome which really makes our stay. Many thanks to them.

take the walk along the beach to Bow fiddle rock. Its stunning views and we saw dolphins and a seal.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st July 2024:

Very, very friendly staff. Cosy atmosphere. Excellent food for evening & breakfast meals Family & dog friendly

Next to the beach & harbour. Lots of local walks. Didn’t need to ear elsewhere Information pack in rooms

Would Recommend: Yes

29th June 2024:

Really good hotel from the friendly staff and with great quality food. The Cullen skink is definitely a quality local delicacy. All the staff were amazing and really succeed in making out stay memorable. We will be back.

The hotel food means you do not need to travel. The location is really good for walking or visiting wider afield.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th June 2024:

Beautiful hotel. Small, but we prefer it. Delicious breakfast which is included. Awesome location. We enjoyed it and will definitely be back!

Linda’s fish and chips is a popular takeaway place. Great to get your food and sit at one of the picnic tables to eat. Great food with an awesome sea view!

Would Recommend: Yes

27th June 2024:

I have used the Hotel on many occasions now, as I visit the Moray often. Every stay is thoroughly enjoyable. The Staff are super friendly and helpful. The food is varied and very reasonably priced.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much. We hope to see you again very soon. Kind regards Caroline

27th June 2024:

Great food and service, room very clean and comfortable.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Caroline

26th June 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Kind regards Caroline

24th June 2024:

Very nice golf course nearby

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review. We hope to see you back again in Cullen. Kind regards Caroline

22nd June 2024:

Everyone at the Royal Oak is friendly and helpful. Caroline and her staff always greeted us with a smile and answered all our many questions. The breakfasts were wonderful and the food and drink at other meals was well done with generous portions. This was our second visit and we plan to return!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much. It was our pleasure to have you back staying with us again. I will pass on your kind words to the team. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Scotland!! Kind regards Caroline

21st June 2024:

I have stayed at the Royal Oak on numerous occasions over the last two months. The Service provided is fantastic and the Staff are Friendly and welcoming, making your stay even better.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Look forward to seeing you very soon. Kind regards Caroline

16th June 2024:

We received a warm welcome on arrival and all staff were friendly and professional. Excellent breakfast and tasty food on the evening we ate at the hotel. Something which is difficult to overcome, is the early morning traffic noise which continues throughout the day. I assume installing double glazing in the bedrooms is prohibitively expensive? It would have been useful, for less online savvy guests, to have booklet of local walks and a printed bus timetable. Overall a lovely stay.

Trying the walks to villages along the coastal path. Walk there catch bus back- check bus routes/stops though. Lossiemouth and a walk along the river and dunes is a must. Try the Harbour Lights cafe there- worth booking a table as it’s popular. Also go to the dolphin centre, park there and walk along the Spey to the old viaduct. You can easily extend the walk if you search online for routes. If you enjoy the outdoors , visit Murton Farm tearoom and Nature Reserve near Forfar. Open 7 days a week. We had a thoroughly enjoyable 2 hours walking round the reserve, including watching sand martins. Tasty food at the tearoom.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review. Delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. We are hoping to install double glazing soon, if we are able to get planning permission for the listed building. We would be more than happy to have printed out a bus timetable for you. A good tip for us to display one for future guests. We have a little booklet of local walks in the front hall for use of guests. Thank you for your very helpful tips. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards Caroline

15th June 2024:

Very friendly and helpful staff, clean and well maintained facilities

The hotel restaurant serves the best dinner and breakfast

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. Kind regards Caroline

12th June 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

10th June 2024:

We had a very comfortable stay. The breakfasts were excellent and the meal on Saturday evening was outstanding. The staff were so helpful and friendly.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th June 2024:

Nice hotel, friendly staff, breakfast and evening meal were very nice and tasty, lots of choice. Room was warm which was good as it was baltic outside! Bit of noise from passing traffic as room looked onto main road. Hotel parking was good.

Did the walk to next village which was lovely and worth doing. Plenty antiques shops and couple gift shops to browse. We went to Heritage Centre which was staffed by friendly volunteers, where you can pick up leaflets etc.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th June 2024:

Friends

Excellent place to stay ❤❤❤❤❤

Would Recommend: Yes

7th June 2024:

Lovely little hotel on the north coast of Scotland. Cosy and clean and the restaurant food is fresh and delicious! Highly recommend

Would Recommend: Yes

5th June 2024:

Hotel was clean, facilities were good, staff were helpful and breakfast was delicious!

Not so many places to eat or drink any longer but village is so beautiful it is worth a visit. I have stayed in Cullen many times. It is my ‘happy’ place. Lots of places to walk to, Bow Fiddle Rock, Findlater Castle, along the old railway line to Findochety or have a game of golf on the beautiful golf course. Not to forget the lovely cafe in the Square and the delicious ice cream shop. If you like antiques there are many antique sellers in the village.Lots of other places within an hours drive away including Elgin, Keith and Huntly.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd June 2024:

Great place food was beautiful staff very friendly & helpful

Beautiful scenery and walks we were visiting family so never got to visit places but plenty places to visit while here 😀

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I will pass on your lovely comments to the team. Look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind regards Caroline

2nd June 2024:

Very friendly staff. Lovely sea view. Nice breakfast. Comfy bed.

Beautiful walk from Cullen along beach to Portknockie and back along viaduct. A browse around antique shops and ice cream and walk to the Auld Kirk. A drive to quaint Fordyce, Sandend and Portsoy.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your amazing review. We look forward to seeing you back again soon. Kind regards Caroline

1st June 2024:

Friendly staff ..clean comfortable room..great food.. fantastic location.. excellent all round

Stunning beach and scenery a few metres from hotel

Would Recommend: Yes

28th May 2024:

We thoroughly enjoyed our two nights stay at the Royal Oak. All the staff were so helpful and nothing was too much bother. A special thanks must go to Brenda for her amazing “can do” attitude. The food was delicious and the room spotlessly clean. I would recommend to anyone!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We really appreciate your feedback. I will pass on your kind words to the team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards Caroline

27th May 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

27th May 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

21st May 2024:

The genuinely warm welcome from the staff is what makes The Royal Oak such a lovely place to stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We look forward to seeing you back again. Kind regards Caroline

20th May 2024:

Very good service and food. Enjoyed my short visit and I will be back in the not too distant future.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th May 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

19th May 2024:

Friendly staff and lovely room with good quality toiletries, towels and bed linen. A nice touch was the addition of gluten free biscuits for my partner on the in-room tea tray. We ate breakfast and dinner in the hotel and thoroughly enjoyed both. Again we had great service, with staff knowledgeable on gluten free menu options. Both breakfast and dinner included fresh, locally sourced options, including the famous and homemade Cullen Skink. We both enjoyed the smoked Buckie haddock and poached egg breakfast option, as well as the fresh fruit, yogurt and granola. We were lucky with the weather and given the sun had been beating into our room with no windows open or curtains drawn, it did mean the room was very warm when we arrived. However there was a fan in the room to help reduce the temperature.

We enjoyed walking around Cullen and along the coastline, and the beach was only a few minutes walk from the hotel.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your wonderful review. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards Caroline Ronald Proprietor

17th May 2024:

One of the friendliest hotels we have ever stayed at. Excellent greeting on arrival,with great service in the bar and restaurant and wonderful food.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your kind review. I will pass your comments on to the team. Many thanks Caroline

15th May 2024:

Great hotel, friendly staff, fantastic location, clean and warm, comfy beds and a lovely breakfast too.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th May 2024:

Friendly helpful Staff. Interior decor excellent. Public areas and room. Food DELISH!!!! I wish I had stayed longer :)

Would Recommend: Yes

13th May 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

12th May 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

10th May 2024:

Great value, very friendly staff providing excellent service. Eat in the restaurant which provides great choice, food well presented. Breakfast choice excellent with generous portions. Will return. Thank you for a great stay

Would Recommend: Yes

8th May 2024:

Excellent hotel, excellent staff & service, very clean & pleasant decor, very comfortable rooms.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd May 2024:

Eight of us stayed for a lads golfing trip. Location perfect, staff were wonderful, looked after us really well. Food was excellent. Rooms were just right for us for the two nights, no complaints at all. Staff definitely made it even better than expected though.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th April 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

28th April 2024:

The stay was very good. Our room was warm and clean and the foold was delicious. Staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome!

