Name: Sweet Chestnut, Dunfermline by Marston's Inns
Address: 11 Fife Leisure Park, Dunfermline, KY11 8EX, GB

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2026

Anthony

The Sweet Chestnut pub was very nice with a good atmosphere, and food, drink and staff we great. Location was very good being in a complex with other places to visit, eat and drink. Associated accommodation was clean and tidy and well presented.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Jonathan

Great stay. Located in a retail park so lots of choice of food.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Bev

A good comfortable room with all you need. Excellent location with lots of choice for tea.
The staff were brilliant where nothing was too much trouble even though they were short staffed and working in the heat.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

Paul

The room was clean but the shower did not work very well. The breakfasts were good but not impressed by the bar and restaurant. Food was cold and less than average quality, staff were too busy doing stuff to be able to focus on the customers. The wi-fi was non-existent not helped by poor mobile signal. Not good value for money so not likely to stay again.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Brian

Very basic accommodation, travel lodge in the 90.

All fine / clean.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Brian

Clean rooms, nice pub, good food and close to the Edinburgh airport.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2026

Dave

Breakfast was very good, parking easy

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Paul

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Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

William

Lovely place to be, lots of attractions nearby and the room was big and most importantly clean, staff were polite and friendly, highly recommended

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Thomas

The room was good

Self

4/10

Poor

12 Feb 2026

Katie

Night two of my stay was after a 16 hour shift, when I got the door of the hotel my keycard wasn’t working. I pressed the assistance button many times and nothing happened. I had to search for a number online but it was really unclear what was exclusively for the hotel so when I initially called and the automated message started talking about the restaurant and I hung up. I eventually called that number again and managed to get through to the overnight staff but I was standing around for over half an hour after midnight. Next morning I had housekeeping chap once and immediately let herself into my room which was alarming since I was about to get changed. She apologised but i’m also upset that locking the door doesn’t stop everyone from walking into the room. It was a clean room and reception staff were really lovely. Shame that I had those two incidents which spoiled my stay.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2026

Andy

Room was very clean and enjoyable stay

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2026

Stacey

Spotless, staff really helpful and friendly.

Business

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2026

andy

Room was clean and comfy, however on a four night stay tea and coffee and milk were in short supply with only one days supply.
The building entrance although having card security was never locked and persons were seen entering the premises

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2026

Lynn

I only stayed one night the room was clean & the staff was pleasant the location was good for my visit

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

Alison

Lovely staff, clean room only thing that let it down was a bumming noise from outside which woke us at 6.30am, then my husband took a case down to the car and couldn’t get back in because the key wouldn’t work, but other than that a lovely stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Alison

Clean room and lovely staff

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jan 2026

Lynette

Service from the restaurant was brilliant the lady was great went above and beyond. I wouldn’t say vehicles are safe there at night with the boy racers. Car alarms were going off in the night. It was quite noisy in the hotel and the shower gels and hand soaps really don’t smell nice but ok and clean Big shout out to the lady in the restaurant thank you

Business

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Laura

Clean and Staff friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2026

Surjit

Clean room and bedding but childs bed had spring poking through mattress,staff was good but no-one answers phones.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

helen

Check in easy, breakfast very good value for the price, staff friendly and clean room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Ajith

Excellent. Will try again later

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Nurul Aaina

The staff is really froendly

2/10

Poor

27 Dec 2025

David

The hotel was excellent but my big problem was the noise from room next door. They were obviously having a party and after suffering the noise until 1am I called reception and they asked them to turn noise down. They did a little but went onto 3am so my sleep was awful. Apart from this everything else was wonderful

6/10

Pleasant

17 Dec 2025

John

Basic accommodation but did the job for a one night stay.
Not good having to check in at the adjoining bar on a wet and windy December evening. Also the staff welcome at check in was not particularly welcoming.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2025

Erin

I didn't have breakfast but room was good, comfortable bed, could do with more coffee sachets and milk but over all good

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2025

kelvin

Had continental 3 days but no marmalade on menu or fresh fruit for 2 of the days. Green tea is not a lot to ask for.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Nov 2025

Lisa

Stayed here a few times. This time i arrived and checked No problem the guy was really friendly
Arrived at my room to drop my case off. On arriving back I found the room was cold. Went to shut the window and noticed there was no handle on the window. So it didn’t shut fully. Also the air con unit (I think that’s what it is) just above the front door was making an awful noise the majority of the night.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

08 Nov 2025

David

Didn't stay for breakfast due to problems with room. Are elsewhere

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Nov 2025

Avinder

Very good internet and reasonably priced pub food, Carcery is a must try.
The manager and staff were generally pleasant and helpful.

