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The Waterfront

3.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Elie Beach

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Double Room | View from room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Family Room | View from room
50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Explore the area

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18/20 Shore Street, Anstruther, Scotland, KY10 3EA
  • Place, La Petite Epicerie
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Scottish Fisheries Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Billow Ness Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪48 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
10 bedrooms
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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10 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
10 bedrooms
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Anstruther

At The Waterfront, you'll be 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from Elie Beach and 11.7 km (7.3 mi) from Kingsbarns Golf Links. 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. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Anstruther inn include St Andrews Bay and University of St. Andrews.
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What's nearby

  • La Petite Epicerie - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 18 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Wee Chippy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Shoregate - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪West End Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Waterfront

Inn with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Elie Beach
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 complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

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.

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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

  • In-room 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

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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 21 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront on 23 Nov 2025 start from AU$208.27, 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. 135 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 195 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a bit of a problem at first, but then we ended up with a really good spot right beside the building.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

A gem on the Anstruther coast

An amazing hotel with wonderful staff and amazing food at the restaurant. The rooms are unique albeit slightly quirky but always high quality and comfortable. A real gem ....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great hotel and the staff and support was great.the food lovely but remember to book in advance for evening meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Great

Great stay as always, lovely modern, comfortable rooms. Complementary water, sky tv so can log into your Netflix, YouTube or I-Player. Breakfast is great. Overall great rooms in a great location with great staff and a great restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good breakfast and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lodging was a great surprise for us. The appartements are located behind the facade of the Waterfront restaurent in an alley. Everything was very clean, renovated with a friendly staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, high quality and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking is a major issue
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked a double and was told just before arrival only 2 singles were available. Otherwise nice area and staff were superb.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good little single room. Comfortable. Would have enjoy an easy chair. Excellent area. Good staff. Great breakfast, even if there were no kippers this morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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