Name: Burntisland House
Address: 81 High Street Burntisland, Burntisland, Scotland, United Kingdom, Burntisland, Fife, GB
Price range: US$77–US$117 per night
Rating: 7.38

What guests think

Across reviews of Burntisland House, guests describe an older, characterful property with basic rooms, noting tired decor and some maintenance issues in common areas, alongside convenient access to the train and town.

Room comfort is mixed: several mention thin walls and noise, and some found mattresses or pillows lumpy, though spacious layouts and strong showers are appreciated. Cleanliness feedback varies, with many clean bedrooms but dusty or scruffy shared areas and occasional reports of unpleasant odours or poor upkeep. Service is often warm and accommodating, though a few guests experienced awkward check in or difficulty contacting staff. Overall, expect a simple, no frills stay with the basics covered.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

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Facilities

Facilities are sparsely discussed; several guests praised the powerful, modern showers. One guest noted TV reception and Wi-Fi could be unreliable.

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Tracy

27 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

It was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in the toilet was filthy there were spiders in the bathroom and webs with insects in them iv taken photos of this and the mattress on the bed was filthy the room was freezing the man that owned the hotel Daniel would not put on the heating as he said it does not go on to the 1st of October because of the price crap to be honest I do not think he paid the heating bill the tables were filthy in the room an so was the wardrobe it's the worst experience I have ever had in a hotel and if anything I should be asking for my money back the place was a shambles and out the back garden was even worse

8

Edward

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were wonderful and helpful. Loved the shower. Room was spacious and clean. Close to everything in town.

8

Valerie

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely old building seems like undergoing some refurbishment. Thought the reception area wasn't very welcoming but the staff member was. Good lighting system. Room on second floor with no obvious lift. Roof light Window hard to open. Pleasant enough

8

Sandra

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to train station, clean comfy beds, large TV, great shower and tea making facilities, needs some upgrading but overall great value for money.

10

Leslie

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value for money. Comfortable bed and large TV. Clean and tidy.

8

John

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly welcome. Nice warm room, very clean, lovely big modern shower. Ideal for me on my 4 night visit to Burntisland. Great value. Thank you

10

Dik

7 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were on motorbikes and the owner was very welcoming, allowing us to park the bikes on the hard-standing in front of the house (inside the property boundary so at no risk of being booked for parking on the pavement where there are double yellow lines). The rooms (we were on the top floor in 10 & 14) were great, they were en-suite and quiet. Sure the floorboards creak a bit and the decoration was a little tired but I have stayed in Travelodges that were much smaller, noisier and dirtier but had to pay twice the price. The lack of an option to dine in was not an issue: there are plenty of places to eat further along the street (this is on one end of the high street) and a café a few doors down that opens at 8.30 for breakfast (a fantastic "small" Scottish breakfast for less than £8).

8

Leslie

26 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very polite room was clean and well presented The television was poor reception the WiFi was hit and miss could do with a stronger signal but overall are stay was a pleasant experience

2

Mark

2 Oct 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

The building is still under construction . It was freezing and when we asked if we could have the heating turned on he said no so I slept in my clothes and a wooly hat and gloves . Disgusting.

6

Lisa Dawn

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The shower was amazing! Room was basic but mostly clean. Had hand soap and bath gel. Smelled like old house and curry. Windows were filthy. Front of house was unkempt. Easy check in. Just ring the bell and they opened the door.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many rooms were reported clean, but common areas and exterior often looked scruffy, with occasional reports of dust, odours, or poor bathroom upkeep.

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Lorraine

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property needs updating, don’t go by the picture as the room we got was nothing like it. The duvet and pillows are very ‘lumpy’ and need replacing. The room itself was clean but the exterior of the building especially the windows are dirty

2

Tracy

27 Sept 2022

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Stayed 1 night

It was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in the toilet was filthy there were spiders in the bathroom and webs with insects in them iv taken photos of this and the mattress on the bed was filthy the room was freezing the man that owned the hotel Daniel would not put on the heating as he said it does not go on to the 1st of October because of the price crap to be honest I do not think he paid the heating bill the tables were filthy in the room an so was the wardrobe it's the worst experience I have ever had in a hotel and if anything I should be asking for my money back the place was a shambles and out the back garden was even worse

8

Edward

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were wonderful and helpful. Loved the shower. Room was spacious and clean. Close to everything in town.

8

Sandra

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to train station, clean comfy beds, large TV, great shower and tea making facilities, needs some upgrading but overall great value for money.

8

Rupa

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good property. Clean and tidy.

