Balcomie Links Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (568 reviews)
Balcomie Road Crail , Anstruther , gb
+44 1333 450237

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Hiking
Luggage storage
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Musty smell in bathroom
Issues with accommodating dietary restrictions

Categories

Cleanliness
8.65
Reviews generally indicate clean accommodations, though one mention of a musty smell in the bathroom lowers sentiment.
Service
9.15
Many reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff; some concerns about service quality were mentioned but overall sentiment is positive.
Location
9.15
Multiple positive mentions of the hotel's convenient location for various activities.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms described as spacious and generally comfortable, with some individual comments on bed comfort.
Amenities
8.65
Amenities were typically described positively, though availability issues were noted.
Value for Money
8.65
General sentiment indicates good value for the services provided.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Breakfast received praise, but one review expressed disappointment due to dietary constraints not being accommodated.
Overall Experience
8.85
Majority of reviews reflect a positive overall experience with minor issues affecting some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 14:11

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Located in Anstruther, Balcomie Links Hotel offers a charming stay just 12 km from St Andrews Bay. The hotel boasts a shared lounge, free private parking, and a restaurant, providing guests with comfort and convenience during their visit. Each room is elegantly furnished with a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom, ensuring a relaxing retreat.

Diverse Dining Options

Guests can enjoy a delicious breakfast spread every morning, featuring continental, Full English/Irish, and vegetarian options. The on-site bar and restaurant offer a variety of culinary delights, perfect for indulging after a day of exploring the nearby attractions.

Entertainment and Activities

From karaoke nights to billiards and darts, there is never a dull moment at Balcomie Links Hotel. With water sports facilities nearby and hiking/cycling routes in the area, guests can enjoy a range of activities throughout their stay.

Experience luxury and comfort at Balcomie Links Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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 568 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.65
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Michael • couple • gb
1
We were dismayed when we arrived but we paid for four nights unaware of many of the hotel's shortcomings. We abandon
Pros:

Although the hotel is 'tired' externally, it has been redecorated internally and is located near to the coastline

Cons:

We were given a 'so called' double room but was only big enough to be a single. The door to the shower room wouldn't open far enough because it hit the very narrow double bed. No facilities in the shower room to hang or dry towels or to hang clothes. Nowhere to place toiletries except for a sloping glass shelf over the sink. No provision of a kettle so we had to make do with a coffee maker that heated one cup at a time. Breakfast was very poor with a bowlful of rotten, over ripe bananas and poor provision of other fruit except for apples and oranges.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • gb
7
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Renate • solo_traveller • de
6
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Werner M. • couple • ch
6
Angenehmer einfacher Aufenthalt
Pros:

Unkomplizierter Ceck in und Ceck out. Nettes Peronal. Sportbar zum verweilen ganz gut.

Cons:

Zimmer sehr klein. Wasser zum duschen nicht warm.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • gb
4
Eating out recommended
Pros:

Helpful manager

Cons:

Food was average (dinner) to poor (breakfast). Had been pre-advised that Wednesdays were fish & chips for dinner: would have been better walking down the road to the chippy. Breakfast next day was very poor.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Antony • couple • gb
7
Fine when little else available but a bit overpriced
Pros:

Bedroom and en-suite were good

Cons:

Price

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Room clean

Cons:

Bar area not very cosy. Breakfast disappointing - continental choice limited and cooked option very greasy

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Helena • solo_traveller • se
8
Pros:

Rummet var fint och mysigt. Bra frukostbuffé med separat beställning av äggrätter.

Cons:

Tråkig och nedgången utemiljö drar ner helhetsintrycket.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • couple • gb
7
Nice stay for a couple days, great stop over.
Pros:

Room clean, staff friendly and attentive, the restaurant was lovely good breakfast and we had dinner there too. Nice to have a place to chill in the bar/games area as well. Onsite parking.

Cons:

The bed was too small, my partner is 6ft and his feet hung off the end and mattress quite soft. Also the room was sweltering, AC didn't work, no fan and the window only opened a bit so our sleep was so so. 280 for 2 nights felt quite expensive.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • au
8
Basic but good value and the staff were great
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • gb
7
Stay met expectations and room from view was fantastic
Pros:

Breakfast was fine, nothing special but no complaints

Cons:

Nothing in particular.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • gb
6
Lovely room and most of the staff were friendly and helpful. It did sometime feel they were very stretched though.
Pros:

Our room was very comfortable with a fabulous sea view. The location was great with a bus service just outside the hotel. We got a day ticket and it allowed us to travel to most of the villages along the coast.

Cons:

The servicing of the room was hit and miss. One day we had clean towels dumped on our ummade bed, the dirty towels were not removed and nothing was cleaned. On the other days it was cleaned to a good standard. The restaurant was not quite as shown on the website, with mediocre food at best, although the portions were huge.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • couple • de
6
Pros:

Sehr gutes Frühstück

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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mike • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Super room (top floor with view of the ocean), evening meal (Balmoral chicken), avocado option for bfast was a welcome change, friendly staff

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pleasant, goof value and good location.
Pros:

Nice and straightforward hotel. Nice staff and nice location.

Cons:

NA

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Ralph • couple • us
8
OK
Pros:

Good restaurant

Cons:

No A/C unit and no elevator

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Anonymous • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The staff was friendly and efficient. It was great having a restaurant with bar available on premises. The breakfast choices were excellent.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Frauke • family_with_children • de
3
Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt überhaupt nicht!
Pros:

zum Golf spielen ist die Lage sehr gut, ansonsten sehr schlechtes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.

Cons:

Schlechtes Frühstück, unfreundliches Personal und Management, unsaubere, teils schmuddelige Räumlichkeiten,

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Ilse • couple • za
7
Pros:

Position was good for exploring the area by car.
The room was basic but comfortable and in a good condition.

Cons:

The WiFi could have been better, we often lost connectivity.
The outside of the building needs some clean-up and fresh paint.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Alain • couple • fr
7
Pas trop de choix dans la région donc ...
Pros:

Mieux à l'intérieur ... grande chambre agréable vue sur mer (lointaine)

Cons:

Un peu déçu à l'arrivée ... loin du village ... un peu défraîchi !
Minuscule salle de bain ... "literie molle"

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee