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Rusacks St Andrews

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Suite, Balcony (Young Tom Morris) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Golf
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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Pilmour Links, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9JQ
  • University of St. Andrews
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St Andrews - Jubilee Course
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Dundee (DND)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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

Suite, Balcony (Young Tom Morris)

  • 301 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)

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 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)

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Double Room (Rusacks)

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room, Multiple Beds (Rusacks King or Twin)

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room (18th View)

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room (Links King or Twin)

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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

Double Room (Rusacks Junior)

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Suite (18th View)

  • 605 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Rusacks St Andrews

St. Andrews hotel steps from University of St. Andrews
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a fitness center. Free cooked-to-order breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, valet parking, and coffee/tea in a common area. Change of towels is available on request.
Rusacks St Andrews offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Georgian hotel also offers a fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and a library. Onsite parking is available (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in July 2021.

Rusacks St Andrews is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
18 - Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
The Bridge - Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
One Under Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Czech, English, French, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

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 6:00 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

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
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • 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

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 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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)

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 cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, onsite parking, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

Rusacks St Andrews Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 343 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location and Property
Great location in one of the most picturesque villages in Scotland. The 18th hole is just outside the back door and the road hole is right there too. Great for a peaceful early morning walk, even if you aren't a golfer. The stroll down the street along water to the ancient cathedral is a beautiful walk as well. Overall the food, location and room were first rate and some of the best accommodations we had in our week in Scotland.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel!
My family and I loved our stay here! The rooms were so beautiful and the views we had of the golf course were lovely, perfect for the golfers in our family! The staff were very friendly and were always ready to help us or answer any questions we had. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had no hot water but the staff could not have been nicer and moved us to a lovely room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this Hotel . Great location friendly staff beautiful room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best
Truly one of the best hotel stays. Our room was great with views over the 18th fairway of the Old Course at St Andrews. Staff were super friendly and helpful. A real golfers paradise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Felipe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and location Quite pricey for the size room and slightly low service level.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J Stuart

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Brendon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a special event for my wifes birthday. It didn't feel at all special, birthday requests were ignored. The room was overlooking a service yard, bins and bottle noise was bad. However we were in an old part of the hotel. The room was very cold and the sound insulation was non existent. The staff however enthusiastic were all teenagers and there seems to be little senior management. On our arrival, we asked if it was necessary to book the restaurant, the reply was it was not. We arrived at 20, 00 and they said to come back at 8.45pm, when we did we were told the kitchen was closed. After some discsions, we were shown a table, we were served 21.30. My worst experience was the car valet, 35 per night, but my beautiful Bentley whizzed passed passed me twicet outside the hotel at speed, i crossed to the other sidebodbthe road and he sped past me, before being left on a zebra crossing on the zig zag lines ( an arrestable office). This was a 550 GBP per night room, it fell very short of all of my expectations. Old Course or Fairmont, both of which i have stayed before, better all-round and much better value. For info, I am a very frequent traveller, I almost never post reviews, but this location needs to be highlighted on this occasion. Poor show.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Marie, Lititz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has to be the place to stay in St Andrews. Our room was extremely comfortable and overlooked the 18th fairway. Lots of shopping, dining, and cocktail options nearby. Breakfast was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rusacks is a luxury hotel on the 18th green of the Old Course facing the West Sands beach. We were pleasantly surprised at checkin with a grade to a 2 queen room with a sitting area with the best view of both the golf course and the water in the older part of the resort. The staff was exceptionally helpful in making reservations for meals, tee times, and airport transfers. In addition, the free amenities included snacks, bottled water (still and sparkling) coffee, tea, and juice. The friendly staff also gave us free ball markers. It was a perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Sullivans Island

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very unique hotel- it’s not a 5 star- but maybe in 1800s it was. I liked the quirkiness. Staff were very nice! Overall- great stay. Possibly communicate private functions. We chose this hotel because we wanted to dine on rooftop. Ooops- private function closed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davud

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in the perfect location and the front desk staff made the stay even more amazing. We would definitely return and I would have given it five stars on every level if it didn't ten minutes to get hot water (not eco-friendly) or having dirty plates both mornings during breakfast. Everything else was exceptional!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Comfortable room and bed. One issue was the blinds were not fully functional and needed repair. And the inability to plug in the coffee tea equipment in a convenient spot was frustrating. I understand it’s an older building but the furniture should be set up and chosen so that you don’t need to move furniture or rearrange the desk to make coffee! Charming property but I would go for a larger room next time! Great staff. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024