The Gilvenbank Hotel

7.7

Outstanding(1,437 Reviews)

Hotel in Scotland

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

Situated in Glenrothes, 31 km from St Andrews University, The Gilvenbank Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

79.8 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

65.6 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Double • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room

2 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Superior Family Room

2 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Family Room

1 Sofa • 129 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room - Disability Access

2 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Gilvenbank Hotel

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7.7

Outstanding(1,437 Reviews)

Hotel in Scotland

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Situated in Glenrothes, 31 km from St Andrews University, The Gilvenbank Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

79.8 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

65.6 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Double • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room

2 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Superior Family Room

2 Double • 161 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Family Room

1 Sofa • 129 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room - Disability Access

2 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

7.7

Outstanding(1,437 Reviews)

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9.0

Aug 2024

Exceeded expectation, needs better photos as it's actually lovely!

I said this during my stay to the lady at reception - the photo of the outside of the property on booking.com did not do this place any favours! The place and the location are so lovely from the outside, the photo made it look like we would be arriving at some sort of hostel or old fashioned hotel, we had really low expectations but we were just looking for somewhere to lay our heads after the Taylor Swift concert, so anywhere would do by that point, we were more than pleasantly surprised when we arrived, so it exceeded all expectation!

The breakfast was a bit chaotic the next morning and nobody seemed to know what was going on! But it was fine and we were fed, it was good and not expensive!

10.0

Aug 2024

Comfortable, clean, great value

Well presented good parking comfortable clean room staff friendly

5.0

Aug 2024

Functional for a short stay

Very quiet, no traffic or general noise

The room I stayed in was tired and not particularly well maintained. Breakfast was limited in selection, hot breakfast / cold plates!!!

8.0

Aug 2024

Direzione aeroporto

Posizione ottimale per poi andare in aeroporto. Utile il ristorante e bar interni, musica dal vivo (tutti i sabati).

6.0

Aug 2024

Camere da rifare, materassi sfondati

Bel posto

Letti distrutti, materassi rotti

6.0

Aug 2024

Reasonable but won’t return as standards not up to scratch.

Reasonable breakfast, good dinner . Dining staff helpful.

Shower not good. Head loose and flooding on floor. Room door impossible to open half way. Nowhere to unpack clothes, only a wardrobe rack..

8.0

Aug 2024

Review

Lovely location, staff very friendly and food was awesome. About what you would expect for the price!

They stopped serving food at 7 pm on Sundays which meant we missed food one night. Luckily there was a McDonald's around the corner. The mattresses and bed situation was far from ideal being 2 singles pushed together. They were uncomfortable but doable for short term stay

8.0

Aug 2024

The minor issues didn't spoil our stay as it was still good value for money

Could have been a better selection of cereal. Only one choice of egg. As to location - we wanted to be in Kirkcaldy as our friends live there, so Glenrothes wasn't our first choice but not a big concern.

See comments re breakfast. Also not enough clothes hangers. Plug did not stay in hand basin. Taps for hand basin and shower were too rounded so couldn't grip in hands were soapy.

3.0

Jul 2024

Disappointing

The room was badly in need of being updated. Bathroom was mouldy and disgusting. Bed and floor were extremely squeaky.

