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The Ship Inn

3.5 star property
Beachfront inn with an area shuttle

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Exterior
Premium bedding, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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The Toft, Elie, Leven, Scotland, KY9 1DT
  • Popular LocationElie Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt Monans Heritage Collection4 min drive
  • Popular LocationElie Holiday Park8 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)66 min drive

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Double or Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Leven

At The Ship Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Wood Haven and Elie Beach. Highlights at this beachfront inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a free area shuttle. .At the inn's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Leven inn include Old Course at St Andrews and University of St. Andrews.
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What's nearby

  • Elie Beach - 7 min walk
  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 4 min drive
  • Elie Holiday Park - 8 min drive
  • St Fillan’s Cave - 10 min drive
  • Kellie Castle - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Andrews Leuchars Station - 25 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Anstruther Fish Bar - 10 min drive
  • Dreel Tavern - 9 min drive
  • The West End Bar & Gantry - 6 min drive
  • Kinneuchar Inn - 3 min drive
  • The Ship Inn - 1 min walk

About this property

The Ship Inn

Beachfront inn with an area shuttle
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at The Ship Inn.

This 3.5-star Leven inn is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ship Inn offers 6 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free area shuttle
  • Area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 11 PM
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ship inn Elie
Ship Elie
Ship inn Leven
The Ship Inn Inn
The Ship Inn Leven
The Ship Inn Inn Leven

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ship Inn?

The Ship Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship Inn?

As of 30 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Inn on 10 June 2024 start from AU$526.43, 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 Ship Inn?

Yep, The Ship Inn is a short 7-minute walk from Elie Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing.

What makes The Ship Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ship Inn.

Is The Ship Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Ship Inn is a hit with families.

Does The Ship Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full breakfast is served daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ship Inn?

No, The Ship Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ship Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ship Inn?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ship Inn?

Furry friends are welcome at The Ship Inn, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Ship Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is excellent, beautiful, 5 star hotel in the middle of a tiny town, disguised as a quaint little hotel. Everything is excellent, room, service, staff all beyond expectations. Loved it!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and welcoming coastal Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first visit to the Ship Inn, what a find this is a thriving business set in an amazing location. The staff all ages are attentive, polite & on their game. The highlight is the food- whoever they have working in the kitchens are a talented bunch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
The food was fantastic but the staff made our stay special
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kathrin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely staff and delicious food. We were a little disappointed with the location of the room (avoid the downstairs room if you can) which was right next to the road downstairs where we almost brushed shoulders with passer-by’s - it was not possible to leave the window open at night to get some fresh air.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous little hotel in spectacular location. Staff lovely and couldn’t be more helpful. Food great also! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and restaurant! Room not as good.
The location is amazing. Absolutely beautiful. The bar, restaurant, and outside bar are all awesome! Great service, great food, real effort put into being Gluten Free, and ridiculously good breakfast. The staff are wonderful! The room needed improvement. The bathroom fan didn't work, so any time you shower, the entire bathroom had a ton of moisture everywhere. The rainfall shower head is weak and the separate hand held head isn't tied to the same lines, so was really hard to control, and not super useful. The tub had black stuff (guessing black mold) coming out of the stopper when my wife took a shower, and the stopper didn't work well, so she had to run the water the entire bath to maintain a 1/3 water level at best. Bed was lumpy and uncomfortable, and the blinds didn't work, and opening the windows was a struggle and painful. Would love to come back here but not to this room. Dog friendly, though, which is GREAT. Hope they correct these issues, as would really like to return because of the location, food, and service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great visit we had. First time there but we will be back. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Food great too. Lovely roaring fire on the Sunday am.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023