Nice restaurants and shops nearby. Really liked being on the sea shore.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th April 2024:

Positives Staff. Both Brenda and Fiona are top class, both very friendly and helpful. Evening meal. Food is excellent. Nice IPA on tap too. Location. A nice walk on the beach is good for the appetite. Its just a couple of hundred yards away. Only negative is that two rooms face onto the road and the noise can be considerable. In fairness there's not much they can do about that.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th April 2024:

Royal Oak Hotel is a hidden gem, located as you enter Cullen. The hotel was of very high standard, the bedrooms where impeccable, even the shower, I mentioned the shower because the previous hotel, the shower was shocking. The evening meal was superd, excellent choice on the menu, from starters to desserts. My final word is to the Management ( Caroline ) and the brilliant staff at the Royal Oak who were all excellent, I will have no hesitation coming back to this facility.

Beautiful place to visit, especially the Harbour area.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th April 2024:

Pleasant staff, comfortable bed. Clean. Let down by noisy and poorly fitted plumbing in a very small basic en suite. We had 6nights in hotels touring Scotland. This was poorest and higher priced than any other. Very disappointed and would not return or recommend.

Would Recommend: No

16th April 2024:

The location of the Hotel is just great in Seatown area of Cullen and for walks and the beach area. Lovely views from the hotel of the sea and surrounding area. The hotel is very clean , comfortable and our room was very cosy. The staff are welcoming and can't do enough for you. Brenda the manager is lovely, and professional and makes time for you. We had a lovely freshly cooked breakfast at the hotel.

Great restaurants in the area Seafield hotel and Cullen bay hotel serve fantastic seafood dishes. Lovely walks around Cullen and coastal walks to next villages.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th April 2024:

Very polite and accommodating staff. Very clean and nice breakfast.

Walk around Cullen and nearby villages. Local swimming or surfing/paddleboarding is good and well catered for.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th April 2024:

Staff service of a very high standard could not fault. Food of a very good standard ,,menu good special boards change almost daily. Restaurant area is pleasant well furnished and spacious.

I would eat in every night

Would Recommend: Yes

11th April 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

5th April 2024:

Nice hotel with great food menu, however limited choice of draft beer due to no stock. We stayed in room 5 which was nice, but no double glazing. Therefore we were kept awake by passing traffic!

Would Recommend: Yes

4th April 2024:

A lovely hotel for our overnight stay. Reasonable price for bed and breakfast.Very spacious comfortable room. Had delicious evening meal in the restaurant. Have eaten here before and recommend this hotel for food. Lovely cooked breakfast in the morning. Continental breakfast also displayed. The staff are lovely -helpful and so friendly. An enjoyable stay and we would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for accommodation and good food in the Cullen area. Thank you.

Lovely walks along the beach from Cullen to Portknockie. Great ice cream from The Cullen ice Cream shop and also along the road in The Portsoy Ice cream Parlour. Spey bay for wildlife and dolphin watching. Good chip shops in Cullen and Portknockie. Spotty Bag Shop not to be missed in Banff!

Would Recommend: Yes

1st April 2024:

Very friendly staff, lovely room with a very comfortable bed and there were drawers. The food was, mostly, excellent and the portions were huge.

Too many to mention.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review. Delighted to read that you had an enjoyable stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

31st March 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

29th March 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

28th March 2024:

Wonderful cosy hotel with first class food

Restaurant in the hotel is fantastic with a freshly cooked and extensive menu and large portions. EXCELLENT

Would Recommend: Yes

26th March 2024:

Wifi in room 8 was variable in qualit. We had a most enjoyable stay, enhanced by the overall quality of service we received.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th March 2024:

Great hotel, lovely food, staff were brilliant. Very cosy atmosphere…. Home from home feeling. Will be back soon.

