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The Anchor Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel with restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Apartment, Ground Floor | View from room
Double Room, Private Bathroom
Apartment, Ground Floor | View from room
Apartment, Ground Floor | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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NEW ROAD, , JOHNSHAVEN, Montrose, Scotland, DD10 0HD
  • Place, Johnshaven Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Lifeboat House
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wairds Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, Ground Floor

Apartment, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Montrose

In Montrose .With a stay at this Montrose hotel, you'll be steps from The Lifeboat House and Johnshaven Harbour. Also, Wairds Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Mill of Benholm is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Johnshaven Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Lifeboat House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wairds Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mill of Benholm - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Dunnottar Castle - 25 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Laurencekirk Station - 16 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hidden Treasure Tea Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Queen's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Quayside Restaurant & Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Anchor Hotel

3.5-star beach hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Montrose hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Anchor Hotel offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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  • Parking included
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includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Anchor Hotel Montrose

Anchor Montrose

The Anchor Hotel Hotel

The Anchor Hotel Montrose

The Anchor Hotel Hotel Montrose

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Anchor Hotel to the airport?

The Anchor Hotel is 32.8 mi (47-min drive) away from the Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Anchor Hotel?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Anchor Hotel on Jun 8, 2026 start from CA $100, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Anchor Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Anchor Hotel.

How close is The Anchor Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.9 mi (6-min drive) from Sands of St Cyrus and 9.6 mi (22-min drive) from Montrose Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Anchor Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Anchor Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Anchor Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Anchor Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at The Anchor Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Anchor Hotel have a pool?

The Anchor Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Anchor Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Anchor Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Anchor Hotel to downtown Montrose?

The Anchor Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Johnshaven.

The Anchor Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice breakfast and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly, food excellent, room cold
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food lovely staff very clean bedrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family room offers couples more space. Good excellent and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the location and the friendly people in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in a lovely little town will definitely rebook when next in the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room very comfortable and a beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great, breakfast amazing and the views just outside!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Was a excellent stay! Quaint and quiet. Loved the area and the bar/restaurant on site was cozy with good food. Room was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would recommend, food and service are fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a gem of a place! Lovely small hotel nestled next to the harbour. Great food and service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Happy travelers

Good quality sea side pub great food friendly staff nice little getaway.
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to visit

Very good value for money. Food was fantastic and the staff all very friendly. En-suite was a bit dated, but fully functional. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent welcome
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Regular Visitors

We are regular visitors, accomodation, food, service and staff are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little hotel. good staff, good food and drink, lovely location. just be aware the don't do food on mondays and tuesdays.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting in quiet village on water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place

A truly fantastic hotel and apartment. The place was spotless and spacious and the village is lovely. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place

A truly fantastic hotel and apartment. The place was spotless and spacious and the village is lovely. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Scottish Gem!

Loved our stay at The Anchor apartment. Host (and locals) very friendly and welcoming. Can't fault The Anchor for that well earned break away!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a gem of a hotel, staff are so attentive and friendly, room was comfy and cosy. The food is up there with any top notch restaurant, especially if you like seafood! Great selection of beers, gins, whisky, wine as well. All in all a perfect 10 out of 10!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eilidh Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Marvelous all around

Everything was excellent, the food, the staff, the drinks choices, the location, the parking options. 100% will stay again and be back for more delicious fish dishes x
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely food, room, staff and area. Cute family room. Cosy with everything you need for a night away. Plenty towels, tea, coffee etc. dinner in hotel and breakfast were amazing. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming. Lovely breakfast and so kind to my children.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint. Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025