Rufflets St Andrews

Hotels
9 (996 reviews)
Strathkinness Low Road , St Andrews , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Some meals not up to par
A few tired features in the room

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Rooms were described as spotless and well maintained.
Service
9.55
Staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.09
Perfect location for exploring the area, with easy access.
Room Quality
9.04
Rooms were described as fantastic with huge bathrooms and modern decor.
Amenities
9.07
Elegant decor and luxurious atmosphere offered great amenities.
Value for Money
8.53
Quality was generally high, but a few mentions of features being tired.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Breakfast was excellent, though some meals were below expectations.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall, it was a lovely and memorable stay, exceeding expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:46

Property Description

Award-Winning Gardens and Contemporary Restaurant:
Rufflets Hotel boasts stunning award-winning gardens and a modern restaurant offering delicious meals made with fresh, local ingredients.

Luxurious Rooms with Modern Amenities:
Individually decorated bright rooms at Rufflets Hotel feature modern bathrooms with Comfort Zone toiletries, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and tea/coffee facilities with Scottish shortbread.

Convenient Location and Additional Offerings:
Located just outside St Andrews centre, with free on-site parking, the hotel is a short drive from popular beaches and historic sites. Guests can enjoy afternoon teas, light lunches, and luxury Shepherd Huts in the Woodland Suites.

Book your stay at Rufflets Hotel for a memorable and relaxing experience!

Important information:

For group bookings that include more than 4 rooms, we will require a 20% nonrefundable deposit at the time of booking. The minimum cancelation policy will be 7 days.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 16 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £40 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
Based on 996 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Tessa couple gb
7
Expensive for what it was and food only mediocre
Pros:

Beautiful grounds and good location

Cons:

Instead of the room we had booked which we had received confirmation for, we were put in a shepherds hut

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Gail couple us
10
Relaxing and lovely.
Pros:

Just outside of St Andrews, it was relaxing and lovely.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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lorraine couple gb
9
Would recommend if you want a relaxing peaceful place to stay that is good value
Pros:

The garden is exceptional, the room generous in size & the staff couldn’t be more helpful or pleasant

Cons:

It’s slightly further away from the centre of St Andrew’s than we thought however the peace & tranquility made up for it

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Christine family_with_children ch
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Simone family_with_children it
9
Pros:

Beautiful property with impeccable garden. Excellent breakfast with great customer service and very kind staff.

Cons:

there isn't a mini fridge in the room.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Kristina family_with_children cz
9
Lovely property with excellent breakfast and beautiful garden.
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Nigel solo_traveller es
9
Pros:

Great ambience we visited for a wedding and the staff did a great job in making a wonderful day ,just wish I had more cash on me to leave as a tip.staff were all very personable and professional .

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Cheery Macleary solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Frank solo_traveller pt
9
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Rene couple sg
6
Not worth the money if they don’t improve their performance.
Pros:

Very nice location and a fantastic garden.

Cons:

Low service for a 4* hotel. Seems to be understaffed and some of the employees are not very motivated.
The room was as described - however, I think it’s worthy to mention that the kitchen exhaust is located directly outside the window. (We stayed at the east wing)
Will share a picture which was taken directly in front of our door.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Miranda couple gb
9
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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andrea family_with_children it
10
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Stéphane couple ch
8
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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ricky couple gb
7
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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George couple gb
8
Okay
Cons:

They forgot to clean our room and change the towels in our 1st night

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Selvam family_with_children my
7
Nice place to stay near St Andrews
Pros:

The park next to hotel is so beautiful and refreshing. Good breakfast and service at café is superb.

Cons:

The mattress seem old, sinking. Wasn't comfortable at all. Our request for additional bed rejected due to "safety" reason !

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller ar
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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david couple gb
9
Pros:

Great ambiance. Very good staff.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Douglas extended_group us
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Rykie extended_group nz
8
Pros:

The gardens are beautiful.

Cons:

Overpriced.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee