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The Ship Inn

3.5 star property
Beachfront inn with an area shuttle

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Enjoy casual dining on the patio with sliding glass doors leading to a restaurant area, complete with wooden picnic tables.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed against a wall of vertical paneling, featuring a window with a view.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the beach from this room's expansive window, featuring a comfortable bed and stylish decor.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the beach from this room's expansive window.
Dine with a view of the serene waters.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$483
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug

Explore the area

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The Toft, Elie, Scotland, KY9 1DT
  • Elie Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • St Monans Heritage Collection
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • University of St. Andrews
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • 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

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | View from room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

About the area

Leven

The Ship Inn places you steps from Wood Haven and within a 10-minute stroll of 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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St Monans Heritage Collection - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Kellie Castle - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 22 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 22 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Ladybank Station - 22 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Railway Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The West End Bar & Gantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬10 min drive

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

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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

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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 provided

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 in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 27 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship Inn on 31 July 2025 start from AU$482.97, 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 8-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. 52 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the harbour and wonderful restaurant for dinner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full of character in a charming town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you, Ship Inn, we had an amazing stay. Food was great, staff most friendly and helpful, location and views - wow! Comfortable room, good shower, yummy breakfast. We will definitely be back soon. Thank you for you amazing hospitality once again

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lambownumber5, Sheffield

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, hospitality and food. The breakfast was very well presented!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The weather was wild but the comfort and feeling of well being engendered by the Ship's environment and the staff meant our stay there was just wonderful. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ingo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant food in the pub, great views and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant room right on the seafront. Small personal inn with friendly staff. Modern clean and up to date facilities. Delicious food in the bar and small restaurant! Shame it was only a one night stop!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Seaside gem

Visited the restaurant many times but the stay was well worth it. Great room , clean , fresh and everything you need. All finished to a high end. Lovely breakfast watching the waves roll in. Cosy bar down stairs with roaring fire .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019