Luxury hotels in St. Andrews

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in St. Andrews. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland St. Andrews, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Set on a 520 acre estate on cliffs overlooking St Andrews Bay, this 5-star hotel features its own championship golf courses. It has free parking, free WiFi, a spa and a pool. A complimentary shuttle service to and from the hotel to St Andrews town centre runs every hour from 09:00-18:00. The Fairmont's large rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and modern bathrooms with heated floors. The resort has 2 world-famous golf courses. It also features a spa with a modern gym, a 16-metre swimming pool, a steam room, sauna and a hot tub. Fairmont St Andrews boasts a range of dining facilities including the two AA Rosette St Andrews Bar & Grill serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood with stunning views over the medieval town, and the magnificent La Cucina serving authentic Italian recipes by authentic Italian Chefs. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 233 GBP.

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• 2 Rusacks St Andrews St. Andrews, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. Overlooking the famous Old Course in St Andrews centre, Rusacks St Andrews features valet parking is available and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms each have a modern bathroom with free designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms also feature a flat-screen satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The Bridge and Eighteen, a three AA Rosette restaurant serves delectable Scottish dishes using produce from local suppliers Just a 10-minute walk from St Andrews Castle, the Rusacks St Andrews is a 20-minute drive from Dundee. Dundee Airport is a 25-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 213 GBP.

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• 3 Old Course Hotel St Andrews St. Andrews, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 230 GBP.

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• 4 Kinnettles Hotel & Spa St. Andrews, United Kingdom

  

  Hotel. In St Andrews town centre, just 10 minutes’ walk from West Sands Beach, Kinnettles Hotel & Spa offers an à la carte restaurant. The boutique-style bedrooms offer free WiFi and feature Smart TVs. The individual rooms are decorated in a contemporary Scottish style, and each has a private bathroom. All rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and ironing facilities. The Restaurant at Kinnettles offers a modern fine dining experience using only the finest local produce. The property features the Kinnettles Spa, which offers ESPA treatments and products with a sauna, a steam room, and a hot tub. Just 5 minutes’ walk from the University of St Andrews, Kinnettles Hotel & Spa is half a mile from The Old Course and St Andrews Links Golf Course. It is 9 minutes' walk to St Andrews Cathedral. The historical St Andrews Castle can be reached in 8 minutes’ walk. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 171 GBP.

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• 5 The Townhouse St. Andrews, United Kingdom

  

  Holiday home. The Townhouse, a property with a garden, is situated in St Andrews, 1.2 km from West Sands Beach, 1.5 km from St Andrews East Sands Beach, as well as less than 1 km from St Andrews University. The 5-star holiday home is 5 km from St Andrews Bay. Featuring a terrace and garden views, the holiday home includes 4 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 5 bathrooms with a shower and a bath. Providing free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi throughout the property. Discovery Point is 21 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 24 km from The Townhouse. Show full description Guest review score 9.9

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• 6 The Garden House, Free Parking, Central St. Andrews, United Kingdom

  Holiday home. The Garden House, Free Parking, Central is situated in St Andrews, 2.6 km from West Sands Beach, and features a patio, garden, and free WiFi. The 5-star holiday home has garden views and is 2. 8 km from St Andrews East Sands Beach. Offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this holiday home features a flat-screen TV. The holiday home offers a sun terrace. St Andrews University is 2 km from The Garden House, Free Parking, Central, while St Andrews Bay is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, 26 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!