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Rusacks St Andrews

5.0 star property
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Classic hotel with a multi-story facade and welcoming entrance.
Play a round on the expansive golf course, surrounded by the historic charm of The Rusacks Hotel.
Step into a traditional library room with a classic design, featuring a large bookshelf, comfortable seating area, and a warm fireplace.
Cozy library with a fireplace, bookshelves, and comfortable armchairs.
Classic reception area with a wooden reception desk, marble top, and elegant columns.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service

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Pilmour Links, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9JQ
  • Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • University of St. Andrews
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • St. Andrews Links
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Dundee (DND)
    ‪27 min drive‬
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Room options

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

Room, Balcony (Swilcan King or Twin)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 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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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room (Rusacks)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Room (Links King or Twin)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 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)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 eco-certified Rusacks St Andrews. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Rusacks St Andrews was completed in July 2021.

This Georgian St. Andrews hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:00 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • 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

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

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 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50 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 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 cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, 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 12 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. 297 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 373 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

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property was taken from my room during a room transfer and disappeared. We contacted the hotel twice and they did not respond. When we tried to follow up we were hung up on before anyone actually said hello. I assume they think we are out of town and the best way to deal with it is to ignore it. It was simple inquiry, we weren’t asking for anything. Also noticed they overcharged me for a bottle of wine by £20.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Parker

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five Star all the way. Staff went above and beyond on all requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jefffey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our third visit and it was nothing less than spectacular. The hotel and amenities are top-notch, the staff and customer service is second to none. The complementary breakfast is outstanding and the restaurants and pub are fantastic. The location cannot be beat. I can’t say enough positive things about each individual staff member who is beyond courteous, kind, and friendly. I cannot wait to return once again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful and a bucket list for my husband. We had a view of the 18th hole and the ocean. Dinner at 18 was delicious. Thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dori

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

jelica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming property with excellent service! Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Got a balcony room facing Old Course and really enjoyed the stunning view. Breakfast during weekend was very slow and crowded. Weekday breakfasts were much more enjoyable. Gym is small. Room is decent size but somehow the bed is way too close to the closet that we couldn't even open the doors. Every elegant Scottish hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is hotel is an old world absolutely beautiful hotel with the kindest staff and the most delicious breakfast each morning. I really cannot say enough wonderful things. My 18 year-old daughter and I loved this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

EDWINA

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davud

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect to holf location.History.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Iconic and well placed. Weird smell in hall and room closets.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good overall. Shower temperatures need to be able to be set warmer and stronger.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Excellent weekend stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our 2 nights stay. Staff very friendly, room very spacious, views over Old Course fantastic and first class breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is beautiful but I had some issues. I made contact with the hotel to make them aware and received an apology. I was not happy with something said at check-in, my shower handle came off and wardrobe door handle too. These were not fixed. The noise from upstairs, fridge and people banging on the hall way door prevented me sleeping. I had issues ordering breakfast due to a lack of menu in the room and reception not knowing what I could have. My room was lovely other than what I mentioned above, the majority of the staff were friendly and the food good. I loved the smell of the coal fire every time I went to the reception area! I just expected better from a 5 star hotel. I would not return at full price as I don’t trust that I wouldn’t have a similar experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was absolutely beautiful. The rooms are stunning an the beds are so comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel & staff, the hotel and bedrooms are full of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
None
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025