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Kilmarnock Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Peterhead with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Stately building with a traditional facade, prominent bay windows, and a symmetrical design.
Stately building with a traditional entrance and outdoor dining area.
Relax in a serene space with a bay window view of lush greenery and a comfortable seating area.
Cozy space with a central wood-burning stove and two comfortable sofas.
Enjoy a selection of fine spirits at our bar, featuring a variety of whiskies.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$306
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Garden View

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Bridge Street, Cruden Bay, Peterhead, Scotland, AB42 0HD

What's nearby

  • Bullers of Buchan - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cruden Bay Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Peterhead Maritime Heritage - 11 min drive - 14.6 km
  • University of Aberdeen - 32 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 36 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kilmarnock Arms Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Spring Peterhead - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Kilmarnock Arms Hotel

Hotel by the sea
Consider a stay at Kilmarnock Arms Hotel and take advantage of free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a corner/local shop. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and coffee/tea in reception
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free property and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at Kilmarnock Arms Hotel feature comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate baths/showers
  • 32-inch TVs with DVD players
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1888
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kilmarnock Arms Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Kilmarnock Arms Hotel?

As of 17 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kilmarnock Arms Hotel on 29 July 2025 start from AU$306.16, 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 Kilmarnock Arms Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kilmarnock Arms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Kilmarnock Arms Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Kilmarnock Arms Hotel located?

Situated in Peterhead, this golf hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cruden Bay Golf Club and Bullers of Buchan. Forvie National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre and Forvie Sands National Nature Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Kilmarnock Arms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great hotel with fab breakfast

This was our second stay at the Kilmarnock Arms. It's a great really friendly hotel with a brilliant breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Hampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool inn with amazing location and the friendliest staff anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for golf and beach. Very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s time stay for 1 night. Condition of the hotel was poor (windows frames rotting) but staff was nice and welcoming. Room was clean with tea & coffee
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location - close to golf course, to beach and in a wonderful smaller Scotch town. A wonderful part of the overall visit to Scotland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This is such a charming hotel! The staff was amazing. We walked to the beach and Slains castle. Bullars of Buchan very impressive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing reception, cozy bar, great food ans lovely service for a solo motorcycle traveller. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Great spot

Friendly staff, lovely room with plenty of light & space. Enjoyed a drink in beer garden before dinner. Lovely breakfast too. What a gorgeous town & comfortable place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tineke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service, friendly, helpful and went the extra mile. The food I the restaurant was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. Special. I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Amenities
I stayed in many hotels. This one is holding the leading position in dirtiness. Unbelievable how the staff does not see what is going wrong.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Mrs R M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with excellent staff. Food was delicious with generous portions
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stig Gaute Severson

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mogens

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022