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The Waterfront

3.0 star property
Inn in Anstruther with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Front of property
Flat-screen TV, DVD player
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$312
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July

Explore the area

Map
18/20 Shore Street, Anstruther, Scotland, KY10 3EA
  • Billow Ness Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Anstruther Golf Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • St Monans Heritage Collection
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Dundee (DND)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Select Comfort bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 6.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Anstruther

At The Waterfront you'll be within steps of Scottish Fisheries Museum and La Petite Epicerie. Highlights at this inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the inn's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8 AM and 10 AM. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Anstruther inn, attractions include University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews.
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What's nearby

  • Scottish Fisheries Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Billow Ness Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anstruther Golf Club - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Elie Beach - 11 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station - 22 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The West End Bar & Gantry - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dreel Tavern - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront

Inn in Anstruther with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly The Waterfront also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Anstruther inn is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Waterfront offers 10 accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Waterfront?

Yep, The Waterfront has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterfront?

As of 2 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront on 7 July 2025 start from AU$311.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Waterfront?

Yep, The Waterfront is a short 8-minute walk from Billow Ness Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing and fishing.

What makes The Waterfront a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Waterfront.

Is The Waterfront family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Waterfront is a hit with families.

Does The Waterfront serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waterfront?

No, The Waterfront does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Waterfront?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Waterfront?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Waterfront?

There isn't one on site, but Anstruther Golf Club is a short 11-minute walk away.

The Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendly staff and the exceptional food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was excellent and the food was exceptional all staff friendly and the room was spotless and great area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RETURN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very noisy in the old building in the back. While rooms have been updated nicely, the insulation in the walls and ceiling certainly was not. Whenever anyone walks around, the building creaks and groans like an old schooner in a storm. You can hear conversations and TVs in the adjacent rooms and above. We were treated to the BBC news until 1:30am and it started again at 6am. Breakfast was good as most reviews say. Otherwise, I am very surprised that more reviews don’t mention how noisy it is. Good from far, far from good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service excellent and food was brilliant. Ate in hotel both nights, plenty of choice and great value
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab stay. Chill
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean friendly Hotel. Staff very helpful and breakfast was first class
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy and friendly hotel

Comfy and friendly hotel, but the real highlight was the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Birthday treat.

We had a lovely stay. Hotel was lovely. Food was excellent. We aim to return at a future date.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel and location

Great hotel, friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and lovely spot on the globe.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant stay

Very comfortable stay in lovely room with generous space. All staff very friendly and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary, Highland Park

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff, nice spacious room and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was very clean, roomy with lots of storage and very comfortable beds. Our bed was on the wall adjacent to next doors bathroom. There does not appear to be any sound insulation between the rooms as we could hear everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, coming from next door. We had one couple next door who were obviously talking to each other while one was in the bathroom and the other in the bedroom. It went on for two hours, preventing us from getting to sleep. You should be able to do this without worrying about annoying anyone in the next room. When we checked out we asked about this and we were told that the rooms were refurbished after COVID and no one has complained about this before which I find extremely difficult to believe. They also seem very keen on leaving lights on. There was a massive security light outside our room in the courtyard which was on day and night. We also had our bedroom window open the first night but had to close it due to the noise, possibly coming from a boiler or some sort of machinery. Its such a shame about these issues as otherwise it was lovely but this would put us off going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are modern yet tasteful and the food was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois and Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Room and bath spacious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not as close to St. Andrews as I was lead to believe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay in Anstruther.

Very nice hotel and restaurant. One of the few places to get something other than fish and chips or take-away. Couldn’t beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, spotlessly clean and spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely superb. The ultimate hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024