Ardgowan Hotel is a traditional Georgian townhouse offering spacious rooms, Scottish cuisine and free WiFi throughout. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews is just a 2-minute walk away. The refurbished en suite bedrooms at Ardgowan Hotel have cosy, traditional decor. Rooms have a TV, tea/coffee facilities and Wi-Fi access. 7 en suite rooms are located directly next door at the Pilmour Hotel, however guest should check-in at the Ardgowan. Playfair's Restaurant and Steakhouse serves fresh local produce in their intimate restaurant which also has an outdoor terrace. In addition to the restaurant, Playfair's Bar is located in the annexe. It serves bar food and drinks daily (bar opened seasonally). The Ardgowan is only a short stroll to St Andrews’ famous Old Course. There is free public parking close by.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
or
3 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • K
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff welcome and helpfulness; cosy bed; clean bathroom; quiet room; nice range of herbal teas; warm in winter. Amazing location close to everything in town.
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location. Comfy beds, very clean, pleasant staff.
  • Steven
    Australia Australia
    Great value for money and the location was perfect, we were right near all the main attractions and it was super easy to get around on foot. The included breakfast was good and the room was clean and spacious.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Playfair's Restaurant and Steakhouse
    • Cuisine
      British • Scottish • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Ardgowan Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Ardgowan Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:30

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 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
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£8 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Ardgowan Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel does not take a deposit, but cards are pre-authorised at time of booking.

Your check-in, check-out and breakfast are in the Ardgowan Hotel. However, Pilmour rooms are located in Pilmour Hotel which is directly next door.

Cars may be parked free outside the hotel after 17:00 until 09:00 the next morning and all day on Sunday.

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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Ardgowan Hotel

  • The prices at Ardgowan Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Ardgowan Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Ardgowan Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Room options at Ardgowan Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Single

  • Ardgowan Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Playfair's Restaurant and Steakhouse

  • Ardgowan Hotel is 450 yards from the centre of St Andrews. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Ardgowan Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Ardgowan Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.