8.0

Jun 2024

Un manager incompétent fait qu'un hotel ne peut pas être de qualité

Satisfaisant pour un séjour de deux nuits

Le comportement du manager. Constatant le matin qu'il est impossible de fermer la porte de la chambre à clef, nous informons la réception qui nous garantit que le problème sera vite réglé. En entrant en soirée , nous constatons que non seulement le problème n'est pas réglé, mais de plus la chambre est restée ouverte toute la journée avec toutes nos affaires à la portée de n'importe qui. Nous interpellons le manager qui très dédaigneux nous explique que nous sommes incapables de fermer des serrures neuves, de haute technologie anglaise, installée depuis peu. Il nous accompagne à la chambre. il est 11 heure du soir. Il explique qu'il suffit de claquer la porte violemment. Nous lui faisons remarquer qu'à cette heure ce n'est pas très normal de claquer une porte car pas mal de clients dorment déjà. Cela semble l'amuser beaucoup et il dit que les clients n'entendent rien. Je lui demande d'essayer la porte, ce qu'il fait avec un grand soupir sans doute pour ces stupides clients qui ne savent pas fermer une porte. Patatras, la porte s'ouvre. Sa tête faisait plaisir à voir. Il a réessayé plusieurs fois, toujours avec autant de bruit. Sans succès. J'ai rarement vu se dégonfler une baudruche bouffie d'orgueil aussi vite. Mais malgré tout il trouva une solution. Il suffisait de laisser la porte sans la fermer pour la nuit. Le ton monta légèrement car nous étions fatigués et il refusa de nous donner une autre chambre. N'aimant pas parler à des personnes obtuse je mis fin à la conversation. Nous ne reçûmes ni excuses, ni la moindre compensation commerciale, pas même un café. Triste individu qui en quelques instants gâche l'impression agréable que nous avions de l'hotel et fera que nous n'irons plus et ne recommanderons jamais cet endroit.

5.0

Jun 2024

Necesita actualizarse

El restaurante dispone de buena comida y el desayuno es muy completo y de buena calidad.

Las habitaciones son pequeñas e incómodas. Los colchones de muelles y antiguos. Una mesa de camping llena de manchas de pintura a modo de escritorio. Inaceptable. Necesita una renovación. Y eso que nos dijeron que era la parte reformada. No me imagino el resto de habitaciones.

10.0

Jun 2024

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel. Lovely staff and beautiful rooms

10.0

May 2024

People who care about people

The staff are so lovely and helpful and kind.

The beds were a little uncomfortable, but the management told us that they are getting new mattresses soon. Brilliant breakfast!! Best I have had in a very long time. We will definitely go back, because the staff are brilliant xx

7.0

Apr 2024

Comfortable stay, whilst awaiting entry to house. Quiet location.

Staff were helpful

7.0

Apr 2024

Will stay there again

The property was clean and tidy and the staff and management were excellent

Due to refurbishment there was a lot of noise in the morning

7.0

Apr 2024

Overnight stop

Staff were friendly/ helpful and hotel was very reasonably priced. Good location

Only 1 pillow per person & when we asked for extra there were none left. No hairdryer in room had to go & and hunt for staff to ask for one. This overheated after 2 mins use but I cleaned the intake and allowed it to cool down and was then able to use it but what a faff! Breakfast times very restricted & too early in our opinion for weekends. (8am to 9am)

10.0

Feb 2024

My stay at the Gilvenbank was made by Darius. His manner and professionalism were precise

Staff were exceptional.

4.0

Feb 2024

Ok.

It was lovely and warm.

No food served in hotel at night. Walls are so thin I could hear every word the guy through the wall was saying in his phone.

8.0

Feb 2024

Really Good Fun!

No chef available at breakfast so I had toast/pancakes. Another guest had made off with the croissants, unfortunately.

A couple of hairs in the bathroom which needs a face-lift. The new rooms will be very welcome.

3.0

Feb 2024

Needs an immediate refurb.

I think that we surprised the hotel when we arrived for breakfast. We were 15 in all and there was what seemed like a scramble to get things together for us. All that said, the coffee was very good

Where to start, the venue is tired and the rooms need an immediate overhaul. The walls are very thin, I could hear every word on both sides of me. The shower didn't really work and the bath was dirty on arrival. There are no plug sockets near the bed, the one for the lamp does not have a plug socket. Not Convenient There are no facilities near the hotel, you would need a car to go anywhere (shops etc) The TV was the smallest I have ever seen in a hotel, tho probably a good thing with the walls. Heating was a moveable feast, my radiator screen was broken and so it was pot luck on the temperature.

7.0

Jan 2024

Budget accomodation

Staff very friendly - meals were really good - hotel room was basic but for the price was worth the money

Renovations going on just now - was ok at weekend but loud noise during the week - abit out of town

9.0

Jan 2024

Just WOW

The room was immense!

