Cruden Bay is situated on the east coast of Scotland 23 miles north of Aberdeen and 8 miles south of Peterhead. Only two hours drive from St Andrews, the “Home of Golf”.

It is claimed that golf was played in the village of Cruden Bay as early as 1791. The original course, on the present site, was commissioned by the Great North of Scotland Railway (GNSR) following the expansion of the railways at the end of the 19th century, designed by Old Tom Morris of St Andrews, and opened in 1899.

Cruden Bay offers an internationally famous golfing experience – old fashioned links golf at its best – on one of the best links courses in Scotland, and in 2015 was placed at No 52 in the world by “Golf Magazine”.

They are a warm and welcoming club that caters for both members and visiting golfers from across the globe. The experienced pro shop staff, first class bar and catering staff and the club’s administration team ensures a warm welcome and promises that your day playing golf at Cruden Bay will be one to remember.

The Golf Course creates unique challenges demanding the skills of power, placement and fine judgement upon the discerning golfer. Set against a backdrop of subtly contoured greens and magnificent panoramic views, our course truly justifies its position as 54th BEST COURSE IN THE WORLD in the 2013 US publication Links Magazine. 70th IN THE WORLD in the 2013-14 Golf Digest Top 100, and the Golf World Magazine voted us in 2012 the 2nd Top Fun Course in Great Britain & Ireland.

Located on the edge of Cruden Bay Golf Course which is always ranked top 100 courses in the world is your home away from home.

The St. Olaf Golf Hotel is an ideal location for golfers with its spectacular views of the course, Grampian Coastline and being only a few minutes’ walk away from the Club House. Situated only 20 minutes north of Aberdeen and less than 10 minutes south of Peterhead.

Whether you’re looking for regular hotel accommodation within Aberdeenshire for a long weekend or golfing break, or if you’re simply just passing through the Buchan area and seeking a homely Bed & Breakfast accommodation in the Peterhead area, The St. Olaf Golf Hotel has plenty to offer with its comfortable homely character, host to a garden with spectacular views, being popular with locals and visitors alike.

With a selection of rooms, all spacious and well appointed with private bathrooms or en-suite facilities, the appeal of a traditional hotel remains an attractive and desirable proposition for the discerning traveller. The St. Olaf Golf Hotel has 5 en-suite bedrooms, ranging from twin rooms, triple rooms and a family room, all rooms offer a flat-screen television with built-in free-view, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. An alarm clock, hair drier, ironing board and iron are available on request. Free parking, Wi-Fi and baggage storage are all available.

The Dining Room, Lounge and Sports Bar are all popular eating places with locals, regular diners from further afield and the residents, experiencing the best of quality good at a fair price. Serving Breakfast from 8am. They have dishes to suit all types of dietary requirements and cravings. Their breakfast room is available for small private functions or meetings.