The Ship Inn is located in Elie, 22 mi from Edinburgh and 28 mi from Perth. The inn has a terrace and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. The Ship Inn features free WiFi. Some rooms features a sea view and all rooms come with a flat-screen TV, as well as an iPod docking station are available. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bath robes, free toiletries and a hair dryer. There is free shuttle service at the property. Dundee is 20 mi from The Ship Inn, while St Andrews is 11 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 27 mi from The Ship Inn.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.8
High score for Elie
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See what guests loved the most:

  • J
    Jason
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were here to celebrate my wife’s 40th birthday and have to say it was perfect. My wife was made to feel special from walking into the Ship to leaving 3 days later. Olly was amazing and even when we got drenched on a walk on the Saturday, we...
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms were large and comfortable and the food was very good.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Smart. Professional. Modern. Bright. Comfortable spacious room. Great shower/bathroom ensuute. Staff were beyond expectation. Fab position. Parking outside. Breakfast great! Views to die for!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Ship Inn, Elie
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Ship Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Packed lunches
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Ship Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Pets are only allowed in the Superior Double or Twin Rooms, subject to availability and by prior arrangement.

FAQs about The Ship Inn

  • The Ship Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Live music/Performance
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Temporary art galleries

  • The Ship Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • The Ship Inn, Elie

  • The prices at The Ship Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Ship Inn is 1,300 feet from the center of Elie. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Ship Inn include:

    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at The Ship Inn is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.