There seemed to be a slight communication issue with housekeeping, the bed wasn’t made, and only the tissues were replaced while the used cups and glasses were left behind. It appears we may have needed to inform the team at the dining area directly. However, the staff were responsive and addressed our concerns once raised.

Conveniently located near many restaurants.

We parked at Dalmeny, free street parking and took a train yo Edinburgh city, just 2 stations away and around 20 min. Convenient if you have a car

Very close to bridges, nice visit to Queenferry

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Sandra

Great wee hotel. Quiet, clean and friendly service. Breakfast was really good and made for you; not on a buffet style. It was therefore hot when it arrived. Close to shops and places to eat so fab.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Sandra

Room extremely clean and bed very comfy. Check in staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast excellent value for money. Service given with a smile.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Ruth

Great place to stay for working nearby

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Roy

Excellent food and service hotel was also very comfortable

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Charlon

The reception is inside the restaurant. Easy parking and very convenient to dining options.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

Charles

Very good for price but food was not so good had ordered carvery but when we went to the counter the food was cold and no mash no cauliflower cheese . Chef said they had been very busy .

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

P

Very comfortable, would stay again

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

18 Sep 2025

Scott

Shower was very poor the water was standing in the bottom of the shower and wouldn’t drain away correctly

The beds was very uncomfortable overall it wasn’t very nice

Business

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2025

George

Good for overnight staying

Perfect for an overnight stop

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Jay

Overall very good, would stay again

The bed here was very comfortable and much better than numerous Travelodges we've stayed in recently. Despite it being a twin turned into a double the join wasn't very noticeable and the mattress was very comfortable.
The only gripe for me was the shower head did look aged and the drain in the wet room didn't clear the floor quickly enough so you're stood in 2inches of water by the time you've finished but grab bars in all the right places. As a wheelchair user I found everything very accessible and would stay again. You do need to go into the pub for check in and handing the key back. We didn't eat there but did plan to, maybe next time!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

stephen

As a place to stay this is ideal it has easy access from the motorway network and a range of eateries on the retail park. The staff were more than pleasant and check in was easy,however prior to arrival i received over 20 emails requesting various things relating to the four rooms I had booked including an invitation to book breakfast, on-line check and departure. I made one booking but all four rooms were billed separately activating fraud alert at my card issuer that i then had to resolve. to say it annoyed me would be an understatement. I even phoned there call centre and they told me to ignore the online check in, get it sorted.
The adjacent carvery that is owned and run by Marstons seem extremely popular with the locals the chap running it was clearly well known to the customers and his mashed potatoes were divine. It is a nice quiet place to stay.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2025

Li

Hotel is ok at this price, location is convenient for eating out.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

21 Aug 2025

Andrew

Checked in in the evening and staff were helpful.

Room was basic, which was expected. I did seem to have a problem with my key, but the bar and reception staff were really helpful to resolve. The Aircon in the room seemed to only produce heat (minimum temp 22 degrees Celsius), which made the room very stuffy. Opening the window was the only way to cool the room, but being close to a busy dual carriageway, road noise was then a bit load.

At breakfast, there was only 1 staff member around for serving people, who definitely didn't want to be there and customers seemed to be a massive inconvenience for her. There were items unavailable and the breakfast overall just seemed to have a hostile and negative atmosphere.
Avocado on toast with eggs was nice, the pancakes were a rip off (3 measly small pancakes with some mushed frozen berry thing on them).

Overall, room and breakfast was a bit expensive for what it was, we did sleep okay, but breakfast was a huge let down, and worse still, I saw that we could have got a significant discount on breakfast if we'd have booked it with the room, which was not an option on Expedia.

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2025

Seoknam

The hotel facilities were acceptable for the price. However, there was some noise from outside late at night, and the hotel lacked an elevator, which could be a bit inconvenient for travelers with heavy luggage.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

20 Aug 2025

steve

Good Location. Bad Hotel

Although advertised the hotel does not have Aircon. And unable to open the window as it was damaged

The hotel itself is next door to the pub, thus there are no staff in the hotel itself. The staff did not want to know, and actively ignore any issues as they are too busy in the pub

There appears be little or no maintenance in the hotel. There were two contractor groups who had been there for a couple of weeks and had complained daily about issues, but nothing had ever been done

Business

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2025

Lynden

Good to stay, not so much to eat or shower.

Food in the pub part was just about ok. Very much tasted like it was re-heated and dry. If it were served fresh it would have been good.
Shower pressure was terrible.

Everything else was good.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2025

Paula

Room was outdated, everything seemed very old, wouldn’t stay there again. In fact, out of 5 hotels I’ve stayed in the UK, this is the only one I wouldn’t go back to.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

02 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Would never return

Check in was smooth. Friendly staff. Immediately went to room and within minutes of being in the room, 2 men walked in leaving my child stood scared as I was in the bathroom at the time. Whilst scrambling to get decent they said oh we’re here to fix your window. I shouted please come back in 5 mins. They never returned. One of these people had checked us in just minutes before so knew we had checked in. There was no handle on the window which left it permanently open. It wouldn’t have mattered as it was warm and I probably wouldn’t have noticed but it turned out to be a boy racer spot. Which I also wouldn’t have minded if they hadn’t played tunes to each other all night with their horns. It went on until after 1am. Then at 8am the grass cutters were out to cut the grass under the window. We also had a main light out in the room. The temperature control wasn’t working. The bathroom had no fan so the shower filled with steam. I’m just glad it didn’t set anything off. The curtains and net blind were so grimy and stained it was a bit disgusting. It’s the second Marston Inn I’ve stayed in within a month and I was hoping the first one was just a one off but it seems to be across the chain. Rooms should be checked after turnover. Either the staff need more time to fully clean up or they need paid more for more incentive to keep their employers happy.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Anna

Rebecca was super friendly and helped us out when we needed it. Facilities are great!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Good stay - room a little cramped for a family.

It was a nice enough room but very cramped. It didn't feel like a family room - just a normal room with extra beds squeezed in to be honest. The room was clean and tidy the the restaurant and breakfast excellent and very cost friendly. Our room was next to the door, so it was a little noisy - especially with people leaving early. Other than that - it was a good room, affordable, and I'm a good location

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Ben

Very convenient

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Daniel

Clean and comfortable accommodation for stop off on journey

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2025

Tracey

Looked this hotel and would return to same if I can find a Marston anywhere. Everything was just near perfect, just the show which isn’t adjustable for smell people.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2025

Saurabh

Reasonable, good hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Helen

Fantastic place

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Jun 2025

Jennifer

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The whole place is very badly in need of decorating and upholstered.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Tracey

Great place to book when on business, everything needed in one place.

Business

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2025

Valerie

Overnight stay prior to flight.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Location in a service area

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Craig

The hotel and restuarant attached were amazing, we werent expecting much as we saw it in a retail park on the maps, but was very surprised with how clean, tidy and very friendly the staff were. The hotels ideally situated just off the M90, so makes travelling about even easier.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Siji

It's quite amazing place,but breakfast was not that great,not worth for what you pay (only if you want breakfast,it's optional
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Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Rick

I definitely recommend the hotel. The room was very clean, well looked after, and comfortable.
The staff were all great. Shout out to James, Ryan, JR, Emma and everyone whose names I've forgotten.
Highly recommend the restaurant. The food was very good. We particularly enjoyed The Carvery.
It was a breeze taking the train into Edinburgh, but
I wish we had time to explore Dunfermline, it's a beutiful small city.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2025

David

Comfortable stay

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

Willie

Getaway

Great location with lots do around the property...great friendly staff and beer garden

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2025

David

Good value option near Edinburgh.

Easy parking, good basic room, pub food is decent

Business

4/10

Poor

15 May 2025

Nicole

There are no staff or office onsite. Check in is at the pub nextdoor when the very busy waitstaff can get to you. We have a small child and were placed in a room above the security door so all night and morning we were woken to the door slamming shut, however there was no one to ask about as above (no hotel staff). From check in and duration of stay, the soap and shampoo was never filled and they only cleaned the room once. We also only recieved 2 towels despite booking for 3 people. The location is in a car park of fast food shops. I do not suggest staying with children.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

Gary

Staff great and plenty of places to eat

Business

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Pete

You go to the restaurant/bar next door to check in. Good food but a bit strange to go to the other building first. Place was definitely not a five star, but once we got past the initial shock it turned out to be good for the price. No microwave or refrigerator.
I would definitely stay there again to save money.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2025

IAN

When we entered at 8pm,the room had an unpleasant smell .
Went around the room spraying deodorant to get rid of it.
The window was open so can't understand why the room had unpleasant smell checing in at 8pm.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Lesley

Great Stay

Great stay!

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2025

Wayne

Comfortable affordable rooms.
Pub next door for meals.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2025

Alijan

Nice place to stay

All good. Thanks

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2025

Karen

Accommodation was brand new or newly refurbished. Room was a good size. Very clean. Breakfast was excellent and very reasonably priced.
Lots of eateries and entertainment at the location.
Would definitely go back.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Lynn

Would return. Lovely accommodation

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2025

Simon

Clean, comfortable & did the job for £50 per night

Clean, comfortable and did the job for £50 per night. Only slight negatives…there was only one set of towels for a twin room (fatherland teenage son booked), kitchen had limited food options due to kitchen issues (thankfully plenty of places to eat in the immediate vicinity.
Just one more little point…at check out, was not asked if everything was ok.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2025

Geoff

Nice stop over

Good hotel with easy access to the motorways

Business

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2025

Ann

Overnight stay

On arrival after a long journey received pleasant welcome on a cold winter night.Room was comfortable and clean with plenty towels and toilet products.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2025

Wayne

One night stay, similar to Premier with tied pub for food

Business

6/10

Pleasant

04 Feb 2025

Victoria

Adequate stay

The room was reasonably clean. It obviously hadn’t been used/cleaned recently as there was a light layer of dust over the kettle & hairdryer.

I like that they offer a difffuser with the hairdryer.

It was an okay location and clean & tidy enough that I would stay again. It was a little tired. But nothing problematic

Business

6/10

Pleasant

02 Feb 2025

christine

The staff always sit people in the scruffy area, it needs a major upgrade with a capital M!!!! Ripped seats sticky tables and lord knows how long that carvery sits out.
Rooms are good.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2025

Josh

Good stay

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2025

Sheila

Very comfortable beds and pillows.

We booked in for 1 night as we were vositing the area for leisure
The room was clean. Beds very comforyable so jad a good nights sleep.
Would definitely stay again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2025

Vasile

everything was fine.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2025

Huziefa

Really the hotel is very clean and neat and the room is spacious with clean bathroom , I would like to suggest adding flexible bidet sprayer to the bathtub.
Also the price is very good comparing with hotel level .
Thanks Sweet Chestnut.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2025

Laur

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4/10

Poor

06 Jan 2025

Lynn

No breakfast available for xmas morning and pub shut at 8. no chair in room no net curtains looked straight out onto car park. Shower was appalling . Very disappointed no one to tell as reception was in pub and pub was shut.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

Steven

Awesome Time

Easy check in, Nice room. Easy to get out for a smoke. Great budget hotelfor a stay for a few days.

Food in the Restaurant was amazing as an added bonus.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

The check-in was smooth and the double room is amazing.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

William

Good stuff

The bed was so comfortable.
Very nice place.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2024

Vince

Great stay

Great parking , lots of food options

Business

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2024

Ann

Overnight stophover.

Excellent stopover destination.Welcoming checkin and comfortable clean room.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Dec 2024

Vikki

A bit old and rundown, but it did us for what we needed it for, it’s very close to lots of dining options, bowling, bingo, cinema etc, there is no 24 hour reception. They are based at the sweet chestnut next door in the restaurant. There is no accessible lift either so if you end up on the second floor, you have to take the stairs, which isn’t great with two toddlers and two buggies.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2024

Marie

Staff friendly. Good food, great coffee. I shall return.

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2024

tom

Rooms etc. Were excellent dining..last orders 20.30..not great bar closes 22.00 not great

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2024

Denise

Sweet chestnut inn

Good clean room , restaurant next door

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2024

Austin

Cost effective value for money

Nice clean room. Good facilities in and around this place too.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2024

Christopher

Lovely clean warm hotel. But no reception

The hotel was very clean and warm. Is was a very relaxing stay. There is only one downfall there is no longer a reception
Which mean you have to check in at a very busy pub next door.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Zafar

We had a great time at Sweet Chestnut
Peaceful environment
Clean rooms
Nice staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2024

Rebecca

Had a great comfortable 5 nught stay. Room was clean. Very quiet and safe feeling environment, staff we came into contact were very friendly and every songle one greeted us. No request was too much.
Only negatives,- could do with a freshen up with walls a bit stained and a few holes (not expecribg perfection) Table we sat at for breakfast had a sticky layer that was scrapable, and the wall next to the tanle had sometiing spilled down it that looked to have been left to run down the wall.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2024

Amina

10

We really liked the hotel, friendly staff.
But too bad there was no hot water. Overall we liked it. Will come back again.

Friends_and_family Family