Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available onsite, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, approximately GBP 3 to 10 for adults and children.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may incur additional charges and should be arranged in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery and Bongos Soft Play Centre. It is approximately 5.9 miles from Burntisland Golf House Club and 6.9 miles from Skydive St. Andrews.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

The Elbow Room Inn in Kirkcaldy

Average nightly price at The Elbow Room by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$62
February	US$77
March	US$67
April	US$77
May	US$88
June	US$88
July	US$98
August	US$113
September	US$93
October	US$73
November	US$69
December	US$66

What guests think

Reviews of The Elbow Room highlight friendly staff and generally clean, comfortable rooms, some with balconies, plus a popular on-site pub and restaurant and convenient parking, though guests also report occasional noise and mixed experiences with showers and breakfast.

Several guests found the location handy for the ice hockey rink and nearby amenities, and appreciated pet friendly policies and evening entertainment like karaoke. Room sizes range from compact to very spacious, and some noted useful touches like fridges in rooms. Overall, expect a friendly, straightforward stay with lively pub energy, a simple breakfast, and possible noise depending on room and timing.

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Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

On site pub and restaurant are popular, with karaoke and outdoor seating, and there is free on site parking, though it can fill during busy periods. Multiple reviews note pet friendly policies.

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10

Christina

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Couldn’t fault the place! Big comfy room, loads of parking, TV with Netflix, WiFi. Basic breakfast available should you wish - bread, sugary type bars, a bit of fruit, OJ etc. Lovely man checked us in and dog friendly to top it off!

10

Robert

4 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic welcome with very friendly and accommodating staff. Good entertainment at night with the karaoke.

6

Laura

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It’s on a busy street so the traffic noise and conversations from bar customers on the sidewalk carries into the room. The walk-in shower was a nice surprise but the floor is very slippery. It needs a mat to stop a potential fall. There’s a nice free parking lot in the back but on the weekend when the restaurant and bar are busy, it gets full in the early evening.

10

Michael

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great stay. Room was large, parking on site and staff friendly. Had a great evening at their pub.

10

Philip

7 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely people and room is just perfect.on site restaurant and bar. Decided to stay another day.

10

Angela

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Attended the Elbow Rooms when visiting afriend. Had a lovely time. Staff were all very friendly. Hotel room was spotless and our meals in the restaurant were delicious. The small bar area with karaoke made for an excellent night too.

10

Ann-Marie

24 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly pub/hotel. Clean and modern. Comfy beds. Loved the outside seating area.

10

Phil

14 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stay here often love it friendly staff and lovely wee pub.

10

Stephen

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent venue with plenty of off-road parking. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are compact but clean with plenty of clothes storage and have a fridge. There is two microwaves just nearby where the Continental Breakfast is, of which there is a good variety of items. Ideal for pets as there is a rear staircase which leads to the carpark and grassed area. Ideal location for people attending events at the Royal Highland Centre especially the SKC Championship Show or flying from Edinburgh Airport as it only took us 30 minutes to get there. Cannot comment about the restaurant as when we arrived it was closed but we were directed to an excellent Fish and Chip shop just 2 minutes walk away.

10

Brian

30 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Another enjoyable stay love sitting out on decking enjoying the sun and good grub

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are frequently described as very clean, though a few reports mention mildew in showers, a stained duvet, or occasional odors in common areas.

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Zenon

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We chose The Elbow Room based on other reviews and because it was a stop that fit our travel itinerary. Overall, what you receive for your money is probably a reasonable balance. Translation: inexpensive but you don't get much. I would say that the owners are trying their best but missing the mark. The breakfast was mediocre at best and the cleanliness so so. The shower stall walls need a thorough cleaning. What looked like a pattern in the wall material was actually mildew streaked up and down. We aren't aren't upset about our stay but rather concede that the Elbow Room is one those you get what you pay for places. You can certainly find better options that will cost more and perhaps we should have done just that.

8

Ronald

12 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean premises, room was immaculate with a help youself Continental breakfast located on the landing next to bedrooms.

8

Heng Kwong

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious and clean bedroom. Friendly staff.

10

kim

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Large bathroom and clean

8

Scott

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room itself was good and well set-up. Nice little balcony attached to the room. Self serve breakfast bar was well stocked. The bar and hallways were a bit smelly.

10

Marion

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Having stayed at the Elbow Room several times I was not disappointed with the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of my room.

10

John

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely clean room. Pleasant staff and a truly friendly atmosphere.

6

michael

18 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An ok stay. But a little overpriced for the location. Duvet had old blood spots on it . Apart from that was all good. New refurbished bathroom

10

Mariya

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay in Elbow room was super comfy and very hygienic. Also it is a very quiet area. Highly recommended.

10

Trevar

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had such a lovely stay, the room was clean, comfortable and quiet, the staff was exceptional, and the overall experience was lovely!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and range from compact to very spacious, with some extras like in room fridges. Noise from the street, bar or patio, and limited soundproofing are mentioned, and several guests report shower issues with slipperiness or water temperature and pressure.

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noreen

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small but comfy. No hot water so no shower. Staff lovely

8

Shaun

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant. Service first rate room clean. Beds comfortable. Good value for price. Only complaint is the shower. Flooe slippery and couldnt set temperature for comfort. Other than that it waa really nice.

10

Sandra Lee

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Best room of our 3 week trip! A great shower plus a huge soaking tub. Super friendly staff. Will definitely stay again if I’m in the area.

10

Ellen

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved our stay. Cute balcony.

8

Alexander

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

sized room with very good shower! Continental breakfast, all self service but more than happy with the choice! Only downside was the traffic noise but not a lot the hotel could do about that!

6

Laura

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It’s on a busy street so the traffic noise and conversations from bar customers on the sidewalk carries into the room. The walk-in shower was a nice surprise but the floor is very slippery. It needs a mat to stop a potential fall. There’s a nice free parking lot in the back but on the weekend when the restaurant and bar are busy, it gets full in the early evening.

10

Julie

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room 5 lovely big room with balcony. Excellent range of buffet breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again

10

Michael

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great stay. Room was large, parking on site and staff friendly. Had a great evening at their pub.

10

Michael

9 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only "criticism " was the poor water pressure from shower...

6

Darren

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Checked into room via the pub , with after hours access by outdoor staircase, as nobody on site when pub was closed. The room was clean, but cramped with two single beds. The continental breakfast assortment was outside of the bedrooms, for you to help yourself, and eat in the room. Overall it was a satisfactory stay.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with smooth check in and staff who go out of their way to assist. A few guests noted limited staff presence overnight and one reported an unhelpful response during a noisy function.

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10

Christian

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Trip for hospital appointment. Very nice staff.

2

Kenneth

26 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Having eaten here for many years, with excellent service, and even having mum's funeral tea there, thought it would be ideal to stay and celebrate the 1st anniversary of her passing. Big mistake. Arrived to be advised there was a function, but not explained what this entailed properly - no warning of this when booking. It transpired that all rooms are above the function suite, which means 4-5 hours noise. A downright unhelpful manageress appeared to advise it was a hotel and was to be expected. No apologies or attempt made at resolution so we packed our bags and left. Have stayed in hotels and pubs all over the world and this has to be our worst experience.

8

Keith

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was good. Everything explained.

10

Marion

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Having stayed at the Elbow Room several times I was not disappointed with the friendliness of the staff and the cleanliness of my room.

10

John

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Incredibly helpful and accommodating staff. Highly recommend.

10

Karyn

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The owner was incredibly accommodating when our flight was 3hrs late. Great place, yummy breakfast, thank you so much!

2

Atid

20 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel has clean areas. There was no direct phone in the room to talk to the staff. There is no 24 hour staff either. The rooms have no sound barriers whatsoever. We could easily hear the next room talking past midnight. The windows to the street do not block the street noise. We easily heard the cars driving in the street in the middle of night. .

10

Lynne E

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Elbow Room! Our room was clean and comfortable, the staff are fantastic, friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great, lots of selection and the restaurant serves very delicious food! We also enjoyed the pub every evening. 😊

10

Gail

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place with lots of character. Has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Friendly and helpful staff.

10

Eric

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We lived the Elbow staff. They aimed to please! Beds were comfortable. The family had a sofa a chair, along with beds which were comfortable. The food at the restaurant was very good

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Location

Convenient for the ice hockey rink and nearby amenities; some rear rooms are quieter. Others report traffic noise from the busy street, and one review found it practical for events near the Royal Highland Centre and Edinburgh Airport.

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Grace

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here to go an ice hockey game. First time in Fife and staying in the Elbow Room. Amazing location for the Ice Hockey and lovely friendly staff. Room was clean and had no issues. Breakfast available 24 hours which was great. Will definitely stay again as place was full of character.

8

Alexander

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

sized room with very good shower! Continental breakfast, all self service but more than happy with the choice! Only downside was the traffic noise but not a lot the hotel could do about that!

