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A historic building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

A bar area with a wooden cabinet filled with bottles, a marble countertop, and a framed painting on the wall.

A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and shelves with bottles.

A modern restaurant with a long bar, cushioned bar stools, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

1. Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

0.8 km from Castle Sands

F David

RM1,184

RM1,421 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A modern room with a round table, four chairs, a potted plant, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern living room with a sofa, a green armchair, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven and microwave, a wooden floor, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

2. No1. Apartments St Andrews - South Street

0.6 km from Castle Sands

Scott

RM959

RM1,151 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop terrace with string lights, outdoor seating, and a glass-enclosed dining area.

A golf course with a stone bridge over a water channel, a large building in the background, and a sunset sky.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral arrangements on either side.

A dining area with a table set for two, large windows offering a nighttime view of a cityscape with illuminated buildings and a golf course.

3. Old Course Hotel

1.4 km from Castle Sands

Gregory

RM1,455

RM1,746 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A cozy, wooden interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a loft bedroom with a skylight.

A hallway with a glass railing, a white door, and a vase with pampas grass.

A cozy attic room with wooden walls, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A stone building with a patio area, a wooden bench, and a small table.

4. No1. Apartments & West Park House Bedrooms St Andrews - St Mary’s

0.7 km from Castle Sands

Manuel

RM641

RM769 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A dining area with a table set for breakfast, a wicker chair, and a view of a large building through large windows.

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."

A traditional library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and classic furniture.

5. Marine & Lawn Rusacks

0.9 km from Castle Sands

Catherine

RM1,430

RM1,716 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A dark ceramic plate with a central egg yolk surrounded by greens and thinly sliced meat, placed on a wooden table.

A modern bar area with blue upholstered chairs, a wooden bar counter, and hanging plants.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large abstract painting on the wall, and a window with blinds.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

6. Haar with Rooms

0.8 km from Castle Sands

Paul

RM881

RM1,058 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A coastal landscape with ruins and a sandy beach.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and striped carpeted steps.

A neatly made bed with a brown headboard, a patterned wallpaper, and a window with curtains.

A stone building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

7. 5Pilmourplace

0.7 km from Castle Sands

Lara

RM526

RM631 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A room with a view of a beach and sea, a table with a bottle and a glass, and a chair.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and string lights.

A bar area with multiple stools and a table, a bar counter with various bottles, and a menu on the wall.

A historic building with multiple windows and a prominent entrance labeled "Hotel Vin & Bistro."

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro St. Andrews

0.6 km from Castle Sands

Paul

RM651

RM781 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A corner room with large windows, a view of the garden, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and a chair.

A modern hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a patterned floor.

A cozy room with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, green upholstered furniture, and a bookshelf.

9. The Albany Hotel St Andrews

0.3 km from Castle Sands

David

RM633

RM760 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and two armchairs.

A living room with two grey armchairs, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, framed pictures on the wall, and a large mirror.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink with a mirror above it, and a towel hanging on a hook.

A coffee station with a Nespresso machine, a vase with dried flowers, and a tray with various coffee cups and a coffee grinder.

10. Cleveden House by The Dunvegan

0.6 km from Castle Sands

Timothy

RM662

RM794 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a sign reading 'The Kitmore,' and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, a reception desk, and a large framed artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a seating area with a chair, and a large window.

11. The Kithmore Hotel

0.7 km from Castle Sands

LUKAS

RM721

RM866 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A green double door with a doormat in front, flanked by two large planters with green foliage.

A wooden structure with a sloped roof, possibly a covered seating area or a small pavilion, surrounded by trees.

A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

A dining room with wooden furniture, a large wall clock, and a fireplace.

12. Morven House

18.5 km from Castle Sands

Stephen

RM592

RM710 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hallway with a patterned rug, a chandelier, a lamp, and a wooden cabinet with a bowl.

A table set for dining with a black plate, silverware, and three jars of marmalade.

A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and trees, a clear blue sky, and a red building in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

13. The Spindrift Guest House

14.5 km from Castle Sands

Elizabeth

RM501

RM601 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A stone building with a tiled roof, a small porch, and a garden area with potted plants.

A wooden dining table set with a vase of flowers, two wine glasses, and a candle holder on a stone wall backdrop.

A cozy bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with a headboard mirror, a desk with a chair, and a radiator.

The Inn at Kingsbams, a stone building with a traditional design, outdoor seating, and a gravel patio.

14. The Inn At Kingsbarns

9.3 km from Castle Sands

Veronika

RM637

RM765 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A grand hallway with a yellow armchair, a striped rug, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A staircase with a wooden railing and striped carpet, a radiator, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A two-story building with a blue door and a sign reading "The Clarendon."

A bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and two bedside tables with lamps.

15. The Clarendon

18.3 km from Castle Sands

Shari

RM440

RM528 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, large glass doors leading to an interior space, and a view of the sunset over a body of water.

A bay window with multiple panes overlooking a beach.

A waterfront property with stone walls, a sandy beach, and buildings with red roofs.

A bedroom with a large window overlooking a beach.

16. The Ship Inn

17.2 km from Castle Sands

Staci

RM824

RM989 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story house with a large front porch, a pond in the foreground, and a grassy field in the background.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a radiator on the wall.

A hotel room with a wooden TV stand, a flat-screen TV, a white coffee maker, a wicker chair, and a mirror.

A well-maintained grassy area with several trees, likely a park or garden setting.

