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Reviews of The Royal Oak Hotel

34 Castle Terrace Seatown, Cullen, AB56 4SD, United Kingdom

#6 of 22 hotels in Cullen

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 400 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A shame the bar wasnt open later.

    Good location, very well presented, nice decor, very comfortable room. No complaints whatsoever. Excellent staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great little hotel. The staff were fantastic and couldn't have been friendlier. Very doggy friendly too!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Relaxed comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff couldn’t do more to help you and make you feel welcome, really friendly atmosphere. Room a good size, clean and plenty storage. Shower ran a good pressure and hot. Breakfast was very tasty

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Just what we wanted a nice break in nice surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit disappointed that being in CULLEN and not having scallops. Strange to say the least.

    Breakfast was very good quality and portion size.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is perfect, bar and restaurant are very good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value Good staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower Cubicle needs replacing ASAP

    Staff a strong team spirit good on customer service

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Overall was very good for what we needed. Staff and food excellent!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was lumpy The pillows were quite hard

    Location excellent Breakfast good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    Fun in the Sun.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Two rooms face onto the road and the traffic noise can be a problem sometimes. Theres not much they can do about that in all honesty.

    Staff - Brenda and Fiona - very welcoming and friendly. Evening meal - excellent. Location - beside beach, nice for a walk on a sunny Wednesday in April.. PArking - handy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    I love staying there, I can’t wait to visit again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    It’s very friendly and welcoming and the staff are helpful and kind. The breakfast is wonderful too.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only fault with this lovely little hotel was the noise from the road outside, my partner slept like a dream but as a light sleeper I heard every lorry that passed outside, single glazing in a period property was an issue for me. We will stay again but will request a room at the back of the hotel.

    We were made so welcome from the moment we arrived, hospitality was perfect & we were made to feel special on our 1 night stay. We had a lovely meal in the dining room which is cosy & tastefully decorated...The breakfast menu was fabulous, everything from a full cooked to filled rolls, fruit, yoghurt & cereals were provided. The room was spotlessly clean with tea, coffee & bottled water available.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    Our stay was wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little humid in the room but understandable given the rain.

    Excellent staff, delicious food in restaurant, proximity to seashore, free parking, breakfast included.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    after long day travelling , this was perfect for the night
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    no complaints

    staff very good /friendly... room clean tidy comfortable ensuite fresh and clean,free wi-f in roomi worked well, great full Scottish breakfast was good and decent choices for alternative breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy room

    Food and location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Short Break in Cullen
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is in a great location for the beach, harbour are and local walks and the coastal walks to next villages. The hotel is cosy and clean,we requested a sea view room and our room had lovely views towards the sea and over the beach area. The staff could not do enough for us , they were very friendly and Brenda the manager is very professional and takes time to get to know you. Our breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Great wee place tucked under the Cullen viaduct
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    During my visit there was a problem with the wifi meaning connection wasn't possible - and the wifi details in the room booklet are out of date. Other than that, nothing!

    It's a great wee hotel with very friendly and helpful staff, and an excellent view of Cullen's stunning viaduct. Room 6 (single) is compact but more than adequate, and has a decent shower. Having a restaurant in the hotel is v handy - definitely go for the haggis pakoras!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    A very enjoyable overnight stay.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were very friendly, cheerful and welcoming to our dog. We were able to bring her into the bar area to eat both our evening meal and breakfast which was great! The food was excellent. The location was perfect for walking along the beach and on to Portknocky with very special views of the beautiful coastline.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    If you are going to the Cullen area stay at the Royal Oak
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very helpful and friendly staff. Great place to eat and very cosy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Very friendly and cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit small rooms and shower cubicle

    Clean and friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    10
    A very comfortable residence with caring staff. - highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints.

    My wife and I had an excellent three days at the Royal Oak Hotel in Cullen. The staff were all so welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. Brenda should get special mention for her attention - always ensuring our stay was up to standard (she was in charge as the hotel owner was on sick leave, and she did a grand job). The evening meal was most enjoyable as were the breakfasts. On one of the evenings we had consumed such a big lunch out with friends we asked if we could order a sandwich in preference to dinner. The chef was happy to oblige. Another bonus - outwith the hotel's control - the weather was fantastic!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    8.0
    A very nice weekend break in a special location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    It has an old Scottish traditional feel due to the layout and the limitations of the old building. This was fine for all of us but those expecting or used to more modern, may be disappointed. They have done the very best they can.

    We had a very nice Evening meal and Breakfast. Great teamwork from the freindly efficient staff . Nice decor.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price for the location as I am from the north east coast and it was city prices but saying that the service made up for it I would definitely be back

    The location and staff and cleanliness and the food was all amazing

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Very friendly and welcoming staff, very good breakfast

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Good food and great staff helped make up for the traffic noise which disturbed us a bit at night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately the hotel bedrooms are on the front which stands next to a main road. didn't get much sleep because of traffic noise which was unexpected later at night and early morning.

    Staff very friendly and helpful on arrival. Food very good. General location of hotel good. Free car parking. On the whole an enjoyable stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    9.0
    Would have liked a longer stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast room seemed quite cold after the warmth of the bedrooms

    Great breakfast on both days. Plenty of choice and all presented really well

    Stayed in February 2024

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