The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

Property class: 3
Macduff hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant is a great choice for a stay in Macduff. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (4)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Kids' menu
The current price is $167
$201 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with vertical lines, a nightstand, a wall-mounted light, and a view through a large window.

Double Room, Ensuite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, two windows, a TV, and a bathroom vanity.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, grey headboard, and a textured carpet.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a door.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with a 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 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
43 Market Street, Macduff, Scotland, AB44 1LL

What's nearby

  • Macduff Marine Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Duff House - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Tarlair Swimming Pool - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Inverboyndie Beach - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Glendronach Distillery - 33 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

  • The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant is a great choice for a stay in Macduff. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Karaoke
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Terrace

Room amenities

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property class

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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and sailing. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.

Are there restaurants at or near The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant like?

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant is located a short 4-minute walk from Macduff Marine Aquarium.

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Reviews

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served food of a high standard, with excellent quality and great options. (34 reviews)
  • Breakfast was freshly cooked and of great quality, with an excellent menu. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was lovely and had a brilliant breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, with great staff and beautiful food
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay, nice view from the room and restaurant
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with clean and modern rooms and excellent staff. Will definitely stay again when in the area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully maintained hotel.. with stunning views over the harbour and sea.. very clean and comfortable, a quality place, topped off by a quality breakfast.. I will be back..
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10/10 Exceptional

We try to make a visit to Macduff every year and love staying at The Knowes Hotel. The bedrooms are roomy, excellent bathrooms and the view from our window was spectacular. The food is delicious and the staff are all very friendly and professional. There is nothing not to like at The Knowes Hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, amazing food and the best rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast menu was excellent and very tasty
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10/10 Exceptional

Good food, good breakfast, great decor, quiet area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was freshly cooked and there was lots of good options
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10/10 Exceptional

Spent two nights at Knowles Hotel. Staff were very helpful. Food in the restaurant was excellent. We will return.
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10/10 Exceptional

Food is absolutely amazing and the views from the restaurant are stunning. Rooms are lush
My dinner on second night. Lemon sole
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice and comfortable room, excelent food and service
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8/10 Very good

Very nice modern clean hotel.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel and great value. Staff are always excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

everything went very well, despite the weather. meals excellent. staff could not do enough for you.
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10/10 Exceptional

All the staff were lovely and helpful. Our room was very clean and the bathroom spotless. The bed was huge and conformable but a bit soft for our personal preference. Amazing views of the harbour. Room had everything you could need in there including hair dryer and ironing board and iron.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous new room with sea view. Stayed many times and food always excellent too.
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10/10 Exceptional

stayed a few times here , staff friendly , nice area good food nice rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, brilliant view, friendly staff, and delicious food! Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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8/10 Very good

A nice hotel with very good dining.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay staff brilliant as always. Some hiccups with hot water but 1st world problem
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10/10 Exceptional

Drink options are good, wine on the expensive side but food is excellent, can’t ask for more
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

Great stay. Comfortable room good food