Reviews
Wonderful stay along the Moray coast
Terrific location with ocean views from most rooms. Ask for #12 … with the turrent! Roomy bathrooms!Staff: Extremely helpful, friendly and eager to assistWe ate at the hotel( why leave the sea view?) both nights. Varied and good menu, delicious dinners at reasonable prices. A lovely stay
Amazing mini break
Beautiful hotel, fantastic location. The staff were so kind, knowledgeable and happy.I’m already planning my next visit with my husband.
Excellent
We thoroughlyenjoyedourstayat the Cullen Bay Hotel. We had a lovely clean room overlooking the golf courseand bay. All the staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. Lookingforward to booking again sometime.
Excellent
Friendly and welcoming, extremely comfortable and clean room, amazing food. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return.
Excellent break
Hotel staff were very friendly, food was amazing, room was very clean and our dogs loved their stay and were also made to feel welcome. Directly cross from the hotel a path takes you onto the fold course and then the beech.We will certainly be coming back.If I was to have anything changed the shower was a bit noisy when in use but that is me being pickly.
An amazing view...when you can see it...but stay here anyway.
We chose this hotel for the charm and view. Charm it had plenty of, but on the night of our visit it was completely fogged in. So maybe think twice about paying extra for a sea view, but stay here anyway. The rooms were good sized and the staff was friendly and helpful. Our only complaint would be the walls are a bit thin because we could hear our neighbor snoring all night.
Excellent staff
An enjoyable stay with very friendly and attentive staff (dog looked after very wellThe food was lovelyNice room but bit small for a family
Yet again a great place to stay
Thank you again to all the staff at theCullen Bay Hotel. It was our third time staying here.As always we were made to feel very welcome. All round it had good wide selection ofchoices of drinks, food and as ever a superb view over Cullen Bay.Our room was in the centre of the building so it didn't have a sea view. Well laid out and clean with coffee and tea making in place.Certainly we will returnagain.
Great location, great service.
My return visit to Cullen Bay Hotel did not disappoint. Staff could not have been more helpful when planning and during my stay. This traditional hotel will deliver a flavour of Scotland's famous hospitality and a taste of local culture. Dinner and breakfast were a delight with the added bonus of being served in a wonderful sun room overlooking the bay. The beach can be accessed by a 10-15 minute walk. Overall - a warm welcome, lovely accommodation, great food a stunning location.
Scotland Tour
A charming lodge hotel in a good location with great service and very good cuisine.
Excellent
Friendly and attentive staff. Comfortable room. Good food. Spectacular views. The ideal location for exploring this beautiful part of the country.
Fantastic
Great food, great staff and the biggest and comfiest bed I’ve slept in. Wish we were staying linger but we will be back
Lovely stay very welcoming
The views say it all brilliant staymeals great staff lovely
Lovely Stay
Lovely Hotel very pleasant staff and great food
Helpful
Very much appreciated the early breakfast today - much appreciated
Holiday
A lovely relaxed stay with warm and friendly staff.Food was excellent!Will be back!
Excellent service
We had a 2 night stay at the hotel. Room was clean and comfortable and food excellent but highlight was the staff...without exception they were warm, welcoming, helpful...couldn't have asked for a better staff team to look after us.
Enjoyable stay at Cullen Bay Hotel
Apart from 1 bad meal ( Did not get charged for that meal) on the first night of our 3 night stay everything was really good as usual. Staff very friendly and professional. Will definitely be back.
Excellent
A real Scottish welcome from very attentive staff . We were made to feel‘At Home’.
Always a pleasure to come back
The staff is friendly, very helpful anddoes everything for the guests. A surprise were the renovated rooms. The view, also from dining as well as from breakfast room on to the see is unbeatable. Parking on the site is no problem. The cook has always new ideas for alterations of his delicious dishes.
Great - as always
I have stayed at the Cullen Bay Hotel for many years as I find it an ideal location providing good accomodation and excellent food.Once again they have lived up to and possibly exceeded expectations.
Excellent service
Mixed feelings about this hotel . Here for a couple of days escape with our dog after a busy summer .The staff and service here are second to none . The hotel is dog friendly and Bramble hasbeen spoiled rotten . Special mention to Caitlin who looked after us so wellOn the down side our room was a bit tired ( I expect we had one of the smaller rooms as we have a dog with us )The bathroom could do with beingmodernised.All in all though we have enjoyed our stay and the location is fantastic.
Great stay
We have stayed at Cullen Bay Hotel for a number of years. The staff are very friendly and helpful and some have remembered us from former visits. The restaurant menu provides a good variety of food and the chef uses locally sourced products wherever possible and the result is exceptionally displayed and delicious cuisine. The breakfast menu includesa wide variety of items very well prepared and served with a smile!! The proprietors are on site and are very involved and the result is an attractive and welcoming hotel which provides excellent accommodation at a reasonable price.
Beautiful view
The view from the Turret room was amazing!! Fun little town and coastal walk along the beach. The staff was friendly.
Lovely stay as first time tourists to see friends in Scotland
We were in one of the rooms at the front with large bay windows so the view was amazing and entrancing. Staff were ever so friendly and nothing as too much trouble. Breakfast was great and filled you up for the day, and we had four thoroughly enjoyable evening meals there too, so much so that we invited our friends who lived locally to join us there. Great location to see the long, long beach, Portsoy harbour, and an amazing beach at East Lossiemouth. Highly recommended.
A fine hotel in a wonderful location.
The Cullen Bay Hotel commands a wonderful view over the bay.The rooms are comfortable & well appointed, and the staff were really friendly and professional.We dined in the evening and had breakfast in the morning, and the food was excellent.Highly recommended.
Great location.
Hotel staff were very friendly and food was very nice. Location of hotel gave a wonderful view over bay. I would definitely stay again.
Good choice
Great service, friendly and helpful staff.Will definitely use again when in the area.
satisfactory
some areas could do with some tlc, king size bed would have been more comfortable, personally we think that the rooms could have been a little bigger for the price charged,otherwise we enjoyed our stay, staff were excellent and our evening meal was also excellent
Very good
Nice hotel, with lovely sea views, clean and comfortable rooms. Staff welcoming and helpful, food was very good.
Great stay in the sun
We had to get away from the west coast rain and found a perfect spot at the Cullen Bay.
Very nice hotel
Really enjoyed our 4 night stay. Friendly staff, the breakfast was delicious and the room and shower nice and clean. will certainly book another stay again when visiting Cullen.
Wonderful stay
We had an excellent stay at this lovely seaside hotel with the most beautiful view looking out over Cullen Bay. The hotel staff were so friendly and welcoming, and particularly accommodating with our golden retriever. Very dog friendly, prefect location, delicious hotel food. A wonderful stay and would love to visit again!
The situation with the view.
It’s the second time here and not the last. I like the view and the food. The staff is very nice.
Great stay
We had a wonderful stay at the hotel, all the staff were very friendly and welcoming, our room was spotlessly clean as was the rest of the hotel, our breakfast was great as was our evening meal and the waitressing staff were very accommodating and attentive.Overall we were extremely pleased with our choice of hotel and would look forward to a return visit in the future.
Wonderful
From the minute we walked through the door we were made very welcome. The room was a good size and very clean.Shower had a good flow.The food in the restaurant was a-maz-ing. The best blade of beef my husband has ever tasted and my steak was cooked exactly as I like it.Nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back .
Fabulous stay
We had a really nice two nights here. Food was so delicious we decided to eat here both nights although it’s not what we planned. Breakfast was also delicious and obviously cooked fresh to order. Would recommend and we would definitely return. Staff were all lovely too.
Enjoyable two day break.
Hotel is in a good position with access to some lovely walks. We had a room partialy overlooking the countryside which was very quiet. Friendly helpful staff and super breakfast. Would certainly return.
Warm welcome in a beautiful location
As a treat to myself my overnight stay was everything I could have wished for. A comfortable room with a fantastic view, delicious dinner and breakfast. Staff were friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Only things that might be a problem for some would be access to the rooms - tired looking narrow corridors and stairs and no lift so difficult if you have mobility limitations. Having my said that those things are largely structural and didn’t detract from my stay.
Fantastic hotel with fantastic views
Really enjoyed our stay as the location was perfect. The food was delicious and staff were great.
Had a good time there thanks
Great Hotel
Just spent 2 nights at the Cullen Bay Hotel, we stayed in Room6, nice spacious room with lovely sea views. All staff very friendly. Food was excellent. Highly recommend, will definitely stay again.
Amazing
Hotel location was perfect lovely view over the sea while eating dinner, paid for a single room and was upgraded to a double free of charge. Food was lovely will certainly order the large bowl of Cullen SkinkSoup next time was the nicest I have ever had will certainly be back
Fantastic Stay
Lovely stay again haven’t been for a couple of years but still a great place to stay nice comfortable room with perfect views room 6Delicious evening meal with lots of choice and plentiful breakfast before heading away in morning
VERY GOOD
Excellent hotel, food exceptional, staff very friendly, good selection of wine.(too hot in dining area need some fans in there)
Excellent stay in hotel with marvellous views
Stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed our stay here. There is the opportunity to walk along the old railway line into Cullen and around the town. The breakfasts and evening meals were excellent.
Exceptional stay in a vintage hotel next to the sea
Just perfect stay for one night, strolling the large and extensive beach, had a great dinner there, totally realxing.
Wonderful views and relaxing atmosphere
First visit to this coast , the hotel is perfectly situated for the exploring the area.Very friendly welcome and the bedroom had a magnificent view over the bay . A good variety on the menu plus a specials menu.Every member of staff were very friendly and efficient.
One night stop over
I really can't think of anything bad to say the room was clean and very comfyThe food was deliciousThe staff were very helpful and polite and the views were stunningI can't recommend the cullen bay highly enough thank you to all who made our stay so relaxing
Short stay
We've stayed at the Cullen Bay before but it was 45 years ago so it was difficult to compare. As for this time we were more than happy with our little break. This 100 years old hotel has fabulous views but is enhanced by it's friendly and welcoming staff who could not do enough for you. Especially Katlin, who is a star and one of the hotels greatest assets.
Fantastic!
Booked a couple of nights to celebrate my wife's birthday.Had driven past on many occasions but never before stopped.Lovely sea views from the bedroom and from the resturant.All the staff were very polite, helpful and attentive, a rarity these days.Great selection of breakfast dishes and the restaurant menu second to none.
Enjoyable stay
Employees very open & friendly, dinner & breakfast relaxed & tasty.Area fantastic for walking & golfing, will return.
A wonderful stay at the Cullen Bay Hotel
We had a wonderful time.Served a delicious evening meal and a substantial breakfast.Room was very comfortable and the view from the bedroom and public rooms was exceptional.The 3 members of staff on duty our first evening were very friendly and helful as was the manager on duty in the morning.Would wish to return again soon.
Great views
Great hotelFriendly staffGood roomsGreat viewsGreat breakfast
Excellent
The hotel is in wonderful location - amazing views over Cullen Bay. The service in the hotel was excellent and all the staff are very friendly and attentive as well as being efficient. The hotel itself is quite tired and the bathroom in particular needs updated but all in all we had a lovely stay.
What a great place
A one-night stay at the Cullen Bay Hotel to keep an appointment in Cullen. It's a great wee hotel in an absolutely commanding position overlooking the sea. All the staff I met were helpful and professional. The place looks well maintained and my room (1) was well appointed and cosy. Dinner was good - order the brownie skillet if you get a chance - but I can't comment on breakfast as I just wasn't hungry after the night before. I'd definitely stay there again.
Excellent location, great food and service, Poor state of property
Excellent location, great food and service, Poor state of property.Uncomfortable bed needs to be replaced, small room for two (Room1)
Very happy stay
Chose this hotel as close to village where friends we hadn’t seen for years were staying. We didn’t expect too much but were very pleasantly surprised. The hotel sits in a spectacular position overlooking the Moray Firth.We booked too late to get a sea view room but the views from the dining room are mesmerising and there is a lovely coastal walk along to Cullen.The rooms are clean and have everything you need, the staff are lovely and very helpful and the food is excellent. Huge helpings too.And very important, the coffee is good. Caitlin makes the best cappuccinos and espressos……
Ecellent
The hotel was very nice and comfortable bed with lovely big shower.The staff were also very helpful as I am ñot so fit nowadays.THe only thing that would be helpful would be more rails for stairs as there was 2 steps before my room which I found I could have done with something to hold on to, but apart from that food and everything was great.
Hotel review
A lovely hotel. We had a room with a sea view. Stunning sunset views. Everywhere very clean. Staff very friendly & helpful.Food good. Will come back again.
Great View and friendly Service
Great Star for one Night in the corner view room. Great view and friendly service. Although there is the road in front of the Hotel, we can highly recommend a stay!
Excellent
Room very comfortable bed exceptionallyStaff so friendly and helpfulFood was excellentWould stay again really enjoyed my stay
Enjoyable Breakaway
Lovely clean, relaxed friendly surroundings. Got the opportunity to recharge our batteries. Excellent food & waitress service. Must recommend the haggis, neep & tattie croquettes with peppercorn sauce as a meal starter & the scrambled egg with fresh salmon for breakfast. Beautiful & light to start your day.Gorgeous natural scenery. Only complaint was the noise from other residents shower pump but that wouldn't stop us staying again.
Birthday Treat
We have an amazing evening at the hotel to celebrate Tom's 60th Birthday, the room was excellent and we were able to have our dog Bella stay with us, the evening meal was wonderful, staff excellent.The only down fall was my full Scottish breakfast, the sausage and bacon was hard, could not cut into the sausage, the only thing that was nice was the mushrooms, toast and Jam, Tom enjoyed his scrambled eggs and smoked salmon, but apart from that it was a wonderful stay and if we are in the area again will book again.
Superb
Stayed here on busy weekend for my own work. Hotel was spotlessly clean, and in a lively location. It’s the staff here that are the jewel in the crown though. Very attentive, kind and efficient on what looked like a very busy weekend for them. I will absolutely stay here again.
Excellent
We had a wonderful stay at the Cullen Bay. Staff absolutely lovely, spotless hotel and we were lucky enough to go to Portsoy to the boat festival. Would definitely come back. Thank you
Great location for Morayshire Coast North
Fantastic sea view along Cullen coastline.Footpath opposite to walk to Cullen along seafront.Lovely staff, especially young Jessica in restaurant.Rooms very clean.Food good and reasonably priced.This is a refurbished very old hotel but been done to a very good standard.Only suggestion, car park exit is on a very bad bend in road, could be better to open an exit at top end of car park on safety grounds.
Lovely Hotel
Spent a night here in June 24 wonderful location. Was welcomed with a friendly smile and very hospitable welcome. Room was fantastic and clean and high standard. Dined in restaurant and had a hearty breakfast. All hotel staff very professional and engaging full marks to all will definitely recommend to all and look forward to a return visit in the future.
An amazing few days in a beautiful area
Having only passed through Cullen on a couple of occasions over the last twenty years we decided to do a toe in the water stay, picking the Cullen Bay Hotel. From the moment we arrived we felt welcome, with a lovely relaxed atmosphere throughout the hotel. Our room had a spectacular sea view with a comfy bed and immaculate ensuite with a great shower. We dined in the hotel on both evenings - the food was perfect. I even tried the Cullen Skink and was surprised how much I liked it. Breakfasts were table service as well, and certainly filled us for the day. Cullen has plenty of walks which should keep most outdoor people happy, with lovely sandy beaches, a golf course and a coastal path. We only stayed two nights on this occasion but we will be back for longer next time. The staff were lovely, the accommodation perfect and the food incredible - all a credit to Cullen Bay Hotel!
Comfy room with exceptional views!
Very cosy room with great shower, comfortable bed and wonderful view of the sea. Delicious breakfast and dinner and again the views of the sea were worth staying here for. Perfect location for the beach!
Relaxing break, but hotel needed upgrading
On arrival at the hotel we noticed that it was externally down at heel, and the paintwork definitely needed urgent attention.The girl at reception was very welcomingWe were in room8 and had a lovely sea view, a comfortable bed,two chairs and a settee.The room was clean the bedding and towels were also clean.The ensuite was okay but the cabinet under the sink,which housed the extra towels , internally the cabinet looked like a young child had painted it.The shower was exactly like the one we have at home and performed very well.Unfortunately when my wife used it on first morning,it leaked badly on to the floor and we had to inform reception.We noticed that the flooding had been wiped up on our return.The second morning we had the same problem and again I contacted reception and it was dried up and on our final morning the leak persisted and we tried to mop it up with a towel.I again reported the matter.The room TV had a good picture but the sound was distorted and difficult to hearOn a positive note the breakfast was great as was the dinner we had on our first night.All staff were helpful and welcoming
Wonderful
The hotel is top notch , the food is top grade and all the staff are very friendly and helpful. The only problem for us , due to immobility was the stairs but on the whole we managed .Thank you for a great stay and we hope to visit again , we certainly recommend the hotel to family and friends
Golf break
This was our first time in this part of Scotland and what an eye opener.The area itself was lovely,the golf courses excellent and the people we met were welcoming and very helpful.The hotel itself was excellent,our room spacious and clean with a nice big bed and a great vantage point out to sea.The food was great and a good choice on the menu and the staff first class.We will be back andhopefully soon.
Hotel with a view
Attentive staffGreat FoodThe view from the dining rooms was spectacularI’ll be back on a motorcycle trip next
Very Enjoyable
Fantastic location looking out to Sea. Excellent food and very pleasant young staff. Clean and fresh throughout. Plenty parking.
Lovely trip to Cullen
We found the hotel staff to be helpful and courteous. The room was spacious and clean with a large bathroom. Food at Cullen Bay Hotel was excellent. The area around Cullen is really interesting and we would go again.
Very good back in my favourite room no 7 with a bath, which I need for personal reasons.
Evening meals good, shared with Valerie Rose as usual. Callum was very attentive at breakfast, with second morning he had pre empted my preferences. My thanks to him. On our arrival and departure thanks for staff for help with our bag we look forward to our next visit.
Golf trip
Hotel, staff, food, location, all fantastic for us.
Excellent
Lovey hotel with an amazing seaview, lots of painting has been done rooms and communal ares have had a new coat of paint and are looking really nice . Management and staff are friendly and accommodating. Dogs are welcome here. This is our second visit here and will definitely be going back.
Great views and friendly, helpful staff.
The views from the seaside room and the dining and breakfast rooms are just wonderful. Even the changing weather makes it very interesting.The food was good with generous portions.A convenient location with plenty parking.
Excellent one night stopover
We stayed one night at Cullen Bay Hotel and can't fault it. the staff were friendly and helpful, the hotel was clean and our room was comfortable. The evening meal and breakfast were excellent.
Lovely weekend
This is a lovely hotel with a real seaside feel.We had the turret room which offered spectacular views along the coast.We ate in the hotel on our second night and the meal was delicious.All staff were very pleasant and efficient.
Lovely few days
Friendly staff. Delicious home cooked food. Beautiful views, pet friendly, plenty parking.
Great dog friendly hotel
This is the second year in a row we have stayed at this hotel. All the staff we encountered were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was well kept and the room was clean and comfortable especially set aside for those accompanied by their dogs. I was given a key for the back door just incase our dog needed the toilet through the night. Jasper was delighted with the sausages the chef made him especially for his breakfast. We will go again very soon
Theepitome of coziness
We loved it here. A historic and cozy placewith lovely people an excellent food.
Excellent
The room was very comfortable, the food was excellent and the service superb.The location and the views from the hotel are wonderful.
One of the best hotel experiences I’ve ever had.
A nice simple hotel. Quiet, with the most amazing view.Friendly staff that were very good at what they do. Everything was just right. Everything. Simple, clean, exceptional service.When I come half way around the world to come back to Cullen I will not stay anywhere else. Thank you Cullen Bay for an exceptional experience and stay.
Excellent value for money
For a three star budget hotel I thought the Cullen Bay was excellent value in every way. The bed was very comfortable, storage ample, veiw of the sea great, food very good indeed.You cant expect a luxury experience at budget prices, but the decor, comfort, and food were all more than adequate and I had a very pleasant stay, and would not hesitate to return or recomend to others.The hotel has lots of parking, and it is easy to walk from the hotel to the beach from where you can start a very pleasant walk all along the coast, or down to Cullen village.There is no lift as far as I am aware, but I am sure help to carry up luggage would be available to anyone who needed it.Try and get a room with a Sea Veiw as that is what this hotel is all about.
Lovely
Nice food, comfortable bed and good shower, what more can you ask for. 😄🙋♀️
Great stay as always
I would recommend this hotel to anyone. Comfortable up to date accommodation, delicious food, and staff are lovely - nothing is too much trouble.
Very good, enjoyed our stay
Well decorated interior, good menus, excellent breakfast? Bit tired looking outside. A mirror opposite the exit would help see round theblind corner. Vehicles come round fast. Fantastic staff, very friendly and helpful
Relaxing Short Stay
Visiting the North East to see family booked to stay at the Cullen Bay as it was dog friendly and near the sea.We were there for 4 nights. We arrived early evening on Sunday and right for the first minute we loved the place.Staff were so welcoming and friendly to all of us.Couldn’t do enough to help us and make us feel welcome.We stayed in Room 3 which was perfect for us and our two dogs. Spacious room and great bathroom.We had both breakfast and dinner each day and we had our own table in the back of the dining room which gave us a lovely view out to sea, but also kept our dogs away from the other diners. Food was excellent, my wife is gluten free and they catered excellently for her.All in all we had a lovely stay here.I have to say every member of staff was lovely, so helpful, attentive and friendly.This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in, staff, location, food, environment. We are already planning our next visit in October. Thank you.
Great
Excellent stay...
WONDERFUL
WE STAYED FOR A 2 NIGHT BREAK, IT WAS JUST PERFECT. WHAT AN AMAZING VIEW WE HAD FROM OUR ROOM. ALL THE STAFF WERE JUST SO HELPFUL AND ATTENTIVE. ON OUR FIRST NIGHT WE HAD AN EVENING MEAL WHICH WE BOTH THOROUGHLY ENJOYED IF YOU STAY YOU MUST TRY THE CULLEN SKINK AND THE BREAKFAST WAS JUST AS ENJOYABLE. WILL DEFINITELY BE RETURNING TO THE CULLEN BAY HOTEL.
Brilliant stay
We both enjoyed our stay.Staff were absolutely brilliant, most welcoming, friendly, efficient, courteous.Went well out of their way!!
Comfortable and warm
Very friendly staff, Sea View room amazing, great food, clean
Excellent
I’ve stayed at the Cullen bay hotel a few times and as always made very welcome,the food is fabulousWon’t hesitate to stay again when I’m back in the area
Excellent Hotel
Arrived on Saturday afternoon and had a drink with some relatives and then enjoyed an evening meal ourselves. On Sunday morning had an excellent breakfast followed by a lovely walk around the bay. The hotel was warm and welcoming and the staff were all marvellous. We'll be back!
OK
Booked a twin room in line with work allowance.Arrived looked lovley staff really nice. Room and bathroom was very tired. really hot. Was able to get the 1 small window open and turn down the rads.Room was very spacious. Showerw was loud i was a bit apprihensive as no pressure from the sink but actully worked well.Used hotel for food as middle of nowhere. view from the resurant was really nice, so was the service. Stop service food at 8pm so can be a bit of a rush to get in on the return from work location but was able to get in just before close each evening. Food however was disappointing. No flavour, tried 3 different meals all lacked flavour. would have gone elsewhere if i could.
Very enjoyable
The view from our room was exceptional, could just have sat there watching the sea. The staff were very good as was the food, I would recommend this friendly hotel to anyone.
Very good
The food was very good as was the view of Cullen Bay from the dining room.The staff were also very helpful
Wonderful view on the sea
My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights. The view of the golf course and the sea is spectacular, even from the room! The dinner was delicious - Cullen Skink and lamb shank. Also very good breakfast. The room, wardrobe and bathroom are big enough and very well equipped. Towel rail and toilet paper holder in need of repair, but these are just trifles.
It was a very good hotel
It was a very good hotel, the staff was really helpful,in spite of the weather it was a lovely trip
Overnighter
Warm welcome. Hotel cosy and food good ideal golf stopover.
Easter Weekend Break
My wife and I had a nice and relaxing stay and the views from room 8 across the golf course and the Moray Firth were great. The staff were friendly and looked after us in a professional manner. We can only highly recommend that you book to stay at the Cullen Bay Hotel.
An excellent and relaxing stay
The Hotel was very accomodating. The room spacious with beautiful view of the coast. Food great and very good value for money, thank you.
Amazing
An impromptu stop over in Cullen , gave us the opportunity to stay in this lovely property.Everything was perfect. We had a delicious meal in the restaurant, the room was very comfortable and clean, the bathroom spacious. Last but not least the staff were very helpful, accommodating and attentive.Would definitely recommend.
Amazing
The cullenbay hotel was an amazing place to stay. So warm and welcoming the staff were very friendly and attentative.Breakfast was amazing room was great clean tidy warm view was incredible.Would definitely recommend staying here to anyone.
Excellent overnight
What can I say, everything was great. Can’t highlight anything it was all excellent.
We strike lucky.
A very enjoyable stay where there was a warm welcome , a cosy room with a great view. Super comfy bed and thick snowy white towels and robesin the shower room. The staff were lovely. Attentive and friendly. The food was delicious, freshly cooked and great portions. We had dinner and breakfast, faultless.
Perfect
We stayed at the Cullen Bay Hotel for one night and the service was excellent . Lovely rooms, good food and staff exceptionally friendly and went out of their way to please us . We had a small dog who was also catered for really well . Would highly recommend the Hotel . Breakfast was delicious also .
Another wonderful stay at the lovely Cullen Bay Hotel
It was lovely being back at the Cullen Bay, this time to treat our dear mum to the beautiful turret room.As always the welcome was warm, our rooms were super and the view breathtaking!
Clean,friendly
Very clean , friendly staff , fantatstic location .
Perfect stay
Our room was gorgeous with a great sea view.Stass was always friendly.We will come back.
Yes it was fine with no problem !
Aye show up check in room was okay and warm enough at this quite cold time o year was comfortable and clean staff friendly good choice o food on menu and good selection drinks at bar would have been nice maybe to have had tele in bar area for entertainment about my only small critique other than that was all aye was looking for 👍🏻
Peaceful
My husband and I stayed for 1 night at the hotel.We stayed in the turret room .Thats room 12.Suberb view from there only problem weather wasn’t to good.Rain.Room very clean bed lovely and soft super shower.Meal was lovely at night also.Staff very friendly and made us feel welcome.Think we will go back in summer as weather will be better.
Excellent 2 day break
Very enjoyable stay at the Cullen Bay Hotel.Accommodation, food, Staff, location and everything else, first class.
We loved it
We really enjoyed our stay. Very pleasant staff. Total;y delicious breakfast and what a view from our bedroom!!
Warm ,clean and comfortable
The hotel was comfortable .The staff were very polite and friendly and the food was delicious .Would recommend it to anyone .
Perfect 👌
Very welcomingRooms very clean & warmFantastic viewsHospitality very friendlyGood portions of home cooked foodExcellent Cullen Skink Soup!Stayed for one night, would definitely come backThanks Cullen Bay Hotel
Excellent
Spent a lovely few nights at Cullen Bay, lovely room with fantastic views out to sea, would have been nice to have had a shaver/electric toothbrush socket in the bathroom though.Food was excellent with lots of choice at breakfast and evening meals and staff were extremely nice and helpful. Thanks for a great stay! 😊
Excellent
We spent a lovely 4 nights here. The hotel was clean, bright and comfortable, if a little cold. The food was amazing with fresh top quality ingredients andcooked to a high standard. Thestaff were friendly andaccommodating. The location,right opposite the sea, was stunning.
One Night Visit to Cullen Bay Hotel
Received a very warm welcome from the receptionist with the rest of the staff in the lounge bar and restaurant very attentive and polite. For our evening meal we chose the festive menu which was and excellent choice with the turkey and trimmings absolutely delicious and both sweet choices of Xmas pudding and chocolate orange mousse to die for. The breakfast was equally as good.The only down side was the temperature in the dining room which was pretty cold.
Hidden Jem
Very nice staff very polite and helpfulEvening meals were traditional local produce, breakfast was lovely as well.Room was clean and adequate
Tahmaan on a well earned break.
Sorry we took so long to leave the review but we have been travelling quite a lot this year from the warm Turkish coastal oceans surrounding La Blanche Hotel Island Resort in 30-40 degrees every day then to cooler Edinburgh, then Nairn, then the cold oceans views of Cullen. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the northern scenes of grand family style hotels and coastal fishing villages which delighted my wife with her best Votes tally to date on her social media, to the plentiful plates of food in your restaurant and the dish called Cullen Skink which we were unable to try on our visit. The staff were nice and generally all was fine. Will try to send you some info for you to enjoy to your email address. Sorry I had to keep this info from you at the time but often people are different when they learn about my background in the entertainment. I'll try to send some pics to your website if it'll let me for you to share with your staff.Regards John (Tahmaan) Innes and my lovely wife.
Love this hotel
We have stayed here before and appreciate the fact that we can take our dog with us. We had a comfy room with a sea view, win, win!! The food at breakfast and dinner each night was superb, everything was delicious, great quality and perfectly cooked. Great portions too.All the staff are the best, really friendly and nothing is any bother. There is nothing else we could ask for in a hotel and we will definitely be back.
Attending Wedding
We found everyone at the hotel friendly, helpful and very accommodating. Food was tasty and enjoyed it very much and the service was perfect. We will definitely stay again and enjoy seeing this beautifulcoast,haste ye back ❤️
Lovely hotel
We stayed here with our two dogs in a lovely room, clean,warm and cosy. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. Beautiful views and walks. We look forward to coming again.
Relaxing break
Fantastic break away at the Cullen Bay Hotel. Spotlessly clean, amazing views and what a fantastic team of staff.Stayed with my dog and the team were so accommodating and welcoming for both of us.We had breakfast in a separate room but still had the incredible view of the sea. Nothing was too much trouble.Highly recommend staying here will definitely be back. Thank you all !
Delightful
Staff room food decor atmosphere was excellent we absolutely loved our stay and beautiful room with a sea view thank you to all
Great hotel
Had a one night stop at the Cullen bay hotel with my wife. Great hotel with excellent sea views. Staff all very friendlyand helpful. Lovely breakfast again with great views. Highly recommend
Relaxing
Wonderful to return to The Cullen Bay Hotel. Can't fault this friendly hotel. Food delicious, very clean and lovely, friendly staff. We Loved every minuTe of our all too short stay.
Excellent
Friendly staff, nice room, excellent breakfast and a wonderful view.
Amazing place
Really enjoyed stay will be back
Excellent location and facilities
We very much like the Cullen Bay location, views, food, staff hospitality and the local area.
Lovely view and good service
The services and food at the hotel were both very good, and I enjoyed the beautiful view from the window at breakfast.
Excellent
Enjoyed a really relaxing chilled couple of days/nights. Lovely walks and scenery on your door step.
Excellent stay
Good hotel, clean and comfortable with really great staff. We ate in for each of the three nights we stayed and were very satisfied with both quality and quantity - excellent Cullen Skink as you would expect in Cullen.Great views from the Dining Room and good walks from the door. Plenty of choice for whisky lovers, but a few bottled ales from a local brewery would make in perfect.
See you next spring
Second visit this year. Me, my husband and our dog stayed for two nights. Warm welcome,good food and friendly service all mean we will be back........
We had a great time at Cullen Bay Hotel!
Thank you so much to all the staff, very welcoming. Me and my wife had a fabulous time at the hotel. There are fantastic sea views and the hotel was very clean and tidy. The room facilities were excellent. Restaurant and bar facilities were also brilliant! If the opportunity arises for us to stay again, we will not hesitate to rebook here! Thank you again so much!
Lovely hotel
Lovely hotel and friendly welcoming staff .The mattress could do with replacing in room 2 as could feel all the springs , the rooms could do with some maintenance, TV very small and noticed wallpaper coming off . The bedroom doors could do with a paint .Overall would stay again as great position overlooking the sea .
Lovely Hotel
In our drive through Scotland, the Cullen Bay Hotel offered a great stopping point.The staff was especially friendly, a wonderful restaurant and comfortable bar.The rooms were very comfortable and offered all we needed.For visiting distilleries in Speyside, Cullen Bay is centrally located - easing access to many.On our next trip to Speyside, we'll repeat our visit to the Cullen Bay Hotel.
Enjoyable Weekend Stay
We had a group of 20 staying for a dancing weekend. Everyone had a great time in spite of a storm throughout the whole of Saturday. We had lots of good feedback on the meals, and the hotel staff were accommodating and made us feel very welcome. I look forward to returning for another visit.
Great
Warm welcome, throughout my stay every member of staff I met was friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble.My dog was made welcome too with the offer of making a special area for breakfast or welcome to be with me for dinner in the bar and water offered for him. Great staff, well done!!
Excellent
Great food great room great staff we couldn’t fault anything and will refer anybody to the placeThanksMaryanne McLean
Brilliant
We were a group of friends celebrating 60th birthdays and saying goodbye to a much loved pal who's moving south. We'd an absolute blast and had one lovely room where we congregated for pre dinner drinks. We'd one evening meal which was lovely and the staff were very welcoming and accommodating.
Fine
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Room was comfortable, food was excellent and staff without exception were helpful and friendly.
Loved it.
Beautiful hotel with amazing views. Very clean. Only down side was breakfast wasn't so good. All very dry over cooked. Didn't eat much at all. But would go back if in the area.
Short break away
Ideal base to explore the local area. Lovely, welcoming, polite and attentive staff throughout our stay.Very tasty evening meal and breakfast with a great view of the bay. Would recommend a stay.
Lovely hotel
The hotel was lovely it had a beautiful view of the sea, the staff were very helpful and friendly, and food highly recommended
FABULOUS
This Hotel was lovely, the Staff are friendly and helpful and the view of the North Sea is fabulous. My friend and I would love to return in the near future.
Excellent
Comfortable stay friendly staff good food very relaxing
Great hotel with friendly staff who make you feel at home
My first time in this hotel and I was impressed by how friendly the staff were. My bedroom was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Lovely breakfast room and dining room with great food to match. Cullen Skink is a real winner here and I would recommend it if you choose to visit. The hotel sits on a hill on the outskirts of Cullen with fantastic views of the beach, golf course and village.
Food with a view
We stayed only one night but we will return.The food and that view was brilliant.Breakfast was also very goodStaff where very thoughtful and very professionalHighly recommended this hotel
Thoroughly relaxing
I stayed at the Cullen Bay Hotel for two nights whilst attending a funeral. The staff could not have been more helpful or kinder. Everything was clean, efficient and above all friendly and welcoming. A lovely place to stay. With views over the bay that make you glad to be alive.
Hope to get back
Comfortable hotel with very friendlystaff. Food excellent but rather large helpings for us.
Extremely good
Food was good home cooking fresh produce and cooked well best Cullenskink ever.Staff warm and friendly.Views to take your breath away.
Great
Wonderful location clean and tidy rooms with beautiful view of sea.We enjoyed the delicious food both for dinner and breakfast.We certainly recommend this place .
Lovely hotel
We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay in this hotel. Room was very clean and the bed was extremely comfortable.Every member of staff were friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome.We found the meals we had - Breakfast and Dinner - to be of a very high standard, beautifullyprepared and top quality. My husband had the famous Cullen SkinkSoup and pronounced it ‘delicious’Lovely hotel for a relaxed couple of nights and Cullen is a wonderful little town with friendly people.
Very comfortable and enjoyable stay
The staff were All excellent friendly, helpful and with a sense of humour.The room was clean and comfortable with a sea view. The food was excellent the breakfast great with plenty of choice and variety.The only suggestion I would make that perhaps a grab rail in the shower would have been more reassuring being on the wrong side of 70 and finding it a little slippery even with the mat. We had a lovely time and Thankyou for making our stay so pleasurable.
Very welcoming hotel and excellent food
Perfectly situated above the sweep of Cullen Bay, with panoramic views of this beautiful sandybay lying between high craggy cliffs.Close to the oldhistoric fishing town of Cullen.Very helpful friendly staff and the chef prepares excellent food with local quality ingredients. Worth travelling from SW England to stay here.
Excellent stay
Had an excellent weekend at Cullen hotel. Staff are lovely and very obliging and friendly. Breakfast was lovely. Nothing was a problem for them. Would recommend.
Very enjoyable stay
Very friendly staff.Wonderful view.Room comfortable and very clean.
Lovely and friendly Hotel
Thank you for a lovely stay, the staff were so friendly and helpful as well as the room being clean and well cared for
Enjoyable
Pleased to be able to take our dog with us. Friendly helpful staff and great situation overlooking beautiful Cullen bay. Good menu for meals which were not fine dining but good and reasonably priced. We will be back.
Another great stay
Once again we have enjoyed a week long stay and again experienced the warm welcoming reception at this hotel.The staff are unfailingly friendly and the service is of the highest quality.The breakfast menu is generous and always well served and individualized when requested.The dining room is open for lunch and dinner and again provides ample variety of options and is well cooked and presented. Desserts are a must!!
Lovely as always
This was my third stay at Cullen Bay, a last-minute booking for a visit to family. As always, the staff were helpful and friendly and the room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful and served with a lovely sea view. Family joined me for dinner on my last night this time and the food was delicious and the service great.
My Single Night Stay
The room was comfortable, food brilliant - views from the front of the property over Cullen Bay were breath-taking.
Highly recommend
Just home from a 3 night stay at the Cullen Bay Hotel. Helpful and friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for you. Service was excellent and the food was of an exceptional quality. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back
Lovely weekend.
Spent two nights in Cullen Bay. Received a warm welcome from staff. Room was spacious, very clean and comfortable with an amazing view of the golf course and sea. Food was lovely.
Very pleasant.
It was very friendly and comfortable, with stunning views over the Moray Firth. C
Amazing place to stay
This hotel is across the street from the beach and walking distance to town and the bow fiddle rock. It was quiet, the bed was comfortable, it was unseasonably warm so room was a little stuffy even with the window open, but not the hotel’s faultThe food was delicious. We got Cullen skink soup and sticky toffee pudding…. Twice….. It was THAT GOOD!If definitely recommend staying here!
Friendly and comfortable
Late booking for 1 night.Staff were welcoming,helpful and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable and the meals excellent.Looking forward to staying again but for a little longer.
Relaxing
Lovely two might stay in pleasant hotel with beautiful sea views. Staff all friendly, helpful and nothing too much bother. We will be back.
A most enjoyable stay - as always
I have used the Cullen Bay Hotel for many years when working in the area. As always I was made most welcome, the room was good and the food most enjoyeble - here's to next time.
Pleasant
Nice hotel.. friendly service.. food was amazing and large portions which was great.
Lovely stay, warm welcome
Only there for one night (with dog). Phoned to book and very easy to deal with. Got a warm welcome on arrival. Didn't stay for dinner but breakfast was fantastic - nicest eggs and smoked salmon I have had in a long time and well presented. Having the dog was no problem either. Enjoyed the stay.
Great stay with the doggies
Very dog friendly hotel and great service
Fabulous
Great view, comfortable room, excellent food, pleasant staff.
Really nice stay
Lovely clean and well appointed room with a sofa, table with chairs in the bay window which had a great view of the sea and so handy for the laptop.Shower over bath had a good spray and lovley shower gel etc.Staff all very helpful and friendly.Great for being able to get a path to walk along the beach and not too far out of Cullen to get shops, ice cream (among the best I have tasted) etc.
The best time
I spent the weekend here and had such a lovely time.I was sad to leave.The food was amazing and i wish i could of stayed longer to try everything on the menu.Lovely friendly helpful staff and nothing was to much trouble.I felt so at home here and cant wait to come back.I also really enjoyed the beautiful views.
Just lovely
The hotel is pretty from the outside, and lovely and calm inside. The staff are exceptionally friendly and down to earth. They made my mum and I feel very welcome. The food is tasty, and the view from the dining room is gorgeous. Dog friendly too, which is a massive bonus.
An overnight stay on a brief visit to Banffshire
Easy booking online, friendly introduction to the hotel, simple, clean pleasant room with great sea views. Hearty breakfast served by efficient and friendly staff.
Excellent
Really good hotel, friendly staff, excellent foodreally good breakfast. Works highly recommend.
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed for three nights. Room was clean and had everything we needed. Tried the restaurant the first evening and ended up eating there every evening - food was excellent, albeit a relatively limited range on the menu, and the food came quickly. The view from the restaurant is stunning. The young staff were excellent, very attentive and nothing was too much bother. Great location for walking (or cycling) across the golf course to the beach or into Cullen or Portnockie - via the paths that are directly across the road from the hotel.
Best Sea View
Perfect location to enjoy views of the wonderful beach at Cullen and the path to the town over the old railway line and viaduct is well surfaced and has tremendous views.Food very good and staff well trained and friendly.Great advert for Scottish hospitality
Great place
Stayed for 4 nights and couldn’t fault anything, the view from the room was spectacular looking out over the golf course and the sea. We ate in hotel for 2 of the 4 nights and the food was amazing.Staff were more than helpful especially Calum, nothing was to much trouble, highly recommend a stay here for anyone especially if you’re a golfer.
Great for our short stay
Food and location really good; great service and very comfortable.
Happy customer
Agnes and I had a very pleasant and enjoyable stay at Cullen Bay. We found the hotel staff including the(henry)Ladies to be polite,courteous,respectful with impeccablemanners.A special mention for the chef and the food/presentation served up,all very professional which has encouraged us to return.John
Outstanding Staff
Had a fantastic stay. Room was clean and fresh. Dinner food excellent (esp. blade of beef!?). Can’t beat the view looking over the bay, but what made our stay so great was the staff! They were all so warm, kind and helpful. Special mention to Caitlin, Samuel and Gail - thank you so much for your kindness and fun too! A wee mention to Lesley too for her taste in music! Thank you for a great time, would definitely recommend.
We really enjoyed staying at Cullen Bay. Of special mention was the friendliness of staff. IT was very clean, comfortable, warm and quiet and the food was excellent. Thank yiou.
as above
Fantastic stay
I booked an overnight stay to celebrate my husband’s big birthday. Staff greeted him with ‘happy birthday’ and a birthday banner was up, next to our table in the restaurant. Very friendly and attentive staff. Stunning views from our bedroom and the restaurant and breakfast room. Very clean. Excellent food and speedy service. Great location. Short walk to the pretty village of Cullen and the beach.
Brilliant
We had a wonderful stay at the Cullen Bay Hotel. The rooms were clean and spacious with comfortable beds. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful at all times. Looking forward to staying here again. Well done everyone...
Response
Thank you so much and we look forward to you returning
GREAT !!!
My sister and I recently spent an enjoyable week at CULLEN BAY HOTEL.The hotel is in a lovely setting, with fantastic views of the sea. The inside is spacious, and the car park is large. The food was good, with plenty of choice.We were very pleasedthat dogs are allowed!!! Best of all, every member of staff was very friendly and helpful---- Thank you
Response
Thank you Moira for taking the time to feedback, it really is appreciated! we look forward to welcoming the three of you back again!
Delightful
Lovely, welcoming staff. Lots of young people who actually knew what they were doing and not standing in groups chatting unlike many places we have been. Room was lovely and peaceful, comfy bed and super pillows! Shame both chests of drawers were faulty - this maybe could be fixed by a handy man for a small amount of money? … the carpet is also frayed as you come into the room (11) but that did not affect our stay at all.The food was absolutely superb - congrats to the kitchen team as we enjoyed every morsel at dinner and breakfast.I believe Rena is the manager /owner and I have to say thank you for a lovely stay - we will be back!
AWESOME!
Everything was GREAT!
Great
Fair enjoyed my 2 night stay.food lovely.local lager braw.staff very pleasant.woukd definitely come back
Wonderful Stay, culinaric Highlight, a dream came true
A couple of years ago I came across the Cullen Bay Hotel and it‘s headchef Ian Watson in a german TV show „Kitchen impossible“, and was immediately interested. My expectations were fully met, the service was great, the Cullen skink was absolutely incredible and the view lovely. Couldn‘t reccomend visiting more !!!
Comfortable stay!
Our room was clean and comfortable with a lovely sea view.The breakfast menu was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our 3 days in Cullen and area.
Cullen Skink
Lovely hotel with spectacular sea views. Staff could not be more accomodating or friendly. Food was amazing, Will definitely return.
Very good
Very helpful and polite staff, servicewas good as was the food. Loved the view, room comfortable. Overall clean and bright, some areas require some attention, but not enough to spoil our stay.
Fabulous
We had an enjoyable two day stay at the Cullen Bay. Fantastic sea view room with views over the golf course and the beautiful beach which added to the relaxed atmosphere. We were met with a warm welcome from a cheery receptionist and this was continued by all the staff, especially Caitlin. The food and choice of menu was excellent. Only one regret, we only booked for two nights! But we will be back!
Friendly and comfortable stay
The hotel is situated on a busy road, but I still slept well. It is worth paying extra for a beautiful view of Cullen Bay and its lovely beach which is just across the busy road. Tasty food and excellent service by staff who accommodated every request.
BLISS
Just returned from a much needed recharge at the Cullen Bay Hotel. It did not disappoint. From the very friendly staff, wonderful views and delicious food, our stay was just what we hoped it would be. Thank you to everyone, we hope to see you all again very soon.
absolutely fantatic stay
We were given a big welcome, All staff were fantastic could'nt do enough,all meals were very good and room was very clean and bright, would recommend Hotel
Friendly welcoming staff
Great staff, great views. Lovely breakfast. We will return.
Good
Lovely place for a nights stay over. We booked the restaurant and had lovely food .
Excellent
Very comfortable nights stay. Staff very friendly, helpful and understanding. Evening meal and breakfast excellent.
Welcoming and very warm and comfortable
Just grand, what a warm welcome, cases carried up to room, and brought down in morning.We've been before, and will come again.
Well looked after
The staff could not have been more friendly and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble. We had our dog with us and she too was pampered and made very welcome. She was even given her own breakfast of sausages and a bowl of water. The room was warm and looked out over a wild and wintry sea. My only slight criticism would be that the room was a little on the small size for the two of us and the dog. But it was clean and comfortable. Overall a very pleasant stay and we would stay there again.
A very Nice Experience
A very comfortable and clean room.Enjoyed stay very much. Good food and friendly staff.
Stunning
What a beautiful part of Scotland to stay in and explore the surrounding areas were equally as stunning as the next all the staff at Cullen bay hotel were very welcoming and friendly they couldn’t do enough for their guests we will definitely be back thank you all again for the great hospitality
amazing
you are the best
Lovely
Greeted by really nice staff who upgraded our room straight away to give us a room with a great view! Evening meal was excellent.Breakfast also really good.
Great Location and staff
This Hotel is in a great location between Buckie and Cullen, with amazing views of the bay. Very comfortable and great value for the money.The staff are lovely and very helpful. The food is very nice and the breakfast perfectly cooked. The rooms are simple but comfortable.
Excellent 20 years married anniversary at the Friendly and very comfortable hotel with good food too.
We had a great stay at the star view warm room at Cullen Bay Hotel with an excellent friendly service and nice meals in the restaurant too. Our twoPuppy dogs love the facilities too
Wonderful
We had an amazing time, the room was fantastic with a view of the sea as you sat in bed. Lovely and clean. All the staff were extra friendly and helpful. We also had an amazing evening meal and great breakfast. We will definitely be back.
Great location
Dear Hotel-Team,everything was very good. Room, Location, very friendly stuff and good Meal in the restaurant. The only point was the breakfast. If you are not a friend of the original Scottish breakfast, there are no alternatives to enjoy breakfast.Maybe you could offer a bit more variety in your breakfast offer in futureThanksUli
Great stopover
Very friendly.Exceptionally clean.offered an upgrade.Great service and lovely food.
Fantastic view, and very friendly and helpful staff
We had a lovely relaxing four days at Cullen Bay Hotel. There was a fantastic view of the bay from our turret room. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean and comfortable.
Excellent
Very enjoyable stay. Very friendly staff. Good room. Very good meals.
Perfect
Nice hotel with very good restaurant!
Great views over the Bay
Wonderful views over the Bay from the dining room. Staff really friendly and helpful. Dinner good. Felt the decor was a little tired and in need of some updating.
Comfortable last minute stay
Needed a last minute night away. Comfortable room, good food with lovely staff. Very accomodating even though they had a large wedding party in.Room 2, lovely view, comfortable, (bathroom would be tight if you were of larger stature)
Lovely hotel with amazing views
We stayed in the turret room (no 12) and everything was lovely.We enjoyed the view from the room and found all the staff to be excellent.We ate in the restaurant both nights and the food was also very good.We would definitely recommend.
Well up to standard
We have used the Cullen Bay Hotel for many years and I am pleased to trport that they have maintained their excellent standards both in terms of accommodation and dining.
Last minute October getaway
The staff were very welcoming and the service was excellent.Both evening meal and breakfast was very good and catered for my gluten free needs very well.The hotel was clean and tidy for an old hotel.
Lovely Stay as always!
Great location, staff lovely and helpful. Food good, a place I enjoy coming back to!
Great
Lovely hotel, great food, and staff lovely too
Great coastal hotel
Nicely furnished and very comfortable. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Very nice local hotel.
Nice, quiet place overlooking the bay. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Rooms clean and tidy. Catered to my diet at breakfast with no issues.Would not hesistate to book again. Many thanks!
Enjoyable Stay
We have stayed at the Cullen Bay hotel on a number of occasions and on this recent occasion we were not disappointed. Comfortable room, good food and pleasant and helpful staff.The view from the hotel is outstanding, and the sun once again was in plentiful supply.We'll be back.
Lovely. comfortable stay.
I stayed in the Turret Room and the views are fabulous. The room is very comfortable and the staff very friendly. Too late, I realised I could have taken my dog, as the hotel is dog friendly...not dog tolerant.I will be back with my boy.
Excellent warm welcoming and friendly
Lovely helpful staff cosy room comfortable bed . many many thanks to all Wilma Hogg
Lovely
A beautiful location with friendly staff and good food
Very comfortable
The hotel is in a magnificent setting and the staff were friendly and welcoming.The food was very good and beds comfortable.Hope to return again if in the area.
Excellent
Were delighted to get a seaview room.The staff were very helpful and friendly and the accommodation very comfortable.No adverse comments to make.Would definately stay here again..
Great Hotel
Very Good Hotel Staff Excellent
Good hotel with stunning views
Overall, it was a comfortable stay in a nice hotel. The food was good at both dinner and breakfast and the bar had a relaxing ambience with a good selection of whisky. Best of all was the amazing views of the coastline.
A Great Find on the Moray Coast
We were walking part of the Moray Coast and the Cullen Bay Hotel was an ideal place to stay. It has a grand position overlooking a golf course and the sea. Our room at the back had a fine view of the open countryside.We found it very comfortable with the added luxury of a couch in the room!The staff were all welcoming, friendly ,helpful and it was encouraging to note they were all Scottish!The food , locally sourced,was excellent and we loved the fresh fish.We enjoyed our stay and will certainly recommend this hotel to others.
Great Hotel and Food
Had a lovely stay here this week - very friendly and welcoming staff, comfortable room and food served in the restaurant was very tasty.
Excellent stay!
Stayed over 1 night (would have liked to stay more). The welcome was friendly, the room comfortable and clean and the food and service excellent! Thank you.
Lovely hotel in a great location
We stayed in the hotel for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed the visit. We received a warm welcome and all staff were pleasant and helpful, even offering advice as to what to see in the area, which is delightful.The rooms were clean and comfortable,Breakfast was very tasty and the evening menu was varied and tempting. The "Smoked Haddock Stack" was a particular highlight!Overall, we thought the hotel was excellent and had a most enjoyable holiday. If in the area, we would definitely stay there again.
Do not understand question!
Our room was clean and comfortable, although the mismatched throw on the bed spoilt the aesthetics of the room a little. Superb views. We enjoyed an excellent dinner and a very good breakfast. We will certainly stay there again.
Brilliant
Comfortable room, friendly, welcoming and helpful staff.Picturesque views and so much to see and do in surrounding area.Amazingly good food and hearty breakfast!Thank you to everyone for making our stay so enjoyable.
Fabulous
Lovely hotel in a stunning position. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Slept better than I do at home. Will definitely stay again and recommend to friends.
welcoming staff and good facilities for cyclists
very helpful staff with avery warm welcome. Staff all very cheerful and pleasant. We stored the bikes in the function room where they were safe and dry. Good food and good porrige in at breakfast.Good situation with good views from the dining room.
Lovelyhotel in Cullen
Enjoyed a two nights stay, room was lovely decorated with a large comfortable bed, very spacious shower and a great sea view. Breakfast was delicious and staff very friendly. Had lunch with friends who were staying near,and their dog was made very welcome too, with water and biscuits on hand.will visit again thats for sure.
Very pleasant stay
We were in the area to golf when we stayed at Cullen Bay. The room was very comfortable with fantastic views of the sea/ golf course. Dinner at night had a good choice and was delicious.
Location, Location, Location
Superbly situated hotel close to the lovely town of Cullen. Great views over the golf course to sea. Rooms were clean tidy and well furnished. Bar and dining room were comfortable and the staff were excellent. Food was very good quality and prices reasonable.
Nice
The hotel was pleasant,but several items on the menu were missing,and that was told atthe last moment
Lovely hotel, great stay.
Was staying for my daughters wedding. Warm welcome on arrival, lovely hotel and room. Very comfortable and everything you need in the room.Amazing food and very helpful staff, nothing was too much bother.Will definitely be back.
Great stay.
Wonderful view. Great staff. Fantastic Food. Comfortable clean room.
Room with a view
A down home experience...Staff were the best, food was excellent...Cullen Skink was truly one of the best. Recommend a sea view room.
Couldn't be better
Lovely hotel in a very picturesque position. Very comfortable room with everything you need, even extra milk for your tea. Great food and very friendly staff. Definitely will be back.
One night at seaside
Been at Cullen Bay for food before really enjoyed our stay your staff all helpful and friendly thanks to you all Elma and John Morren.
Excellent
We have been a few times now and as always have been made so welcome. The staff are so friendly and nothing is any trouble for them whatever you require. Can't wait for our next time there
Very beautiful
Good food. Nice view. Friendly personal. Perfekt
Perfect
It has to be the upstairs turret room for the view.......
Comfortable, great views and friendly staff
Stayed for a night with my parents. From the moment we walked in we were impressed by the friendliness & helpfulness of the staff. My room was clean & comfortable with everything I needed for my stay. Dinner was tasty and the views from the dining room are fabulous.
Wonderful staff, wonderful location, wonderful food
Lesley, Rena, the Chef and all the staff took very good care of us for our Wedding. We would highly recommend the venue if you are thinking of having your wedding (or just staying over). The turret room was lovely, and a perfect place to spend our first night and husband and wife.
Wonderful Stay. Relaxed finally after 3 years!
Wonderful staff, wonderful food, wonderful view.Just what we needed after the challenges of Covid. Stayed just 1 night on our tour of family and had a lovely time. Staff were friendly and attentive, plenty of parking, and the food was fabulous. Will be back. Thankyou.
Great!
Excellent 👍!
Dependable and friendly
A welcoming hotel with the best views over the sweeping sandy bay. Comfortable rooms. Very accommodating at breakfast for different dietary needs. Very happy to have dogs too. We will be back.
Lovely Service
Lovely hotel, great location, clean and comfy room. Staff are very service driven.
Positive Hospitality and lovely location
Situated overlooking Cullen Bay, the view is fantastic and whilst the fog each morning tried to obscure this, the sun came through with great effect. Wonderful part of our stay. The hotel, although slightly worn, had a certain charm. Staff were pleasant and friendly, dining great (especially the Cullen Skink). The room, again slightly tired, was cosy, clean and comfortable. The outdoor seating was a must as we were lucky enough to stay in something of a unusual but hot, sunny spell. Would definitely come back to eat or stay.
Very pleasant stay
Friendly, attentive staff. Lovely views from dining room window. Good choice at breakfast. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Lovely and welcoming
We had a lovely and welcoming overnight stay at the Cullen Bay hotel. The room was clean and fresh. Breakfast was cooked to order and we enjoyed it very much, as did our dog who was well looked after with a sausage. We would definitely stay again.
Fabulous
Although a sea view would have been great, the garden view was fabulous, looking out over rolling fields. Most relaxing.The staff were very helpful, attentive and friendly.I will be back.
Excellent.
Recommended by friends. Really delighted we went with their recommendation. Hotel in a great location. Sea view. Very comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful and food was excellent. Will definitely stay again.
Fabulous!
The hotel has wonderful views over Cullen bay with dolphins leaping as we enjoyed breakfast before we rushed to the beach- a 3 minute walk across the golf course path. Staff and food all excellent. The perfect holiday experience and we will be back. Thanks to all staff for superb stay.
Wedding at Cullen Bay Hotel
Our daughter’s wedding at Cullen Bay Hotel was the perfect day. The hotel was not only the wonderfulsetting with the beach as the backdrop but the meal was commented on by many guests as the best ‘blade of beef’ they have ever tasted. The presentation was impeccableand all the staff could not have been been more helpful and organised throughout.Huge thanks to all and I cannot recommend Cullen Bay for the perfect wedding highly enough. Thanks to all. X
Response
Hi Lonamany thanks for the lovely feedback, we are delighted you had a fabulous day! I must also add we thoroughly enjoyed having you all and also had a lovely day!Kind regardsLesley
Great Accommodation
Lovely place to stay great staff excellent service lovely food.I would definitely recommend
Fabulous friendly hotel
Lovely stay at the Cullen Bay Hotel . It was brilliant to find a dog friendly hotel and this was very much the case … especially the sausages at breakfast time !Fabulous location, spotlessly clean room and large bathroom , and super friendly staff plus really good food .Thoroughly recommend !
What a fantastic Stay
What a most welcoming hotel with the most helpful, courteous, and obliging local staff.The hotel and public rooms provide stunning sea views, and with a short walk over two holes of the golf course, one is on the sand dunes bordering one of the finest golden sand beaches in Scotland.The hotel is beautifully furnished and well decorated, and most importantly, is ultra clean!The kitchen offers a wide selection of dishes, beautifully prepared and presented, with a natural leaning towards seafood. I believe their ‘Signature Dish’ is Cullen Skink, served as a starter and/or a main! It is to die for!
Warm and welcoming.
From before completing the booking to the minute I left, all of the staff were extremely helpful, informative and friendly. Special shout out to the reception staff on Friday and Saturday.The room was clean and comfortable with TV (including access to Netflix, Amazon Prime and regular TV).The breakfast on both days of stay was hot, fresh and tasty and the Cullen Skink I was served early evening was great.Thank you to all staff.
Nice Hotel to stay in
Staff made us feel very welcome. Rooms clean. Food delicious and the views were beautiful.
Just what I needed
This was my second stay at the Cullen Bay. I had a room with a sea view and a walk-in shower, which was exactly what I wanted. The staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfasts were very good. I didn’t eat in the hotel in the evenings so can’t comment on the food otherwise.The setting is lovely with easy access to the walkway along the old railway line and across the golf course to the beach. I was tempted to stay longer and would certainly stay there again.
stay at cullen bay hotel
loved our stay beautiful view lovely food and friendly staff
Very comfortable
A very comfortable stay in a room with great sea views!We enjoyed good fresh food which was well cooked.Staff are wonderful and our wee dug was made most welcome.
Excellent
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at The Cullen Bay Hotel and would definitely stay again. The hotel is very comfortable and clean and the staff are extremely pleasant and helpful..
Very enjoyable short stay.
We enjoyed our four days break at this lovely hotel with a seaview room with lovely views and also from the breakfast room and restaurant in the evening.Really made our stay with enjoyable meals as well.Staff were all very helpful andfriendly which would certainly encourage us to return again some time.
Very good
Room very clean, staff friendly and helpful. I asked for extra pillows and lovely crisp clean ones were delivered to my room. Breakfast excellent. All round great place to stay
Great stay
Stayed here on business...lovely hotel, very clean rooms and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Nice reception on arrival and the hotel has amazing views...would definitely stay again.
Cullen Bay Hotel
Well furnished and in a great position, friendly and efficient staff, excellent food with a good menu choice.Our only gripe was that there was no lift to bedrooms which we would have expected in a hotel of this caliber, and we were not the only ones who struggled with the stairs.
Friendly efficient service
Enjoyed a lovely couple of days at the hotel. We booked a deluxe double sea view room and were not disappointed with the view, straight over the golf course to the beach beyond.We ate at the hotel both evenings and we were accommodated in the bar so that we did not have to leave our dog in the car while we ate. This was especially appreciated as it would have been very hot for her. We were also allowedto take her into a separate area at breakfast time. Again this was good; she was even given a sausage as she was not eating her own food. A lovely unexpected touch.Would recommend a stay, the views are great, the food very nice and plentiful and the staff are excellent.
Fantastic stay at the Cullen Bay Hotel.
Cullen Bay hotel staff were very helpful, efficient and friendly, nothing was too much trouble.The hotel was comfortable with pleasant rooms.The food was outstanding.The view was out of this world.The Cullen Bay hotel was on a par with some of the best hotels at home and abroad.We will definitely stay there again.
Wedding
Staff wonderfulfood deliciousRooms clean and comfortableViews Fantastic
Wedding
Great weekend staff very accommodating. Food delicious.room clean light and airy with lovely view of countryside
Very friendly hotel.
Attended wedding at Cullen Bay Hotel.Staff very attentive and food was excellent.I would recommend for an overnight stay.
Absolutely brilliant 🤩
A 5 star rating isn’t enough for the Cullen bay hotel the staff are extremely attentive and helpful from the moment you walk through the door until you check out.
Excellent stay at the Cullen Bay Hotel
we experienced a super 7 night stay at the Cullen Bay Hotel. Our stay could not have been more enjoyable with friendly, professional staff, excellant hosts and beautifully prepared meals. The hotel was maintained to a high standard of cleanliness throughout on a daily basis. Thanks to all the staff who made our stay perfect. Looking forward to visiting again in the near future. David and Nan Tod
Enjoyable one night stay.
This is our second stay. It is convenient for visiting our son and his family.It is dog friendly and we like getting breakfast along with our furry friend.Our room was cleanand comfortable. The staff were efficient and helpful.
Lovely and relaxing
A very nice 2 night stay during our tour down the east coast of Scotland. Hotel had lovely sea views, comfortable rooms and a good bar menu. Breakfast was also good. Hotel was very clean and staff friendly and professional. Would stay there again if in the area.