8

John

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Friendly welcome. Nice warm room, very clean, lovely big modern shower. Ideal for me on my 4 night visit to Burntisland. Great value. Thank you

8

Mariena

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall the stay was good. The hotel itself was a bit dusty and didn’t feel as clean as i would have liked. But nothing too bad that would deter me from staying there for a night or two. Great price and delicious local food

8

Laura

22 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A little wierd @ check in. Foyer is super run down. Not a good look. Room and bathroom fine. Bakery down the street amazing- open thur, fri, sat only.

4

Christine

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty, grimy, dark and stuffy. Room on top floor.

6

Lisa Dawn

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The shower was amazing! Room was basic but mostly clean. Had hand soap and bath gel. Smelled like old house and curry. Windows were filthy. Front of house was unkempt. Easy check in. Just ring the bell and they opened the door.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and sometimes spacious, with dated decor. Noise from thin walls is a recurring issue, and several guests found mattresses or pillows uncomfortable, though showers were strong.

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Lorraine

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property needs updating, don’t go by the picture as the room we got was nothing like it. The duvet and pillows are very ‘lumpy’ and need replacing. The room itself was clean but the exterior of the building especially the windows are dirty

8

Edward

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were wonderful and helpful. Loved the shower. Room was spacious and clean. Close to everything in town.

4

Helen

1 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Don’t know where to start. Best can say is if you are thinking of booking this…..DONT! Definitely not for seniors, stairs are too much. It’s a place that looks as if hasnt had anything done to it since 60’s. Bed and pillows very uncmfortable.

6

Brooke

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Difficult to check in. No answer to the phone most of the time. Staff lovely. Walls and doors very thin can hear talking from rooms. People coming back late and doors slamming shut. Comfortable room. Tea and coffee provided. Very run down building and needs some work doing.

8

Miranda

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Arriving late on a dark evening, it looked unwelcoming - but the lass on reception made up for that! The room was large and warm, with wooden furniture, and the "curtains" were wooden shutters: it felt friendly. Characterful: the ceiling must have been about 4m up, an a bit of box trim (proably hiding pipework) made a useful seat or low shelf. Everything worked. The station was a 5 minute walk, town centre likewise. I'd go back if in the area again.

6

Mark

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms were clean but the beds need to be replaced. I flipped and turned the mattress. Staff were friendly and helpful. The common areas and grounds are lacking in maintenance. Accommodation is expensive in Scotland so you get what you pay for. Overall good value for money but I’d rather pay more for a higher standard of hotel.

8

Johanna

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Burntisland House is rather old, but well maintained. Room was clean and had a lot of space. Railway station is just a 5 minutes walk, with a direct train to Edinburgh.

8

Chris

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely stay at the hotel, the only downside for me was the walls are paper thin and you can hear the noise from the room next door.

8

Tara

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Pleasant stay, handy and convenient. Pillows weren't the most comfortable but the property was clean and staff were polite.

4

Thomas

4 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is not a hotel and definitely not 3 stars. The room I stayed in left all of my clothes smelling mouldy. The rooms walls were so thin, I could here the person in the next room like we were in the same room. What makes this even worse is that it's massively overpriced. The reviews for the property have been inflated by fake reviews. Avoid if at all possible.

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Service

Service is frequently friendly and accommodating, including help with late arrivals and room changes; however, some guests had awkward check in and difficulty reaching staff, and a few reported inflexible heating.

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8

Juvan

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable stay and a 30 minute train ride to the city centre. Not a 5 star place but it’s clean and has everything you need with friendly staff and turndown service.

8

Carol

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly staff extremely helpful we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

6

Brooke

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Difficult to check in. No answer to the phone most of the time. Staff lovely. Walls and doors very thin can hear talking from rooms. People coming back late and doors slamming shut. Comfortable room. Tea and coffee provided. Very run down building and needs some work doing.

8

Laura

22 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A little wierd @ check in. Foyer is super run down. Not a good look. Room and bathroom fine. Bakery down the street amazing- open thur, fri, sat only.

8

Sharon

11 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's certainly got original features but some of the furniture needs binning. The phone number for the hotel on the website and on hotels. Com is incorrect so no way of getting hold of them. Great location for a night or 02 but not any longer.

10

Patrick

8 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was very late due to delayed flight & The owner called to inform me that the main door would be locked at the informed time of 10pm & he arranged for me to have access when I arrived at later time of 11.30pm.

2

Mark

2 Oct 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

The building is still under construction . It was freezing and when we asked if we could have the heating turned on he said no so I slept in my clothes and a wooly hat and gloves . Disgusting.

8

Scott

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My stay was quite enjoyable. While the building exhibits some signs of age and wear, it has been maintained well. The staff was notably efficient and accommodating. Although it may not be overly luxurious, it is a solid accommodation option.

