St Olaf Golf Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (177 reviews)
Aulton Road Cruden Bay , Cruden Bay , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Good food
Cons:
Live music can be loud

Categories

Cleanliness
8.54
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.01
The staff were friendly, welcoming, and attentive.
Location
9.05
Great location with scenic views and proximity to the golf course.
Room Quality
8.8
Recently refurbished rooms with a lovely sea view.
Amenities
8.73
Good amenities including breakfast options and a restaurant.
Value for Money
8.49
Great value for what you receive.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Excellent food with generous portions and gluten-free options.
Overall Experience
8.81
A lovely place with great overall ambiance.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:03

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis in Cruden Bay

Luxurious Accommodation: St. Olaf Hotel offers elegantly furnished rooms with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and stunning sea views for a comfortable stay.

Gastronomic Delights: Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant serving delectable dishes, or unwind with a refreshing drink at the cozy bar, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.

Scenic Surroundings: Nestled in a picturesque location with a garden, our non-smoking property provides a serene retreat away from the hustle and bustle, yet conveniently close to popular attractions like Haddo House and Tolquhon Castle.

Experience tranquility and luxury at St. Olaf Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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 £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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

8.8
Based on 177 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.54
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 8.81
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Katrina • extended_group • gb
10
Beautiful place to stay, great food, lovely friendly staff.
Pros:

The owner has done a fantastic job of refurbing the building (still doing lots of work currently).

The staff were really friendly, beds comfortable, rooms beautiful, clean and had a lovely view.

The food was really good.

The beach and golf course were really close and great!

I would highly recommend staying here.

Cons:

Had a great stay only thing I would of changed was the cider on draft as I don’t like strongbow but that’s personal preference.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Leigh • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Kevin - a fantastic host - thank you.

I look forward to many more trips.

Cons:

Clean, tidy, welcoming - all round it was fantastic.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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baxter • family_with_children • gb
10
Great value for money. Would definitely stay again if I'm in the area.
Pros:

Staff were plesant and helpful. Breakfast was exceptionally. Overall was a very comfortable stay.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely hotel great location recently refurbished to a very high standard spacious room with sea view.Staff are exceptional, friendly,professional polite. Had a lovely family meal in restaurant lots of choice generous helpings couldnt fault anything. Already looking forward to our next visit.

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Eric • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

This is a lovely old hotel that has just been renovated to a very high standard. Staff very friendly and welcoming. View from are room was lovely with scenic views of the sea and surrounding golf course which is basically a few steps from the front door .
Breakfast was really tasty ( unfortunately wasn’t an option while booking .
Overall great place . Could see this hotel buzzing during the summer period. ( we visited December)

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Euan • solo_traveller • gb
9
2025-11-15 • via Nuitee
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Janette • couple • gb
10
Great stay and location
Pros:

The management were so attentive. I booked the room first thing that morning. Due to family situation for the following day.
There was myself, husband and son alo g with our dog. We were given a second room for free. That was amazing generosity.

Cons:

Nothing to mention. Everything was good.

2025-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Carl • couple • gb
10
2025-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Vinnie • extended_group • gb
10
2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Craig
10
Pros:

Friendly staff and food amazing

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Auvo • couple • fi
6
Cruden Bay golf oli aivan vieressä, joten siksi sijainti erinomainen.
Pros:

Aamiainen oli ihan riittävä, hedelmät ja marjat olivat tuoreita. Kokki teki runsaan munakkaan.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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katharina • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Ein Ort wo man sich sofort wohl fühlt - wie zu Hause was die authentische Herzlichkeit der Gastgeber betrifft, mit dem Service-Komfort eines Hotels.
Gutes Essen- abends wie morgens (nach dem Full Scottish breakfast ist man versorgt bis zum abend).
Tolle Lage zum wandern/spazieren
Ruhig

Cons:

Nichts

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Alice • couple • gb
10
Great Stay even for non golfers
Pros:

We had a brilliant stay at this venue. The hosts were so helpful and the staff were really friendly. After only being owners for a short time Kevin and Debbie have already done so much to improve the place and have more renovations planned. The food was excellent with gluten free options and plenty of fresh fruit and veg on offer, also portions were very generous. We visited Slains Castle and walked along endless beaches and visited the colonies of seals at Newburgh. The golf course on the doorstep is well renowned but we were just there for a wee break with our dog Mungo, who was also made very welcome.

Cons:

I can't think of anything I disliked

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Julia • extended_group • at
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect! Great room, great staff, and really great food! We enjoyed our stay here a lot.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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XavierDel • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

accueil top, restau et petit dej top, localisation top

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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ALBERTO • family_with_children • it
9
Beautiful
Pros:

The view was amazing, the staff really nice and the room characteristic

2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • extended_group • gb
10
2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Karlheinz • family_with_children • de
10
Hervorragendes, kleines Hotel mit ganz besonders freundlichen Gastgebern
Pros:

Die sehr freundlichen Gastgeber gaben uns viele interessante Einblicke sowie wertvolle Tips für unsere Reise; hervorragendes Frühstück und Abendessen mit ganz besonderer Rücksichtnahme auf eine bestehende Lebensmittelallergie.

2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • gb
9
Great location,friendly staff had a good stay but if I was going’s back I would find out if they had live music before I
Pros:

Great Location,lovely bright rooms with a big comfortable bed

Cons:

The night I stayed they had a live band in the bar which was rather loud and ran on until after midnight,I did not bother me that much but had I known it was happening I probably would not gave booked there

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Alastair • couple • au
10
2025-08-31 • via Nuitee