Fantastic sea view
Stayed for a week. The staff were very friendly and seemed keen to make our stay as pleasant as possible. The breakfast was good with choices suitable for vegetarians. The staff were happy to swap around items from the menu to satisfy our tastes e.g. we requested baked beans instead of tomatoes on the breakfast and were met with a cheery ''no problem''. We had a couple of evening meals in the restaurant and they were of a good standard and enjoyable. We had a dog with us and were made to feel very welcome and all staff made a fuss of the dog.I do feel that some of the baked products particular to the local area should have been available at breakfast such as butteries and softies. The interior of the hotel is looking a little tired and needs updating. Soft closing toilet seats would be good as would coving around the joins betwen the walls and ceilings.The hotel is light and airy but is let down by the very dark furniture in the dining room and breakfast area. It is in a great position with wonderful sea views and plenty of car parking. All things considered we would happily stay there again.
excellent hotel
we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the hotel.lovely bedroom and bathroom.lovely meals and all staff excellent...great service.
Cullen Bay Hotel
We stayed three nights in the hotel. Seaview from our room was fantastic, room was clean and comfortable with tea, coffee etc. Staff from arrival to departure were very friendly and helpful, service was excellent and speedy.Food was excellent served with a smile and good use of local ingredients.Would definately stay again.
Holiday break
The location of the hotel is ideally situated. We had an excellent room with superb views across the golf course and Cullen bay. The staff were verypleasant and helpful and we enjoyed all our meals there. The hotel is to be recommended to anyone considering a holiday break in Cullen.
Excellent
Good foodGood serviceGood views
Great place to stay
Amazing views, fabulous food and incredibly friendly staff made this a wonderful stay.
Really nice
We liked our room and enjoyed our evening meal and breakfast. Very friendly, helpful staff.
3Day Break
Beautiful hotel with amazing views. Check in nice and easy , lady at reception very helpful ask for fan for room no problem. Evening meals in dining room food very good . All staff very helpful and friendly , would return again.
Wonderful
Fabulous stay. All staff were absolutely wonderful and so helpful. Can’t wait to return
Great place!
Lovely hotel with amazing views! Staff terrific! Only thing to make it better would be a lift for old folks to get up to their rooms.
Excellent
Sadly we only stayed for 1 night!Greeting we received when we arrived was super welcoming, room was relatively small (what I booked) but was more than adequately equipped with an excellent shower while the bar and restaurant offerings we’re well above expectation. The food was fantastic - best Cullen skink I’ve had (and I have it a lot!) to start and smoked haddock with a poached egg for main.We will be back!Note - no relevance to the above review, I stupidly left an item at the hotel. The hotel not only returned it via the postage bag I sent but provided regular updates with progress. My gratitude for this has had no bearing on my comments about this hotel but I thought it worthy a mention.
A truly lovely hotel
The staff were friendly and helpful, the rooms were scrupulously clean and the views second to none.
A super short break
Our stay at The Cullen Bay Hotel was just wonderful. The staff were lovely - nothing was too much trouble. You sit and eat breakfast and dinner in rooms facing the bay and we were lucky enough to see dolphins one morning. Could not recommend this hotel highly enough!
Cullen Bay Hotel
We loved our stay here.Only had one hiccup (which can’t always be helped) and that was sorted the next day.The staff were friendly and professional.Our dogs got spoilt rotten at breakfast time.
Beautiful views, food and staff
Really enjoyed our stay, felt so relaxed. Evening meal was fantastic, breakfast was lovely. Room with sea view was amazing, bit hot through the night but wasnt overly uncomfortable. We will be back xx
It was awesome! Our host was gracious, respectful and accommodating. The food was exemplary. The Cullen skink was the best we’ve had. It was filled with lots of smoked fish and lovely chucks of potatoes. It tasted great! Highly recommend.
Highly recommend Cullen by the sea. Loved it wished we could have stayed longer.
A really pleasant stay
Lovely room with a splendid view. Superb staff, friendly, efficient service. Good choice of food at dinner and breakfast.Some craft beers at the bar would be a nice addition.
Perfect break
The hotel is on a lovely setting with the dining room and some bedrooms looking out to sea. It is close to many small fishing villages with good coastal walks.The hotel staff were all very friendly and helpful and the food was of a high standard, will certainly go again.
Very comfortable &enjoyable stay
Enjoyed our weekend back in Cullen after a few years.Comfortable room, good food and friendly, helpful staff.Great dog friendly hotel too!
Lovely stay
Lovely hotel, a 10 min walk from Cullen along the beach path. Nice and bright and tidy inside. You can eat and drink while looking out at the beautiful sea view. Big free car park too.
Lovely stay
My wife and I stayed at the hotel to attend a family function in nearby Portsoy. Couldn't really fault it. Nice room with a lovely view across the golf course and out to sea. Our evening meal was very nice and breakfast equally as good. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and did all they could to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. Thbaks very much.
Excellent location
The hotel is just outside town, the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the view overlooking the bay is stunning.
Excellent stay
Very warm welcome, great service, comfortable beds and a good breakfast
Excellent
Staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. The room was comfortable with a stunning view. The food was excellent and overall we were delighted.
Wonderful experience
I was so well looked after it was almost like being at home. I was there principally as a wedding guest but stayed on for a few days afterwards. The standard of cleanliness is outstanding and the quality of the food amazing, even although the portions are on the large side. I would urge anyone who wants to experience Highland hospitality to stay here
Excellent
Very good accommodation, food and view
Peaceful
It was a brief visit, to recharge our batteries. We got a very comfortable sleep, the dinner and morning breakfast were delicious. Staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Beautiful views
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Cullen Bay hotel.The rooms were spacious and very clean. The food was excellent with a good choice of menu. We had great service from the staff, always with a smile. The view from the breakfast/dining room was just lovely. So calming and beautiful.All the staff were very helpful and friendly. We highly recommend this hotel.Thank you for making our 2 day stay very special.Jan Murrell
Excellent
Lovely clean Hotel staff friendly and welcoming. Gave us room upgrade views beautiful. Food delicious will definitely be going back
Amazing
The Cullen bay is a lovely hotel in a beautiful setting. The staff are all really nice and the food was great. A lovely place to stay with the kids, it was very family friendly.
Good!
I enjoyed my one night at the hotel, I was made most welcome, the staff are friendly & helpful. The facilities were good, the like others have said if some money was spent on the place it could be made really special. My dog with me and there are no problems looking after him while I was there. The food was good without being outstanding. Though I’m no expert on Cullen Skink, I did enjoy it. I had the most fantastic walk with my dog in the morning around the bay and then beyond, it was lovely walking by the golfers and watching. Overall a good experience and I hope to return one day.
Very enjoyable week
Very friendly helpful staff,good food and very comfortable. A mirroron the far roadside would be helpful to see traffic coming from the last. A very enjoyable stay
Very Good
The Cullen Bay Hotel very clean good service would stay here again definitely
Very Pleasant stay
This hotel was lovely.Very clean, good food and staff very friendly and accommodating. Would definetely stay here again. Weather beautiful which was a bonus.
Great Convenient Hotel
The hotel is in a great location with friendly staff.The food is a bit on the expensive side but is good quality.
Very good
The staff were really nice and helpful.Food was OK but presentation lacked a bit of flair.The room we had was lovely and the views were spectacular.
Sunrise on Cullen bay
View is awesome and front desk very helpful thank you
Perfect location
A lovely hotel with beautiful views. Close to many seaside walks. Good food. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.
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Stunning location in which to chill
Stunning stunning locationSome of the friendliest and most helpful staff I have encountered. If you are looking to chill and escape this is for you.Cullen itself is a gem and deserves to be busier through the week. That is not the fault of Cullen.Best poached egg breakfast. Two days in a row the eggs for breakfast were spot on.If I had a suggestion for improvement it would be a lighter touch on the menu. Perhaps that is the restaurateur in me speaking.Thank you Cullen Bay Hotel
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Wonderful
Even before arrival the staff were supportive and welcoming. We were a cycling duo and route had not gone quite to plan! Arrived late evening and tired but we're welcomed and assisted with bikes and luggage.Rooms were clean and comfortable especially the bed. Only one pillow on bed, this suits me and I have no doubt another pillow would have been available if required.After an excellent breakfast and more assistance and advice from the marvelous staff at the hotel we set off on the next leg of our journey.Thank you all for a wonderful stay.
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We are delighted to have been of help, and I hope all went well on the last leg of your journey! Thank you for taking the time to give us a review!
Simply perfect
Where do I begin. The hotel is situated in a stunning position with a view over the entire bay. The turret room was everything I had hoped for. Rooms were clean, bed super comfy. Walls are a bit thin (noisy neighbours) The food was delicious, the staff are fantastic, super helpful, kind and friendly. Some sort of entertainment at night would good, even if it was a dartboard, pool table or even a deck of cards. But other than that, I have nothing negative to say. Loved our stay, we will be back.
Extremely comfortable, excellent service and wonderful location.
I was given a warm and friendly welcome upon arrival and the good service continued thereon, making a weary traveller very relaxed and happy. The food is first class with an unparalleled view to the Moray Firth. My room was sea facing from which both sunrise and sunset are visible. This hotel offers excellent value and I thoroughly recommend. It is also ideally located to explore the entire Moray Coast. Remember to bring your binoculars!
My favourite hotel in Cullen
I love this hotel and have stayed here multiple times. The views are spectacular and the rooms beautifully decorated, comfortable and clean. The food is amazing and the staff are friendly and welcoming. I will most certainly be returning.
Great stay
Stayed for two night in Turret room. Very comfortable.great sea view from bay window. Food both nights was excellent as was breakfast. Staff all polite and friendly.
Stunning Views
Beautiful views from the Seaview Rooms, good food and lovely staff
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Excellent stay
Great location, comfortable rooms, good food - but most importantly, lovely staff. There must be a really good management system in place, as there was a very nice atmosphere - everyone very pleasant and helpful. Also, everyone seemed to be able to do anything - there was no 'oh the person who deals with that isn't here' or 'just wait till I find out' - it all just happens!Choice of menu at breakfast and dinner really good, and the service is brilliant - no waiting around for ages for meals to arrive. This isn't at the expense of quality either - fresh produce and much of it home made.Thoroughly recommend a stay here - though it would be a good idea to have one of these road mirrors opposite the end of the drive - if you're turning right, it's a bit of a scary manoeuvre!
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Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, I will ensure it is passed to all staff and we hope to see you again soon!
On the road again
Very comfortable place to stay with good foodWhat more could you wantand the views fromAll rooms are beautiful
stunning outlook
the room had a stunning outlook over the bay, well equipped room, soft fluffy bathrobes.food in hotel was very good, restaurant also has excellent views.
Great break
Really enjoyed our stay. Staff very pleasant. Good food. Room lovely. View terrific. Will be happy to return.
Relaxing
Great stay, friendly staff, good food & comfortable bed .Good breakfast
Lovely visit
Have dined at hotel in past first time staying.room was excellent great view.meals first rate and staff first class on reception and dining.only concern could only find 1 socket where kettle attached. Premises very clean .
Just perfect
Staff extremely friendly, room very clean and location couldn't be any better. We will definitely come back soon.
Excellent Choice
Our first time in the area; by far the best location for us and especially so for our dogs who were treated very well by the staff. We were on a DBB package and this was excellent too.Our room was a deluxe room (6) and had great space for us and definitely our dogs, Hamish & Murdo. The view we had everyday, looking out over the old railway line and golf course was something to relish.Nothing was too much trouble for the staff; a big thank you, and especially to the lady with the short hair. We never knew your name or saw your face behind the mask, but your local knowledge/conversation stood us in good stead as we visited almost everywhere you recommended for us & our dogs.Would we recommend - definitely!Would we return - not if, just when!Thank you
A lovely place to stay
Spent a couple nights here. Lovely place. Lovely staff.Lovely food.We never closed the curtains, great to wake up with a sea view.
The turret room. Cullen Bay hotel
We spent two nights here and were delighted with our room, the friendliest of the staff and the quality of the food.Some parts of the hotel however do need a little TLC especially the outside wall which faces visitors coming in to Cullen from the east ie Elgin.However we would return and would recommend it to friends.Ps.My only fault was the pillow which was rather lumpy.RegardsDorothy
Visit
Very good and relaxing
Much enjoyed
We enjoyed our stay - attentive staff and pleasant room overlooking the sea. Softer lighting might help the atmosphere. Thank you.
Simply The Best !
Thoroughly enjoyed my 2 night stay with friends . Beautiful views over the sea , comfortable accommodation, great food and friendly attentive staff . My little dog got such a warm welcome too ! Well Done everyone.
Excellent as always
You can't really fault the Cullen bay hotel.Staff are brilliant and friendly. The view is fantastic.
Excellent
Clean,comfortable,excellent meals,attentive and efficient staff.We had a very welcome break for our three day stay in Cullen Bay.
Wonderful stay in Cullen
Perhaps the most important aspect was the welcome reception from Lesley on the desk and the restaurant staff who went out there way to be helpful. We love Cullen and the weather was superb for the time of the year (March 2022), so it could not have been a better weekend. The only complaint I would make was the bed in our deluxe room, I have a chronic back problem so it is always difficult for me to adjust to the bed, but this bed was very uncomfortable indeed. Compared to Premier Inn beds this double bed was not for me. Apart from the bed the food and staff were first class and we enjoyed our time there. Would certainly go back if the bed problem was resolved.
Lovely friendly place in beautiful location.
We stayed here for 2 nights with our border collie dog.All the staff were extremely helpful, and the room, drink and food were all very good value for money.We were able to eat and drink in the bar area with our dog, and could also take her to breakfast (where she was treated to a breakfast sausage from the friendly staff).We left the car at the hotel and walked into the village and beyond on the great coastal paths.Thank you, we will be back.
Fantastic
Efficient friendly staff. Very helpful. Lovely stay at the Cullen Bay Hotel. Made to feel welcome. Hotel spotless with comfortable facilities. Food lovely. Will be back. X
Quick getaway
We stayed 1 night in March prompted by the excellent weather. Room was fine and decent VFM. Clean and a great view. There is a fair bit of traffic noise however from the road at the front and that alone would make us think about returning. Otherwise all good. Staff all very friendly and breakfast was tasty and piping hot. Great spot to take advantage of the walks along the old railway line and the nearby beach.
Excellent
Clean room great view staff very helpful and pleasant only down side no lift but staff helped out food excellent atmosphere excellent
Clean and comfortable
The hotel has a great elevated location just outside the town.The room was not large but was clean and comfortable and the bathroom had a large walk-in shower.The public areas were well kept and the cosy bar had a good selection of whiskies and other drinks.The breakfast was good and was served in the conservatory looking out over the sea.There is an off-road footpath all the way into town.
Dog Friendly
We enjoyed our stay and both our dogs were made very welcome.They were allowed to sit with us at breakfast and dinner which was lovely. We had a lovely room and the food was excellent. We will definitely return in the future.
Lovely
On arrival we received a very warm welcome from very friendly staff. The room was looking over the sea and was cosy and comfortable. The breakfast was very tasty and hearty with a lovely view looking out over the Moray Firth. The bar staff were attentive and knowledgable and service was friendly and welcoming. We ate in the restaurant one of our night stays. Great selection and served piping hot from the very friendly bar person. All in all we had a lovely break and will return again soon.
Very comfortable
Lovely well presented clean room.Comfortable bed,very pleasant and helpful staff.All co-vid restrictions in place and adhered to. Definitely will be back. Thank you!!
Fabulous stay
We had a wonderful night at the hotel. Staff were very friendly,the room was comfortable and modernised with an incredible view of the beach. Breakfast was delicious. We'll be back.
Good location but starting to look like needs bit of TLC on outside
Lovely location overlooking a golf course and then sea. The hotel is a bit out of town. The bathroom was tiny but clean and the shower was a power shower which apart from the noise was good. The staff were lovely and the inside clean and tidy with good bar, dining room overlooking golf course/sea and nice rear beer garden. The outside is looking weather beaten and just needs a lick of paint and tidy up. Only choice of hotels was this or Royal Oak Hotel which was closer to the town. If you like views then choose this or if you want to be in town the Royal Oak. Simples.
