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Old Course Hotel St Andrews

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Overlooking West Sands Beach and the Links Golf Course, Old Course Hotel features a luxury spa and award-winning restaurant. Set in a magnificent building, the hotel has scenic views and elegant rooms. The Old Course Hotel St Andrews has the Kohler Waters Spa, which offers luxury spa treatments, a hydrotherapy pool, experience showers and cold plunge pool. There is also a 20-yard swimming pool and fitness center. The refurbished bedrooms at Old Course have sumptuous décor and modern bathrooms with designer toiletries. With original character, rooms also feature flat-screen TVs and fluffy bathrobes. Free Wi-Fi is included. With 3 AA-Rosettes, Road Hole Restaurant offers fine dining and over 200 whiskeys, the contemporary Swilcan Loft serving an eclectic international menu with locally sourced Scottish produce and the most famous 19th hole in golf – The Jigger Inn, serving traditional pub food and its very own Jigger Ale. Located in scenic St Andrews, Old Course Hotel is just yards from the rugged Scottish coastline and North Sea. Nearby Dundee can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Otistex
United States United States
“Everything! Seriously, it is a beautiful hotel inside and out, matching the beauty of the Old Course and town. We stayed one night and it ruined the hotel stay that came after it. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean. The included...”
Sherri
United States United States
“The staff was excellent. They are all very kind, personable and informative!”
Jane
United States United States
“Talk about a breakfast with a view!!!! Awesome breakfast , staff and dining room”
Shantel
United States United States
“I absolutely loved the greeting when I passed from my room to breakfast or to the spa. I was greeted with sincere interest and was asked if I needed any help finding anything. I also cut myself on the pinky and was given a bandaid by staff and...”
Jim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a brilliant stay for my wife’s birthday. The staff were exceptional from the moment we arrived — warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in making the occasion special. Our room had beautiful views across the course, which set the tone...”
Susan
Australia Australia
“The whole hotel was just beautiful! From the gorgeous signature scent in the reception area, to the very helpful staff, and the quality of the room and dining areas. The breakfast was absolutely superb! We loved that we could order a memory foam...”
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was great with a fantastic view. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The food in the Jigger Inn was good. We will definitely return.”
Ken
United States United States
“Staff was very kind during check-in and check-out. Breakfast, which was included was excellent with very courteous staff and servers. Room was clean, roomy and taken care of for turn down in the evening. Hotel 5 stars overall!”
Lloyd
United States United States
“Location, the bed was super comfy, the bathtub you could practically swim in. The breakfast was top notch”
Darr
United States United States
“What did I like.....everything. Not sure there is a rating high enough to accurately portray this fine and historic Hotel right on the Hallowed grounds of the Old Course. The Breakfast was a favorite of mine as we ate overlooking 17 with a wide...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

5 Restaurants On Site
Road Hole Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • Scottish
  • Open for
    Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Hams Hame
  • Cuisine
    British • Scottish
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
The Jigger Inn
  • Cuisine
    British • Scottish
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Swilcan Loft
  • Cuisine
    British • Scottish
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Herb's
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Old Course Hotel St Andrews

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Old Course Hotel St Andrews takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that use of the Kohler Water spa facilities will incur an additional charge of GBP 40 per person, per two hours between 08:00 and 20:00.

Children aged 18 years and below are not allowed to use the Kohler Water spa facilities.

The leisure and fitness centre is open from 06:00 to 21:00.

Children can only use the fitness pool under adult supervision between 10:00 and 17:00.

Children aged 16 years and below are not allowed to use the gym.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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