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Rusacks St Andrews

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Luxury
VIP Access
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Elegance overlooking legendary golf views

Overlooking the iconic 18th hole of St. Andrews, this luxurious hotel boasts classic yet updated interiors and breathtaking views of the Old Course and West Sands. Delight in exceptional dining options and impeccable service, making your stay truly unforgettable.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is £431
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Room options

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A traditional bedroom with a large wooden headboard, a green bedspread, and matching green curtains. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small bedside table with a telephone.

Room (Links View)

  • 285 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A green sofa with patterned pillows, a white table, a dark armchair, a floor lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Deluxe Suite (18th View)

  • 605 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a green bedspread, floral patterned wallpaper, a window with sheer curtains, and a wooden headboard.

Double Room (Rusacks Junior)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room (Rusacks King or Twin)

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a lamp, and a decorative wall.

Room (Rusacks King or Twin)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room (Rusacks)

A bedroom with a green bedspread, a decorative headboard, patterned wallpaper, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Double Room (Rusacks)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, Balcony (Swilcan King or Twin)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchair, a desk with a chair, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Room, Balcony (Swilcan King or Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Rusacks Double Double)

A room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, and a decorative vase.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Rusacks Double Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Rusacks Double Double

A room with two beds, a nightstand, a vase with flowers, and a patterned wallpaper.

Rusacks Double Double

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in St. Andrews, Rusacks St Andrews is in the historical district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Craigtoun Country Park and West Sands, while British Golf Museum and St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden are cultural highlights. St. Andrews Aquarium and East Sands Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, sailing and boat tours adventures can be found near the property. Visit our St. Andrews travel guide
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Pilmour Links, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9JQ

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a red facade and a tower, a modern stadium with blue seats, and a grassy field.
    Old Course at St Andrews
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic building with a large white door, a green lawn, and a wet ground reflecting the structure.
    University of St. Andrews
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A golf course with a stone bridge over a small stream, surrounded by lush green grass and a large building in the background.
    Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A beach with a clear sky, distant buildings, and a calm sea.
    West Sands
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Scores
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station
    8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spoiled Life
    4 min walk
  • Bibi's Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Taste
    4 min walk
  • St Andrews Links Clubhouse
    7 min walk
  • The Saint
    7 min walk

About this property

Rusacks St Andrews

  • Luxury hotel near University of St. Andrews
  • Located close to Old Course at St Andrews, Rusacks St Andrews provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a rooftop terrace. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a restaurant with golf course views. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Valet parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
    • Bike tour information, a banquet hall and wedding services
    • A lift, multilingual staff and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 123 individually furnished rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 35 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • 18
  • One Under Bar
  • The Bridge

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (81 centimetre wide)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1887
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: GBP 35 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rusacks St Andrews pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 35 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Rusacks St Andrews?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rusacks St Andrews on 13 Sept 2026 start from £431, including 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.

How much is parking at Rusacks St Andrews?

Valet parking is available for GBP 35 per day.

What time is check-in at Rusacks St Andrews?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rusacks St Andrews?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Rusacks St Andrews located?

Situated by the sea, this luxury hotel is steps away from University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews. St Andrews - Jubilee Course and Swilken Bridge are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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