The Golf Hotel

Hotels
8 (265 reviews)
4 High Street CRAIL Fife , Crail , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Great breakfast
Cons:
Inadequate cleanliness
Room quality needing updates

Categories

Cleanliness
7.08
Several reviews mentioned dirty carpets and a filthy bathmat, indicating poor cleanliness.
Service
9.05
Numerous reviews highlighted the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
8.59
Location was described positively in multiple reviews, making it a key strength.
Room Quality
7.04
Rooms were generally described as tired and in need of updating.
Amenities
8.07
Standard amenities mentioned but not a focal point in the reviews.
Value for Money
7.53
Several reviews indicated overpriced accommodations in relation to quality.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Food, especially breakfast and dinner, received consistent praise.
Overall Experience
8.05
General sentiment was mixed but positive, with many enjoying their visits.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 07:37

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Situated in Crail, a mere 12 km from St Andrews Bay, The Golf Hotel offers a serene escape with a garden, private parking, shared lounge, and terrace. The hotel boasts a bar and is conveniently located within 16 km of St Andrews University.

Modern Amenities for a Comfortable Stay
Each unit features a flat-screen TV, DVD player, and a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries. Guests can enjoy a continental, Full English/Irish, or vegetarian breakfast and savor British and international cuisine at the on-site restaurant.

Fun Activities and Nearby Attractions
Unwind with a game of darts or explore the surrounding area, including the captivating Discovery Point just 37 km away. With the Dundee Airport a short 41 km drive, book your stay at The Golf Hotel for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 265 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 7.04
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 7.53
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Stewart • couple • gb
8
Comfortable, enjoyable, relaxing - this is a small hotel in an historic building.
Pros:

The Golf is a small hotel in an old building - it creaks a bit. It's cosy, it has character and charm. The food is good; the public bar is small and welcoming. The staff throughout the hotel are friendly and efficient: a problem with our shower was dealt with effectively and rapidly.

Location - in the centre of the lovely Fife coastal town of Crail - is excellent.

Cons:

We had nothing to dislike.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Martha • couple • gb
5
Good basic lodging with a very warm staff and great location.
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, decent dinner, lovely breakfast, very pub-like pub

Cons:

My room never got properly dark; the toilet makes a fearsome and prolonged growl upon flushing that is very loud.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Samples • couple • us
10
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Alaisdair • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Sylvie • couple • ch
8
Petit joyau sur la côte
Pros:

Hôtel atypique , grande chambre , magnifique petit déjeuner et possibilité de manger au restaurant le soir : top

Cons:

Le système d’évacuation de l’eau ( douche et ex ) bizarre : peu efficace et se met en route seul au milieu de la nuit …

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • couple • us
9
Would stay here again.
Pros:

Comfy like home. Clean. Very friendly, accommodating, and attentive staff. Room was sweet.

Cons:

It was all great

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Diana • extended_group • nz
6
Nice friendly welcome and very central hotel.
Pros:

Great location, friendly helpful staff, good food. Welcoming and accommodating for the dog. Clean room and bathroom and good towels. Great location.

Cons:

The toilet flush stopped working early in the evening which seemed to be an ongoing plumbing problem. It would have been really good if the bathroom window could stay open.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
10
Looking forward to returning.
Pros:

All staff members were exceptional.
Very friendly.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • gb
8
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • gb
8
Nice stay in great location
Pros:

Great location, nice food, smashing pub, lovely staff

Cons:

All lovely and newly decorated but the beds are desperately needing replaced. It should be more luxurious at this price.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
9
Food & staff excellent.
Pros:

Central location.

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Hazel • extended_group • gb
6
Pros:

Hotel was in a great location for walking the Fife costal path
The staff were really attentive and friendly, we really enjoyed a lovely meal and great breakfast

Cons:

The rooms were pretty basic, mattress wasn’t very comfortable
We stayed in the pittenweem room, facilities were standard, our biggest complaint was the shower and lack of water pressure

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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richaitch49 • family_with_children • gb
9
Well worth a visit and join the locals in the fron bar - magic!!!
Pros:

Hotel ideally located on the main street and had a car park at the rear of the property. Friendly staff and locals and we enjoyed a real social time in the cosy front bar. Loads of atmosphere. Evening meal was very good. Bedroom very clean and ideal foir our purposes. Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

As an old property it's difficult to move freely, lots of stairs and corners to negotiate.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
6
Despite all the criticisms above I enjoyed my stay and would use this hotel again.
Cons:

My partner's single bed sank in the middle.
The light and fan in the toilet did not work.
The toilet door could not be closed properly.
The floors above creaked loudly.
This was almost inevitable in a hotel with a bar but the noise from the bar was persistent until midnight.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • solo_traveller • gb
7
Our stay in Crail 8
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely
Staff were lovely ,especially the girl in the kitchen.

Cons:

Only one light in the bedroom , no light in the bathroom. We had to put the light on above the sink .

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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NIGEL • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Comfortable room and excellent breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee