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The Royal Oak Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Buckie with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Bar (on property)
Triple Room
Front of property
Double Room
Garden
The Royal Oak Hotel, in the heart of town, offers a warm welcome and full breakfast. Travelers love its charm, coffee shop, garden retreat, bar, and restaurant. In-room WiFi keeps you connected, and self-parking is free.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is €154
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
34 Castle Terrace, Buckie, Scotland, AB56 4SD

What's nearby

  • Cullen Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cullen Golf Club - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Portknockie Harbour - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Findochty Harbour - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Bow Fiddle Rock - 7 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Keith Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bijou By The Sea - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pub In The Square - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Linda's Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rockpool Cafe and Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lily's Kitchen - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Royal Oak Hotel

Property highlights
Free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Royal Oak Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at The Royal Oak Hotel offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

The Royal Oak Hotel Hotel
The Royal Oak Hotel Buckie
The Royal Oak Hotel Hotel Buckie

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Oak Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Oak Hotel?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Oak Hotel on 3 Nov 2025 start from €153.51, 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.

How much is parking at The Royal Oak Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal Oak Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Royal Oak Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Royal Oak Hotel located?

Situated in Buckie, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cullen Harbour and Cullen Millennium Garden. Cullen Golf Club and Bow Fiddle Rock are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Royal Oak Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff in the hotel were really lovely. The cooked to order breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, comfortable rooms, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Green led light on what I assume was the fire alarm system was a nuisance at night. Bed frame needed tightening with an Allen key. One of the two windows wouldn't open. Cracked bathroom sink. On the positive side staff were really friendly and helpful. I felt full Scottish breakfast could have been improved with better quality ingredients.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with friendly helpful staff. A good base for walking along the coast and exploring this quiet corner of Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Amenities
A great little pub in a great village setting in the north of Scotland. The hospitality was first rate with the owner and staff more than obliging and happy to partake in the small chat during our stay. Breakfast was included & more than enough to get us through the day. The evening meal was what you would find in a Scottish pub however, I think there is opportunity to expand the menu and be a little adventurous and move away from tradition.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a few days in May. Have only eaten here before but thought we would try the hotel as well. Because of the way Brenda and the team run the hotel it feels more like you are staying with family. The rooms are spotless, the food is delicious, and the team can’t do enough for you. Any request at all is simply met with a “nee bother”, im fairy sure I could’ve set myself on fire in the bar and Brenda would’ve come over with a bucket and said nee bother. Best nights sleep I’ve had for a long while. Seconds from the beach, walkable to the town, just a really nice place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay at the Royal Oak every time I visit Cullen. Rooms are lovely, staff is friendly and accommodating and the food is excellent . It's a real gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good hotel with modern clean rooms and a very good restaurant. Staff were helpful and always pleasant resulting in an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited during a heatwave. Hotel only 2 minutes from a beautiful sandy beaches. Went there every morning and evenings during our two nights stay. It is a traditional Scottish hotel so unfortunately did not have air-conditioning, but we didn't expect to have that, and it did not effect our enjoyment. Room was well equipped, with coffee pods etc, and kettle. Large 42 inch tv. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice to stay there. Very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reamonn

Very enjoyable stay, lovely staff

Friendly, welcoming staff on arrival. Great room with good views. Ate in the restaurant, not a fancy menu but good food. Not far from village, comfy night and incredible breakfast. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly Pub and Hotel. Great food and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROSABEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay in Cullen. The staff were all very accommodating and friendly. There are really nice walking trails near the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

2 nights at the Royal Oak

Great little hotel very clean, comfortable and we'll managed. The food is superb, and the service is outstanding. Special thanks to Brenda and Ruby who went above and beyond to make our stay truly wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel backing onto the A98 at Cullen and almost in the shadow of the magnificent Cullen Viaduct. Walkable in minutes to the most stunning beach and also to many scenic bays along the exciting coastal path to Findlater Castle (and further: we walked to Findlater Castle, then took a taxi back to the hotel). Wonderful restaurant downstairs. Perfect cooked-to-order breakfasts. The most kind and helpful staff that we met on our holiday. Cullen is a beautiful place and the hotel staff here were extremely welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff , nice clean room, nice bed. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

e

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly relaxed place to stay! og friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic Hotel. Staff was exceptional. Food was truly incredible. Room was large clean and confortable. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernestas

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

Great place to stay

Clean and well looked after, very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay at The Royal Oak Hotel in Cullen. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean. We enjoyed our meal at the hotel restaurant and the breakfast was excellent. The hotel is on the main road but very near to the old centre of the fishing port.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SEONAID

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

Lovely hotel on north east coast

Great independent hotel, home from home and a lovely place to unwind after a long day. The food is just delicious! Freshly made and great choice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location by the beach, tremendous food & menu, friendly helpful staff. The coast around Cullen is n rea of outstanding natural beauty - a MUST see
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were helpful and polite nothing was too much bother food was excellent Maxine at reception was so helpful and Aimee and her team in bar / dining room couldn't have been nicer all in all an excellent stay , would fully recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seonaid

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

Great hotel in a lovely coastal village

This is a fabulous little hotel which is cosy and friendly. Restaurant food is exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024