Old Course Hotel St Andrews

St Andrews, United Kingdom

8.9AI score

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Is Old Course Hotel St Andrews good? Overview, pros and cons

Verdict: 8.9/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: course views; good breakfast; kind staff. Main complaint: older building (opened 1968).

Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews

“Old Course's fairway views”

Old Course Hotel St Andrews is a golf-icon hotel guests call the town's best — spacious bright clean rooms, a special breakfast with picturesque views of the course from the restaurant, walkable fairways photographed in sunshine, and very friendly staff; one guest wished their room faced the course.

Rooms
Spacious, bright, clean rooms for the guests.
Service
Very friendly staff for the guests.
Location
On the famous course for guests.
Food
A special breakfast with course views.
Facilities
Walkable fairways for the golfing guests here.
Value
The best in St Andrews for guests.
  • Course views
  • Good breakfast
  • Kind staff
  • Clean
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sauna
  • Gym
  • Older building (opened 1968)

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How it compares

Old Course Hotel St Andrews ranks #1 of 8 hotels Staylist lists in St Andrews. At about $852 a night it is 54% above the median for hotels in St Andrews ($555). The closest listed alternative is Rusacks St. Andrews, 400 m away (score 8.8).

About the hotel

Address
Old Course Hotel, Old Station Rd, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9SP, United Kingdom
Hotel class
★★★★★ 5-star
Opened
1968
Check-in / out
From 15:00 · by 12:00
Distance to centre
0.7 km
Getting there
Airport: Dundee Airport (22.42 km) · Train Station: Leuchars (7.43 km)
Children
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

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Amenities

  • Golf course
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Surfing
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Massage room
  • Gym
  • Private parking
  • Car rentals
  • Bar
  • 2 Restaurants
  • Station pick-up
  • Conference room
  • Multi-function room
  • Childcare service
  • Tour and ticket booking service
  • Currency exchange
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Luggage storage
  • Valet parking
  • Road Hole Restaurant
  • Spa Cafe
  • Fax/copying service
  • Wedding service

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Old Course Hotel St Andrews?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
Does Old Course Hotel St Andrews have a pool?
Yes: indoor swimming pool.
Is there parking at Old Course Hotel St Andrews?
Yes: private parking, valet parking.
What wellness facilities does Old Course Hotel St Andrews have?
Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym, Spa Cafe.
How far is Old Course Hotel St Andrews from the airport?
The nearest airport is Dundee Airport, about 22.42 km away.
How far is Old Course Hotel St Andrews from the centre of St Andrews?
About 0.7 km.
Is Old Course Hotel St Andrews suitable for children?
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

$852 / night

Hotel information updated 2 October 2026. How Staylist scores hotels. Report a problem with this page.

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