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Rusacks St Andrews

5.0 star property
Travelers start their day with breakfast overlooking the golf course before teeing off into an adventure surrounded by coastal scenery

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Rusacks St Andrews sits by the sea, offering views that travelers won't forget. Guests can play a round on the 18-hole course or relax at the rooftop terrace. The Old Course at St Andrews and St. Andrews Links are just steps away for further exploration.
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Balcony (Young Tom Morris)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Links King or Twin)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Suite (18th View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite (18th View)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 605 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Rusacks Junior) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room (Rusacks Junior)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Rusacks King or Twin) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Rusacks King or Twin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Rusacks)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (18th View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, Balcony (Swilcan King or Twin) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, Balcony (Swilcan King or Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Rusacks Double Double) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Double Beds (Rusacks Double Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 Cambo Estate Gardens are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, sailing and boat tours adventures can be found near the property.
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Pilmour Links, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9JQ

What's nearby

  • Old Course at St Andrews - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of St. Andrews - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • West Sands - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunvegan Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪St Andrews Links Clubhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪St Andrews Students' Association - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jigger Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The One Under - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rusacks St Andrews

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 luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, wedding services, and bicycle parking
  • A banquet hall, bicycle tour information, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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 like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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 crib

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.
  • Elevator (36 inch 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 (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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

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 onsite parking and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

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)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Macdonald Rusacks
Macdonald Rusacks Hotel
Macdonald Rusacks Hotel St. Andrews
Macdonald Rusacks St. Andrews
Rusacks
Rusacks Hotel
Macdonald Rusacks Hotel St. Andrews, Scotland
Macdonald Rusacks St Andrews
Hotel Macdonald Rusacks

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 Jan 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rusacks St Andrews on Feb 9, 2026 start from $323.31, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Rusacks St Andrews located?

Situated in St. Andrews, this golf hotel is steps from University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews. St Andrews - Jubilee Course and Swilken Bridge are just steps away.

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Reviews

Rusacks St Andrews Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 426 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and beautiful hotel. Only thing was that there were dogs everywhere - two started fighting in the reception and then one peed in the hallway. So important to like dogs for this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff, clean and charming rooms with lovely views.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was well appointed, neat and clean. Location was great and convenient for golf as well as strolling around town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had an incredible time at the Russacks, The service from every member of staff was impeccable. The hotel is absolutely beautiful. We were also upgraded which was a lovely gesture & made our anniversary even more memorable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was beautiful and clean, and the staff were very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming Scottish hospitality and staff Really liked their fish and chips downstairs at 18 Take time to check out the intriguing volumes in the library Breakfast watching golfers heading out on #1 Old Course. What a dream!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and amenities were excellent. You couldn’t ask for better views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jamie was a fantastic help with the hotel and surrounding amenities in St. Andrews. The hotel is amazing, wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, staff and service were wonderful. Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Rusacks St Andrews. Great welcome when we arrived. Our room was immaculate, with a lovely view over the 18th hole. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. Breakfast and service outstanding, had our evening meal on our 2nd night and it was outstanding. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're going to stay in St Andrews you're going to want to stay at the Rusacks! Roll out of bed to a wonderful breakfast then take your quick stroll over to the course for your tee time. Don't forget to book your dinner at 18
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teveka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many options for drinks and food. Breakfast was wonderful and your view is the 18th hole. Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
A dusty room, stained bed linen and no food and limited drinks available on a Sunday afternoon/evening when we visited left us feeling very disappointed with our stay at Rusacks. We would not recommend for the price of the stay and would not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The vibe and character of this hotel was perfect for us, as golfers. Everything in this hotel is beautiful. The pasta was excellent and the rooftop restaurant 18 was amazing. Rooms were comfy, spacious and walking out to the 18th hole at St Andrew’s Old Course was epic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location and facility. Historic hotel lived up to every expectation. Room was very comfortable and had a great view of the Old Course. Rooftop bar had great view, drinks and food. Can’t wait to stay there again in the future.
View from room
View from rooftop bar
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved the Rusacks!

We just loved being at the Rusacks - St. Andrews! Our room was very comfortable & offered an amazing view overlooking the Old Course & West Sands Beach.the staff & servers were exceptional. We'll definitely recommend to others and hope to return ourselves some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One can just walk into the city from the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property, well located. And (if you are going in summer - incredible air conditioning!). Staff was amazing and rooms were well appointed and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great historic hotel overlooking the old course
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

belinda

The property is very historic but other than that stay somewhere less expensive newer and a little farther away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hands down I can’t imagine a better place to stay in st Andrew’s. Our balcony overlooked the sea, swilcan bridge, old course hotels and holes 1 and a18, and their clubhouse. Walk to everything and people are beyond friendly and helpful here. I rate it a 10+!!!
Old course clubhouse
Swilcan Bridge on old course 18!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT APPLY
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rusacks is the absolute best place to stay in St Andrews
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025