Old Course Hotel St Andrews

–Excellent location – show map
+55 photos
Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Property highlights

About this property

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
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

  • 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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2 full beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Adam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Centrally located with good parking and range of facilities”
Lance
Canada Canada
“Location was excellent especially for golfers. Breakfast was very good. Clean classic rooms with excellent views when facing east.”
Philip
United States United States
“We were in Scotland for a month, stayed at 9 different hotels and this was by far the best! It is an amazing hotel! Hope to stay there again. The Kohler three head shower was the best shower I have ever had.”
Wuqiang
Canada Canada
“We like the hotel, good to stay and see the old course though we did not play. Clean, comfortable, good breakfast. Good view from fourth floor dining area.”
Lance
United States United States
“Legendary and comfortable. Staff was fabulous all over the hotel.”
Joyce
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was lovely......plentiful. Staff were attentive and extremely helpful.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel. Staff are friendly and helpful. We had a lovely big, clean and comfortable room with a stunning view of the golf course and beach. Room service and breakfast both were delicious.”
Irene
United States United States
“Celebrated my husbands 70th birthday. A hand written card was in our room welcoming us and Bally birthday. The staff upgraded our room to a view of the 17th green. Room was Comfy and clean. Staff throughout hotel was exceptional particularly the...”
Brian
Canada Canada
“Golf services, reception, concierge, housekeeping, bar and restaurant staff we erected all courteous and efficient. The room was well appointed.”
Steve
United States United States
“What's not to like. Property is spotless. Our room was comfortable and close to stuff we wanted to do. Walking the course, great food. Staff was very helpful.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

4 Restaurants On Site
Road Hole Restauran
  • Cuisine
    British • Scottish
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Hams Hame
  • Cuisine
    British • Scottish
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
The Jigger Inn
  • Cuisine
    British • Scottish
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
Swilcan Loft
  • Cuisine
    British • Scottish
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

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
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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

There is a daily charge of GBP 40.00 per person to access the Kohler Water Spa facilities, access to the leisure and fitness center is included with your overnight stay.

SPLASH TIME - Children can use the Fitness Pool between 10am and 5pm if supervised by an adult. Children under 16 years are not permitted 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.