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Rusacks St Andrews

5.0 star property
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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)
    ‪29 min drive‬
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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)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room (Links King or Twin)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Suite (18th View)

  • 56 sq m
  • 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)
  • 20 sq m
  • 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)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Double Room (Rusacks)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room (18th View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Rusacks St Andrews

Georgian hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
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 location and the helpful staff
  • 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 business-friendly 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).
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
  • Smoke-free property

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 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).

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. 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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Washington

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

Alejandro

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
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

Evelyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

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

John

Travelled with family
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

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

dragos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, views of 1st and 18th hole of Old Course. The king bed is two double put together, not very confortable The shower plumbing does not drain very well The 18 th restaurant turned us away for lunch in spite of the ads Not worth the room charge
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk, lake forest

Travelled with partner
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

Raj

Travelled with group
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

Gregory, Whitestone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hillary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce, New York

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

belinda

Travelled with partner
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

Donna, Athens

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the welcoming and helpful staff to the incredible bedding to the delicious breakfast with a view, everything about the Rusacks is exceptional. I will hopefully be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jakob Jelle, new york

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing stay. Room was small and old, entrance via back door, no elevator. Restaurants are excellent and staff is very nice and polite. We wouldn’t stay here on our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie a.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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