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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent, helpful staff
Great location and views (water/golf course)
Clean, modern property in many areas
Strong breakfast and some excellent dining
Good amenities including spa/pool and EV charging
Cons:
Some rooms outdated or tired; furniture/carpets worn
Occasional poor reception/slow clubhouse service
Spa booking and pool lounger reservation issues
Maintenance issues (blocked shower heads)
Need clearer breakdown of costs/charges

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Generally described as clean and modern in several reviews, though some maintenance issues noted (blocked shower heads, stained carpets in parts of the hotel).
Service
9.1
Staff repeatedly praised as fantastic, attentive and helpful (welcome gestures, concierge assistance), with a few isolated negatives (poor initial reception, slow clubhouse service) but overall very strong.
Location
9.3
Multiple mentions of a lovely location next to the water and golf course with great views; location is a consistent highlight.
Room Quality
7.8
Mixed reports: some rooms described as beautiful with great bathrooms, others as tired or dated with torn furniture and stained carpets — inconsistency lowers this score.
Amenities
8.4
Spa, pool and charging stations are strong positives; however booking/space management issues at the spa and limited loungers reduced the perceived reliability of amenities.
Value for Money
8
A few comments requested clearer breakdowns of costs/charges and expressed disappointment, suggesting some guests questioned value despite high quality in other areas.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Breakfast and some dining experiences were praised (large buffet, excellent food) though a few found clubhouse/breakfast offerings uninspiring or service slow.
Overall Experience
9.7
Many guests described outstanding stays, celebrations (birthday gestures), and would highly recommend; positive service, location and atmosphere strongly influence overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-07-03 08:05

Property Description

Luxurious 5-Star Estate Overlooking St Andrews Bay

Championship Golf Courses: Enjoy exclusive access to the hotel's own championship golf courses, perfect for golf enthusiasts seeking a top-tier experience.

Relaxing Spa and Pool: Unwind in style with the spa's modern gym, 16-metre swimming pool, steam room, sauna, and hot tub, offering the ultimate relaxation during your stay.

Fine Dining Experience: Indulge in exquisite culinary delights at the award-winning dining facilities, such as the two AA Rosette St Andrews Bar & Grill and the authentic Italian cuisine at La Cucina.

Book now to experience the epitome of luxury and leisure at Fairmont St Andrews.

Important information:

Please note that when booking 8 rooms or more different policies and additional charges will apply. The hotel will contact you in regards to a contract agreement.

Breakfast is included for 2 adults, unless stated as a room only or self-catering basis where no meal is included for anyone booked on this rate. The self-catering option is available in the Manor Homes – adults can add on breakfast for GBP 14 per adult to eat in the Squier restaurant. Children will be charged separately.

Dinner is not included for children on any DBB rates Included as standard: Guests on a dinner package are entitled to GBP 28.50 food allocation per person for La Cucina or St Andrews Bar & Grill.

Children’s breakfast is included.

Dinner is as below for children’s dining:

Children aged 0 - 5 years can eat free from the Children Menu. Children aged 6 - 18 years can eat for an additional GBP 6 per child.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: EDI

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Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1995 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Michael • family_with_children • gb
5
We won’t be staying next year will be finding somewhere diff
Pros:

Location breakfast

Cons:

Apart from breakfast food wasn’t so good
People shouting and laughing till 3am outside not good when your up at 6 in a morning

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Alba • couple • ie
10
Pros:

The grounds, the views, the comfortable beds, variety at breakfast, friendly helpful staff.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
A
Adam • couple • gb
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • family_with_children • gb
7
If I went back I’d be sure to dine out of the hotel in St Andrew’s in the evening
Pros:

Nice decor although a bit dated. Nice pool. Good that there was a quiet hour for adults 8pm-9pmin the pool which really suited us. A good breakfast.

Cons:

Kittiocks Den is not the place to go if you actually want an evening meal, or adequate timely service, and it wasn’t at all busy. There was a definite break down in communication between the serving staff and the kitchen. When I highlighted the specifics the management discounted the meal accordingly. Really requires attention from the hotel to resolve this, as it’s way, way below what you’d expect from any Restaurant, not only a 5 star one. A shame.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
8
Clean and comfortable and excellent breakfast
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

The noise from the front entrance from vehicles collecting clients both early morning and late evening

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
7
An enjoyable comfortable stay , however not restful due to the noise levels of outside the front entrance
Pros:

The hotel is comfortable and breakfast is good

Cons:

The excess outside noise from the front entrance affects the hotel room with noise from vehicles, buses and clients both late night and early morning . The food service in the bar area is too slow.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Eveline • family_with_children • ch
4
Gute Komponenten, aber nicht 5 Sterne
Pros:

- Wir haben im Cucina zu Abend gegessen. Das war in Ordnung, ebenso das Frühstück.
- Den Afternoon tea kann ich ebenfalls empfehlen
- Die Sports Bar ist toll für Kinder
- Die Lage am Meer ist sehr schön
- Die Massage war ebenfalls sehr gut
- Der Concierge war sehr freundlich

Cons:

- Personal in einer Bar eher ignorant
- Das Nachbestellen der Badetücher hat auch nicht geklappt, wir hatten nur 2 statt 4 im Zimmer
- Beim Einchecken habe ich extra nachgefragt, ob der Up-Grade und Late-Checkout geklappt hat, was bejaht wurde, trotzdem funktionierte das späte Auschecken dann nicht und sie wollten das Zimmer zu früh reinigen
- Die Betten sind sehr schmal für 2 Personen und die Zimmer klein für die ganze Familie

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • us
10
Kind and helpful staff, spectacular setting, great breakfast and easy access to car rental.
Pros:

Gorgeous setting, spectacular views !

Cons:

Nothing really… I was all just lovely

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Steven • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

We enjoyed the pool and sauna room

Cons:

We ate at La Cucina and didn't get the best service but nothing too bad.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • family_with_children • gb
3
Ok
Pros:

The overall feel of the hotel was nice. Very clean and comfortable

Cons:

The food in one of the restaurants wasn’t value for money and we had to wait over an hour for it to arrive.
Our drinks on this same occasion took 25 mins to arrive, my own drink 45 mins only because we asked a member of staff.
Earlier that evening I had went to the bar for a drink and was told to take a seat and a member of the team would be over to take my order. Again, I waited 45 mins on the drink after having to prompt the staff.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • gb
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • couple • gb
5
Raw cold food
Pros:

The room was fine

Cons:

Had a terrible experience in the rest on my wife’s birthday the first night raw food to start then our mains were cold no gesture of good will after reporting to restaurant manager and duty manager very very poor

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
Always a great visit to Fairmont St Andrews - friendly staff and dog friendly
Pros:

Fabulous hotel - always perfect

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Lyndsay • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • au
7
Yes 3 days where enougth
Pros:

Setting was nice think the weather helped as views from club house looking over the water made it tranquil the golf courses there self where enjoyable and food was not bad. staff where helpful at hotel

Cons:

The trek to bus stop if going into town unless you used the small 7 seater which you had to book in advance for a return journey a small golf cart to bus stop would help?
I also didn’t realise it was that far out from St Andrews !
The queues for breakfast

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Holly • couple • gb
3
The hotel was ok but the small details were missed.
Pros:

I liked how lovely the property looked.

Cons:

I had a member of staff come into my room once I checked in which made me uncomfortable, my pet package was forgotten. My pronouns were incorrect, so when I walked in it say ‘Mr’ not mrs. It is dog friendly but the whole hotel isn’t dog friendly & staff were confused as to where you were allowed and not. I booked this for a surprise and was extremely let down.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
F
Folake • couple • ng
8
Pros:

Cleanliness

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Areg • extended_group • us
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee