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Reviews of Kinloch Arms Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

High Street, Carnoustie, DD7 6AN, United Kingdom

#11 of 13 hotels in Carnoustie

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 183 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    3.0
    Poor experience, booked a double bedded room and requested a bath, got twin beds and a shower
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Booked a double and got two single bedded room. Asked for a room with a bath as a special request; booking.com replied to us that the accommodation would honour the request. Had 4 automated emails from the hotel saying they only check the requests email once per day, but w3 didn’t get a confirmation about the bath request. On arrival the room only had a small shower with electric shower and very poor water pressure. Really disappointed, wouldn’t return and won’t book again through booking.com

    Car park on site, sky tv in room, warm room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent customer service , great location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great day all together. There where a lot of local people, who made us feel welcome. Great dj and karaoke. Great food. 👍

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    2.0
    Unclean and overpriced.
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness was very poor. Bed linen and towels were stained with hairs in the beds, dust everywhere, shower dirty, cups dirty with hairs on them. We had to sleep on top of duvets as so unclean. Also, the top of the stairs are a death trap. Unacceptable for an inflated price. We were visiting a very poorly family member, and this was a choice based on limited options. Never again, terrible and only glad we didn't decide to have breakfast there. I have posted only a couple of photos as too many.

    Location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very loud at night and the shower didn’t work well.

    It was close to the beach and a nice walking area.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very welcoming and friendly staff.nothing was too much trouble

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A lot of noise until around 2am.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great stay and so helpful and friendly

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2023

    5.0
    Unforgettable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was locked out of the Hotel one night even though I had been given the correct key. The lock had been “snibbed”, and because it was 1am there was no one available at the hotel. I’m no locksmith, but surely they need a different type…..ie. a lock that prevents this scenario Thankfully there was a route onto the hotel roof to which in turn allowed me to climb in through the hotel room window (the correct room), but this was via Carnoustie Library roof, and began via a fence with semi-sharp protrusions, so it was a little dangerous. On reflection this wasn’t an ideal way to enter the hotel, especially when there’s an alternative, that involves simply walking through a door.

    I liked the fact that downstairs there was a busy bar, which was well decorated and also served food.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    6.0
    Pretty much what we expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was very “tired” and the shower didn’t really work (or we couldn’t figure out how to work it). 10a.m. Check out is early.

    Nice location and big bed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2023

    10
    10/10 Happy Holiday traveller's
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would definitely recommend staying here, the service was second to none, the owners went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The rooms were clean and the beds very comfortable. The dinner was very good also. Great servings and delicious food 😋

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2023

    10
    Fitted everything needed for first time
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location was good

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2023

    4.0
    I liked the hotel and would stay again if I was given the room I had booked
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was a problem with our booking we had paid in full before arrival and had confirmation from the hotel for the Ben Hogan deluxe double but when we arrived our room wasn't available they said because of the hotel booking page not refreshing whatever that means. The room we were given was a family room which was a disappointment shower not properly cleaned and windowsill in bedroom had rubbish and dirt on it curtain tie back was hanging off and towel rail came to bits if you hung more than one towel on it.

    Lovely bar and deck area . Food was very good we had an evening meal and breakfast both large portions and tasty. Location was close to the beach and local amenities. Staff were nice and friendly.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2023

    5.0
    we only stayed one night rather than the two booked, room was ok but shower etc disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    shower had very little pressure, shower and soap dispensers in shower were empty, no hairdryer in room

    location ideal, friendly staff particularly cook at breakfast

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2023

    6.0
    Basic but adequate for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I think a few instructions in the room would would help eg how to activate the radiator (it had an electronic thermostat but not clear how to switch it on) and how to use the television. There are soap dispensers in the shower but no soap so these should either be removed or filled. It’s not a high star rated facility so there’s no hairdryer.

    Good location with carpark though there are no marked spaces so space is wasted. Room was basic but beds were comfortable and clean and electric shower was easy to use. Sockets are international which is helpful for foreign visitors. Tea and coffee in room (though the milk pod I opened was off so best to check before pouring!!). Staff are helpful.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2023

    10
    February Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only a minor point but the water pressure in the bathroom sink wasn't good.

    Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Rooms were excellent as well.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2022

    10
    brilliant hospitality. Rob and Tracey were exceptional hosts and made the stay more enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    what’s not to like?

    comfortable rooms exceptional hospitality location to the coast

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2022

    10
    Best Pub hotel in Carnoustie would recommend 2 a family of 4 , couples or Golf buddies . Beach 5min
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn't anything 2 dislike

    Never stayed at a pub hotel b4 due 2 circumstances and esp with my dad being disabled I was a bit sceptical we had 2 rooms surprisingly spacious and clean & From Robbie To the Staff 10☆'s , train got cancelled on Sunday , checkout was 10am so was in a bit of pickle with Dad & 3hrs of waiting , we were allowed to checkout when we could was a great gesture from the hotel

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2022

    2.0
    Very loud busy pub down below poor sleep
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    was not told wifi password The kettle was very small The window handle has been broken off making it difficult to close the window it was Saturday night and it was never mentioned it was a busy late night pub downstairs. the music and party revellers were very loud until until gone 12:30 am. it seems to be the village nightclub

    it was a clean and comfortable room The restaurant downstairs is very nice the food was lovely and the waiting staff were absolutely wonderful

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2022

    2.0
    Not worth a visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wifi didn’t work. No hot water in shower. Noisy. No staff for check in m other than a bartender. No foodservice when we left at 8 am and no one for check out. Price too high for quality of service

    Not much

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    lovely clean accommodation and food was amazing

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2022

    10
    Had a fantastic stay. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing to dislike

    location of Hotel to beach was excellent! Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. The food was also fantastic!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2022

    10
    Excellent service from staff and manager
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower could have been bigger

    The service was amazing

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2022

    10
    Great hotel, great price, great place and fantastic stay
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    It was out very last minute booking and it was great choice! We were looked after very very well by every so helpful staff. THANKS YOU

    Stayed in July 2022

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