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The Buchan Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests gather for memorable meals with family and friends at this welcoming spot, where raising a glass to celebrate good company comes naturally

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The Buchan Hotel offers practical comforts near local attractions. Enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant and daytime refreshments at the coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free WiFi in common areas or relax with drinks at the bar after exploring.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June

Room options

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Executive Double Room, Ensuite

Executive Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Suite, Ensuite

Executive Suite, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Twin Room, Ensuite

Executive Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Suite, Ensuite, River View

Standard Suite, Ensuite, River View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Ellon is home to The Buchan Hotel. Tolquhon Gallery and Aberdeenshire Museums Discovery Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Forvie Sands National Nature Reserve and Bullers of Buchan. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Ellon travel guide
Map
Bridge Street, Ellon, Scotland, AB41 9AA

What's nearby

  • Haddo House
    Haddo House
    10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Balmedie Country Park
    Balmedie Country Park
    14 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Pitmedden Garden
    9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club
    10 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Sands of Forvie
    11 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Inverurie Station
    21 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • BrewDog
    3 min drive
  • Trellis Coffee Shop
    7 min drive
  • DogTap & DogWalk Brewery Tour
    3 min drive
  • The Coffee Apothecary
    4 min walk
  • Cafe48
    8 min drive

About this property

The Buchan Hotel

Property highlights
At The Buchan Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a business centre. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), barbecues and 1 meeting room
  • A billiards/pool table, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is The Buchan Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Buchan Hotel?

As of 2 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Buchan Hotel on 9 June 2026 start from AU$204, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Buchan Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Buchan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Buchan Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Buchan Hotel located?

Situated in Ellon, this hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Pitmedden Garden, Newburgh on Ythan Golf Club and Haddo House. Sands of Forvie and Forvie National Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

The Buchan Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Lovely staff, great hotel

Lovely staff, comfortable and clean rooms - an ideal place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The reception/waiting staff were excellent. The restaurant and choice of food was excellent also.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay good food friendly staff very heloful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room. Stayed in a suite on the upper floor for New year. Breakfast very good, staff curteous and welcoming, would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAUL V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice food, friendly staff, easy parking and very central.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Buchan Hotel

Clean, quiet, well appointed room. Great service and an excellent breakfast. Very happy with my stay at the Buchan.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff. Breakfast was good. But I didn’t like the front door being locked by 8.15pm and the outlook from our room (a wall, maybe a couple of metres from the window.)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel room clean and comfortable but noise from some sort of electric unit disturbed my night. Food lovely and staff incredibly friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dinner menu was good and the food presented well. Superb choice of vegetables.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mrs Wendy A

Liked: Staff & service

Night away

Staff were very friendly and helpful ...hotel rooms are very unloved need a bit updating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, amazing food and friendly staff. Not much noise insulation between rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

claire james

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

Dog friendly

Let my dog stay with me. Quite busy road outside but quieter later.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

1st choice

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast and evening meals are good. And when I am in the area again would be my 1st choice to stay.
Room
Food
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were so lovely, really friendly and couldn’t do enough for you, without being overbearing. I was initially a bit worried when I arrived as the bar was busy with loud music but it was turned off by about 11. The cost was very reasonable too but I would say the staff made it for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great staff, food & location, terrible mattresses

Mixed feelings about this traditional country hotel. Staff were amazing, friendly and efficient. Dinner was great, good quality, good menu. Breakfast that was included in the rate was generous, well cooked and reasonable quality for price. The rooms though!!!!!....very clean with spotless linen but are in need of some updating. Dingy, no pictures, no plug beside bed to charge phone, cold water tap on sink didn't work until suddenly came gushing out late morning, mirror light on the blink, couldn't get TV to work....but worst of all mattresses are terrible, soft and springey, terrible sleep. A few minor upgrades are all that are needed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and clean, shower could have been more powerful, breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant staff so friendly and helpful will always stay there whenever I'm in the area food awesome 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place , great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandi

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

Good stay

Nice hotel, lovely breakfast, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean comfortable hotel centrally located ideal for my stay, service polite quick and efficient ,good pint in bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mrs Wendy A

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

Night away

Friendly helping staff much nicer room this time than last stay. Good parking and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jonathon

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

A nice hotel conviently situated

While the single room I stayed in was a little on the small side it was perfectly clean and in v good order, the food was very good and served by exceptional staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024