The Shoregate

Hotels
9.7 (82 reviews)
67 High Street , Crail , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Cashless payment available
First aid kit available
Free wired internet
Golfing on site
Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
No staff on site overnight

Categories

Cleanliness
9.46
Rooms were spacious, spotless, and beautifully decorated.
Service
9.93
Staff were very helpful and attentive to requests.
Location
9.47
Well situated on the main road, which is quiet despite being the main street.
Room Quality
9.92
Rooms were very comfortable and had a wow factor.
Amenities
9.45
In-room treats and well-appointed facilities.
Value for Money
9.41
Overall good experience that justifies the cost.
Food and Beverage
9.96
Breakfast was excellent, all homemade and delicious.
Overall Experience
10
A wonderful stay with fantastic hospitality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 18:41

Property Description

Central location in Fife
Explore the historic towns of St Andrews and Crail, located just a short distance away.

Modern amenities for comfort
Enjoy free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary toiletries in every room.

Diverse dining options
Indulge in a delicious à la carte, English/Irish, or vegetarian breakfast, followed by British cuisine at the on-site restaurant.

Book your stay at The Shoregate now for an unforgettable experience by the sea.

Important information:

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

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 82 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.46
Service: 9.93
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 9.92
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 9.41
Food and Beverage: 9.96
Overall Experience: 10
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Jean • couple • gb
10
Great choice for a short stay
Pros:

The hotel retains old world charm with quirky modern touches. The rooms are stunning, comfortable and luxurious. Little extras such as hand made macarons and a local gin were very welcome. Food was fabulous, as was service. The location is perfect for exploring the beautiful village of Crail and a short walk to the picturesque harbour. There is a bus stop right outside the hotel if you want to go to St Andrews without the car. A great choice for a short break and will definitely be back.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • at
10
Perfect!
Pros:

We had the most amazing time! Room was perfect, staff very kind and the breakfast so delicious. We also had dinner at the restaurant in the evening, highly recommended. Our stay was 10/10!

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Nina • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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terri • extended_group • us
10
It was surprisingly swanky for such a small town.
Pros:

Beautiful property. We had a very nice, large, comfortable room with snacks waiting for us. The large bathroom has a great shower, robes and slippers. Friendly helpful staff. Delicious, top notch, beautifully prepared meals. We were walking the fife trail so Shoregate was a huge treat after walking 11 miles.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • solo_traveller • gb
10
Luxury stay everything refined and well thought out! Stunning room and welcoming touches!
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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wendy • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We loved everything about the Shoregate Our Rooms were very comfortable, and had a wow factor when we opened the door, lovely little touches like a macaron and tablet and a gin and tonic. The staff were lovely especially the guy who greeted us when we arrived. (Sorry his name escapes me) Our Breakfast was excellent and all home made,delicious!!!!
Will definitely be back

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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Olivia • couple • gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Room was absolutely lovely, staff were really friendly and the breakfast was fantastic. Would definitely recommend

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • gb
10
2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
10
2025-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
7
2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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giagoni • couple • it
10
Bellissimo piccolo albergo in un posto meraviglioso
Pros:

Il letto

Cons:

Le scale 😅

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
10
2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Croft • couple • gb
10
Fabulous place to stay.
Pros:

The interiors are beautiful, the bed comfy and the food delicious.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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bonnie • couple • us
10
2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Olivier • couple • fr
9
2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The staff were very helpful - including putting some fruit and yogurt in my refrigerator the evening before I was leaving since I had an early pick-up time.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
9
Would be very happy to return. Lovely intimate and friendly place.
Pros:

Great food, comfortable room, immaculate and very friendly.

Cons:

Why does a room that hosts 2 people only have 1 chair?

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Christine • family_with_children • gb
10
Luxury in Crail
Pros:

The room was very comfortable and very well appointed.
We had dinner the night of our stay and it was excellent.

2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Everything, Dinner was fantastic, Breakfast the best ever, Hospitality on a different level

Cons:

That i could not stay longer

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee