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Balcomie Links Hotel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Balcomie Road, Anstruther, Scotland, KY10 3TN
  • Place, Crail Museum and Heritage Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of St. Andrews
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Double Room, Ensuite (Or Twin) | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Family Double Room, Ensuite (Or Twin)

  • Partial sea view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite

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

About the neighborhood

Anstruther

Located within a 5-minute walk of Crail Museum and Heritage Centre, Balcomie Links Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of East of Scotland Kart Club. This 13-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Crail Museum and Heritage Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 17 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • University of St. Andrews - 18 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 19 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • St. Andrews Links - 22 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Squire Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Larachmhor - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Clubhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Wee Chippy - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Balcomie Links Hotel

At Balcomie Links Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and an arcade/game room. Free parking is included with your stay. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with luggage storage and concierge services. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a terrace and a porter/bellhop.
32-inch LCD TVs come with digital channels. Beds sport premium bedding. Other standard amenities include desks and wardrobes or closets. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 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

  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

What's there to do near Balcomie Links Hotel?

This hotel is located in Anstruther within a short 5-minute walk of Crail Museum and Heritage Centre. You'll also find Kingsbarns Golf Links and Crail Golfing Society - Balcomie and Craighead Courses within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Balcomie Links Hotel?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balcomie Links Hotel on Jun 7, 2026 start from $170, 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.

Is there parking available at Balcomie Links Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Balcomie Links Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Balcomie Links Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Balcomie Links Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Balcomie Links Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Does Balcomie Links Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Balcomie Links Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Balcomie Links Hotel serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Does Balcomie Links Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Balcomie Links Hotel?

The closest major airport to Balcomie Links Hotel is Dundee (DND), which is 25.6 mi away (54 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Balcomie Links Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Balcomie Links Hotel.

Balcomie Links Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

louise

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

Great

Multiple options, healthy or fry up
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had a nice breakfast. When we arrived at 7:00 pm the kitchen was closed with few options in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I felt it was a little over priced the dinner was if a good quality. The breakfast not so good. Comfortable room and clean. The staff were really pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean but basic but was a 2 star. No towel rail to dry towels on & no change nxt day... as no refill on coffee /tea/milk etc had to ask for them which they did provide.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Härlig service och bra frukost.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely hotel, great location, super service and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent views. Great focal point for touring the East Neuk of Fife.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

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

We Miss You

The Balcomie Links Hotel is a wonderful and cozy place to stay for your time spent in East Neuk/Crail/Fife. We’ve never felt more at home in a hotel than we did at the Balcomie Links Hotel. The owners—Mike and Debbie—create an atmosphere of family and warmth. Debbie’s exquisite cooking is Scotland’s best kept secret, while Mike does a mean pour of the pint. Understand that the entirety of Crail has poor reception no matter where you go, so the WiFi and cable TV at ANY of the hotels requires acceptance and patience. Fear not but go goodly into the relaxation of unplugging for a bit. Unless you bring along your own hotspot, Crail itself—a peninsula that juts out into the North Sea—is left wanting for signal including mobile phones. That’s just fine. With gorgeous ocean views and hosts that bend over backwards to make their guests feel welcomed with camaraderie, it’s a great place to head on down to their fabulous restaurant, bar, and sizable game room replete with a pool table, darts, Sky TV, and easy-to-laughter locals that embody the Crail spirit of hard working, fun loving people. We’ve now been guests of the Balcomie on multiple visits and would recommend it to anyone. We miss Debbie.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019