Lovely little seaside villages to visit. Bow Fiddle rock is famous landmark.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th March 2024:

Staff were all very cheerful, friendly and welcoming to our dog. Food was excellent.

We ate in the hotel which was very good . We were able to eat in the bar with our dog both for our evening meal and also for our delicious breakfast. The round walk to Portknocky is well worth doing.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th March 2024:

Friendly and helpful staff

Wonderful walk along the sea front

Would Recommend: Yes

20th March 2024:

Comfortable twin bed room, restaurant a bit pricy so didn’t use it, friendly bar staff

Would Recommend: Yes

18th March 2024:

Wonderful coastline to explore of course. Walk up the Bin of Cullen for an amazing view. Visit all the harbour towns/villages of the Banffshire coast. Christie’s in Fochabers is worth a visit. Walk/cycle the Moray Coastal Trail. Bird watch at Troup Head. Take part in the Six Harbours Walk in early May. Good food at the Royal Oak in Cullen.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th March 2024:

Lovely place. Staff were friendly polite and always willing to assist in anyway. Lunch and evening meals were excellent and the cooked breakfast was superb.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd March 2024:

We had a super overnight stop over at the Royal Oak. All members of staff are brilliant. We had a lovely evening meal and breakfast in the morning was amazing. Our dog got loads of attention from all staff. The hotel sits right beside the super beach so we enjoyed a couple of great walks there.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st March 2024:

Beautiful hotel , so clean , staff were friendly, rooms were very comfortable and accommodating.. breakfast was good ! Could not fault anything, will definitely be back .. Had a meal in The hotel and can honestly say the food was some of the nicest I’ve ever tasted ! Everything was spot on If you are in that part of the country definitely book this wee gem 👌

Enjoy the local area , beach and architecture, don’t leave without tasting Cullen skink 👌.. bowfiddle rock definitely wiortj a visit few miles up the road .

Would Recommend: Yes

1st March 2024:

just a lovely hotel - comfortable and warm, charming room. Wonderful service by kind, helpful and attentive staff. Wifi very patchy, but I guess that's inevitable in this part of the world?

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd February 2024:

Thank you for a lovely stay. We felt really welcomed from start to finish by everybody. The room was lovely and clean and we had everything we needed. Our breakfasts were outstanding and kept us going all day. The 2 meals we had with you were excellent, especially on our last night. The Royal Oak was a great base for our short break.

We took the 35 bus to Buckie and walked back to Cullen all along the coast stopping at the little towns/villages en route. Findhorn is a must to visit with a lovely walk round the bay and a stop at the tearoom overlooking the bay. We walked from Cullen to Findlater Castle which was an amazing find and really worth a visit but is definitely not a walk for the less able. Take a walk up along the viaduct, over to the Temple of Pomona, up to Castle Hill and along to the old Kirk. We had a couple of excellent meals at the hotel, fish and chips from Cullen fish shop and a lovely meal at The Admiral in Findochty. A fantastic location for a short break.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd February 2024:

WiFi could be improved

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd February 2024:

Kyle was exceptionally good to us. Waiting on our late arrival from Glasgow. Next morning - he couldn't do enough for us. Loved the welcome pack for dogs - very nice touch. Brenda came in to see us and gave us a lovely welcome as always. Staff make this the best place to stay as the service is 10/10.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd February 2024:

Clean room, comfortable bed. Very friendly staff. Good choice of food for dinner and lovely home cooked breakfast.

Moray Coastal Path for walks. Rockpool cafe for good coffee.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th February 2024:

Nice clean hotel, restaurant is very good. Staff are helpful.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th February 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

13th February 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

10th February 2024:

Excellent hotel. Food was lovely and room was extremely comfortable. Quite a small shower but that’s all that fits in the room but it was a good powers shower. Brenda the night manager could not have been more helpful, pleasant and accommodating. She exemplifies Customer Service and is a great ambassador for the hotel. Thanks Brenda

Would Recommend: Yes

9th February 2024:

Staff very friendly, welcoming & helpful. Food in restaurant good, especially the Cullen skink. Only slight downside was the traffic at night as I am not use to hearing traffic passing outside at night. Otherwise a very enjoyable stay.

Hotel restaurant has good selection on menu. Close to many interesting places to visit including Cullen Old Church, Burghead & the other attractive coastal villages & towns along the coast

Would Recommend: Yes

5th February 2024:

Excellent stay. Great little hotel ,great staff, great facilities, super breakfast.

No need to go outside all facilities in hotel, great walks minutes away

Would Recommend: Yes

1st February 2024:

Nice warm welcome, given info on restaurant times keys to get in if late. Nice meal in the evening with a good choice of beers

Only had limited time so not able to explore local area

Would Recommend: Yes

30th January 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

24th January 2024:

Fabulous little hotel tucked into a lovely village in the north of Scotland. Warm and friendly and cosy. Clean and fresh and lovely room. Great menu offering and the food was delicious and freshly prepared Really enjoyed my visit and will be returning

Would Recommend: Yes

15th January 2024:

Friendly attentive staff, a great team. Excellent evening meal and breakfast.Dog and people friendly .Great communication.

Have a walk up on the viaduct or the beach. Antiques center up the road worth a visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th January 2024:

Nice welcome from all staff, good clean room, good choice on menus comfortable room would book it again

Vintage and antiques place is good for a look round

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd January 2024:

I was delighted with my stay: wonderful, friendly staff who made a big fuss of all three dogs. As advertised as a dog friendly hotel, sometimes with three animals you are looked down upon as an inconvenience. NOT IN THIS CASE. Loved the wee doggy welcome pack. 🤗🐾 Food was excellent, big portions which were cooked brilliantly + again, eating in the bar with dogs was accommodated+ not an inconvenience. Overall cleanliness of hotel was superb, easy access so you could come+ go at all hours. Excellent location for a quick walk along the golf course, viaduct, harbour, Castle Hill or the hill up behind the viaduct. Walk along the coast to Port Knockie or Sunneyside Beach was close by, easily accessible + the scenery is absolutely fab!

As there over Christmas/New Year; most shops were unfortunately closed. However, I would recommend this area for walking. Go on Walk Highlands+ enjoy!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was our pleasure to welcome you to the Royal Oak and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us!

26th December 2023:

A busy two days with some wild weather , a really warm pleasant hotel to stay in staff where friendly and helpful. short walk from hotel after dinner to Cullen harbour past the beach , excellent views of viaduct and Christmas lights. would definitely stay again .

Would Recommend: Yes

19th December 2023:

Excellent client care and great food. Highly recommended

Would Recommend: Yes

16th December 2023:

Nice little hotel in beautiful little village setting

Would Recommend: Yes

6th December 2023:

I didn't know why there were no heating in our rooms after 10pm that night, we felt very cold after midnight. And there were no hot water in our bathrooms before 8am next morning.

Apart from the minor flaws mentioned above, I would still recommend this hotel.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th December 2023:

A great place to stay. Very welcoming, very helpful... breakfast was superb!

Would Recommend: Yes

18th November 2023:

Hannah looked after most of my requirements and was very attentive and always with a smile but all staff were good.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review. I will pass your kind comments onto Hannah and the rest of the team. Kind regards Caroline

13th November 2023:

Excellent staff very helpful in every way a credit to the owners .The room was a little chilly as the radiator seemed to he needing bleed as half warm half cold but staff issued us with a heater to compensate so no problem

Would Recommend: Yes

5th November 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

27th October 2023:

A very nice hotel.Food excellent, very attentive and helpful staff,who make you feel welcome.