17. Balhousie Farm

13.7 km from Castle Sands

Ellice

RM460

RM552 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A restaurant with tables set for dining, wooden chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

A marina with boats docked, a clock tower, and buildings with shops.

A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating, potted plants, and flower boxes on the windows.

A staircase with white railings leading to a landing with large windows overlooking a body of water and a stone building.

18. The Waterfront

14.4 km from Castle Sands

Kenneth

RM419

RM503 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a wooden dining area, bar stools, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel courtyard with 'Daisy Taser' and 'Hotel Indigo' signage, a parking area, and a 'Staybridge' building.

A spacious office with a high ceiling, exposed ductwork, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a wooden countertop. There is a staircase leading to a balcony with a view of a dome structure.

19. Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

17.4 km from Castle Sands

Evelyn

RM496

RM596 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

An arched stone pathway leading through a garden with various plants and flowers.

A hot tub filled with bubbles, surrounded by a wooden fence and a table with chairs.

A room with two armchairs, a table with tea service, and a view of a garden through large windows.

20. Rufflets St Andrews

3.3 km from Castle Sands

Robin

RM820

RM984 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Castle Sands

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World	9.8 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
No1. Apartments St Andrews - South Street	9.8 Exceptional 54 reviews	View
Old Course Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
No1. Apartments & West Park House Bedrooms St Andrews - St Mary’s	9.6 Exceptional 254 reviews	View
Marine & Lawn Rusacks	9.4 Exceptional 504 reviews	View

Top Castle Sands Hotel Reviews

Hotel du Vin & Bistro St. Andrews

10/10 Excellent

"Great shower and location"

Haar with Rooms

10/10 Excellent

"Nice rooms and friendly staff. Great place to stay."

Cleveden House by The Dunvegan

10/10 Excellent

"This property is ideally located to the center of town and the golf course. It is also walkable from the bus station. The room was clean and serviceable with the staff (off-site) being responsive to inquiries.The double bed is a little tiny."

Old Course Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was exceptional and hotel is wonderful overall"

The Albany Hotel St Andrews

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff who assisted with luggage (no lift), easy walking everywhere, and a great breakfast. Only ~10-15 minutes walk to bus transportation."

No1. Apartments & Bedrooms St Andrews - St Mary’s

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect position right in town. Lots of space although the second bedroom is a little tight. We had to leave our suitcase out in the lounge area as it didn’t fit in the bedroom. Main bedroom a good size and both bathrooms were small but perfect and really clean. Everything else was great, lots of little extras like coffee pods, cleaning products etc."

The Dunvegan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The Dunvegan is perfect for it’s location, comfort, and the breakfast is great."

Other attractions near Castle Sands

A stone castle with a large archway and a wooden bridge leading to it.

St. Andrew's Castle

9.2/10 (217 reviews)

Delve into this castle’s underground siege mines and eerie dungeon then explore the castle surrounds with views of the sea.

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An ancient stone archway leading to a historic building with a tall tower.

St. Andrew's Cathedral

9.4/10 (201 reviews)

Enjoy views of the city and sea from the top of a tower that rises from these impressive church remains.

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St Andrews All Saints' Church

After visiting St Andrews All Saints' Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Andrews. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden

You can browse the exhibits at St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to St. Andrews. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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St Andrews - Eden Course

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in St. Andrews at St Andrews - Eden Course. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Holy Trinity Church

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Holy Trinity Church is just one of the places to see in St. Andrews, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses.

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St Andrews Town Hall

St Andrews Town Hall is just one of the places to see in St. Andrews, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Hamish McHamish Statue

You can find out about the history of St. Andrews when you stop by Hamish McHamish Statue. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Castle Sands?

Castle Sands is located in St. Andrews. This historic area is known for its array of dining options and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 343 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Castle Sands?

Adjacent to Castle Sands, The Albany Hotel St Andrews is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Rusacks St Andrews and Old Course Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to Castle Sands?

Expedia has 343 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Castle Sands.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Castle Sands, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Castle Sands.

What can I see and do near Castle Sands?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at British Golf Museum and St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Craigtoun Country Park and St. Andrews Botanic Garden. Lounge by the water at West Sands and East Sands.

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Our top choices for Castle Sands hotels

1. Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

2. No1. Apartments St Andrews - South Street

3. Old Course Hotel

4. No1. Apartments & West Park House Bedrooms St Andrews - St Mary’s

5. Marine & Lawn Rusacks

6. Haar with Rooms

7. 5Pilmourplace

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro St. Andrews

9. The Albany Hotel St Andrews

10. Cleveden House by The Dunvegan

11. The Kithmore Hotel

12. Morven House

13. The Spindrift Guest House

14. The Inn At Kingsbarns

15. The Clarendon

16. The Ship Inn

17. Balhousie Farm

18. The Waterfront

19. Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

20. Rufflets St Andrews

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Top Castle Sands Hotel Reviews

Hotel du Vin & Bistro St. Andrews

Haar with Rooms

Cleveden House by The Dunvegan

Old Course Hotel

The Albany Hotel St Andrews

No1. Apartments & Bedrooms St Andrews - St Mary’s

The Dunvegan Hotel

Other attractions near Castle Sands

St. Andrew's Castle

St. Andrew's Cathedral

St Andrews All Saints' Church

St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden

St Andrews - Eden Course

Holy Trinity Church

St Andrews Town Hall

Hamish McHamish Statue

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