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The Waterfront

3.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Anstruther inn

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Double Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
10 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | 10 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | 10 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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10 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Anstruther

Close to the beach.At this Anstruther inn, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Elie Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Kingsbarns Golf Links. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are St Andrews Bay and University of St. Andrews.
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What's nearby

  • La Petite Epicerie - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Scottish Fisheries Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Billow Ness Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Anstruther Golf Club - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 20 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 20 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Larachmhor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anstruther Fish Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Wee Chippy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bread & Butter - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Anstruther inn
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 bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include 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 shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 each 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

How close is The Waterfront to the airport?

The Waterfront is 24.9 mi (55-min drive) away from the Dundee (DND) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterfront?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront on Jun 7, 2026 start from $186, 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.

Does The Waterfront have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Waterfront.

How close is The Waterfront to the beach?

This inn is a short 8-minute walk from Billow Ness Beach and 5.7 mi (15-min drive) from Elie Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Waterfront offer free breakfast?

The Waterfront offers free full breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Waterfront?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Waterfront?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Waterfront?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Waterfront have a pool?

The Waterfront does not have a pool.

Does The Waterfront have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Waterfront have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Waterfront to downtown Anstruther?

The Waterfront is 0.4 mi away from Cellardyke.

The Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 219 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab room, so very clean and spacious! The staff are a. Amazing and the food is delicious! Generous breakfast choice too. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good breakfast and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Lovely refurbished hotel on the harbour front. The room was clean and ample for our requirements. Excellent breakfast menu and we had dinner on our first night stay which was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marion

Breakfast menu is outstanding. Quality ingredients cooked to perfection. Clean warm rooms . Staff very helpful and friendly. Parking easy and close by . Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable bed and excellent food. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful and polite. Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was excellent and clean. Staff were very helpful and the food was excellent. Property was as its name, within a few steps from a bustling harbour. Would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely single room with great bathroom,really clean. Great location next to harbour . Really nice traditional breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Laila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, loads of character, great location, nice food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The friendly staff and the exceptional food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, high quality and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff, nice spacious room and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The (small and without a view) room had been recently modernised and decorated. It was adequate for our stay of 2 nights. The staff were helpful, courteous and efficient. The breakfast was a mixture of good and not so good. It was certainly plentiful and the ‘starter’of granola and exotic fruits was something else. On the down side, the fruit juice was watery and over-sweet. Also, the chef could perhaps turn the gas down a little when grilling the bacon. All in all it was a very satisfying experience and there was no need for a supplement before lunch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable & well furnished room Good food & pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint fishing village - good accommodations with a very good restaurant attached
Stayed 1 night in May 2024