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 9.7 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 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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 of America United States of America
    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 of America United States of America
    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.
  • Joseph
    United States of America United States of America
    It was not a 5 Star hotel breakfast. It was very mediocre.
  • Amit
    Canada Canada
    Great concierge and knowledgeable of all courses and areas of Scotland
  • Denise
    United States of America United States of America
    It was so close to town and a nice walk to anywhere.
  • Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was very beautiful with excellent amenities (Nespresso machine, 3 shower heads, 2 sinks, etc). The best thing however was the kind and receptive staff. Every request was promptly granted.
  • Chris
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the hotel and the location was outstanding. Very friendly staff, and outstanding breakfast!
  • J
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff and location excellent! Amenities were excellent!

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

Amenities of Old Course Hotel St Andrews
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

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

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • 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

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
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English

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

Check-in
From 4:00 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.

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

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.
Accepted payment methods
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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.

FAQs about Old Course Hotel St Andrews

  • The prices at Old Course Hotel St Andrews may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 1,150 feet from Old Course Hotel St Andrews. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Old Course Hotel St Andrews can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

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

  • Old Course Hotel St Andrews has 4 restaurants:

    • Hams Hame
    • Swilcan Loft
    • The Jigger Inn
    • Road Hole Restauran
  • Yes, Old Course Hotel St Andrews is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Beach
    • Bicycle rental
    • Personal trainer
    • Yoga classes
    • Swimming pool
    • Beauty services
    • Walking tours
    • Fitness
    • Locker rooms
    • Facial treatments
    • Fitness classes
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Check-in at Old Course Hotel St Andrews is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Old Course Hotel St Andrews is 0.7 miles from the center of 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