Harbour Inn

Hotels
6.8 (275 reviews)
20 Rodger Street , Anstruther , gb

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Poor breakfast
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.44
Mixed feedback; some mentions of cleanliness issues in dining area.
Service
8.41
Staff were consistently reported as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.45
Excellent location highlighted by multiple reviewers.
Room Quality
6.4
Comments on cramped conditions and cold rooms, with some positive mentions.
Amenities
6.43
Limited amenities mentioned; improvement needed according to reviews.
Value for Money
5.89
Concerns regarding breakfast offerings and value relative to price.
Food and Beverage
5.44
Poor breakfast experience and limited food options reported.
Overall Experience
6.91
Overall an enjoyable stay, but with notable shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 11:00

Property Description

Spectacular Location
Located just 70 meters from the beautiful Billow Ness Beach, Harbour Inn offers a picturesque setting for a relaxing getaway.

Fantastic Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of on-site dining at the restaurant and bar, along with barbecue facilities for a delightful outdoor experience.

Exciting Activities
Unwind with evening entertainment or explore the surroundings with activities like darts, hiking, and cycling.

To experience the charm of Harbour Inn firsthand, book your stay now and create unforgettable memories.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 275 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.44
Service: 8.41
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 6.4
Amenities: 6.43
Value for Money: 5.89
Food and Beverage: 5.44
Overall Experience: 6.91
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Debra couple gb
7
Pros:

Room was clean lovely continental breakfast

Cons:

In need of TLC need more sockets as not any at mirror

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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annie extended_group gb
8
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Andrew family_with_children gb
6
A satisfactory overnight stay..
Pros:

This is a basic overnight stay. It was satisfactory without getting beyond that. Although it's alwayd nice to be greeted on arrival, access worked well, and emailed instructions were clear and easy to understand.

Cons:

It was small, especially the en suite, and condensation had led to considerable black mould on the glass and window frame. The breakfast (which we didn't know about until the confirmatory email on the day of arrival, and which we did not sample) looked unappetising, and with no staff present, was very basic!

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Laura couple gb
6
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Breakfast was appalling - totally understand that it’s not worth paying staff to make a cooked breakfast out of season but it would be better to have nothing at all and just stick to the tea / coffee in the room.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Fair couple gb
8
Pros:

Great location..clean bedding and towels. Comfortable bed. Nice warm heater. Lots of mirrors.
Had a nice stay.

Cons:

Room too cluttered with ornaments and sofa in corner. Large chair in corner not necessary and taking up too much space. Would be better without four poster style bed. ( just my personal opinion. Not a compaint)
No shower gel ( we used the hand wash at sink)
No bin liner and only one bin( in toilet. ).
Kettle wasn't cordless so had to unplug to fill.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Daisy couple gb
10
Cute Comfy & Clean
Pros:

Stumbled across this place , what can I say little hidden gem . Value for money & great staff .
Thankyou to Bradley & Ian such lovely people & great knowledge of the area . ( Added bonus dog friendly )

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Kim solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Easy access to room, lovely room and facilities. Loved the decor and the atmosphere.

Cons:

WiFi wasn't great and couldn't turn the heating down but understand that this is a very old building so can't be 100% perfect.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple gb
2
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
A
Allan solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Ana family_with_children gb
3
Too expensive for what you get
Pros:

location is handy in the center of the village

Cons:

Still trash in the bin in the bedroom from previous guests. Although we were warned that breakfast was very limited, the pastries were out of date, tables dirty and water lukewarm for coffee.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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RhonaT couple gb
8
RT
Pros:

Great location.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
10
Definitely book again. Great location and facilities excellent.
Pros:

Very enjoyable stay. Staff were very accommodating and provided extra heating on request as it was a particularly cold weekend,

Cons:

All good. No complaints.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Matilde couple it
4
Stop there only of necessary...
Pros:

Well positioned

Cons:

The room was small and dirty. The moquette had dirt on it and the sheet had fur and crumbs. The bathroom was so tiny one could barely move inside

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
9
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Susan Harrod couple gb
9
Pros:

Everyone at the hotel was friendly and welcoming, they would do anything to help you, answer questions tell you what's nearby and the room was clean and cosy

Cons:

NA

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple ca
9
Pros:

Location. Very friendly barman. Scot made our stay enjoyable.

Cons:

First room, twin beds, not what we expected. Fortunately Scot was able to change room to a very nice and comfortable double.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Deborah family_with_children gb
5
A little more attention to detail could make this a great little get-away spot.
Pros:

We chose this accommodation for the location - a nice coastal location, where we could meet up with family who were close by. Great coastal walks, affordable places to eat, and a warm room to come back to afterwards.

Cons:

The room was a bit tired and very small. Personally I think it was a stretch calling this a Family room, and I'm glad our child is old enough to sit still! Our clothes stayed in bags under the bed because there was nowhere else for them: I couldn't use the hanging rail because it was right over the kettle (which got a fair bit of use). The heating wasn't working, but they had supplied extra plug-in heaters, so we were not cold. We weren't in it much, so none of this bothered us. But sadly the noise did. We were expecting it to be quiet, out of season, but were instead kept awake two nights in a row by live music (which was OK in the early evening, but was followed by recorded music till the early hours). We struggled with our early starts after that. Also, I had to get up in the middle of the first night to remake the bed because the under-sheet just would not stay on. I thought it was the wrong size, but it was put on the wrong way round. My daughter slept on the sofa bed, but said it was not comfortable. Despite all this, because of the great location, two of us would probably come back for a shorter stay, if we could chose a quieter room away from the bar. More info on which nights and which rooms were 'quiet' (on the website description) could have helped us make a better choice.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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damm family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Gillian couple gb
8
Great location and great value for money.
Pros:

Great location and staff would do anything for you, so friendly. Great value for money which included a complimentary continental breakfast which was as an added bonus. We booked room only. So nice surprise x

Cons:

A couple of things only the carpets in room need a good Hoover. The bathroom a couple of plastic cups would help

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
5
Did the job but not great value for money.
Pros:

Location.
Nice effort to make sure rom was warm.

Cons:

Self check-in is really impersonal. Room the tiniest room I have ever been in, especially for a twin room. Kettle didn’t seem to work. Shower cubicle tiny too

2026-02-13 via Nuitee