Very good.
A very enjoyable weekend break. A very comfortable warm bedroom. The food was excellent and the service was very attentive.
Beautiful Place
The hotel is in the most delightful position with a 180 degree view over Cullen Bay, just on the outskirts of Cullen village.If you can book a sea view room, take it. It's well worth the extra.The rooms are neutrally decorated and homely and the beds are soooooo comfortable.Nice clean en-suite.The food is very good and the staff all seem to really care that you enjoy your stay.Lovely.Wish I could have stayed longer.
Lovely relaxing stay!
Staying in the Turret room was an ideal choice for us.Views from the windows looking over the bay and golf course were stunning.Nice en-suite with excellent power shower.Food was very good.Friendly staff !
Fine
Very helpful
Great hotel
I’ve stayed here many times it’s a great hotel in beautiful location right across from the beach you can walk into nearby portknockie and onto Buckie stunning sceneryThe food was excellent
Fantastic
We really enjoyed our 2 night stay at this hotel, our room was very clean and comfortable, the breakfast was really good, my only criticism would be there was a lack of vegetarian options, having said that what we did have was lovely. I found all the staff to be extremely helpful and friendly, they couldn’t do enough for you. We had our dog with us and she couldn’t have been more welcome. We will definitely be back and will be recommending to family and friends. Fabulous location, with stunning views from the hotel.
Lovely hotel, amazing views, great staff
Had a golfing weekend at Cullen the staff were so friendly and helpful. We had a lovely meal at night to celebrate a birthday and they couldn’t do enough to make our stay a good one. The breakfast was also very good and eaten overlooking a beautiful view of the sea. Recently refurbished the rooms were excellent value for money. Will be back.
Lovely hotel in a superb location
Hotel was lovely as were the staff, they were very welcoming to both us and our dog. Food was impressively good and the bar area is a lovely area to sit and relax. Again the bar area is dog friendly and you can chose to dine there with your dog if you want to. The views are spectacular and it’s a 5 minute walk over the road and down into the stunning beach. We will definitely be back soon
Hidden Gem
Just back from a weekend at this lovely hotel was a family birthday weekend played golf on the course right across the road from the Hotel on Saturday a little Gem if a Golf Course.Had a great family meal in the evening excellent food and the breakfast one of the best we have had for many a year and the staff were s nice & friendly and to top it all we had a sea view & overlooking the golf course we will definitely be back.
Excellent service, food amazing, very clean and covid friendly, staff couldn't do enough for us and all so friendly. This is our 4th stay and will be back. Thank you all.
Put it in wrong place.
Excellent food
Excellent, well cooked fresh foodSmall but interesting wine listRoom was ordinary with nobfrills
Very Comfortable
Lovely sea view room well proportioned.Walk in shower was a blessing as climbing into a bath is very difficult with bad knees and hips.Best Cullen Skinkfood was plentiful and lovely presented, Staff very attentive.
Lovely break
Nice hotelstaff and meals very nice would go back.
Excellent
Had an excellent stay at Cullen Bay Hotel. Room very clean and had everything needed for a weekend away. Power shower was excellent.All staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfasts and evening meals were excellent. (Brownie Skillet was amazing)Great place to stay with Cullen beach just across the road.Thank you
Lovely Stay
Very enjoyable comfortable stay with great food and service. Staff couldn’t do enough and extremely pleasant.
Wedding Anniversary short stay.
Excellent location for a short stay. Lovely comfortable hotel with sea views, good food we had dinner, breakfast & an afternoon tea all very tasty & reasonably priced. Staff very friendly & helpful. Lots to see & enjoy locally in Cullen with lovely easy to access walks. Even got a glimpse of the Northern Lights. Would definitely recommend it as a holiday hotel.
It was excellent
Thank you for a most enjoyable weekend After having been shut away for so long It was great to enjoy your excellent hotel ,first class food very welcoming staff and must not forgetting the stunning view .All in all we have to rate the weekend as first class .We will be backMaureen
A blissful break by the beach
We thoroughly enjoyed our all too brief weekend at the Cullen Bay Hotel. The lovely staff were all very welcoming,friendly and accommodating. We had booked for dinner but arrived late feeling very stressed. However the kindly young man on reception immediately put us at ease. He thoughtfully had the menu waiting on our arrival so we could order a delicious meal in the nick of time before the kitchen closed. All our meals were very tasty and promptly served in hearty portions. We particularly enjoyed the fish dishes, especially the kippers, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, Cullen Skink, fish pie, monkfish scampi and fish with prodigious portions of chips. I really enjoyed the home made tartare sauce too. We loved the Turret room with its panoramic views. The cosy bath robes were a real treat and like the powerful shower very welcome to come back to after a quick dip in the sea on a frosty morning. We booked the hotel for its location and were blessed to see the aurora on Saturday night. We may not be so lucky every time but all being well we hope to return as we know we’ll always enjoy a warm welcome and a comfortable stay in a beautiful seaside setting.
Great stay
We had a great stay at the Cullen Bay Our Room had a fantastic view over the bay . The room & bathroom was spotlessly clean. The staff were very friendly & welcoming & the food was first class .Have no negative comments to make
Very Good
We had 2nights at this comfortable, welcoming hotel. the hotel has character. We had a deluxe double room , it lived up to its name, very comfy bed. The sea view is wonderful. Good choice for evening meals , tasty and well presented, breakfast likewise. The staff Jude and Calum , both doing a great job, they were pleasant, friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
Very enjoyable stay.
Staff were very helpful, obliging and friendly. Great breakfast served in an impressive, sunny dining room with a marvellous sea view.
No stone unturned.
We could not fault the lengths to which the staff went to make sure that our stay was a successful as possible.
A very pleasant stay
Nice, light airy room with lovely sea view, even when in a storm. Staff were pleasant and accommodating. Food came in good time, generous portions and tasty. Lots of variety for walkers, beach, woods and Cullen surroundings itself. A heaven for dogs.
Wonderful location
The view from our room across the golf course to the bay was spectacular. Our room was very comfortable and well equipped. All of the staff were so friendly and helpful, they made our stay a real pleasure. The food was very much to our liking with plenty choice and well prepared and presented. Great selection of malt whiskies!The hotel is an ideal base for exploring the lovely Moray coast.
Very Good.
Very nice hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. Great views of the bay.
Superb as always
Great location, friendly staff, great food.We'll be back.
Great hotel with excellent views to the sea
Stayed for two nights at the hotel and found the experience very pleasurable.We had our dog with us and the hotel was dog friendly.The food was excellent and the staff very friendly and efficient.
Beautiful hotel in stunning location
Exceptionally friendly staff. Lovely room with a seaview had all amenities we could wish for. Food was very good and breakfast menu had so many choices it was amazing. Would definitely return.
Really Enjoyed our Stay
Recomend the Turret Room the views where superbBreakfast and evening meal where olso very goodStaff were very helpfull
Pleasant Stay
Although it was early December and cold weather we received a very warm welcome.We had sea view double room which was very comfortable. Good service and good food. We had dinner in the two night as well as the usual breakfast. Service and kitchen staff were very helpful in catering for my wife's requirement for gluten free meals. Overall an enjoyable stay - will be back.
A lovely stay
Recently returned from a four night stay at the hotel. Staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a lovely stay. We happened to be in the area just after a very bad storm and between one thing and another things were pretty difficult for folks who were experiencing power outs and other problems but it was "the show must go on" in the hotel.The chef delivered wonderful plates of food and the menu choices were excellent. We were lucky enough to be there to sample the festive fare which was fantastic, my husband says it's the best turkey he's ever tasted!All staff were attentive and very friendly especially the lady with the green glasses -sorry I don't have her name but you'll know who I mean when you get there - even if she changes her specs!The turret room was very comfy and the view from the bay window over to the golf course and beach is stunning - even when the wind is howling and rain batters against the glass.It is a lovely hotel to use as a base for visiting the area.
Fabulous
Service was excellent, food was fabulous, staff are so welcoming.Totally recommend.
Just what we needed
We came for a family funeral, we arrived after a ten hour car journey, worn out and emotional.Jude greeted us on arrival, made us so welcomeNothing was to much trouble , excellent front of house !!Food was fabulous, just what we needed felt like we had made new friends, by the time we left , will defo be back , rooms are pleasantand clean , bedding , towels clean and fresh . Views spectacular.So nice to have good old fashioned customer serviceSuch a rarity these days !Thank you
nice friendly hotel
the hotel was very clean and comfortable. Food is very good and well priced.I will use this hotel again and again.
Cold but nice
We picked the worst weekend at the Cullen hotel with the weather snow high winds but the hotel was excellent
Two days, very comfortable and above and beyond service
Very good; Despite a destructive wind, rain an snow storm which caused power failure and water damage to the breakfast room, the hotel where waiting to see my car lights coming into the car park after a day out! Theymet me with torches and made sure I was safe in my room. Power was still out in the morning butthey managed hot bacon rolls and tea or coffee on a camping stove. Well done and the best bacon roll I've had in a long time. They insisted on refunding some of the costalthough it was not their fault
Good Stay
Always enjoy Cullen Bay hotel for the views and closeness to the beach and many walks. Kippers in the morning are the best and porridge is first class. The staff were fantastic and couldn't do enough to help. Will stay again.
A Birthday Celebration
Lovely time and especially celebrating my wife’s birthday on the Friday as she loves Cullen because of her early years in Glasgow when she traveled with the mission for the beach mission down by the harbour!Thank you too for upgrading the room which we occupied about 4 years ago for a night, beautiful view!
Just great for a late November autumnal stay
Cullen is a fabulous place to see the area from - beach walks to Portknokie, cormorants, pet cemetery, castle hill, river walk, lovely architecture, walkable viaducts ......Our room had a Cullen Bay view - which was beautiful to wake up to. Good size, clean with an electric powered shower (with power!). The staff were delightful. It was great to return in the evening to a supper menu which included cullen skink and fish pie..... and a lovely house Merlot served at a perfect temperature.We own a Boutique BnB so I'd like to make the most of what is a really interesting ground floor with original 30/40's? features - the decor is a bit uninspired for the building.But visit again - oh yes!- and soon.
Well situated Hotel for every thing in Moray and Banffshire
Long established building with recent renovations internally. Pleasant decor.Rooms clean and adequately appointed. Only disappointment was the bed.....far too soft.No amenities other than lounge area.Staff were excellent and looked after us well.Drinks measures were disappointing.In Scotland it is normal to expect 1/4 Gill measures - 35ml. Not here.25ml English measures.Does not reflect Scottish hospitality well.However,the highlight was the food.The Cullen Skink was fab.No surprise they won best in class for 2015.Portions are good. If you're a hungry horse,you'll be fed well.Would happily return there.Reasonably priced too.
Pleasant Stay
Our short stay was perfect. Staff lovely, room lovely and to describe the view as stunning doesn't do it justice.
Great
Always a great visit and a good time. We enjoy our visit and the staff are great.
Excellent
Nice clean room. Excellent food. Great freshly cooked breakfast.
Excellent
We spent the last week of October at Cullen Bay Hotel.We were a group of 5 adults and one child of 6yrs.We occupied 3 rooms all with a spectacular sea view.The sunrises, sunsets and views of the moon reflected in the water were amazing.Although I think the location lifts the hotel from the ordinary into the special category the relaxed atmosphere contributed to our enjoyment.Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and everyone was friendly and helpful in organising our trips out.The rooms were clean and comfortable.The food was well cooked and didn’t disappoint.We tried the seafood platter one night which was exceptional.Cullen as a holiday destination is charming.The beach is clean, the golf course is interesting and enjoyable and the people of Cullen are very friendly.There’s lots to do in the surrounding area and many temptations in the way of shopping.Sadly we didn’t see the Northern Lights, but that gives us an excuse to return to that beautiful area of Scotland and we will certainly plan at least a couple of nights at this hotel on our next tour.
Excellent
Most enjoyable stay, the room had everything i needed and the sea view was to die for. Great service all round and staff were excellent. I would highly recommend and will def stay again!Thank you Cullen Bay Hotel
Absolutely superb
We stayed for two nights at the Cullen Bay Hotel.The service and food were second to none, you couldn’t fault either. The staff are the best you will find anywhere and the chef/s clearly know what they are doing.We will visit again!
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Wedding weekend stay
Very accommodating. Had a lovely weekend for my dads wedding, staff were very helpful and nothing was to much trouble. Breakfasts were excellent. Look forward to staying again.
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Thanks for taking the time to give us lovely feed back! Delighted you had a good time and we look forward to welcoming you back on your visits!
Wedding
Lovely hotel, food very good & excellent customer service
Great location
Great location with sea view,just cross the road on to the beach and coastal path.Friendly staff with a good breakfast to start the day.
Everything needed for a work visit
Excellent place to stay for work visit - comfortable room with nice lighting & excellent shower, tasty breakfast & very quick service. Sad that I couldn't stay for longer.
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Hi Steffithank you so much for taking the time to give such wonderful feedback, we are delighted you had a good stay and look forward to welcoming you back again!
A pleasure, as always
A pleasure, as always. A special mention for the chef, the blade of beef was superb.
Enjoyable.
Staff are friendly and welcoming, the hotel was warm and a comfortable room and bed. The views are amazing.The evening meal was good, we all enjoyed it, cooked and presented well.Only concern was the lack of facilities for our friend with a disability, a lot of steps within the building. Maybe that is something that can be improved in the future.Apart from that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would stay again.Thank you.
Wonderful stay.
We stayed for a week at the Cullen Bay Hotel at the beginning of October. From the minute we arrived everything was first class. The staff were wonderful and couldn’t have been more helpful. The food was excellent and the beautiful view across the bay helped to make this a memorable stay. Thank you to everyone at Cullen Bay Hotel.
Fabulous
We were at my partner's son's wedding. It was an ideal place, plenty of space beautiful location but what made the stay special was the staff. They were so friendly, helpful and accommodating absolutely lovely.
Friendly Hotel
Lovely two night stay. Hotel staff are friendly and welcoming and food was excellent. Only downside was sea facing room has great views, but but a lot of road noise from A98, even though double glazed. If you are used to peace and quiet ask for a rear room.
Two night stay early O’clock
Excellent staff very friendly and helpful,room good and clean. Food lovely freshly cooked for you and piping hot.Would recommend.
Beautiful views
Just stayed at The Cullen Bay, perfect location for a getaway, definately recommend a front room.The staff were all great and so friendly. Food was excellent too.
Very good
Lovely place. Fabulous views. Dinner great. Staff friendly. Only negative bed was small.
Excellent stay at the Cullen Bay Hotel
Cullen Bay Hotel is a lovely hotel with great views over Cullen Bay and Beach. The standard of accommodation is excellent and the food is delicious and of a very high standard. We had a very enjoyable short stay and would highly recommend this hotel.Carrie and Ken.
Very good.
Staff were very friendly and helpful, hotel was clean and comfortable. We had a lovely sea view. The breakfast was excellent and we had dinner on one night which was also very good. Good situation, just a short walk into town. Would recommend.
Short Stay
We were well received on arrival said our name got the key great..I like this pre-registering on the iPad saves a lot of time and for not to good with the iPad but managed fineOur room was clean and tidy everything was just fine for us..We had a lady guest.invited for dinner she was well pleased for the attention she received being a gluten free customer they didher proud looking after to her needs. The food we had was well presented and very tasty a lovely eveningWill use the hotel again. Joe Parkinson.
Great hotel
Great food, greathotel and very pleasant staff.Will do stay again.
Excellent 5 day break at the Cullen Bay Hotel
This hotel is a very nice place to stay with its wonderful views over Cullen Bay. The room was clean and comfortable, the food was particularly good with a wide choice of tasty meals and a very accommodating chef. All of the staff were very friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend staying here.
Accommodation was excellent
Room was excellent and staff were very accommodating meals were very good
Andrew & Lisa’s wedding
Hi thanks to all the staff the stay was great. My nephews wedding went like a dream. Stayed for another night. The views were fantastic.
Lovely wedding venue
A lovely family run hotel with big rooms, lots of different spaces to mingle, amazing sea/bay views and fantastic food.Couple of nights stay with the rest of the wedding party and Rena and team did a fabulous job of looking after us all.Would recommend for a wedding or a weekend stay and did I say the food was amazing??Thanks again, can’t wait to come back
Traditional hotel in a lovely setting
Stayed here for an overnight stop, and we will probably be back for a longer visit. The staff are very friendly and attentive, and the facilities were good. The hotel has plenty of parking and the views toward the sea would have been great but for the mist! The evening meals and breakfast were very tasty, and it was good to have some Cullen Skink in it's home town.
Enjoyable
Lovely room overlooking Cullen Bay albeit the traffic noise was rather intrusive. Felt very happy with the Covid protocols in place. Staff were very pleasant. The food was wholesome and plentiful.
Lovely stay
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Room was comfortable with stunning sea view. Good was excellent especially the Cullen Skink! Walked part of the Moray Coast Trail. Only sorry we couldn't have stayed longer
A welcome respite
A welcoming, comfortable hotel with great sea views. Staff efficient and friendly.
Birthday treat
We enjoyed our stay, the hotel was very nice and the evening meal was very good also the breakfast. All the staff were very friendly and pleasant. Thank you.
Thoroughly enjoyable stay for our wedding anniversary
Lovely settingClean and comfortable room .Excellent menu and foodFriendly staffWe will return and would recommend without hesitation
Enjoyable Stay in Cullen
Comfortable hotel with friendly atmosphere and accommodating staff.Enjoyed our short two night stay in what was probably the best room in the house.Excellent location with great views over the Golf course and Cullen Bay
Wonderful
Highly recommended. The staff are cheerful and friendly and cannot do enough for you. We were able to take our dog along too. Reception lent us a bowl for her, as we'd forgotten one! We ate in the bar so our dog could be with us (same menu as the restaurant), and had a separate breakfast room so she could accompany us to breakfast too. Our dog is getting old and she has terrible separation anxiety now, so we were immensely grateful not to have to leave her alone. The food is amazing, the desserts are a dream. The rooms are lovely. The wifi was a bit slow, but this made us read more and talk to each other more.We absolutely loved our mini break there, and will definitely be back in the future.
Good
Despite the mattress in 2 different rooms being hard, lumpy and uncomfortable, also the showers being extremely noisy, we would like to come back, The very helpful and extremely nice staff make up for any other shortcomings of this hotel
Excellent
Hotel views were magnificent. Food was delicious, staff very attentive and friendly. Hotel decor a bit tired looking but we had a wonderful stay and hope to return.
Lovely hotel with amazing view
This is a lovely hotel. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. The rooms are comfortable.The view from the front of the property is outstanding. We had our dog with us. It is a huge plus when hotels allow dogs. Staff made a fuss of her which she loved.Only complaint is the noise from the showers in our room and neighbouring rooms.
Stay at Cullen Bay Hotel
Enjoyed our stayat Cullen Bay HotelOnly complaint is the bedroom was quite smallbut the views over the sea were amazingFoodgood .
Very Good
Room clean, breakfast very good and staff were very helpful.Thank you.
Very enjoyable stay
We stayed for one night and thoroughly enjoyed it. Staff were lovely and food/accommodation excellent. We stayed in the turrett room which has amazing views of the bay. We will definitley return soon.
Exactly what we needed
Thank you for a lovely overnight stay. Our room was comfortable and clean, breakfast was very good, staff were very friendly and obliging and our little one was accommodated beautifully without any question.
Excellent
My friend and I had a fabulous stay at the hotel. The staff were very friendly and professional. The room overlooked the beach and golf course, what a view! There was a wedding taking place and we never heard a thing in the room.We also ate at the hotel, the fish pie was wonderful and they catered well for my gluten free diet. Would definitely go back.
Back to Cullen Bay
Each year we do a business trip visditing sites around Scotland. Our route takes us onto the Moray Coast from Aberdeen. The Cullen Bay Hotel makes for a great place to stop and we find it comfortable and relaxing after a long days work. The food is excellent by the way.
Lovely break away
The hotel was clean, comfortable and the staff very friendly and attentive.The view from the turret room was wonderful. Breakfasts were excellent, best scrambled eggs ever, and both the dining and breakfasting room had sea views. We ordered the seafoood platter for 2 in advance and would definitely recommend it. It was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious.
44th Wedding Anniversary treat
Although we don't live too far from Cullen, we have been following dolphon watch and we knew that they were active all along the East Coast. We decided to try and book the Cullen Bay hotel as it has great views over the bay. Given the times we are in and different restrictions because of C19 we found the hotel very well organised for guests and the views didn't disappoint. We also managed to get in a quick trip Portknockie to take in the spectacular cliffs there. Well worth a visit.
Wonderful situation; outstanding food
This hotel is in a unique position with panoramic views of the beautifulBay of Cullen, the Moray Firth, the links golf course, the old Seatown of Cullen and the stunning arches of the (disused)railway viaduct.The food is based on local ingredients- lobster, fish, beef, etc and is cooked perfectly.A warm friendly atmosphere and spotlessly clean.
Great location lovely clean room with everything you need tv coffee making facilities perfect for the dog lovely garden great food couldn\'t faultit will definetly be back
fantastic stay clean room great location perfect for dog great to have separate area we can sit with our dog for eating lovey garden great walk to beach lively food couldn't fault it
Excellent
Excellent Excellent highly recommend
Birthday weekend break
We were four adults two in eighties and two dogs and had a great time well looked after by all the staff. Rooms very clean and well decorated spacious and when the temperature dropped a bit the hearing came on to warm us up.Unique position on the hill above Cullen with golf course and walks right across the road. Lots of parking and good meals and bar for evening. We would return for another visit.
relaxing stay
Hotel was very comfortable.10/10 for covid measures.Food is excellent with a good menu.Great access to Cullen and the beach along the footpath.
Family holiday
Our family group of two children, two parents and two grandparents stayed 6 nights at the end of July. The location is perfect for access to the beach. The rooms were very comfortable, the food excellent and the service first-class.
Stunning
My husband and I have just returned from a weeks stay at the Cullen Bay Hotel.We stayed in a superior double sea view room on a b&b basis.The room had the most stunning view across part of Cullen Golf Course and a view right across the Moray Firth.The view was fantastic, could have sat at that window for the whole week and never got bored of the view.The breakfast was great with plenty of choice, could take something different the whole week.Staff were very friendly and attentive.Would definitely stay here again if retuning to Cullen.
Excellent
Staff always friendly and helpful. Room very clean with a wonderful power shower and perfect sea view. Food excellent, great choice on menu at breakfast and evening meal, cooked to perfection every time. A lovely relaxing stay. Thank you.
Response
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us some feedback it is very much appreciated especially when we have all been having a rough time due to restrictions.We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back!
Final stop on our tour up North
Sea view room was lovely and breakfast with a view also. Really super location. Staff all very friendly.
Amazing
It was planned to be last month get away with my better haft to celebrate rage out aniversoy the stuff here were great and made the hole experience even better loved it and will be back very soon
A really friendly family seaside hotel
We had a lovely stay with nice weather, beach and nice walks just a step away, sea was warm!Everyone was being careful. Food was good, in all very good value.
Very pleasant
Our stay was perfect the only thingmissing was aircon as our room was very warm.
A very pleasant stay
I booked my stay at the last minute (just three days earlier) - and this was in July, in the busy summer holiday season. Because the hotel was almost fully booked, my three night stay had to be in three different rooms. Staff were always very helpful and friendly - and always did their best to ensure that I was a happy customer (I returned each evening to find myself presented with a new room key, directions on how to get there, and my luggage already moved for me). Breakfast offered lots of choice, with vegetarian and vegan options available as well. Service was quick and efficient. I had a dinner one evening along with my sister and nephew. Food was excellent. The waitress noticed a gift bag sitting next to the table, and enquired if it was someone's birthday (mine - a few days later). When we were having dessert, she reappeared with a cupcake which had a lighted candle - to wish me a happy birthday (which we all agreed was very nice). The hotel sits in a beautiful location overlooking Cullen Bay, food and accommodation are reasonably priced, and I can highly recommended booking a meal or enjoying a stay there.
Friendly welcome
Very friendly staff, great view. Some parts of the hotel look at bit tired but clean and comfortable
Seaview & sunshine
Staff at Cullen Bay Hotel were lovely. The seaview room was clean and recently refurbished. The Beer garden was disappointing but has great potential for the future. Good food, nice atmosphere - will be back.
Outstanding
Great views, lovely helpful staff and really nice rooms.Couldn't ask for more!
4 perfect days !
Lovely hotel with fantastic view from our bedroom overlooking the bay - with perfect weather to add to the holiday we could not ask for better! Food and staff very good and will certainly be back some time in the future.
First class , great setting
Staff and accommodation first class and will be staying again when I travel north
Lovely stay
My stepdaughter and I stayed in a seaview room with amazing views on friday 9th July. We receieved a very warm welcome and had a lovely time! Dinner and breskfast both really good, staff lovely, and views to die for! Would thoroughly recommend and wiuld certsinly stsy again. Thankyou.
Enjoyable one night stay.
We found the hotel had very friendly and helpful staff. Our room was quite small but alright for a one night stay. We were able to take our dog down to breakfast as the staff had prepared a separate table away from the other diners. This was a first for us and greatly appreciated. The breakfast was very good thanks to the efficient staff.The evening meal was disappointing hence only four stars.
Weekend away
Clean hotel, helpful staff and good food.Great location
Welcoming hotel with lovely views
Comfortable stay, lovely staff, coping with covid restrictions.Tasty food served by friendly staff.
Stay 2nd July two nights
Wonderful location and best views ever from bedroom and dining room with hotel enjoying an idyllic location a 100 yards from the 2nd green of Cullen golf Course.Great walks from door of hotel for all fitness levels including scrambling cliffs, rugged coastline and gentle strolls along disused railway line now cinder track.Food was nicely cooked and presented, Callum gave a very warm reception on arrival and throughout our stay and Lesley was charming and friendly.We stayed in room no 2 which enjoyed a breathtaking sea view but had a cramped but adequate en-suite.We liked it so much we are looking to return soon.Thanks to the CBH team for looking after us so nicely.
Location excellent.
Unfortunately did not have a room with sea view, however did not distract from our 3 day break. Food excellent and staff very helpful, booked up again for August and looking forward to it.
Sea View Recommended
We where a little later arriving than planned we were met by friendly pleasant staff who instantly made us welcome. The location is great and easy to find. We had a very enjoyable evening meal. The Cullen Skink was good as you would expect. The bed was very comfortable and I slept soundly which is unusual for me. Booking a room with a sea view is certainly recommended. What a treat to wake up to that view! Cullen is a delightful small harbour village. Ensure you make time to visit.
Last minutebreak
Nice hotel, friendlyhelpful staff and excellentfood. Hotelhas fabulousviewsoverlookingbeach and easy access to great walks. We will certainlybe back.
A wonderful stay
We have just spent three terrific nights t the Cullen Bay Hotel. The staff are brilliant, the food excellent, our room was good and the view out over the bay outstanding. Highly recommend a visit.
Better than expcted
From time we arrived until we left staff were spot on.Breakfasts and evening meals first class.
Lovely Hotel, Great views and excellent service
Travelled with my 2 sons to play the magnificent Cullen Links Golf Course. We checked in late in the evening, and although the food service had officially ended, the staff went out of their way and provided us with most gorgeous Haddock and Chips I’ve EVER tasted. Highly recommended!
Ruby Wedding Anniversary Dinner
Allan and I wouldlike to thank most sincerely all staff for making our Ruby Wedding Anniversary so memorable. Lesley was so helpful with planning and choosing our menu. We had an amazing night, the food was delicious and everyone had a great time.Thank you all..Allan & Jennifer
Cullen Bay
Thank you for accommodating me and Belle our fox red dog. Everything was perfect!
Wonderful
Our second visit here, there will be more! Lovely staff. Good food using local suppliers. All covid “rules” adhered to. Clean and safe.
We really enjoyed our stay
The room was superb with beautiful views out to sea. Our evening meal was very good and breakfast too.all the staff were very helpful and pleasant.
Fantastic Staff
Had a recent 3 day stay at the wonderful Cullen Bay Hotel so comfortable can’t praise the staff enough made us feel so welcome after a long awaited break x
Spectacular setting
Had such a lovely time at the Cullen Bay Hotel very comfortable and made to feel very welcome by the lovely staff couldn’t do enough for you such a beautiful part of the world and certainly get a slice of this looking on to the coastline from the hotel.We will definitely be back x
Excellent
Very comfortable stay for 5 nights. Service was excellent and all staff were very friendly, nothing was too much trouble for them.
Superb holiday
Thanks again to all the wonderful staff at Cullen Bay.As always nothing was too much trouble and everybody was happy to go the extra mile to ensure we had a relaxing break, especially considering the additional problems created by the current restrictions.The food again was exceptional and there is no better place to enjoy an evening meal than looking out at the panoramic views over the bay - just a pity that the dolphins were in hiding each evening !!Thanks again to all the staff and looking forward already to our next visit
Excellent
Fantastic location, lovely people and lovely service.
Lovely hotel
I know the area quite well and chose the hotel because of its setting. The view from my room was wonderful. The room itself was comfortable, clean and had everything I needed. The staff were all very helpful and friendly and the food was good. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again. And Cullen and Portknockie are, as always, absolutely beautiful.
Peaceful, relaxed, great sea views nicest group of Staff.
Highly recommmend Hotel, location, food, and especially the helpful friendly staff
Gorgeous views over the bay
Staff very friendly and helpful. Service at breakfast was and dinner was very good. Food at breakfast was hot and freshly cooked.Room was a reasonable size but ensuite was very narrow. Shower was powerful but the pump was noisy. Only small window to open for air. Lovely view from window but if you are a light sleeper better with a room on opposite side as very busy noisy road at front of hotel. Lovely white fluffy towels. Badly in need of a new mattress as was lumpy squeaky and could feel some springs!Overall enjoyed our stay and the staff certainly made our stay.
Very comfortable
We were all happy with the room as it was clean and comfortable.The view was stunning.Realize with COVID-19 restrictions it felt a little bare, no extra information in the room or little added touches because it's more to manage & clean but that is understandable.Happy with the management of space in the dining room & breakfast room, all was very well looked after.The staff were lovely and friendly.They were helpful and welcoming.
Great spot for a weekend break
We came to Cullen, last minute for a family event.Nice seafront room with fabulous views - even better from the breakfast table.Very warm welcome and great service during our stay.Roomy and airy hotel.Coping well with the restrictions, feels safe with great attention to cleanliness and hygiene.
Splendid location. Excellent service.
As above
Very chilled stay
We had an excellent stay at the hotel.The staff were really helpful and friendly and nothing seemed to be issue. The view from our room over Cullen Bay was superb.Highly recommend that you pay that wee bit extra for the Turret Room Room 12.It is worth it.Luckily for us the weather was great and having a glass of wine in beer garden in the afternoon just topped the whole 3 days there.
Fantastic
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at your hotel. The room was spotless and comfortable and the service was really helpful and friendly. Food was excellent,home cooked and very tasty. I will most definitely stay again.
Very good
only a shortvisitbut we enjoyed ourstay
One night stay
This is the second time in 3 years we have stayed at this hotel and we had booked to stay in 2020 until prevented by Covid-19 rules.Situated overlooking the sea the rooms at the front have superb views.Our room had a sea view and a very large comfortable bed so we were delighted.All the staff we saw were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is excellent and with a large car park there is not a problem parking.We regard Cullen Bay Hotel as a most happy and friendly hotel and we expect to stay there again next year.
