Rusacks St Andrews

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Graduate
9.2 (2000 reviews)
Pilmour Links , St Andrews , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Beautiful hotel
Cons:
Dog presence affecting experience
Dining issues
High pricing on some items

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
Issues with cleanliness due to the presence of dogs and room allocation.
Service
9.81
Staff were described as super friendly and welcoming.
Location
9.85
The hotel is ideally placed and very accessible to town centre.
Room Quality
9.3
Rooms were comfortable and well-fitted, but some issues reported with room allocations.
Amenities
8.83
Amenities were satisfactory but had some dining availability issues.
Value for Money
8.29
Mixed feelings about pricing, especially relating to food portion sizes.
Food and Beverage
9.34
Good quality food and diverse menu, though one dish was found overpriced.
Overall Experience
9.81
Overall, guests had a very enjoyable stay despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:41

Property Description

St Andrews Luxury Overlooking the Old Course

Modern Rooms with Stunning Views: Enjoy modern rooms with designer toiletries, flat-screen TVs, and breathtaking views of the famous Old Course.

Gourmet Dining Experience: Indulge in Scottish delicacies at The Bridge and Eighteen, a prestigious three AA Rosette restaurant offering locally sourced ingredients.

Convenient Location: Explore St Andrews Castle just a short walk away and easily reach Dundee within a 20-minute drive. Valet parking and free WiFi make your stay hassle-free.

Experience luxury and convenience at Rusacks St Andrews. Book your stay now to enjoy a memorable getaway.

Important information:

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize a card for validation purposes. The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying in the hotel .Credit cardholder must match guest name or provide authorization.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 35 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Adults stay for £75 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 2000 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 9.81
Location: 9.85
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 8.83
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 9.34
Overall Experience: 9.81
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • couple • de
6
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Caitlin • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • nz
10
Hotel made our stay in St Andrews’s an amazing experience
Pros:

Awesome central location
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful
If we return we will visit again
We would recommend you to others

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Kristen • couple • ch
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Cruiser34490317721 • Couples • Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands, England
10
Amazing stay at Rusacks
Pros:

We arrived at Rusacks for a 3 night stay and had an amazing room overlooking the 1st & 18th fairways of the Old Course at St Andrews Links.
The staff here could not have been more helpful from Michaela on reception, Jamie the excellent concierge and Sam at Rao’s.
Breakfast in the Bridge restaurant was excellent as was lunch on the Rooftop Terrace.
Rao’s has opened its 1st restaurant out of the US and we had the most amazing Meatballs followed by veal ragu and topped off by the most amazing baked cheesecake. What a meal and definitely recommend

2026-06-06 • via Tripadvisor
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Ruth • couple • gb
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • us
9
Service and location are great
Pros:

Great location. Service was very good.

Cons:

Rooms are very small but nice

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location in the centre of the town and views over the golf course and the beaches.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • us
10
Had great stay - will stay again.
Pros:

Great accommodating staff at front desk housekeeping and restaurant. Breakfast was excellent and great location.

Cons:

Darkening shades in room.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • gb
10
Jamie was the best person we have met in a hotel in a very long time!
Pros:

Brilliant location.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • us
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Fabrice • family_with_children • it
9
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • family_with_children • us
10
Magical
Pros:

Staff went above and beyond in every capacity: friendly, helpful, etc.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Lukas • extended_group • at
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • us
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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LouiseahA7921JM • Friends getaway
2
Review of afternoon tea
Pros:

We were at a great table, great views and lovely afternoon tea items were presented to us. It was quiet so did feel like we were left alone a bit (had to find the waitress to order tea to go with our cakes) but the cakes make up for it UNTIL we started hearing a really unpleasant high pitched sawing noise. I thought it would be annoying for a few seconds then stop but it was constant. I was horrified to see when I looked round that a man was hand sawing joints of meat at the opening of the kitchen just metres from us. It made my stomach turn and we couldn’t eat anymore. I asked a member of staff if they could stop and he said ‘unlikely’ and was really dismissive (not 5 star hotel service by any means). I’m not vegetarian but there something about flesh and bone being sawn beside you that really puts you off your cakes. Really disappointed at the staff response too. The food itself was lovely so it was a damn shame our really special occasion was ruined by that.

2026-05-18 • via Tripadvisor
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barry • extended_group • us
9
Vvvvery good Scotland St Andrews stay.
Pros:

We loved the location, views, staff especially George in housekeeping and Laura front desk!

Cons:

The bar at top of the bldg was snooty and made us feel like peons using the free drink coupons hotel provided because the one under bar was closed.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
8
A pleasant and hassle free stay with our dog.
Pros:

Excellent location. You can't get better in St Andrews with a view of the 18th fairway and green right outside the window of our nice and spacious room. The bathroom, though luxurious, was not to my taste being a bit Victorian in style (dark green wall tiles) but it probably appeals to the American market which I guess wants something very traditional. The staff were very friendly and attentive. One of the few hotels in the area that welcomes dogs. Overall a very pleasant and hassle free stay, albeit on the pricier side.

Cons:

No milk was supplied with the English breakfast tea, which itself was a bit weak and bordering on colourless. Milk was quickly provided on request but should be automatic in a 5 star hotel of this price and quality. Otherwise, an excellent served breakfast and no buffet - which is as it should be in such an establishment.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Michela Maria • family_with_children • it
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee