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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
Garden
Front of property
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$293
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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
  • 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
  • Fordyce Joiners Workshop and Visitor Centre - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Keith Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pub in the Square - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rockpool Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Portsoy Ice Cream - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Bijou by the Sea - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Linda Fish & Chips - ‬7 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

Languages

English

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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

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

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

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 20 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Oak Hotel on 21 June 2025 start from AU$293.03, 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. 57 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

Christine

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, dinner was excellent modern Scottish Fare. The Cullen beach is minutes away and a gorgeous mile long walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

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

Great hotel. Excellent owners and staff

Great hotel with very friendly staff. Great food. Excellent location right next to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seonaid

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

Cosy warm hotrl

Wonderfully friendly warm and cosy hotel, a home away from home
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, food, beer garden, parking, access to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

SEONAID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, would highly recommend. Rooms lovely and warm and fresh and clean. Food extremely good and lovely kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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

8/10 Good

James

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

Snowy night in Cullen

Nice comfortable hotel with lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lai Ling Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very kind. Restaurants are excellent. Room is clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is nicely appointed. Hotel location convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Break before our season starts.

Our stay was pleasant and very good breakfast. The traffic aii night annoyed the wife as she couldn't sleep. Staff were also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

Our stay at the Royal Oak, Cullen

Really enjoyed our short break at the Royal Oak. Staff very helpful and friendly and Brenda the manager was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Birthday Break

This is a little gem immaculate friendly lovely location- food delicious had dinner and breakfast . The staff were exceptional from the Manager to the receptionist and waitress . Room beautiful and the shower powerful - bed really comfortable. Situated by the beach and near the harbour and centre of town nothing not to like had a fabulous stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Lona

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Royal Oak

The good:- staff were lovely (but see below), single room clean, comfortable and had wonderful hot and powerful shower. Great view as well (see attached) and plenty of parking. The bad:- Staff seemed very overworked, and I got the wrong order at dinner. This was corrected, with profuse apologies, but I then got a bill for the erroneous (more expensive) order. No towels in the bedroom, and it took over two hours for any to turn up (probably due to overworked and stressed staff). The ugly:- one of the main lights in the bedroom not working, which made half the room very dark. As the hotel is on a main road (?no double glazing) there was a lot of road noise, but, to be fair, it was quiet overnight. Overall:- the good outweighed the "niggles" and I would stay here again. More staff of a similar friendly and helpful calibre would make a huge difference
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Seonaid

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