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The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

3.0 star property

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Double Room, Ensuite
Restaurant
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | Terrace/patio
Lounge
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$283
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar

Explore the area

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43 Market Street, Macduff, Scotland, AB44 1LL
  • Place, Macduff Marine Aquarium
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Duff House
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Grass Labyrinth
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Macduff

At The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Macduff Marine Aquarium and within 20 minutes of Banff Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find karaoke, wedding services and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Macduff hotel, you'll be 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Duff House and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Inverboyndie Beach.

What's nearby

  • Macduff Marine Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Duff House - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Duff House Royal Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Grass Labyrinth - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Macallan Distillery - 60 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SEAFIELD ARMS - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Frying Scotsman - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mini V-Grill, Alberts Cottage - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Harbucks - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

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

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace and karaoke are also featured at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Macduff hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant offers 19 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Karaoke

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
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 and Mastercard.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Knowes Hotel Macduff
Knowes Macduff
The Knowes Hotel Macduff, Scotland
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The Knowes & Restaurant
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The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant Hotel Macduff

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

Yep, The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant has a free self car park and free extended parking.

How much does it cost to stay at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

As of 17 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant on 21 Mar 2026 start from AU$283, 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 Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

The closest beach to The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant is Inverboyndie Beach (3.4 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

No, The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

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

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 210 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, safe, comfortable and cosy hotel. Friendly staff and fantastic food in the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great value. Staff are always excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and fresh, great food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Drink options are good, wine on the expensive side but food is excellent, can’t ask for more
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Darren, Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice modern clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous new room with sea view. Stayed many times and food always excellent too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ritchie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent

An excellent hotel. Staff were very nice and attentive. Food was excellent. Although slightly expensive the quality was worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Great hotel /great food /great staff

Excellent rooms -nice decor -very clean. Good menu choice -first class food - Staff very pleasant and welcoming. Would def recommend and will certainly be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Vastly exceeded my expectation. Lovely spacious room. Mine had a terrace where it was nice to sit with a beer or glass of wine while the sun went down. Restaurant is fantastic for breakfast and dinner. Only slight niggle is frustrating WiFi which has to be rejoined at least daily and frequently more often.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kyle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Great week

Nice clean modern hotel with exceptional service from staff at all times. Room was spacious and the sea view was great to wake up to every morning. Food in the restaurant was of a high standard and breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended! Everything about my stay was great. The staff was wonderful and helpful. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay. The meals were excellent, however I’d recommend that you book your time of eating in advance of staying at the hotel because the week end was very busy and we didn’t get served our meal the Saturday night until after 8 pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast menu was excellent as was the dinner menu. Only problem was that we should have booked a a dinner time before arriving as it was extremely busy on the Saturday and only time left was 7.30 so it was well after 8 pm before we actually ate. The bed was very comfortable but pillows we thought weren’t high quality so spoilt our sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay as usual
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a newly renovated hotel. Excellent room, food and staff. I’ll not stay anywhere else for future trips in that area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neasha

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025