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Rusacks St Andrews

5.0 star property
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A dining area with a table set for breakfast, a wicker chair, and a view of a large building through large windows.
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A historic hotel with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
A large, historic building with multiple stories and a prominent entrance, situated next to a golf course with a clear view of the ocean.
A reception desk with a wooden finish, a marble top, and a framed sign reading "RUSACKS ST ANDREWS."

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Pilmour Links, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9JQ
  • Place, Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of St. Andrews
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪33 min drive‬
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Room options

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A traditional bedroom with a large wooden headboard, a green bedspread, and matching green curtains. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small bedside table with a telephone.

Room (Links View)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A green sofa with patterned pillows, a white table, a dark armchair, a floor lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Deluxe Suite (18th View)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a green bedspread, floral patterned wallpaper, a window with sheer curtains, and a wooden headboard.

Double Room (Rusacks Junior)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a lamp, and a decorative wall.

Room (Rusacks King or Twin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a green bedspread, a decorative headboard, patterned wallpaper, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Double Room (Rusacks)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and armchair, a desk with a chair, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Room, Balcony (Swilcan King or Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, and a decorative vase.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Rusacks Double Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two beds, a nightstand, a vase with flowers, and a patterned wallpaper.

Rusacks Double Double

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Rusacks St Andrews

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a fitness centre. 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 a shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe 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 on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

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

Rusacks St Andrews's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of St. Andrews. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • For dining with golf course views, stop by 18, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness centre, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at the luxury Rusacks St Andrews. Parking is available for a fee.

This Georgian St. Andrews hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
18 – Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
The Bridge – Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
One Under Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 cot

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.
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (81 centimetre wide)

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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: GBP 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site parking and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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. 376 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 466 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really supportive and responsive front desk and great overall staff attitude.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is amazing, beautiful place . The staff was amazing and so helpful. The rooms are beautiful and so comfortable. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel. The staff is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience with a wonderful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property with great service. It’s upscale but not pretentious. Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent, entire hotel immaculate with all fitting in excellent condition. Staff all very professional and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, convenient location but limited parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and clean, staff were kind, courteous and went the extra step to make me feel comfortable, breakfast was lovely
My beautiful breakfast view
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great staff, room was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was outstanding, room was beautiful & so comfortable, staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The super friendly staff throughout the hotel, The hotel is perfectly positioned looking over the 1st and 18th holes of the Old Course, The 18 rooftop bar is incredible with amazing views, The breakfast is delicious, This hotel is so much better than the Old Course Hotel 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayatri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My stay was all I hoped it would be ,a fabulous experience ,the staff were very friendly and helpful Jamie was great dropping off a welcome present to my room ,breakfast looking over the golf course and sea was delicious Thankyou to all the staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable and the staff are absolutely superb! Friendly, cheerful and incredibly helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, exceptional, gorgeous hotel. Incredible staff, all friendly helpful, professional and very knowledgeable! They are all fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elena Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful people, so kind and friendly. Thank you. A special place, with so many memories, and lovely to create new ones.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brilliant from start to finish! Very festive & staff were superb. Beautiful rooms & good breakfast. Will return 😍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

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

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