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Rusacks St Andrews

5.0 star property
Georgian hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Reception
Front of property – evening/night
Lobby
Front of property
Rusacks St Andrews sits by the sea, offering views that travelers won't forget. Guests can play a round on the 18-hole course or relax at the rooftop terrace. The Old Course at St Andrews and St. Andrews Links are just steps away for further exploration.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is RM1,964
RM2,357 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Suite, Balcony (Young Tom Morris)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, Balcony (Swilcan King or Twin)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Rusacks Double Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room (Rusacks)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds (Rusacks King or Twin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (18th View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room (Links King or Twin)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Rusacks Junior)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite (18th View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in St. Andrews, Rusacks St Andrews is in the historical district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Craigtoun Country Park and West Sands, while British Golf Museum and St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden are cultural highlights. St. Andrews Aquarium and Cambo Estate Gardens are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, sailing and boat tours adventures can be found near the property.
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Pilmour Links, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9JQ

What's nearby

  • Old Course at St Andrews - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Andrews Links - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Andrews Links Clubhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪St Andrews Students' Association - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jigger Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dunvegan Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tailend Fish Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Rusacks St Andrews

Eco-certified hotel remodelled in 2021 and located near University of St. Andrews
Located close to Old Course at St Andrews, Rusacks St Andrews provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a rooftop terrace. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a restaurant with golf course views. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
  • Bike tour information, a banquet hall and wedding services
  • A lift, multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 123 individually furnished rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

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.

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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 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
  • 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 are 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 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50 per night

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 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rusacks St Andrews pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 35 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Rusacks St Andrews?

As of 27 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rusacks St Andrews on 29 Sept 2025 start from RM 1,964.29, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rusacks St Andrews?

Valet parking is available for GBP 35 per day.

What time is check-in at Rusacks St Andrews?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rusacks St Andrews?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Rusacks St Andrews located?

Situated by the sea, this eco-certified hotel is steps away from University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews. St Andrews - Jubilee Course and Swilken Bridge are just steps away.

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Rusacks St Andrews Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 388 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

John

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

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One can just walk into the city from the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

dragos

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

Rachel

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

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

Raj

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

chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

Dori

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

6/10 Okay

Jakob Jelle

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

jelica

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great and staff and amenities superb
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

Shana

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

Brooke

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

EDWINA

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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

Jefffey

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

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking views, friendly staff, clean rooms...really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

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

Holiday season 2 night break

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela-May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here would come back instantly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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