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The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

3.0 star property
Hotel in Macduff with a restaurant and a bar

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Double Room, Ensuite | Terrace/patio
Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom
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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | Terrace/patio
Lounge
Travelers relax on the sunny terrace at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant or handle business in the dedicated center. The restaurant serves kids' meals, and evening karaoke provides entertainment. WiFi keeps everyone connected, and staff earn praise from guests for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AED 523
AED 628 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

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Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

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Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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 - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Banff Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Inverboyndie Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Portsoy Pottery - 14 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Market Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rockfish Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SEAFIELD ARMS - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boyndie Visitor Centre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Happy Palace - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant

Property highlights
A terrace, a bar, and a business center are just a few of the amenities provided at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), karaoke, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

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 center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 31 October 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant on 24 November 2025 start from $171.52, 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 Knowes Hotel & Restaurant?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant located?

Situated in Macduff, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Macduff Marine Aquarium and Banff Museum. Duff House and Inverboyndie Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Knowes Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 198 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely meal and efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel has just been updated. Rooms are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, brilliant view, friendly staff, and delicious food! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely stay. One of the cleanest spaces I’ve ever stayed. Great service with modern decor. 5 stars and then some!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the moment I walked in I thought wow! The room was absolutely superb. Spacious, modern, clean! The food was excellent and the staff fantastic. I was just passing through and it so exceeded expectations. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

Wonderful stay

Brilliant hotel, staff super friendly and helpful, food was delicious and views are amazing. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

D

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

Great Stay

Excellent all round. Staff were fantastic. Will definitely stay here again the next time I'm in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely hotel

Fabulous hotel. Great staff. Delicious food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Burnbanks Home

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

Lovely hotel

Nice hotel, fantastic food. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect we had two main meals on the evening, and a fantastic breakfast in the morning out of this world many thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Lovely hotel

My stay at the hotel as always was really good! Staff are really friendly and my room this time was great as I was on top floor so really quiet. Food is amazing!! £10.40 for a glass of wine is quite steep though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel phoned on morning of arrival and asked what type of bed we required (double or twin) we arrived in the afternoon and we were shown to our room and asked if we wanted to book for dinner in the evening as it was busy. Our room was new and had an added bonus of a balcony which was great as the weather was nice enough to sit out. The bed was really comfy, room has tea and coffee facilities and a fridge, the bathroom has toiletries provided and a large walk in shower. There is also a hairdryer in the bedroom. Breakfast at the hotel has a good selection of cereals fruit juices, bread and cooked items.
Sunset from the balcony
Sunset from balcony
TV area along with tea and coffee making facilities and clothes hanging space
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Great food and service. Quiet and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On or second a 3 week trip through Scotland. The best nights sleep, best dinner and friendliest staff we have ever met. Yes I am telling all my fellow travellers about this wonderful place. The parking is on a slope, so park at the top if walking up hill is a issue. Best of the Best, Thanks you for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is undergoing a renovation, and while the completed parts of the hotel are beautifully finished and furnished, the overall experience of the stay was tarnished by noisy building work commencing early in the morning, the views outside the property and from the bedroom window were spoiled. My room was lovely. It has obviously been recently refurbished, however there is no sound proofing and every movement and noise from adjoining rooms can be heard clearly through the wall. This lead to a very poor nights sleep. Other than this, the food was good, the price was fair, the staff were fine, and when finished the hotel will be lovely. Just need to fix the thin walls!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

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

One night in Banff

Overnight stay for work. Restaurant food was really nice. I had fish and chips. Room was good. Bed was a little short for me. My feet were hanging out the bottom a little 😂. Apart from that. A good stay. 1 thing, one the morning I lwebt down for breakfast but no staff at reception and there's was 4 of us. I waited a while before having to leave so didn't get my breakfast which was paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice modern clean hotel.
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

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Excellent with one exception

Our stay was excellent with friendly staff ,excellent food ,clean and well appointed room but for the noise from the room’s automatic doors always sounding as if someone outside was slamming the door shut.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neasha

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

5 stars from me

Brilliant Hotel, stylish, comfortable with great friendly staff and an outstanding chef. Will keep coming back. Many thanks 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neasha

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

Great hotel & restaurant

Outstanding as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025