10

Sandra

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Was just there for one night for the ice hockey which is a 2 minute walk away. Room was lovely, very clean and nice touch having bottles of water in the fridge. Continental breakfast was great, plenty of choice. Balcony was a great bonus too. Only slight negative is that its quite noisy outside the rooms with other guests walking by so worth talking earplugs.

10

Dean

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room and great location with local amenities for anything you might need, welcoming friendly staff, really great place.

10

Allan

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice stay.lovely dinner. Very good excellent service. Nice friendly chef. Good service in the bar. The owner is very nice and helpful, as the entire staff are.the bedroom was a good size,at the rear of hotel,no traffic noise.comfortable bed.great sleep. We will definitely stay there again.

10

Beth

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I chose the twin room, as I was solo. The sleeping area was tiny, but really- how much is needed? 🙂 Decorated very cute and crisp, and the bathroom was huge and updated. The staff was extremely kind and accommodating. On a busy street, but I slept right thru that.

10

Mariya

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay in Elbow room was super comfy and very hygienic. Also it is a very quiet area. Highly recommended.

10

Rachael

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful sunny room. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Location Excellent. Food excellent and great value for money.

2

Atid

20 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel has clean areas. There was no direct phone in the room to talk to the staff. There is no 24 hour staff either. The rooms have no sound barriers whatsoever. We could easily hear the next room talking past midnight. The windows to the street do not block the street noise. We easily heard the cars driving in the street in the middle of night. .

10

Stephen

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent venue with plenty of off-road parking. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are compact but clean with plenty of clothes storage and have a fridge. There is two microwaves just nearby where the Continental Breakfast is, of which there is a good variety of items. Ideal for pets as there is a rear staircase which leads to the carpark and grassed area. Ideal location for people attending events at the Royal Highland Centre especially the SKC Championship Show or flying from Edinburgh Airport as it only took us 30 minutes to get there. Cannot comment about the restaurant as when we arrived it was closed but we were directed to an excellent Fish and Chip shop just 2 minutes walk away.

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Dining

Restaurant and bar food receive consistent praise. The continental, self serve breakfast offers decent variety, though feedback ranges from great to basic or mediocre.

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10

Christina

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Couldn’t fault the place! Big comfy room, loads of parking, TV with Netflix, WiFi. Basic breakfast available should you wish - bread, sugary type bars, a bit of fruit, OJ etc. Lovely man checked us in and dog friendly to top it off!

6

Zenon

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We chose The Elbow Room based on other reviews and because it was a stop that fit our travel itinerary. Overall, what you receive for your money is probably a reasonable balance. Translation: inexpensive but you don't get much. I would say that the owners are trying their best but missing the mark. The breakfast was mediocre at best and the cleanliness so so. The shower stall walls need a thorough cleaning. What looked like a pattern in the wall material was actually mildew streaked up and down. We aren't aren't upset about our stay but rather concede that the Elbow Room is one those you get what you pay for places. You can certainly find better options that will cost more and perhaps we should have done just that.

8

Grace

4 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here to go an ice hockey game. First time in Fife and staying in the Elbow Room. Amazing location for the Ice Hockey and lovely friendly staff. Room was clean and had no issues. Breakfast available 24 hours which was great. Will definitely stay again as place was full of character.

10

Josh

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff, good food

10

Alison

3 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We were made to feel very welcome on arrival and check-in was easy. The room was a good size, lovely and clean and with lovely balcony outside. All facilities available in our room for comfort and cosy warm bed. We ate in the restaurant for 2 nights out of 3 and although the menu was dated, the food was tasty and drinks good.

8

Matthew

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The food in the restaurant was outstanding.

10

Daniel

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really friendly staff, nice food and clean rooms. Can't go wrong

10

Rachael

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful sunny room. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Location Excellent. Food excellent and great value for money.

10

Fredrik

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay. Superfriendly staff and a great breakfast!

10

Lynne E

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Elbow Room! Our room was clean and comfortable, the staff are fantastic, friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great, lots of selection and the restaurant serves very delicious food! We also enjoyed the pub every evening. 😊

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1 $109	2 $85	3 $86	4 $86	5 $85	6 $86	7 $85
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The Elbow Room

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Family Room (Room 1)

Small Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

Deluxe Family Room (Room 2)

Small Double Room, Ensuite, Balcony (Room 3)

Small Family Room, Ensuite, Balcony (Room 5)

Standard Twin Room (Room 6)

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25 $74	26 $73	27 $73	28 $73	29 $73	30 $121	31