St Olaf Golf Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (214 reviews)
Aulton Road Cruden Bay , Cruden Bay , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 214 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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Silvia • couple • it
10
Super consigliato
Pros:

Hotel tipico scozzese che si affaccia sul meraviglioso campo da golf di Cruden Bay. Vista meravigliosa, camera e bagno spaziosi e puliti, staff gentilissimo. Cena e colazione anche senza glutine preparata al momento.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Alison • extended_group • gb
8
Ideal as we were playing golf at Cruden Bay
Pros:

Fine for our requirements

Cons:

No problems

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Jacobsson • extended_group • se
10
Great staff, lovely place
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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e60tiger • couple • jp
10
また使いたい。
Pros:

部屋の窓からCruden Bay GCのコースがよく見えた。
ゴルフ好きには堪らない部屋でした。
また、レストランは美味しく対応も良かった。

Cons:

なし

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Henricus • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Room was fantastic, breakfast was good and owners were very attentive

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Diego • family_with_children • es
9
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Doreen • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Quality and facilities in the bedroom and lovely view from the room.
Also excellent breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Olivier • solo_traveller • nl
10
Amazing stay for any golfer and highly recommended
Pros:

Amazing. Very friendly staff, great food, big room with modern facilities. Comfortable bed, hot water from the shower without waiting. Everything was as I could only hope it to be.

Cons:

I have no improvement areas.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Proper gem
Pros:

Couldn't fault anything. Room superb, food excellent and staff and owners kind and attentive

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Moreen • extended_group • de
8
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Fantastic location, lovely staff

Cons:

The smell from the kitchen came into our room

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Joe • couple • gb
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly hosts and staff. Well decorated rooms snd good food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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howard • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Great location, by the golf course.Very friendly and welcoming staff. Food good, with ample portions. Comfortable bed. Twin bedroom light and airy, with 2 large windows.

Cons:

Bedroom small, especially with luggage. Not able to open wardrobe and dressingtable properly.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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StuartWill • couple • au
8
Had a great time and host was fantastic
Pros:

Great location for golf and recently modernised

Cons:

No lift

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Perfect location for golf at Cruden Bay , excellent value

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very comfortable and pleasant stay - would recommend the hotel, especially when compared with to within a local (15 mile
Pros:

Great location, stunning views, friendly and accommodating staff, very well presented and comfortable room.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
9
We had a very pleasant stay, good dinners, friendly staff.
Pros:

The breakfast was fresh and prepared as ordered, very good. A nice variety of food on the buffey.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Baird • solo_traveller • us
10
Beautiful and worth it!!
Pros:

Location and price were unmatched! Gorgeous and relaxing! So close to golf and the Slains Castle ruins.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Enrik • solo_traveller • ch
10
Freundliche Unterkunft in ruhiger Umgebung
Pros:

Ruhige Lage am Rand des Golfplatzes Zimmer mit vollem Blick über die Golf-Anlage aufs Meer. Riesige Betten. Sehr grosses Zimmer. Liebenswerte Gastgeber mit hilfreichen Tipps für Ausflüge. Reichhaltiges Frühstück. Grosse Auswahl an Speisen beim Abendessen.

Cons:

Alles war wirklich gut.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Jürgen • extended_group • de
10
Tolle Zeit in guter Atmosphäre. Immer wieder.
Pros:

Tolles Zimmer. Gemütliche Betten. Sauberes geräumiges Bad.
Das Personal war herausragend freundlich.
Abendessen und Frühstück waren nicht im Zimmerpreis enthalten. Jedoch super lecker und Preis- Leistungsverhältnis überragend.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee