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Rusacks St Andrews

5.0 star property
Georgian hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Suite, Balcony (Young Tom Morris) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
2 bars/lounges
Golf
Lobby
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 938
AED 1,125 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

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

Suite, Balcony (Young Tom Morris)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Double Room (Rusacks)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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

Double Room (18th View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Pilmour Links, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9JQ

What's nearby

  • University of St. Andrews - 1 min walk
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 2 min walk
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 3 min walk
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 12 min walk
  • St. Andrews Links - 16 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪St Andrews Links Clubhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The One Under - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Tailend Restaurant & Fish Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rector's Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whey Pat Tavern - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rusacks St Andrews

Eco-certified hotel revitalized 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 luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, wedding services, and bicycle parking
  • A banquet hall, bicycle tour information, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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 like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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 transportation

  • 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–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • 18
  • The Bridge
  • One Under Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Fitness center

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 32

More

  • Renovated entire property - July 2021
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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 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 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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)

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 cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, onsite parking, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Rusacks St Andrews located?

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

Rusacks St Andrews Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 343 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

6/10 Okay

Linda

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Jefffey

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Traveled with family
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

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Rusacks. Thr room was beautiful and spacious with amazing views over the golf course and beach. Could relax in our room for hours. I had the most comfortable sleep even the pillows were a dream. The staff were all friendly, polite and welcoming. Would highly recommend going at Christmastime. The location is ideal close to the beach and the town. Thank you for a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location and Property
Great location in one of the most picturesque villages in Scotland. The 18th hole is just outside the back door and the road hole is right there too. Great for a peaceful early morning walk, even if you aren't a golfer. The stroll down the street along water to the ancient cathedral is a beautiful walk as well. Overall the food, location and room were first rate and some of the best accommodations we had in our week in Scotland.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hotel!
My family and I loved our stay here! The rooms were so beautiful and the views we had of the golf course were lovely, perfect for the golfers in our family! The staff were very friendly and were always ready to help us or answer any questions we had. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had no hot water but the staff could not have been nicer and moved us to a lovely room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best
Truly one of the best hotel stays. Our room was great with views over the 18th fairway of the Old Course at St Andrews. Staff were super friendly and helpful. A real golfers paradise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Felipe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and location Quite pricey for the size room and slightly low service level.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J Stuart

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Brendon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a special event for my wifes birthday. It didn't feel at all special, birthday requests were ignored. The room was overlooking a service yard, bins and bottle noise was bad. However we were in an old part of the hotel. The room was very cold and the sound insulation was non existent. The staff however enthusiastic were all teenagers and there seems to be little senior management. On our arrival, we asked if it was necessary to book the restaurant, the reply was it was not. We arrived at 20, 00 and they said to come back at 8.45pm, when we did we were told the kitchen was closed. After some discsions, we were shown a table, we were served 21.30. My worst experience was the car valet, 35 per night, but my beautiful Bentley whizzed passed passed me twicet outside the hotel at speed, i crossed to the other sidebodbthe road and he sped past me, before being left on a zebra crossing on the zig zag lines ( an arrestable office). This was a 550 GBP per night room, it fell very short of all of my expectations. Old Course or Fairmont, both of which i have stayed before, better all-round and much better value. For info, I am a very frequent traveller, I almost never post reviews, but this location needs to be highlighted on this occasion. Poor show.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Marie, Lititz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has to be the place to stay in St Andrews. Our room was extremely comfortable and overlooked the 18th fairway. Lots of shopping, dining, and cocktail options nearby. Breakfast was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024