Stayed here during business/work trip, excellent place to stay if you want great food and service. Beautiful views from restaurant and rooms. Bit of a steep climb up to the hotel but great for working off those excellent neeps and tatties. First time here but will be back. More

Having frequented the Knowes on numerous occasions over the past few years I have yet to be disappointed with my meal. Having read the previous review I felt it was necessary to speak out and say, what a shame that the couple moan to the world, yet could not have shared their disappointment with the management and allowed them the... More

We didn't stay at this hotel so can't coment on the rooms, we were staying locally in a rented cottage. We popped in one night for a drink, and was greeted to a warm welcome from the friendly barmaid, who gave us some tips of places to visit, she was most helpfull so helpfull that we decided to eat there... More

Firstly, we spent two nights here as part of our honeymoon,couldn't have been made to feel more welcome throughout, and on our departure we were given a bottle of Knowes hotel wine to keep for an anniversary! The hotel itself is very clean and tidy, nicely presented and our room was large with a lovely en suite bath/shower room. Modern... More

We had a great stay in a twin room. The room was very large with a great view of the North Sea and had a working wi-fi connection. It was extremely quiet and clean. Ate dinner and breakfast there and both meals were piping hot and excellent. Close to a small buy exceptionally good aquarium in MacDuff. Would highly recommend... More

Booked the Hotel for two nights for our Wedding Guests and Reception. Couldn't have asked for more. John and Debbie, the owners, went out of their way to make our stay and our Wedding Reception one to remember for all the right reasons. The staff are all really friendly and the food was great, the rooms were well presented with... More

I stayed at The Knowes Hotel from September 28th- 6th October 2009 on a business trip to Macduff Ship Yard, my room was on the first floor, a double with single occupancy, the room was very clean with all necessary amenities and a great view over the Harbour and bay, across to Banff. The food was excellent and a good... More

My son and I spent a night here - brilliant view from a top room. Not recommended for infirm people! The twin room was spotless and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. A very interesting town too. More

We had a three night stay at the Knowes Hotel and thoroughly enjoyed it. The hotel is spotless. Our bedroom was very clean, comfortable and had a fantastic sea view. The breakfasts and evening meals are excellent. There is great choice of dishes on the menu and the cullen skink is highly recommendable. We enjoyed every meal we had. It... More