10

Joe

20 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I never explained that I was disabled. My room was going to be on the second floor. The owner gave me a ground floor room. I had a great stay with my granddaughter. I will return for another stay.

10

Angela

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely welcome when I checked - I have been several times and will certainly visit again

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Location

Location is convenient: a short walk to the station with direct trains to Edinburgh, near the high street, eateries, and the seafront.

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8

Juvan

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable stay and a 30 minute train ride to the city centre. Not a 5 star place but it’s clean and has everything you need with friendly staff and turndown service.

8

Edward

21 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were wonderful and helpful. Loved the shower. Room was spacious and clean. Close to everything in town.

8

Sandra

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to train station, clean comfy beds, large TV, great shower and tea making facilities, needs some upgrading but overall great value for money.

6

Van

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Wanted a lower cost place to stay outside of Edinburgh. Older building/guest house. Worked great for a budget place to stay while exploring this area of Scotland.

10

Md Bakhtiar

30 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful sea front nearby. Just enough services at the room. Best at the budget. Loved it.

10

Dik

7 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were on motorbikes and the owner was very welcoming, allowing us to park the bikes on the hard-standing in front of the house (inside the property boundary so at no risk of being booked for parking on the pavement where there are double yellow lines). The rooms (we were on the top floor in 10 & 14) were great, they were en-suite and quiet. Sure the floorboards creak a bit and the decoration was a little tired but I have stayed in Travelodges that were much smaller, noisier and dirtier but had to pay twice the price. The lack of an option to dine in was not an issue: there are plenty of places to eat further along the street (this is on one end of the high street) and a café a few doors down that opens at 8.30 for breakfast (a fantastic "small" Scottish breakfast for less than £8).

8

Miranda

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Arriving late on a dark evening, it looked unwelcoming - but the lass on reception made up for that! The room was large and warm, with wooden furniture, and the "curtains" were wooden shutters: it felt friendly. Characterful: the ceiling must have been about 4m up, an a bit of box trim (proably hiding pipework) made a useful seat or low shelf. Everything worked. The station was a 5 minute walk, town centre likewise. I'd go back if in the area again.

8

Johanna

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Burntisland House is rather old, but well maintained. Room was clean and had a lot of space. Railway station is just a 5 minutes walk, with a direct train to Edinburgh.

8

S

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A comfortable room and welcoming. Good value. It's an interesting town with a surprising amount of history..

10

kessy

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beatiful island, easy check in, clean hotel.

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Dining

Most dining mentions point to nearby cafés and restaurants, with some praising local spots and a nearby café for breakfast; little is said about on-site options.

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Mariena

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall the stay was good. The hotel itself was a bit dusty and didn’t feel as clean as i would have liked. But nothing too bad that would deter me from staying there for a night or two. Great price and delicious local food

10

Dik

7 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were on motorbikes and the owner was very welcoming, allowing us to park the bikes on the hard-standing in front of the house (inside the property boundary so at no risk of being booked for parking on the pavement where there are double yellow lines). The rooms (we were on the top floor in 10 & 14) were great, they were en-suite and quiet. Sure the floorboards creak a bit and the decoration was a little tired but I have stayed in Travelodges that were much smaller, noisier and dirtier but had to pay twice the price. The lack of an option to dine in was not an issue: there are plenty of places to eat further along the street (this is on one end of the high street) and a café a few doors down that opens at 8.30 for breakfast (a fantastic "small" Scottish breakfast for less than £8).

8

Laura

22 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A little wierd @ check in. Foyer is super run down. Not a good look. Room and bathroom fine. Bakery down the street amazing- open thur, fri, sat only.

8

Frank

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The host was great, the surrounding area for meals was great. It is an old building which is apparent.

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Month	Average price
January	US$49
February	US$57
March	US$65
April	US$72
May	US$109
June	US$101
July	US$99
August	US$130
September	US$78
October	US$70
November	US$62
December	US$57

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5 $117
6 $81	7 $80	8 $81	9 $79	10 $80	11 $90	12 $111
13 $77	14 $81	15 $90	16 $89	17 $89	18 $98	19 $110
20 $85	21 $90	22 $95	23 $89	24 $90	25 $96	26 $112
27 $86	28 $99	29 $101	30 $89

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $85	2 $91	3 $96
4 $79	5 $84	6 $88	7 $84	8 $88	9 $82	10 $98
11 $81	12 $93	13 $87	14 $90	15 $90	16 $86	17 $104
18 $80	19 $87	20 $87	21 $86	22 $92	23 $86	24 $101
25 $81	26 $84	27 $93	28 $90	29 $86	30 $82	31 $94

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