The Buchan Hotel

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a radiator.
A parking lot with several cars parked in front of a hotel.
A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a television, and seating arrangements including chairs and a table.
A hallway with a closed elevator, a fire extinguisher, and a door.
A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a menu on the table, and a view of the outside through large windows.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct

Explore the area

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Bridge Street, Ellon, Scotland, AB41 9AA
  • Place, Forvie Sands National Nature Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Pitmedden Garden
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Haddo House
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Executive Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Suite, Ensuite, River View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Ellon

At The Buchan Hotel, you'll be 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Forvie Sands National Nature Reserve and 8.6 km (5.4 mi) from Pitmedden Garden. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers a business centre, barbecues and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, luggage storage and a lift. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Ellon hotel include Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club and Haddo House.

What's nearby

  • Forvie Sands National Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Pitmedden Garden - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Haddo House - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Sands of Forvie - 11 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Inverurie Station - 21 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DogTap & DogWalk Brewery Tour - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Lab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Station Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Barn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪BrewDog - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Buchan Hotel

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room.

The Buchan Hotel also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a lift. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ellon hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Buchan Hotel offers 25 accommodations. 30-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. This Ellon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 9.99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with digital channels

More

  • Desk chair

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 15.00 for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and from GBP 9.99 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 15.00 for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Buchan Hotel?

Yep, The Buchan Hotel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Buchan Hotel?

As of 16 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Buchan Hotel on 17 Oct 2026 start from AU$187, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Buchan Hotel?

The closest beach to The Buchan Hotel is Newburgh Seal Beach (8 km).

Is The Buchan Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and a picnic area, as well as highchairs and travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Buchan Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Buchan Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Buchan Hotel?

No, The Buchan Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Buchan Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Buchan Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Buchan Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Buchan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 93 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, good sized room. Evening meal was good and breakfast was more than sufficient. Staff were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely staff, great hotel

Lovely staff, comfortable and clean rooms - an ideal place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay good food friendly staff very heloful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The reception/waiting staff were excellent. The restaurant and choice of food was excellent also.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Clean, comfortable and well managed. Shower was powerful and hot. The one breakfast I had was good. I didn’t have any food in the evenings as I had made other arrangements so I can’t comment. Staff were helpful and the parking was secure, free and directly across the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and clean, shower could have been more powerful, breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant staff so friendly and helpful will always stay there whenever I'm in the area food awesome 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice food, friendly staff, easy parking and very central.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room. Stayed in a suite on the upper floor for New year. Breakfast very good, staff curteous and welcoming, would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Nice hotel, lovely breakfast, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean comfortable hotel centrally located ideal for my stay, service polite quick and efficient ,good pint in bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buchan Hotel

Clean, quiet, well appointed room. Great service and an excellent breakfast. Very happy with my stay at the Buchan.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place , great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice hotel conviently situated

While the single room I stayed in was a little on the small side it was perfectly clean and in v good order, the food was very good and served by exceptional staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Night away

Friendly helping staff much nicer room this time than last stay. Good parking and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dinner menu was good and the food presented well. Superb choice of vegetables.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Location is ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Brilliant will use again friendly staff and locals
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Night away

Staff were very friendly and helpful ...hotel rooms are very unloved need a bit updating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good stay

Good last minute stay to attend a Brewdog beer festival. Helpful staff and good breakfast. The room was fine but the street outside was noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel room clean and comfortable but noise from some sort of electric unit disturbed my night. Food lovely and staff incredibly friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff. Breakfast was good. But I didn’t like the front door being locked by 8.15pm and the outlook from our room (a wall, maybe a couple of metres from the window.)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025