Perched on the Fife coast, Burntisland Sands Hotel is a haven for relaxation and connection. Savor breakfast in the restaurant, unwind with light fare on the garden terrace or explore nearby attractions with free self parking and WiFi.
Burntisland Golf House Club - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Pettycur Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive
Dundee (DND) - 66 min drive
Kinghorn Station - 4 min drive
Aberdour Station - 7 min drive
Burntisland Station - 15 min walk
Restaurants
The Star - 15 min walk
Morrisons Cafe - 9 min drive
The Old Port - 10 min walk
Burger Island - 13 min walk
The Roasting Project - 10 min walk
About this property
Burntisland Sands Hotel
When visiting Burntisland, Burntisland Sands Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
4 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8 AM–noon
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
On the beach
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Low-height counter/sink
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 30.0 per stay
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Burntisland Sands
Burntisland Sands Hotel Inn
Burntisland Sands Hotel Burntisland
Burntisland Sands Hotel Inn Burntisland
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Burntisland Sands Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Burntisland Sands Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Burntisland Sands Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Burntisland Sands Hotel and nearby?
Burntisland Sands Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Burntisland Sands Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, and plentiful with a great variety of options. (11 reviews)
The property's beach location was fantastic, with beautiful surroundings and a short walk to town. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2026
Choice of menu for breakfast and dinner was was excellent, great food, cocktails were delicious also.
Will definitely return.
Wendy
Wendy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2025
The room was a good size, clean and serviced daily, the breakfast was excellent and the owner and staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. I would certainly recommend the Sands hotel
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2026
Food was really good. Had dinner and breakfast - good variety and delicious food.
Had sea view. Room was very small and 'tired' paint peeling and not as clean as it could be.
Don
Don, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2024
Excellent hotel, can’t fault it, very clean comfortable with really friendly helpful staff
Vincent
Vincent, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2023
Fantastic small hotel witha great restaurant! It is very near the train into Edinburgh.
Mary K
Mary K, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2024
The beach was beautiful and the staff was so wonderful. The food at the hotel was excellent. The room was very clean and the bed was very comfy an quiet. Thank you for a wonderful stay., We were only going to stay one night but ended up liking it so much we booked a second night with them.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2024
The Hotel was well situated and the parking was good. The breakfast and Evening Meals were really good and plentiful. The room we had was adequate, but could do with an upgrade. The staff and owner were really friendly and made us feel welcome!
Gary
Gary, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
The staff were friendly and nothing was to much trouble, breakfast was massive full Scottish, brill. Rooms were great, not 5 star but were comfy and clean. Atmosphere at the sands was great, locals are very friendly and I would defo book again, hats of to the hard working staff.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2023
Very friendly staff. Food quality and choice was good. The rooms were clean but the walls in the room are very thin and the room and bathroom were snug. OK for a quick stopover.
Sonya
Sonya, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2024
Two night stay June 2024
Friendly, helpful staff. Hotel well utilised by locals. Decor could be refreshed. Cleaning staff do a great job. Food good. Beds in the twin room could be more comfortable, even mattress toppers could help. Would stay again.
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2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2024
Lovely stay at the Sands
What an absolute hidden gem! We stayed as a family of 4 travelling up to Scotland for the Taylor Swift concert and chose to stay outside of Edinburgh and so pleased we did! Wished we had more time to relax and enjoy the gorgeous location of the Sands but we were given a lovely warm welcome and lots of help in navigating our way to the stadium. Had amazing lunch and the breakfast the following morning was beautiful! Highly recommend this hotel.
Lindsey
Lindsey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2023
Solo stay in November
Have not been to Burntlsand for near 20 years, the staff here made me feel right at home. I had a brilliant time, although the weather was awful, still it's autumn and Scotland so probably to be expected. But thanks to all the staff for making me feel welcome. Food was excellent especially the Scottish breakfast. Thank you all.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 7-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jun 17, 2024
Dining staff were helpful and breakfast was good. Parking on site. Room was big, beds comfy but decor poor. Bathroom was dirty and plenty of black mould, shower pathetic.Bathroom needs a refurb. Band playing saturday night so couldnt sleep until after 11pm. Had we known we wouldnt have booked. Breakfast on expedia at 8am but hotel 9am,wasted an hour.Compares poorlly with similar across 2 months of travel.
jon
jon, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Aug 4, 2024
Very,very run down property in need of investment to bring it up to adequate standards. The location is great though. We left after one day even if we paid for two, as everything looked so unappealing and dirty in the room, with very bad mattresses that we could hardly sleep, put aside the shriek of seagulls waking you at 04:30 as the window is open to provide basic ventilation tomremove the mold smell. Sad because the location is great and we believe the landlords do their best -although we never heard from them.
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2026
Staff extremely good, breakfast very good
graham
graham, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2023
It's a great place to stay!
KA YIU
KA YIU, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2023
Fantastic place to stay very welcome would advise everyone to stay here
Paul
Paul, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2018
Excellent Stay
First time to burnt island,hotel was excellent,staff very friendly,breakfast amazing,will be back again
Barry
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2023
Staff were lovely and went above and beyond for us
Susa
Susa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 18, 2023
The hotel is really good value for money and in an fantastic location right next to the beach. For business users breakfast doesn't start til 09:00 though, but they will make you up a packed lunch as an alternative.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2023
This was a highlight of our trip. They were very accommodating, helped us find a taxi to EDI on short notice, and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. The food (dinner and breakfast) was outstanding and affordable. We'll be back to visit in the future.
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2024
Very nice
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 26, 2025
Tiny room up quite steep stairs. Bed was small and not so comfy especially for a disabled person with a very bad back. Bathroom tiny which again caused problems with mobility issues. Just Adequate really. Breakfast was okay but you had to ask the waitress (who was lovely) for everything which took time. Very noisy at night following a party till 1am which was annoying.
Annie
Annie, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 7, 2024
Good
Stewart
Stewart, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jun 23, 2024
One night stsy
Nice staff.
However the hotel could do with some upgrades on the rooms.
Bathroom is run down and looks like no refurbishment or painting has taken place for a long time.
Could do with a paint job and replace all units.
Walls are very thin. Could hear everything going on next room, even conversations.