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Balcomie Links Hotel

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Consider a stay at Balcomie Links Hotel and take advantage of free breakfast, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar

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  • Partial sea view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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  • Partial sea view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Exceptional
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  • Partial sea view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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  • Sea view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE SEA VIEW KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Anstruther is home to Balcomie Links Hotel. Crail Museum and Heritage Centre and Scotland's Secret Bunker are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kellie Castle and Hamish McHamish Statue. Cambo Estate Gardens and La Petite Epicerie are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching. Visit our Anstruther travel guide
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Balcomie Road, Anstruther, Scotland, KY10 3TN

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a large white door, a green lawn, and a wet ground reflecting the structure.
    University of St. Andrews
    18 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • A stone bridge over a grassy field with historic buildings in the background.
    Old Course at St Andrews
    19 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • A stone bridge over a canal, a grassy field, and historic buildings in the background.
    St. Andrews Links
    22 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Crail Museum and Heritage Centre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Elie Beach
    20 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cupar Station
    22 min drive
  • Dundee (DND)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Anstruther Fish Bar
    8 min drive
  • The Clubhouse
    14 min drive
  • The Cellar At 24 East Green
    8 min drive
  • The Larachmhor
    10 min drive
  • The Honeypot
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balcomie Links Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balcomie Links Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Balcomie Links Hotel located?

Situated in Anstruther, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Crail Museum and Heritage Centre, East of Scotland Kart Club, and Crail Golfing Society - Balcomie and Craighead Courses. Balcomie Sands and Kingsbarns Golf Links are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Balcomie Links Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value, decent location and reasonably comfortable for a single night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were great and the food was great. Outside was not well maintained (needs paint) and we were worried when we first pulled up. The inside was wonderful and I would definitely stay again!! Breakfast was great (we got both continental and hot made to order as part of our stay). Staff members were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

AMANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and went above and beyond so I could have a coffee in the morning. I enjoyed their company at the bar after the kitchen closed. Food was good. It appears to be a popular local hangout. Easy walk to the bus in a quaint village.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Staff & service
Room basic and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a bit far out from the shops so unless you’re reasonably fit , you might need a car. Our room was large an good sized en suite. The other problem I would point out is that, iagain if you’re struggling with walking ,or require the aid of a stick or other walking aid there’s a lot of stairs to reach some of the rooms. My husband did struggle with them. Ideal for a one night stop over.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms and lovely service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great place to stay

Love this place. Definitely will stay here again. Staff is so friendly and nice and even let us check in a little bit late. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a short break in a lovely location. Bed was very comfortable, shower excellent. Everywhere very clean and tastefully decorated. Breakfast was superb, really enjoyed the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel and helpful friendly staff. Stayed one night as attending a wedding nearby. Our room was comfy and clean, good shower though nowhere to put stuff in the bathroom. Crail is a lovely wee town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at The Balcomie Links Hotel. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We appreciated the ease of the location and parking close by. The beds were very comfortable and we were well rested the next morning. I would definitely recommend the Balcomie Links Hotel to other friends and travelers!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

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

Warm welcome

Warm welcome on arrival. Hotel recently renovated to a high standard. Friendly owners and staff. Generous sized room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stretton

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

Brilliant

Can not fault any thing. Nice clean comfortable. Staff great. Great place to go
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel set at the edge of the town. Staff were very helpful and pleasant. Bedroom was modern and had a very comfortable bed. Nice bathroom but the floor needed cleaned properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great inn with friendly service. Property is in great shape. Really good food and drink on site. No elevator for to second and third floors.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and location were wonderful. Very economical. The floors (corners and behind the doors) in our room and bathroom were very dusty!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Brian

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

Okay even if you don't golf.

This is a lovely hotel. It was a bit of a work in progress and may be complete by now. The proprietors were lovely. Our room was a bit cramped but others may be fine. The restaurant was nice and had a menu that varied from week to week. The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was no lift, so not really suitable for those with mobility issues. Bedroom was good. Beds very comfy. Nice towels. Bathroom really small. Only complaint was no marmalade available at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Lord William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was Dissapointed to tell the truth.Bed was comfy room was clean. But rooms are basic and cold.Food was also a bit bland. Overpriced for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

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

Beautiful hotel with beautiful views

This was our favorite hotel of our 2 week UK trip. The room was modern and clean with sweeping views of the sea. We could see Isle of May from our bed. We had a top floor room and there was no noise at all. Comfortable bed. The hotel breakfast was surprisingly good...perhaps the best Scottish breakfast we had the whole time there. We had one dinner in the restaurant, which was fine but nothing special. The hotel is on the opposite side of town from the restaurants/shops, but it is a very pleasant 5-10 minute walk which didn't bother us in the least. There is a path that leads straight down from in front of the hotel to a beautiful coastal view and path.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Caroline

Hoping for a warmer welcome

We found this hotel souless - the room was empty of anything soft and comfortable and the heating was off when we arrived and the window was open so it was cold and we had to go and arrange the heating be turned on at reception. The breakfast was average, the staff were okay, not unfriendly but not attentive either. For the money paid I think they need to up their game. I would not plan to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff /owners were excellent and we would use again if in this area. However, we would have preferred daily cleaning of our room. We stayed for a total,of 4 nights and no cleaning of our room was undertaken during that time. Towels are only changed on the 3rd day but we had to prompt this change as we did with the emptying of the bins. These matters were rectified immediately once we pointed it out but it appears no one is checking the rooms are being serviced. The breakfasts were very good and the service from the staff re carrying luggage to room etc was very good too. Car parking excellent. As much hot water as you like, and the room was kept warm too. This hotel has obviously had a lot of money spent on it by the owners over the last few years but small matters such as more towel hooks in the shower room are needed. The towels and bedding were lovely and white and smelled nice and clean but it would have been nice to have the room cleaned daily eg mopping room floors and vacuuming the stairwells. The bed was comfy but we had to make it up ourselves daily. Only our pillows were plumped up ! This wasn’t a deal breaker for us but so much more could be made of this hotel. But we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were happy to see that there was a restaurant and bar on the premises when we arrived as we were tired and it was raining. The food was good and fresh. The rooms are spacious but plain. The shower worked fine. The bathroom could use a shelf or cabinet to put your stuff on. There was a coffee and teas station. We were on the second floor with no lift since it’s an older building if that is a concern for you. The neighborhood was quiet and you could see the ocean from our window although it was a distance away. Breakfast was included and it was plentiful with choices.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach ,architectural buildings close to other area st andrews, elie,anstruther, nice places to eat Just great ,been going to crail anstruther for the last 26 years favourite place in the world
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice, bar staff polite and always ready when you needed a drink. Really disappointed breakfast didnt start serving until 8:00am. Wasnt made clear so lost out and had to buy breakfast at the golf course
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026