Rusacks St Andrews

Hotels
Graduate
9.2 (1908 reviews)
Pilmour Links , St Andrews , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
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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.

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 1908 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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Ulrike couple de
10
Pros:

Wirklich tolle Lage und sehr nettes Personal !

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Willie couple ie
10
We cannot wait to return
Pros:

I have never stayed at a property where all the staff were so genuinely nice friendly professional
Location was brilliant
Restaurants brilliant

Cons:

The pub the 1 under needs a major refurbishment

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Roberta couple it
10
2026-03-03 via Nuitee
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Kenneth M solo_traveller zw
9
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Kenneth M couple zw
9
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
6
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
9
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Pamela family_with_children gb
10
Incredible
Pros:

Fab location, staff and hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
10
A perfect weekend
Pros:

Location is amazing. Staff were so friendly and responsive. Nothing too much trouble. Afternoon tea with a view across the Old course was amazing! The staff in the One under bar were so friendly and attentive.

Cons:

Cannot fault it.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Kimberley family_with_children gb
10
Delightful
Pros:

Everything was amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Alison family_with_children gb
10
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Glasgowg88 Couples
10
Wonderful stay and kind staff team
Pros:

We had another fabulous stay at the Russacks in St Andrews. Laura went above and beyond to ensure our stay was a memorable one, upgrading our room and ensuring everything I asked for was achieved perfectly (Husbands birthday). This was our first return trip without our dog and we couldn’t have asked for more from the team to make it special during what has been a very difficult time for our family.

Michaela on reception was also so attentive, kind and warm during our stay - just what we needed. The whole staff team were fantastic. For example, the warm welcome, the kind gestures - staff ensuring there was enough wood in the log burner - (it was so cold outside) - it’s the little things that make this beautiful hotel really stand out.

Food and location - the best.

There’s no place in the world like St Andrews and no place quite like the Russacks and the team there. See you soon. Thank you. L and A xx

2026-02-19 via Tripadvisor
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Amanda_fifeFife Couples Edinburgh, Scotland
10
Scottish hospitality at its best
Pros:

Stayed here for valentines and had the most wonderful stay. We only live a few miles away and often eat at the rooftop restaurant 18 but decided to stay overnight. The room took our breath away. The balcony overlooking the Old Course and the beach was truly spectacular.

Dinner was excellent. The buratta starter was so creamy and tasty that I had to ask where they sourced it (a trip to Solerno required!). We had the valentine special Chicken Caesar which was absolutely delicious.

The whole place is stunning and the staff are all first class: hospitality at its very best.

Thank you for representing St Andrews and Scotland so well.

2026-02-15 via Tripadvisor
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I2955EWjackiea Couples
10
Birthday celebrations
Pros:

What another fabulous stay at this beautiful hotel. Staff are so warm and friendly. The room upgrade was outstanding - so thank you. We are never disappointed with our trips to Russacks, whatever time of year.

2026-02-14 via Tripadvisor
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Olivia couple gb
9
Very comfortable and relaxing stay .
Pros:

Location was excellent .. we enjoyed sitting beside the fire . Very very welcoming staff … at reception and in the restaurant .

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Eduardo couple us
10
Best place in St. Andrews
Pros:

Location, cleanliness, service, breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Martine couple gb
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Ivor couple gb
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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sddetzler Family Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois
10
One of our best stays
Pros:

What a wonderful hotel. The staff is gracious. The hotel is traditionally perfect.
We were given a room with a view and we couldn’t have been more appreciative Breakfast was amazing
It’s a short stroll into the main part of town.
I can’t recommend this hotel enough. I’m looking forward to another visit

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
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bubbles053 Couples Edinburgh, Scotland
10
Two Words.....Absolute Perfection
Pros:

Russacks was our favourite hotel in St Andrews.
We stayed many times over the years.
We last visited in 2019 & said we would not return.
It was tired, underwhelming and the standard was below par.

We have just returned from the most wonderful night away.
Under the new Marine and Lawn. Russacks has been transformed.
We were very privileged and grateful to be upgraded to a room with a balcony overlooking the 18th.
The room was faultless. Comfortable, spacious & had a super large comfortable bed!
The balcony was lovely to sit out and listen to the waves with the warm blankets that were supplied.

We had cocktails in '18' which were very good.
The restaurant was busy on a Sunday afternoon and had a lovely buzz to it. The bar was very quiet, but had great views over the course and the sea.

We received a very warm welcome at the entrance of the Hotel and every staff member
was friendly, helpful and looked happy in their jobs.

The breakfast was relaxed and the service was excellent, again, friendly, professional staff.
The choice and quality of food was excellent.
No buffet, which was a bonus!

We are delighted that we can once again call Russacks our favourite hotel in St Andrews and we can't wait to return.

Special thanks to Laura who went above and beyond to make our stay a memorable one.
An absolute asset to Russacks!

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor