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Kilmarnock Arms Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers find seaside relaxation and excellent golf at this coastal retreat, where two restaurants serve delicious meals after a day outdoors

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The Kilmarnock Arms Hotel sits by the sea, offering travelers two on-site restaurants and complimentary full breakfast. Guests can play a round at the 18-hole golf course, relax in the garden, or head out to explore after using express check-in and luggage storage services.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

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 May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kilmarnock Arms Hotel on May 25, 2026 start from CA $200, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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. Slains Castle is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, nice room and very good food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were fantastic and food is really really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Davide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
well kept, welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this sweet boutique hotel. Comfy beds, nice linens, lovely staff and food in the restaurant was delicious! Best sticky toffee pudding ever!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Perfect hotel near Cruden Bay Golf Club

This hotel is very consistent. We have stayed there 3 times and have always been happy. Staff very friendly and helpful. If you have a lot of luggage, ask for a room with the least amount of steps to climb.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent. Love the private patio that goes with the room for the dog! The staff was extremely friendly & helpful. The food was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Close to Slain’s Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Handy for a work stopover. Nice breakfast lively bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Noel

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great location near Cruden Bay Golf Course

Hotel has that lived in, cozy feel. The staff is terrific, the food quite good, the best sticky toffee pudding in Scotland! We have stayed there twice and will return again next month.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms and dining area are in need of redo. Very tired
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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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