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Station Hotel

Station Hotel offers a 4.2-star stay in Burghead, Elgin. Enjoy pet-friendly and kid-friendly services at 2 Brander St with 78 guest reviews.

2 Brander St, Burghead, Elgin IV30 5UD, United Kingdom View on map
8.4/10
Very Good Based on 78 recent guest reviews
Pet-friendly Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Insights from Recent Visitors

The Station Hotel receives positive feedback for its friendly staff, excellent food, and prime seaside location. Guests appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, pet-friendly policy, and good value dining. Some note the smaller bathroom size but find it a minor issue overall.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, welcoming, and helpful staff, including attentive owners
  • Excellent food with a strong breakfast selection and tasty pub grub
  • Beautiful seaside location, with easy beach access
  • Clean and spacious rooms, with generous bathroom comments except for some noting smaller bathrooms
  • Dog-friendly and kid-friendly environment with a pleasant beer garden and play area

Worth knowing

  • Bathrooms tend to be on the smaller side, though this is rarely a major concern
  • Drinks and food are reasonably priced with good portion sizes
  • Longer stays for work purposes are supported by a helpful and attentive team
  • Live music events are occasionally featured, adding to the local charm
  • Parking is available in front of the hotel, convenient for guests

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a friendly, community-oriented hotel near the beach
  • Pet owners and families looking for kid-friendly accommodations
  • Visitors interested in local events and live music in a relaxed setting
  • Guests who appreciate good value pub fare and a welcoming social atmosphere
  • Those planning extended stays for work or leisure
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About this property

Welcome to Station Hotel

Station Hotel is a 4.2-rated accommodation located at 2 Brander St, Burghead, Elgin. Positioned near the seaside, this hotel offers convenient access to the beach, making it suitable for guests seeking a coastal setting. The surrounding area includes a beer garden and a kiddies play area, providing options for families and those traveling with children.

The property is pet-friendly and welcomes families, reflecting in its service options. Guests have appreciated the clean and spacious rooms, though some have noted that bathrooms can be on the smaller side. The presence of friendly and helpful staff, especially the owners, has been a highlight in many reviews, creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.

Food and drink receive positive mentions from past guests, with particular praise for the breakfast selection and pub grub such as steak pie and sheppard’s pie. Reasonable pricing for drinks and attentive service contribute to a pleasant dining experience on site. The hotel's proximity to local events and live music has also been appreciated by visitors.

Check-in is from 14:00, with check-out by 11:00, accommodating typical travel schedules. Given its location and amenities, Station Hotel suits travelers looking for a relaxed seaside stay in Burghead, including families, pet owners, and those visiting for local entertainment or work commitments.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
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What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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sandra Apr 18, 2026
8.0

Thank you for having usI really liked it here. The food was good and you had a great selection of breakfast. The stuff was friendly. The room was very nice. We had so much space there. Only the bathroom was a little bit small. But that's not a huge problem.

WR
W.R. Rose Apr 05, 2026
10

Wonderful little place to stay. Friendly, welcoming staff. Beautiful seaside location. The food was terrific as well.

FM
Fiona Manclark Mar 07, 2026
10

Went to see local band 3 wheelin. The staff were quick, as the driver I was very pleased to get a a coffee. Drinks were reasonable priced. But the band was brilliant. I'll definitely be back if they are playing there again.

AP
Ann Peoples Feb 24, 2026
10

Walked from Hopeman to Burghead and enjoyed a couple of drinks at the Station Hotel. Nice beer garden and kiddies play area. Owner friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit. A lovely afternoon.

PM
Paul Megahey Feb 20, 2026
10

Stayed in the hotel for 7weeks in total. Over for work. Staff and owners excellent. Paul and leo the irish lads. Goodluck in the future. Thanks.

WC
Wendy Carmichael Feb 10, 2026
10

Stayed locally in a campervan for the night and visited the pub which was close by. Service was excellent staff and locals very friendly would recommend.

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Joanne Bowers (Jo douglas) Feb 06, 2026
10

Stayed here 16th sept - 19th with friend & dog.had a fantastic time.location is perfect by the beach room perfect in gmfact nothing was too much trouble for dave (owner) & his wife kirsty . & staff sorry cant remember both ur names but thank u also for ur help in our room.everything was down to the beautiful full breakfast put down to us to the fish & chips .so we will definitely be back which i might add was our 4th visit .

RB
Rick Belger Feb 01, 2026
10

We had a really nice evening in this hotel! Higly recommend the sheppards pie from them! Really nice people to be around and very clean rooms. Also really close to the beach... loved it and come back again

PR
Pal Robert Jan 30, 2026
10

We stayed there a long weekend and the place is amazing. The beach is on your doorstep, the room was lovely (parking in front) and thanks to David we had a fantastic time, food (dinner and breakfast), drinks, hospitalty top notch. Highly recomended !!!

KM
Kerry MacIntyre Jan 24, 2026
10

Pub grub was lush. I had steak pie. Tasty, good portions and great value for money. Hubbies chips were delish as was my mash. Dog friendly, owner and locals friendly. Def be back

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