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Balcomie Links Hotel

2.0 star property
Scotland's coastal gem offers family-friendly meals, billiards challenges, and easy access to coastal adventures along the stunning shoreline

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Balcomie Links Hotel overlooks the sea, perfect for families and friends. Guests enjoy breakfast on the terrace, then head to the arcade or challenge each other at billiards. Free WiFi and helpful concierge services add convenience to the coastal experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Double Room, Ensuite (Or Twin)

  • 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 WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite (Twin)

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

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Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 21 sq m
  • 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 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
Map
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 - 18.4 km
  • A historic building with a red facade and a tower, a modern stadium with blue seats, and a grassy field.
    Old Course at St Andrews
    19 min drive - 19.1 km
  • A stone bridge over a canal, a grassy field, and historic buildings in the background.
    St. Andrews Links
    22 min drive - 20.7 km
  • A modern architectural structure with horizontal slats, a paved walkway, and a landscaped area with grasses and shrubs.
    V&A Dundee
    43 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Crail Museum and Heritage Centre
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Anstruther Fish Bar
    8 min drive
  • Ship Tavern
    8 min drive
  • The Larachmhor
    10 min drive
  • The Clubhouse
    14 min drive
  • The Squire Restaurant
    13 min drive

About this property

Balcomie Links Hotel

  • Property highlights
  • At Balcomie Links Hotel, you can look forward to free breakfast, a terrace, and an arcade/game room. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • A porter/bellhop, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
    • Concierge services, a computer station, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Balcomie Links Hotel feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces.
  • Other amenities include:
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, housekeeping, and desks

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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

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

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

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
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

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