You must try the food!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Kind regards Caroline

23rd October 2023:

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the The Royal Oak Hotel. Lovely room, excellent food and very friendly staff. We look forward to staying with you again in the future.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Royal Oak very soon. Kind regards Caroline

21st October 2023:

All staff very friendly Food excellent

Would Recommend: Yes

20th October 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

18th October 2023:

Can't fault the hotel this is the 4th time of staying there. Staff very friendly and accommodating and always smiling and I know all of them by name and I can class them as friends. Good is always top class and occasionally l will drive up from Aberdeen for a day trip and have lunch!

Lots of places to visit all within a short drive, walked garden,lighthouse museum etc etc. Plenty of places to eat around the area from comfy cafe's to high standard restaurants and if fish is your thing you'll will be spoiled for choice. And of course you have miles of beaches to explore and magnificent cliffs with some wonderful views

Would Recommend: Yes

18th October 2023:

For a longer stay a small, quiet lounge would be a bonus. Staff are a huge asset - all genuine and friendly. Perhaps a removal and reset of shower compartment would make cleaning easier for staff as at present joints are unclean able. Overall a great stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th October 2023:

Exceptionally smart, pleasant and helpful staff

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely comments. Very much appreciated.

12th October 2023:

Lovely place to stay. Very welcoming and friendly. Caroline, the proprietor is wonderful. Food excellent. Will certainly stay there again.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely comments. We hope to see you back again soon. Kind regards Caroline

10th October 2023:

Great hotel. Perfect location to play

Would Recommend: Yes

9th October 2023:

The Staff were fantastic and very polite and helpful. The breakfasts were excellent, and good selection of breakfast foods also gluten free foods. Dog friendly too. Thank you for our stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Kind regards Caroline

6th October 2023:

Lovely friendly stay. Cozy and warm and wonderful food and recommend the fabulous cappuccino's. Thank you. I will return.

Fabulous beach...walk out early and try to see the pod of wild bottlenose dolphin. The wildlife protection centre down the road at Spay Bay. Visit Johnstone's for coffee and look at the beautiful woven goods and clothes at the Mill. Wonderful unusual birds about too ..

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Kind regards Caroline

5th October 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

5th October 2023:

Top quality staff. Friendly helpful happy people. Clean, comfortable room. Great menu. Good food. We had a wonderful stay over 4 days

Moray coast is stunning. I'd recommend Gordon and Cawdor castle gardens, Findhorn, Cullen, Pennan, Buckie Fishing Museum is a gem.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your fabulous review We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards Caroline

3rd October 2023:

Fabulous stay. Lovely and friendly staff and very good homemade food. Would definitely stay here again.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th September 2023:

Very friendly and efficient staff Lovely food at a fair price and I found the hotel to be very clean and I will return

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your wonderful review. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind regard Caroline and the team

30th September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

29th September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2023:

Excellent hotel, location and staff.

Close to beach, bar and restaurant on site.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for taking time to leave such a lovely review. We hope to see you back again soon. Kind regards Caroline

25th September 2023:

Caroline and her team were absolutley wonderful, Thank you.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Kind regards Caroline

25th September 2023:

Very friendly and accommodating staff- nothing too big a problem. Room cosy and well laid out, food lovely.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st September 2023:

Hotel was spotlessly clean. Room was also very clean and very comfortable with everything you needed. I personally liked the tea cups. Food was excellent as were the staff, special mention to Millie who could run the place with her eyes closed. On checking out we had a long chat with Caroline the owner who was also lovely and very friendly. Would definitely go back if staying in the area and have already recommended the restaurant to friends who stay in the area

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I will pass on your lovely comments to the team. Millie will be delighted to have such great feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon. Kind regards Caroline

21st September 2023:

Very helpful staff Great welcome for dogs Delicious food

Walk high and low

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to welcome you both and Inca was an absolute delight. I hope you have a great trip to USA and we look forward to seeing you back again in the not too distant future.

15th September 2023:

You were perfect for our needs, the village is beautiful as is the surrounding area. Breakfast and dinners were excellent. All the staff were lovely too.

