Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Old Course Hotel St Andrews

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-metre swimming pool and fitness centre. 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 whiskies, 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. Situated in scenic St Andrews, Old Course Hotel is just metres from the rugged Scottish coastline and North Sea. Nearby Dundee can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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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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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
2 double beds
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Green Tourism
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very professional and extremely helpful. The room was very well maintained and comfortable.
  • Ben
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The stay was brilliant! The hotel was very clean and all the staff were brilliant, the only down point was we were really looking forward to utilising the spa facilities, a key factor in booking here, when we checked in we were told these were...
  • Carolyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff are genuinely excellent. Polite and professional. Hotel is immaculate and the Kohler Water spa is the best spa I’ve been in So many lovely areas of the hotel to sit and chill with amazing views of St Andrews and The Old Course. Swilkan...
  • Joshua
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. There isn’t one thing we would have changed during our stay. The staff looked after us very well and were all so kind. The facilities were excellent and we look forward to coming back in the future.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing hotel. Fantastic staff. We were very well looked after. Will definitely be back.
  • Ross
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were great on arrival until we left. The room was beautiful and absolutely spotless everything we needed. The spa facilities were brilliant really nice.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was fabulous. All the choices were exceptional and wonderful fresh. The service was excellent and the staff were so friendly and welcoming.
  • Kenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was very good with a wide range of options. The staff were helpful and attentive. Cooked and fresh options were available.
  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning hotel, amazing spa, it was my best experience in Scotland so far with excellent service and very accommodating staff. Me and my partner will definitely come back to stay here.
  • Pansy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff are amazing; friendly and helpful. Great location. Spacious, comfortable rooms. Good bathtubs!

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
4 restaurants on site

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

Facilities of Old Course Hotel St Andrews
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

3 swimming pools

Pool 1 - indoor

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Pool 2 - indoorAdditional charge

  • Open all year
  • Adults only

Pool 3 - indoorAdditional charge

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Plunge pool

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Old Course Hotel St Andrews takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-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 centre 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 identification 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.

FAQs about Old Course Hotel St Andrews