Excellent
ExcellentGood food, lovely staff.Could do with real ale.
Very Pleasant Stay
We stayed in the Turret Room Lovely views over the golf course and sea staff were very nice and helpful Cullen is a lovely place to visit
Absolutely amazing
Stayed at Cullen Bay Hotel several times & as always it’s been amazing. Great hotel with lovely food and the staff go above and beyond. Would highly recommend room 12 which has a lovely view overlooking the sea. Cant wait to come back.
Can\'t beat the views, location and friendly staff.
Over the years we have stayed at Cullen Bay hotel. As Covid restrictions lifted it was wonderful to have this break. Location and views fantastic. Staff extremely friendly, room clean, food good and lovely walks.One suggestion would be to have a bedside lamp for reading. The spotlights were a bit too bright if one person wants to sleep and the other wants to read.
Spotless, safe and what a view!
Was very nervous about staying away but the hotel had very strict protocols in place to protect visitors and staff. Our room and public areas/dining rooms were spotless and the staff very considerate of social distancing. We stayed in the turret room and were not disappointed. One of our favorite places anyway, the view of Cullen beach was spectacular, thankfully the weather was also kind. We will be back.
Good
Very clean staff very pleasant and very helpful . Room very comfortable although shower could have been warmer and room also Fabulous view
A nice stay
Friendly and very hospitable people, great food and a lovely room.I would recommend to anyone.
Very very goid
We've stayed there before, and loved it, very very friendly and helpful staff, my husband is disabled, and they offered help so many times.Dinner was first class.As was breakfast.All good.
Lovely sea views
We came for some quiet rest and were not disappointed. It was strange being in a hotel during Covid restrictions. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would stay there again.
Very good
Really enjoyed our stay staff were lovely food was excellent would def go back when weather improves
Fantastic stay!
We stayed here on 5th December for my wife's birthday. I picked the Turret room as it looked to have great views. We weren't disappointed! The outlook from the room was absolutely fantastic, even though the weather was pretty awful! Everything was spotless. The dinner at night was lovely. The choice was amazing and the standard of the dishes was superb.Service from arrival to leaving was fantastic. All staff were super friendly and helpful without being overpowering.We will definitely try and get back next year, hopefully when things are a bit more relaxed! Thoroughly recommend.
Fabulous
I booked an over night stay for my parents. They said they had a fantastic time with the rooms being comfortable and the staff extremely nice and friendly. My brother and children joined them for a meal which they said was excellent .
Friendly
The staff were brilliant and were always asking if we needed anything. The hotel was clean and the views were amazing.
Amazing
Absolutely fantastic staff, always look after you.Rooms are cozy,clean and The Cullen skink award winning soup is so nice Food amazing , local beer ???? so much to choose from.This is why I return month after month.
Awesome
Great place with excellent food and staff plus very clean and very quiet ????????????????
Excellent
Comfortable, clean room with good view of sea.Food first classService excellentStaff first class.Would recommend highly.
Battery charge
Had a wonderful weekend break after a stressful week. Location, setting and food was all fantastic.Booked to return.
Super Stay
Great break at the Cullen Bay. Room was great with lovely sea view and all the staff were friendly and efficient. Food was very nice, would highly recommend
Most enjoyable
We were a party of 6 friends, majority working from home atm so seeking a change of scene, very impressed with the hotel, facilities, food and the measures in place due to the virus. We had a lovely room, 12, fantastic view from it. Food, both at dinner and breakfast, very good, very attentive staff. We would return, thanks all
Response
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it was a pleasure to have you and hope to see you all again soon!
Very enjoyable
Stayed a Friday and Saturday night.Staff were wonderful, friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and plentiful. Definitely be back.
Response
Thank you so much for taking the time to feed back with such a lovely review, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to you returning!
Enjoyable & a feel good experience
The hotel enjoys an exceptional location giving clear panoramic views of the Moray Firth, Cullen Bay golf course and the beach. Our family 'bubble' enjoyed a short break from the confines of home in the middle of the COVID restrictions. Found the hotel staff friendly & helpful and the evening meal of good quality.Would most definitely stay here again.
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Thank you very much for taking the time to send us a lovely review, it is much appreciatedkind regardsLesley
Very welcoming
We were made to feel like nobility with the welcoming by the staff, nothingwas too much trouble, the room was perfectly adequate, more so with the free upgrade and meal inclusive offer. The meals were very good with a large choice of courses, all cooked to perfection. Full marks to the very attentive staff all the time we were there.
Response
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review! It is fantastic to share your feedback with the staff!Kind regardsLesley
Fantastic
Room was beautiful had a great view. Staff were all very friendly, helpful and welcoming! I am gluten free and the staff were very helpful and accommodating for this as well. Would definitely recommend staying here :)
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Thank you so much for taking the time to feed back, it is much appreciated. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back!
EXCELLENT STAY
THOROUGHLY ENJOYED MY RECENT 5 NIGHT STAY AT CULLEN BAY HOTEL. STAFF WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL AT ALL TIMES. EXCELLENT FOOD. VERY COMFORTABLE ROOMS. VERY REASONABLY PRICED.JUST WHAT I NEEDED TO GET AWAY-AT LEAST TO A CERTAIN EXTENT-FROM COVID 19. HOPE TO STAY AGAIN IN THIS LOVELY AREA.
5 stars
Despite the hotel being relatively empty because of COVID it still had a warm, comfortable atmosphere. Excellent, friendly and attentive staff and delicious dinner. We will be back.
Fantastic
We had a lovely stay at this hotel.We were in the turretroom, fabulous views and very comfortable room.The food was out of this world, cant fault a thing, We wanted to stay longer so we could go down the whole menu ????.Staff were lovely to, very friendly and helpful.Thank you so much to everyone,we will be back when we're allowed to a beautiful part of the country. XXXX
Response
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us, you really deserved your wee break away, and it was lovely meeting you and look forward to you coming back!Take care!
Room With A Sea View
My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at Cullen Bay Hotel. A great location ( the exit onto the road is a bit hair-raising when traffic is busy!) with easy access to the beach, town and lots of interesting walks. The food at both dinner and breakfast was very varied and excellent quality. A minor quibble from me personally is that I would like ground coffee and a selection of teas to be offered at breakfast. The staff were great - nothing was too much trouble for any of them.We both really appreciated the room not being serviced while we were at the hotel. This may seem rather strange but it meant we did not have to worry about leaving everything neat before we went out or worry about what time the room was going to be done! Not everyone would want this but we found it quite liberating.We would not hesitate to recommend the hotel for location, good food and friendly staff as well as good value. Hopefully we will return soon.Many thanks.
Response
Hi Fionawe are delighted you enjoyed your stay, and thank you for taking the time to review us, it is nice to hear we are doing well!When you return please do not hesitate to request ground coffee and choices of teas, we have them available and wont be a problem.
Excellent stay
Moving into the area and stayed here overnight.Service was excellent, room was excellent, food was exquisite, and staff were marvellous.Now I am a local, I will use the Hotel again for the excellent food.
Response
Thank you for taking the time to send us such a nice review! We look forward to seeing you again soon for more local lingo lessons! Enjoy your new home!
Wonderful
The room was modern, very comfortable and clean. The staff were so friendly and I couldn’t rate them high enough. The food was delicious and cooked to a very high standard. Beautiful views across Cullen Bay. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
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Thank you! was lovely meeting you guys and hopefully we will see you again when you are visiting the \'locals\'
Fabulous visit
We stayed at the Cullen Bay Hotel as a 60th Birthday treat for my husband. Our stay was fabulous. We had a sea view room which was lovely.The food was excellent on both days we stayed.In these strange times of Covid it was a welcome break and the staff were so friendly and helpful.
Cullen Bay Hotel Stay October 2020
Since my last visit I could immediately see the efforts the management and staff have made to ensure both their and their guests safety and comfort during this COVID-19 pandemic, and have to say it did make myself as a guest feel comfortable - food was up to its usual high standard, cleanliness of public areas and the room were up to usual high standard - I’d have no doubts in recommending the Cullen Bay Hotel for a stay whether it be on business or for pleasure.
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Thank you for taking the time to feed back to us, its reassuring for us that our guests feel comfortable amidst this strange times! and Im sure this will help others when considering a break away. We look forward to your next visit
Great stay!
Staying in the turret room was SO nice. Staff were exceptionally helpful & breakfast & dinner were both excellent.
Lovely stay
We arrived & were greeted with a warm welcome & given all the information we needed. Family room was a little smaller than we expected, but this isn't a new hotel & our room was clean with a breath-taking view. We also enjoyed a very nice meal in the evening. Thank you. We will be back
Great stay
Considering the restrictions at the moment, we had a lovely break with friends in the hotel.The staff were fantastic and food was of great quality. We will definitely be back again
Good breakfast
We had a lovely breakfast here, lots of tasty options and the service was prompt and friendly.
Excellent
The hotel could not have been more welcoming.We had our precious little dog with us, which they also made very welcome.The food was AMAZING and all the staff were so nice.Fabulous hotel !
Great stay at the Cullen Bay
Great hotel with fantastic views across Cullen and beyond. We stayed for 2 nights. Staff excellent, very welcoming and polite and with all the restrictions in place at the moment they made sure your stay wasenjoyable. Great room with a good breakfast and plenty of choice. We had dinner at the hotel and again it was lovely. Would definitelystay again next time visiting the area.
Very hospitable
Excellent service with a very friendly approach.Staff were exceptionally helpful and considerate especially with the restrictions of Covid to cope with.Many thanks for a relaxed and welcome break.
Enjoyable stay
Staff couldn't be more helpful. Great location, lovely area to explore.Missed not having option of extra blanket, cover on bed but understand that may have been removed due to Covid. It was a bit cool in the room as it was blowing a gale outside. Otherwise couldn't fault the service and the care staff took to adhere to guidelines in a friendly and courteous manner.
Great hotel with spectacular views
We had a great stay in the Cullen Bay. We travelled with our dog, and he was made to feel as welcome as we were. The food is excellent, but the real star of the show is the view of the Bay.
Response
Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your visit and your kind words, it was lovely meeting all three of you and we look forward to you returning!
Comfortable stay
Very comfortable, friendly hotel in a great location, overlooking Cullen bay. I hope to be back.
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Its always a delight when guests take the time to send feed back, thank you so much and we look forward to you returning!
Deluxe room review
Good morning, my wife and I were disappointed when we entered the room on our arrivalas it did not look like the deluxe room that you have on your website with cushions and covers etc adorning the appeal of the room and with extra space between the bed and the table and chairs. We were very happy however with the view from the window. We did not return to reception to say how we felt as we understood that the hotel was fully booked as we had tried to stay on different nights but were told how busy you were. On our first night’s stay my wife closed the bathroom door at 2am and was unable to open it herself. I eventually heard her knocking frantically at the door and after pushing the door with my shoulder, I managed to get it open. We then brought the shower screen to its full length across the door to make sure the incident did not occur again. We reported the faulty door to reception in the morning and expected the door to be fixed on our return from our day out.Unfortunately we were told that no joiners were available but you would make sure the door would be fixed for the next guests’ arrival the following day! Obviously my wife and I were very unhappy that we were offered no privacy for the rest of our stay.The other disappointment in the deluxe room was that we had the only option of nailsbehind the bathroom door to hang our robes/towels. On the subject of room cleanliness, we had a spider’s web containing another insect just below our television screen for the entire stay! We had anticipated a little luxury after looking at your website so we are obviously disappointed.The food however was very pleasant but I did not think that your Cullen Skink was award-winning. When leaving the hotel we advised reception of our disappointment and after a lengthy conversation were deducted £40 from our bill. We both enjoyed the location of your hotel and I especially the golf and we both would return again but would definitely request the room which appears on your website. This is a private review and we have no intention of posting any other public review as we will definitely plan to return again.RegardsMr Anthony and Rosemary Apartopoulos
Response
Good afternoon and thank you for your feedback which we appreciate, I am sorry you were disappointed with your room, and as I discussed with you when you checked in we are following all industry guidelines for guest safety, which requires all \'non essential\' items to be removed from rooms to avoid potential covid 19 transmission, hence why the soft furnishings were notin place. I appreciate this affects your first impressions but safety has to be key.The problem with your bathroom door was inexcusable and I can assure you I was disappointed that we were unable to get this fixed for you, it appears it is the handle mechanism which was the issue and the door handle needed to be fully depressed to enable release, and once again I apologise for this and the frustration it caused you and your wife,this was the reasoning I authorised a reduction to your invoice. I can assure you that we are ensuring full hygiene procedures are in place as guidelines allow, and that the cobweb appeared during your two night stay and as explained on your arrival daily room servicing is currently not in place for guest and staff safety during the current Covid - 19 situation otherwise it would have been picked up on by our house keeping team on daily room servicing.I sincerely hope your experience does not deter you from a future stay, when hopefully we are in more pleasant times and our standard procedures are back in place.Kind regardsGeneral Manager
Very pleasant
Good room good food great rest viewsPleasant and understanding staff would recommend
Thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing
Extremely friendly, helpful staff. Covid measures well thought out and sensible. Food excellent. Maybe consider Pensioners’ Portions!
Beautiful Lcation
We stayed here for 3 nights .Every morning we had a delicious breakfast where nothing was too much trouble.We also ate dinner and had the amazingCullen fish pie.Our room was spotless with views over the golf course and sea.What else can I say.Perfect staff , perfect views,perfect food in a spotless well run hotel
Wonderful Experience
The hotel has a magnificent location overlooking the beautiful Cullen Bay. Hassle free access with ample parking. Friendly staff welcome at reception. Rooms are superb, clean and comfortable. Breakfast is excellent with good menu and ample portions. Evening meals are available, food is delicious. The dining areas have terrific views. Lovely bar area which is comfortable and very relaxing. Good outside garden area available on fine days. Staff wonderful throughout, and very good Covid 19 precautions applied.
Lovely stay
Stayed in hotel for 1 night, visiting a relative in the area. Friendly welcome on arrival and given a free upgrade. Room was fine, road outside was a bit noisy but was quieter at night. The view was amazing, could have sat all day looking out. Had lunch and dinner in the evening, the cullen skink was delicious!! All the staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Will return and would recommend to family and friends.
You can\'t beat Cullen for a break.
The room was excellent, lovely views over the golf course and sea. Great breakfast. Staff where very polite and helpful.
Thoroughly enjoyable
My partner and I recently spent two nights at the Cullen Bay Hotel as part of our staycation on the Moray Firth.The hotel was very comfortable, staff were friendly and welcoming, and the food was excellent.We hope to visit again for another holiday in the area.
Good
Had a good break helpful staff good food selection nice room
Fantastic stay
I visited with my Mum and we had a brilliant time. All the staff were so friendly and kind. The room was very clean and had all we needed. The food was incredible and accompanied with a lovely view. Would highly recommend.
Very good
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the staff were very attentive and went out of theirway to help. The meals were lovely and we will be back again!
Highly recommended
All the staff were very friendly and helpful and we thoroughly enjoyed all thebreakfasts and dinners. The view from room 6 is stunning.
Very enjoyable stay.
We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay.The hotel has very good Covid procedures in place which were explained on arrival and followed throughout our stay which was very re-assuring.Facilities in the hotel are good and the view from our room was stunning.My only minor point would be that only one socket is insufficient in a hotel room nowadays.
Excellent location, comfortable, fine food
met all expectations
Lovely stay
Had a really nice stay at Cullen Bay Hotel.Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly.Food was fantastic. Rooms clean and comfortable. Will definitely be back
Just what we needed!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - very comfortable - accommodation spotless - food great - staff very welcoming and helpful - no complaints whatsoever- would highly recommend
Highly recommended
A thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable stay. Delicious food and