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“Regretted the Booking”

Hazelbank Hotel

Oct 3, 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

After reading the wonderful reviews, my husband and I (very keen golfers on our fourth trip to Scotland) settled for The Hazelbank, room 7, for 3 nights. As soon as we saw the room, we realized we had made a mistake. The room is not large by any means, it looks tired, the bathroom is very small, the lighting very poor. In other words, the room was not a place we wanted to be, which was a shame as the best thing about it was the view!

Michael and the staff were very kind, the breakfast very good and the hotel clean. Still, I would not recommend it because we found it to be bad value. We should have either upgraded to the more fancy Golf Hotel (next door at an additional 60 GBP) or downgraded to a nearby B&B (with a similar room and no view with a savings of 60 GBP). Unfortunately, once you book, you are locked in.

Please note that the hotel has no common area. There is a computer room which is very small and also very poorly lit. People go there for their internet needs (one at the time and it is free), but the computer is old and so its configurations. The library is a better bet (modern and free).

Just as a curiosity: every other hotel we stayed during our trip was immensely better and cheaper: Carnoustie Golf Hotel, Marine Golf Hotel in North Berwick and a B&B in Gullane.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The View
    • Disliked — Bathroom
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
maraberto's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: May 09, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Golf
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“Very Nice Stay”

Hazelbank Hotel

Nov 15, 2006
5/6 found this review helpful

We had three rooms at the Hazelbank and found them to be quiet pleasant and very clean. We had one downstairs room for our elderly mother and it was nice since she didn't have to climb the stairs. Our other two rooms didn't have the view others talked about, but we were only there to sleep, so that didn't really matter. The bathrooms were very large with the lovely heated towel racks that I loved. Breakfast was very good and served by very friendly staff. It was located in a very convenient location for us and that was helpful. We also enjoyed drinks and dinner in the Russel Hotel next door. All in all, a great stay in St. Andrews.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location and Cleanliness
    • Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Jessie11's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2006
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: September 10, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Excellent Hotel/ B&B”

Hazelbank Hotel

5 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Nov 7, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Hazelbank for two nights in Oct. Ask for ROOM 3 or ROOM 7. Both are very large with bay windows looking out to the ocean. Really beautiful views. We had a wonderful time. Very quiet rooms. Great breakfast in very nice dining area. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Location is fabulous. Walk to the Old Course tee and walk to the center of town. Although there is no restaurant or bar at the Hazelbank, this means it is quiet. The pub in the Russel Hotel right next door is great. The Hazelbank has no elevator, no bell staff- you must carry your bags one or two flights of stairs to the rooms. Parking is on the street in front of the hotel. It was easy to find a place to park at this time of year, but might be a problem at busier times.
We would definitely return to the Hazelbank Hotel- at $175/night for two people in room #3 and breakfast for two, it was an excellent value.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location, large room with view
    • Disliked — steps
    • Tips/Secrets: — ask for room #3 or room#7
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
stevegolf's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2006
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: September 24, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping, Golf
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“A Wonderful Hotel!”

Hazelbank Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Detroit area, MI
Aug 21, 2006
6/6 found this review helpful

We were fortunate enough to stay in the Hazelbank Hotel in July with three other couples for a golf trip. It was beautiful and clean and Michael was so accomodating in every way. The view from our room was overlooking St. andrews Bay and the Old Course. What could be more beautiful. It is close to everything and we never had to move our cars. The breakfasts were excellent and well served. we would recommend it highly!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Cleanliness and Convenience to the attractions
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Hiawathatravel's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2006
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: June 26, 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Golf
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“Excellent”

Hazelbank Hotel

May 10, 2006
8/8 found this review helpful

We stayed here in early April '06. A very nice property situated in downtown St. Andrews. You will be close to all that you likely will wish to see and do in the village of St. Andrews (we actually parked our car on the street out front and didn't touch it until we left 4 days later)!

Rooms were well maintained, serviced every day, and the front rooms overlook the West Sands Beach. The water pressure for the shower in our room was a bit weak, . . . but was usable. Breakfast each morning was freshly prepared to order in the small dining room, and the staff was simply outstanding!

We booked our golf package through the hotel and Michael was very patient with the many questions we asked prior to booking. As mentioned in an earlier review, there is a room off the front door for reading, club storage, and it has a computer for internet access for guests. Not published or listed, but the hotel also has wireless internet access which at the time we were there was open and we were able to connect via our laptop in our room. Ma Bells down the street also is a WiFi hot spot.

If you are looking for a small hotel in St. Andrews, whether it is for golf, sightseeing, visiting, etc., . . . I would highly recommend that you look at the Hazelbank as one of your options.

Might I also suggest that if you are looking for golf art/photos, . . . that you visit the gallery at the end of the street (towards the old course). I believe the shop is in the ground floor of the Scores hotel. Very nice proprietor and she will ship your purchases back for you.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
This TripAdvisor Member's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2006
Member since: May 10, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners
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28 The Scores, St. Andrews KY16 9AS, Scotland