Best Boutique Hotels in St Andrews
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in St Andrews is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Overlooking the famous Old Course in St Andrews center, Rusacks St Andrews features valet parking is available and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms each have a modern bathroom with free designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms also feature a flat-screen satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The Bridge and Eighteen, a three AA Rosette restaurant serves delectable Scottish dishes using produce from local suppliers Just a 10-minute walk from St Andrews Castle, the Rusacks St Andrews is a 20-minute drive from Dundee. Dundee Airport is a 25-minute drive away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Fabulous iconic location with views to west sands and 18th tee" - "Excellent welcome on arrival Great concierge Stunning views A lovely hand written note wishing my husband a happy birthday and a complementary bottle of fizz was such an amazing surprise Thank you" - "First the hotel itself. I personally think the hotel's location is excellent, and the interior of the lobby is very cosy. They have all the necessary facilities including a nice fitness centre. I had breakfast at the bridge as well and the food and coffee were nice. The view from where I was seated was beautiful. Second, the staff. I only stayed for a night so I did not interact with the staff much but everyone I did interact with were all so friendly, nice and helpful. They made me feel welcomed. Lastly, the room! if you're able I definitely recommend getting a room with a balcony overlooking the incredible view. The room itself was a very nice size. it was spotless, had everything I needed, and the bed had to be one of the comfiest warmest beds I have ever slept on."
Superb
1530 reviews
Overlooking West Sands Beach and the Links Golf Course, Old Course Hotel features a luxury spa and award-winning restaurant. Set in a magnificent building, the hotel has scenic views and elegant rooms. The Old Course Hotel St Andrews has the Kohler Waters Spa, which offers luxury spa treatments, a hydrotherapy pool, experience showers and cold plunge pool. There is also a 20-yard swimming pool and fitness center. The refurbished bedrooms at Old Course have sumptuous décor and modern bathrooms with designer toiletries. With original character, rooms also feature flat-screen TVs and fluffy bathrobes. Free Wi-Fi is included. With 3 AA-Rosettes, Road Hole Restaurant offers fine dining and over 200 whiskeys, the contemporary Swilcan Loft serving an eclectic international menu with locally sourced Scottish produce and the most famous 19th hole in golf – The Jigger Inn, serving traditional pub food and its very own Jigger Ale. Located in scenic St Andrews, Old Course Hotel is just yards from the rugged Scottish coastline and North Sea. Nearby Dundee can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive.
Guest Reviews:
- "The hotel and staff are fantastic" - "Lovely setting, great staff, very comfortable- a little bit of luxury." - "Amazing facilities, the spa is amazing, able to walk the old course on the Sunday, food amazing and staff are beyond professional and made the experience so much better" - "The Old Course has such a beautiful atmosphere and fabulous facilities. I have travelled all over the whole and I give it an easy 10! The staff are professional, efficient and kind. Front desk went above and beyond to reunite me with a lost earring!! Cannot wait to visit again and again and again..."
Superb
1114 reviews
Hotel Du Vin, St Andrews is a stylish and refurbished property set on The Scores and next to the Old Course golf course. The boutique hotel features stunning views over St Andrews Bay and is well-located for the beach and the shops of St Andrews. The slate-tiled, terraced house, an impressive former family home, has been converted into a chic hotel. The luxury rooms come with Egyptian cotton sheets and rain-effect showers. There is also a TV, luxurious toiletries and free WiFi access. Hotel Du Vin, St Andrews has a French-style bistro serving home-cooked food prepared with seasonal and local produce. Guests can relax with a glass of wine in the bar and lounge area serving an impressive wine list chosen by the in-house sommelier. You can enjoy a stroll along the seafront to St Andrews' famous university, while the shops, restaurants and pubs of North, South and Market streets are within a 10-minute walk.
Guest Reviews:
- "Lovely hotel with great staff. We were made very welcome as was our dog. Our room was lovely. Hotel is in a great location too" - "Recently stayed at Hotel Du Vin for three nights with our French bulldog. The hotel is fantastic, and the service, especially from Shannon and Kelsey, was excellent. They accommodated all our requests with ease. The breakfast was delicious with a wide selection. We will definitely stay here again next time we visit St. Andrews."
Fabulous
1023 reviews
Set on a 520 acre estate on cliffs overlooking St Andrews Bay, this 5-star hotel features its own championship golf courses. It has free parking, free WiFi, a spa and a pool. A complimentary shuttle service to and from the hotel to St Andrews town center runs every hour from 10:00-22:00. The Fairmont's large rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and modern bathrooms with heated floors. The resort has 2 world-famous golf courses. It also features a spa with a modern gym, a 16-yard swimming pool, a steam room, sauna and a hot tub. Fairmont St Andrews features a range of dining facilities including the two AA Rosette St Andrews Bar & Grill serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood with stunning views over the medieval town, and the magnificent La Cucina serving authentic Italian recipes by authentic Italian Chefs.
Guest Reviews:
- "lots of space. rooms very nice and clean. lovely places to sit. lovely pool" - "It has the most relaxing and homely feel to it. The staff are fantastic in every department." - "Everything" - "Location amazing surrounded by great landscapes. Sea view room brilliant, friendly and attentive staff in every interaction. Spa well equipped and quiet" - "We felt so well looked after. The guest services and food were second to none. We felt like we received a warm family welcome from the moment we pulled up at the door. Florian was the first to greet us, assisting with unloading our luggage to the trolley and sorting the valet parking of our car. From there, check-in was a breeze. Having got our room keys, arriving at our room with Florian's guidance and assistance was delightful. He unloaded our luggage to the room, offering a luggage rack if we required one, and pointed out some features of our room to ensure our stay was comfortable and without any complications. He took particular care to point out to our son where all of the tech charging points were. He left us with a feeling of genuine care. The welcoming box of chocolates was delightful with its golf theme and tasty. Due to a motorcycle accident in August, I needed an accessible room for showering. The accessible bathroom still felt luxurious rather than utilitarian. My wife and son still felt pampered with the facilities."
Fabulous
1524 reviews
In St Andrews town center, just 10 minutes’ walk from West Sands Beach, The boutique-style bedrooms offer free WiFi and feature Smart TVs. The individual rooms are decorated in a contemporary Scottish style, and each has a private bathroom. All rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and ironing facilities. The property features the Kinnettles Spa, which offers ESPA treatments and products with a sauna, a steam room, and a hot tub. Just 5 minutes’ walk from the University of St Andrews, Kinnettles Hotel & Spa is half a mile from The Old Course and St Andrews Links Golf Course. It is 9 minutes' walk to St Andrews Cathedral. The historical St Andrews Castle can be reached in 8 minutes’ walk.
Guest Reviews:
- "Lovely breakfast. Room was wonderful." - "Lovely Hotel very central with lovely staff. The room was high tech and beautifully decorated. Lots of little extras too. Amazing breakfast." - "Amazing staff, they made the trip with their brilliant hospitality and attentiveness." - "The location, modern and well furnished room" - "Stayed in the annex across the street, beautiful large room with separate bath and shower in spacious bathroom. Room facilities are excellent. Breakfast was very nice, location central and plenty of parking outside once day tourists clear the street. Easy walk to restaurants and tourist attractions in the city."
Very Good
732 reviews
