Carnoustie Golf Hotel 'A Bespoke Hotel’

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8.8 (2020 reviews)
8 Links Parade , Carnoustie , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean facilities
Great amenities
Beautiful location
Cons:
Food quality issues
Room heating problems
Dated interiors

Categories

Cleanliness
8.94
The hotel is described as spotlessly clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.41
The staff are noted as being exceptionally friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
8.95
The location is appreciated for its proximity to the sea front and golf course.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms are clean and comfortable but could be upgraded; some notes on dated interiors.
Amenities
8.93
Great facilities including a pool, sauna, and gym are highlighted.
Value for Money
8.39
Room upgrades seem reasonably priced, but dining is noted as overpriced.
Food and Beverage
7.94
Breakfast was criticized for quality; dining experience generally seen as overpriced.
Overall Experience
9.41
Overall happiness with the stay, many guests express a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 15:49

Property Description

Luxurious Golf Hotel on Carnoustie Golf Links Championship Course

Nestled on the edge of the renowned Carnoustie Golf Links Championship Course, the Carnoustie Golf Hotel offers a premium stay experience.

Leisure Centre with Indoor Pool and More

Indulge in relaxation with access to a heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and gym at the leisure centre, ensuring a rejuvenating stay.

Gourmet Dining and Scenic Views

Savor local delicacies at Calders Bistro with picturesque views of the golf course, unwind at the Calders Lounge, or enjoy the outdoors at the terraced seating area.

Experience luxury and comfort at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel, book your stay now for an unforgettable golf getaway.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free 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.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2020 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.94
Service: 9.41
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.93
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 7.94
Overall Experience: 9.41
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Craig • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Greg • couple • us
7
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Linners • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Pleasant staff and lovely hotel rooms

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • gb
6
Ok stay but has the potential to be so much better!
Pros:

The spa facilities were good, the reception and bar areas were very pleasant and the staff particularly within the bar areas were very hospitable.

Cons:

The bed within my bedroom was horrific, probably one of the worst I’ve ever had. Paper thin, springs digging in to my back and really uncomfortable to sleep in. By the time I got in to bed at 11pm it wasn’t an appropriate time to get this sorted. The overall standard of the room was very dated and could better like that of other golf hotels within Scotland. The food wasn’t great either within the restaurant.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
3
Very disaapointing
Cons:

I recently stayed at Carnoustie Golf Hotel and Spa and unfortunately the experience fell far below expectations, especially for a hotel associated with such a renowned golf course.

Mornings were consistently disrupted by loud maintenance noise directly outside the window — first a leaf blower, followed by a power washer. This made it impossible to rest and felt completely avoidable with better scheduling.

The in-room experience was also disappointing. The TV stopped working while we were watching a show and remained unusable for nearly 24 hours. There was no fridge in the room, which is a basic amenity many travelers expect. The phones didn’t work either, making it difficult to contact reception.

Food options were another major letdown. The 24-hour café menu is extremely limited and overpriced — £14 for a cold sandwich with no option to heat it is simply unreasonable, and just plain lazy, it’s so simple to have decent items that can be made quickly and taste great for guests to have at any time, to have crap on the menu and charge an arm and a leg for it speaks volumes about the thought of the guest experience. Given the hotel’s remote location with few nearby alternatives, the lack of decent, accessible food options is unacceptable.

Basic necessities were also lacking. There was no water refill station, meaning guests are forced to pay £4.50 for bottled water. Small details like this make a big difference and reflect poorly on guest care, also no complementary bottles of water in the room upon entry.

Comfort was compromised by very poor-quality pillows — flat and uncomfortable — which affected sleep quality.

There were also ongoing maintenance issues that should have been better managed. The women’s locker room doors were being painted during active hours, which is disruptive and inconvenient as well as toxic smelling.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
8
Great break
Pros:

Clean luxurious and catered to every need

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Rhoda • solo_traveller • gb
7
Lovely stay with friends. Good atmosphere in the hotel. Lovely spa. Lovely food in The Rookery.
Pros:

Location and communal areas. Lovely bar and dining area.

Cons:

Rooms and bathrooms a bit dated. Carpets in corridors dated and stained in some areas.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Richard • extended_group • gb
8
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The location is fantastic. Great views and walks plus close to some lovely small independent shops and cafes.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Stu • couple • ee
6
The hotel has lost quality in most areas since new ownership
Pros:

Good breakfast
Staff was pleasant. .

Cons:

Room was freezing when we arrived. The mattress was lumpy and I could feel the springs(same as last time i stayed there!!).
There were no robes available. You have spa. I have never been in a hotel with a spa that did have robes in ALL rooms.
I was informed I could rent one.
I asked for a taxi to be called, and was instead shown a list of numbers to call. Again..in 20 years of travel I have never been denied by a hotel to call for a taxi.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very comfortable and relaxing, staff were very friendly
Pros:

The sports bar and leisure facilities were great

Cons:

The furniture in the rooms were quite tired and worn (visible holes in the chair). These could do with a refresh
Also, only 1 lift appeared to be working which meant a lot of waiting, especially when groups arrived

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Christian • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The check-in was very pleasant, quick and informative. All the employees were extremely friendly, professional, polite and helpful.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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MacHugh • couple • gb
9
A very pleasant, relaxing stay, Thanks.
Pros:

breakfast was excellent, fresh and hot. The room was really nice, albeit a bit warm (large windows and sunshine!) Staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing particular

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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RICHARD • solo_traveller • gb
9
Carnoustie stay
Pros:

I liked it. Very friendly and helpful staff. The leisure centre was nice. The room could do with a bit of an upgrade from the old wooden furniture, but overall a very good experience. And i would go back.

Cons:

Only the furniture, also the menu can do with more options.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Kris • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Excellent facilities and food. Nice, clean hotel in a good location beside the beach. Couldn't fault anything.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Marek J-K • couple • gb
9
great place to spend fab time resting in spa or active in gym and walking around.
Pros:

clean quire large size standard room, well equipped and clean new refurbished bathroom. Very polite and helpfull recepcionist, clean facilities, well equupped gym with nice wiev over golf course and working AC, large carpark, short walk distance to few town restaurants, bars and shops, form hotel bar took only good coffee but both restaurant and bar looks good. swimming pool very nice and clean with jacuzzi, sauna and steam room highly recommend. Few interesting places within 30min drive (or use a bus/train)

Cons:

swimming pool photos on website and booking.com are not realistic - in life is much smaller than on the photos and could be busy in weekends and peak time.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • gb
10
Super location and service
Pros:

We booked the day of our stay because we were bikepacking. The hotel was amazing at accommodating our needs, letting us check in early, amend to a double bed and storing our bikes in our room.

There’s an onsite swimming pool with sauna, steam room and jacuzzi that you can use before checking in and after checking out on the day of your stay.

There’s was also a bar with ample seating. The price was standard hotel prices ~£15-25 a dish. It’s also close to town which has a few small shops, a beach and a park.

Kyle was on the reception desk when we checked in and he was fabulous at explaining everything and helping us with our belongings.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • gb
9
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee