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 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Penelope
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was amazing. The staff fabulous - they gave us a room overlooking the fairway after I was unhappy with the restricted view in the first room. They couldn’t do enough to help.
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff exceptionally friendly as always. Complimentary EV charging is a nice touch.
  • Gareth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were great, hotel is excellent in all respects

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, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • 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
Indoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
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 room.

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.

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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.

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

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

FAQs about Old Course Hotel St Andrews

  • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Old Course Hotel St Andrews. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Old Course Hotel St Andrews include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Old Course Hotel St Andrews on this page.

  • Yes, Old Course Hotel St Andrews is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Old Course Hotel St Andrews is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Old Course Hotel St Andrews has 4 restaurants:

    • Hams Hame
    • Road Hole Restauran
    • Swilcan Loft
    • The Jigger Inn

  • Old Course Hotel St Andrews is 0.7 miles from the centre of St Andrews. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Old Course Hotel St Andrews can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Old Course Hotel St Andrews offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Beach
    • Bicycle rental
    • Personal trainer
    • Yoga classes
    • Swimming Pool
    • Beauty Services
    • Walking tours
    • Fitness
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Facial treatments
    • Fitness classes
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area