On the French doors there was only a blackout blind covering one half the other half was a normal blind didn't go the full length of the window and let in way too much light.

8.0

Jan 2024

Comfortable, Worthwhile

paid £36 a night and got upgraded to the main suite, booked a second night and got to remain in the same room

5.0

Jan 2024

Needs some TLC in certain areas!

It's a gorgeous location and the exterior is stunning. Reception staff were lovely!

The bathroom needs serious upgrading, bath had a big rust patch, tiles were mouldy and the floor tiles were cracked, toilet seat also dodgy. The bed not very comfortable as given the mattress wasn't the thickest it was obvious that it was two single beds out together.

4.0

Jan 2024

Very disappointed

Room was quite large

Restaurant closed. Felt like a bit of a ghost town with only 2 guests. Room was freezing when I got in after work. No guide sheet for room with wi fi code and room was quite run down with scuffs on walls and furniture. Mould around the sealant in the bath. No smart TV , just a paltry 19" with bare minimum of channels. At a push, maybe worthy of £30 - 35 u would pay at a Travelodge. Won't be back I'm afraid and have stayed in much better hotels for less 😡

9.0

Dec 2023

Comfortable affordable with very friendly helpful staff

Accessible

Wash basin cracked

8.0

Oct 2023

Enjoyed our stay and staff were pleasant and helpful.

The staff made us some breakfast although it was after the breakfast time.

No spoons / creamer/ milk in room for tea/coffee.

9.0

Oct 2023

Pleasant Hotel in Countryside Surroundings

Nice pleasant Hotel in good setting. Bedroom was a fair size Good Bar Area

Bed was a bit too soft & woke up with backache, but have stayed here before & stay was perfect. ( just unlucky on this visit that bed had been softened by multiple use & really needed replacing )

7.0

Oct 2023

Lovely staff but some beds need changed

The staff were brilliant i

The bed was really bad. The staff moved us the next day

4.0

Oct 2023

Find somewhere else to stay in area.

Convenient.

Turned out to be expensive as Beds were very uncomfortable as well as the sofa you couldn’t sit on it without slipping forward. Bathroom and bedroom dated.

8.0

Sep 2023

Very happy great service and location will stay again

The property was a great location for my mum who is hard of hearing , food excellent and staff were very approachable and friendly

Ground floor room spacious , quiet and lovely restaurant

5.0

Aug 2023

Hotel served my purposes.

Friendly and helpful staff.

No brown toast available for breakfast and one egg undercooked.

9.0

Aug 2023

Lovely hotel and staff

Lovely hotel, great staff, really helpful, nice room, plenty of room, clean and comfy, smelt amazing, evening meal was really nice and reasonable prices. Didn't do breakfast as was only 7am-8am which was a bit early for us. Would definitely stay again, great location

Just breakfast being a bit early, would have had it if on til 9am , but just personal preference, we're not early birds

9.0

Aug 2023

Excellent value

Excellent value on a limited budget. No frill yet Clean . breakfast very nice 👍

Only there very briefly so nothing negative to say

9.0

Aug 2023

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay there again.

Room was very clean with everything which was required and fresh towels were provided every day. Meals were excellent, service was very good and everything was very good value for money. Staff were very helpful

Nothing we didn't like.

8.0

Aug 2023

Very good

The hotel is in a quiet location, easy to travel by car. Specious, quite room, tasty food.

The breakfast is between 7-8am, could be longer time window. Restaurant serving food just till 7pm.

9.0

Jul 2023

Superb value for money

Really spacious room

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Scotland?

The average price for a rental in Scotland is $193 per night. This rental is $81 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Gilvenbank Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Gilvenbank Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Gilvenbank Hotel?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and balcony or patio.

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The Gilvenbank Hotel

Hotel in Scotland

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room

Twin Room

Superior Family Room

Standard Family Room

Twin Room - Disability Access

The Gilvenbank Hotel

Hotel in Scotland

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room

Twin Room

Superior Family Room

Standard Family Room

Twin Room - Disability Access

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Scotland?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Gilvenbank Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Gilvenbank Hotel?

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