Victoria Hotel

Victoria Hotel - A pet-friendly coastal inn with sea views, a restaurant serving British cuisine, and a whisky selection of over 150 malts

A 3-star pet-friendly hotel in Portknockie, Victoria Hotel sits within a 5-minute walk of Bow Fiddle Rock and offers rooms with sea views over the Moray Firth. The property is 33 km from Elgin Cathedral and 38 km from Huntly Castle. All rooms at Victoria Hotel include a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, plus free WiFi. Some rooms look at you; some rooms feature a view of the city or sea. The on-site restaurant serves British cuisine and can accommodate vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan diets; a continental breakfast is included. Guests can play darts and billiards in the bar area that also features a local whisky collection with more than 150 malts150 malts. The hotel provides free parking, daily housekeeping, packed lunches, and pet bowls. Family rooms, board games/puzzles, and kid meals are available. The surrounding coastal trails and Cullen walk are within walking distance, and the town's fish-and-chip shop is next door. The property is non-smoking throughout and has a bar with live sport events and karaoke facilities.

Pros

- The owners provide warm, helpful hospitality and frequently engage with guests.

- Rooms are spacious, clean, and well-decorated, with tea/coffee facilities and fresh towels.

- The location is quiet and peaceful, with easy access to coastal walks and the Speyside Way.

- The restaurant offers generous portions and popular dishes such as Cajun chicken and steak pie.

Cons

- There is no elevator; all rooms are accessible only by stairs-some on the top floor.

- The toilet flushing produces a loud, prolonged noise that may be bothersome at night.