Stay and eat here, it’s very good. Portnockie is a must as is Lossiemouth.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased that you had an enjoyable time with us. Hope to see you again very soon. Kind regards Caroline

14th September 2023:

We had a fantastic two night stay at the Royal Oak. Our room was spacious, clean, well decorated and very homely. The staff were so accommodating - nothing was too much trouble for them. The bar and restaurant were great - delicious food including a 10/10 Cullen skink. The breakfasts set us up well for days of exploring! Hotel is situated a few minutes walk from the beach and from the Main Street. The manager was very friendly and helpful. It was like a home away from home. Would definitely return.

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Would Recommend: Yes

12th September 2023:

I like visiting Scotland and had never been to Cullen before, lovely town and beach and very convenient being close to the beach, I was lucky to get the weather. However the prices for evening meals as expected were expensive and can get better deals than that in Birmingham

Don't go to the chippie, I had pie and chips and it was awful, the food was hard and I should have taken it back. Do go to the top of the hill or even where the flagpole is and you get a nice view of Cullen all round

Would Recommend: Yes

Dear Mr Freeman Thank you for your lovely review. You did not actually eat with us and chose to eat subways in your room. We have a varied menu with lots of affordable choices. Of course you will get cheaper food in Birmingham. We pride ourselves in offering local produce which comes at a cost. Not all of our options are over £20 as you stated to me before you realised that I was the owner! Anyway it was lovely to have you stay with us and you did say you did not want to leave. A very nice compliment indeed. Hope to see you again. Kind regards Caroline

11th September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

11th September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

10th September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

9th September 2023:

Great location close to beach and golf course. Comfortable well appointed bedrooms. Varied menu with excellent food served in dining room and bar. Particularly pleasant helpful staff. Dog friendly A real gem !

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. Hope to see you again. Kind regards Caroline

9th September 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

9th September 2023:

A great little pub, easy walking distance into the village and easy walking anywhere else for that matter. The room was excellent, staff & management were friendly & engaged in conversation. If we were coming back to Scotland again I would definitely consider staying here & would recommend to others.

Easy walking distance to town, harbour & beach. Lots of walks available around the town. Hotel restaurant was a nice meal. Limited other eating places in Cullen.

Would Recommend: Yes

We are delighted that you had such an enjoyable time in Cullen. We hope to see you back again soon. Kind regards Caroline

7th September 2023:

An excellent stay with great food ( and chef ) and superb staff. Certainly value for money.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review. Hope to see you again soon. Kind regards Caroline

7th September 2023:

Lovely food, nice room, pleasant helpful staff. Very dog friendly. We will be back, that's for sure.

The beach is only yards from hotel. The golf club near beach is open to non members and also dog friendly great for a drink after the walk.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your very kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you back again very soon. Many thanks Caroline

6th September 2023:

We booked this hotel to spend just a night in Cullen. I was going with my 1 year old and my parents. We had such a lovely experience, it was perfect for a family stay, so clean and tidy, staff members so helpful and kind, the decor so beautiful and calming. The food was incredible especially Cullen skink which we took away and had on the harbour. They provided food for under 5 years old with more variety than other places which added lots of points. I think it was just that day that the wifi was not working, allowed some disconnection though. I would highly recommend this place, we’ll come back for sure.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your very kind words. It was a pleasure to have you and your family stay with us. I hope that your mum enjoyed her trip to Cullen. I am pleased that Lewis enjoyed the menu too! We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon.

5th September 2023:

Lovely comfortable clean and friendly. Delicious food. Highly recommended

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We hope to see you back again soon. Kind regards Caroline

3rd September 2023:

Restaurant food was great. We had a very enjoyable stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your wonderful review. It was lovely to meet you both and I hope to see you back in Cullen again very soon. Kind regards Caroline

3rd September 2023:

We had a great two night break in this hotel. The room was very clean and comfortable,the staff were friendly and helpful. We had dinner in the restaurant both nights, it was delicious and good value for money. Would highly recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes