The Kithmore

Hotels
8.4 (19 reviews)
2 Playfair Terrace, North Street , St Andrews , GB

Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Emplacement proche du Old Course
Établissement neuf - propreté impeccable
Bon petit déjeuner
Personnel agréable
Cons:
Accueil absent à l'arrivée (appel nécessaire)
Problème d'alarme/électrique empêchant de dîner au restaurant
Tarif élevé en période de compétition

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
Établissement tout neuf, propreté impeccable mentionnée dans l'avis.
Service
7.2
Personnel agréable mais absence à l'accueil à l'arrivée nécessitant un appel — service mitigé.
Location
9.7
Emplacement excellent, proximité avec le Old Course soulignée comme point positif.
Room Quality
8.4
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Amenities
8.1
Nouvel établissement suggérant de bonnes prestations, mais problème d'alarme/électrique a impacté le restaurant.
Value for Money
7
Tarif jugé trop élevé en période de compétition ; le rapport qualité-prix est décevant selon l'avis.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Bon petit déjeuner cité, mais impossibilité de souper à l'hôtel à cause d'un problème d'alarme/électrique — expérience mitigée.
Overall Experience
9.5
Globalement positif pour l'emplacement et la propreté, mais terni par l'absence à l'accueil et le problème d'alarme ; bonne impression générale malgré tout.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-15 04:28

Property Description

Spacious Rooms and Scottish Cuisine
Experience the charm of a traditional Georgian townhouse at Ardgowan Hotel. Indulge in spacious rooms with cosy decor and savor delicious Scottish cuisine at Playfair's Restaurant and Steakhouse.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy modern conveniences such as free WiFi, TV, and tea/coffee facilities in every room. With Wi-Fi access and en suite bedrooms, your comfort is our priority.

Prime Location
Just a stone's throw away from The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, Ardgowan Hotel is the perfect retreat for golf enthusiasts. Explore the historic Old Course and unwind in the heart of St Andrews.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of tradition and luxury at Ardgowan Hotel.

Important information:

The hotel does not take a deposit, but cards are pre-authorized at time of booking.

Your check-in, check-out and breakfast are in the Ardgowan Hotel. However, Pilmour rooms are located in Pilmour Hotel which is directly next door.

Cars may be parked free outside the hotel after 17:00 until 09:00 the next morning and all day on Sunday.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 19 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 7.2
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Irene • couple • gb
10
Brilliant catch up with friends
Pros:

The location is perfect for exploring St Andrews, the breakfast was delicious and the Irish waitress was amazing we were very impressed

Cons:

No parking but free car park round the corner

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
10
Pros:

It was recently refurbished. It was near to the city centre.We managed to park near.

Cons:

The 2steps which were difficult to see although we were told about them

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Channing • family_with_children • gb
10
Brilliant. Beautiful interiors, attentive staff and fantastic restaurant.
Pros:

Beautiful interiors, brilliant staff, great restaurant.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Gerry • couple • gb
10
Great stay
Pros:

Staff were extremely helpful and friendly

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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philipp • extended_group • de
8
Sehr nettes Personal, gemütliche Unterkunft aber recht teuer
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Pierre • family_with_children • fr
6
A réessayer hors période de compétition pour un tarif correspondant mieux aux prestations
Pros:

L'emplacement, la proximité avec le Old Course. L'établissement est tout neuf donc impeccable pour la propreté.
Bon petit déjeuné, personnel agréable.

Cons:

Personne à l'accueil à notre arrivé obligé de passer un coup de téléphone!
Problème d'alarme qui nous a empêché de souper dans le restaurant de l'hotel car le système électrique de la cuisine s'était mit en sécurité

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Go62196012207 • Friends getaway • ca
2
Closure without notice
Pros:

Just was informed that hotel, months after accepting our bookings for June 2025, has decided to voluntarily close for renos.

Leaves myself and 11 other gentleman golfers in the lurch for accommodations at the peak of the season.

Outrageously poor behavior for a business.

Simply terrible - no amount of renovation will make up for such bad management.

2025-02-22 • via Tripadvisor
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stark0560 • Couples • gb
2
Terrible communication
Pros:

I was due to stay at the Ardgowan hotel with my fiancee on the 24th and 25th January 2025. However, the hotel has closed for renovation. This was not communicated to us in any form, leaving me to find alternative arrangements with minimal notice. If I hadn’t been looking at the website ahead of time to see about adding an additional day to the booking, we would’ve turned up on the 24th and found it closed leaving us without accommodation. We booked via the hotel website and the only email received from the hotel was the booking confirmation.

Very poor customer service.

2025-01-22 • via Tripadvisor
4
4AnnT • Family • us
6
Small and basic
Pros:

Centrally located b&b. Fast and easy check in. Tiny clean rooms. WiFi doesn’t work in Your room. You can hear the floors squick when people in the next room are walking around.
Daily room cleaning. Bathroom is the smallest I have ever seen. Toilet tank is making constant noise.

2024-12-04 • via Tripadvisor
8
822thed • Friends getaway
10
Very Good!!
Pros:

My second review! Following a mix up with lost property I am to remove my negative review and thank the staff for sending my jumper back 😀.
Perfect Location, room clean and tidy and would certainly come back to stay again. Credit where Credits due. THANK YOU

2024-12-04 • via Tripadvisor
8
841oliviab • Family
10
Kid-Friendly Luxury
Pros:

We had such a wonderful experience at the ardgowan. We chose it just for it's location close to West sands, but we're blown away by the incredibly caring and friendly service, the beauty and comfort of the room, and the sensitivity to our family needs. Traveling with a toddler can be very hit or miss when it comes to accomodations and the staff at the ardgowan went above and beyond to welcome and accommodate our family needs. They upgraded our room, provided multiple sleeping options, and even offered us towels to take to the beach! Truly grateful for a special stay!

2024-12-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Roam690845 • Family
10
Book It!! Beautiful stay and the nicest people.
Pros:

The Ardgowan Hotel in St. Andrews is the best spot for a quick golf trip! From the moment we arrived, Lindsey made our stay truly memorable with her warmth and attention to detail. The hotel’s charm, combined with its perfect location, made our visit exceptional. We cannot wait to return!

2024-10-22 • via Tripadvisor
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southsider2010 • Couples • gb
10
Wonderful Stay
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at the Ardgowan Hotel for the Dunhill Cup. The location is perfect for golf, getting to the beach and also to bars and restaurants. Lindsey made our trip extra special with her friendly and bubbly personality. Not forgetting the lovely Prosecco she gave me for my special birthday. Shout out to the cleaning ladies who were also really efficient and friendly. The breakfasts were nice and I recommend the pancakes.. I've already booked another trip.

2024-10-19 • via Tripadvisor
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E7826BXalisonj • Business
10
So well looked after in every way
Pros:

The perfect stay for a busy weekend. We can’t thank Lindsey enough for all she did to make our stay so special. She was super prompt in answering my emails and accommodating my needs. A truly personal touch which means so much. Thank you Lindsey and we look forward to staying again. A n T

2024-09-29 • via Tripadvisor
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martyw886 • Couples
10
Comfortable rooms, convenient location
Pros:

Room was large and comfortable, bathroom was immaculate. Sheets and bedding were very nice, and there was plenty of light. Just two blocks to the Old Course or to shopping and restaurants. Special shoutout to Naomi for unflappably tracking down our lost bags. Long story, but we finally got them delivered.

2024-09-02 • via Tripadvisor
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ArianaRyan • Business • gb
10
A nice stay
Pros:

A charming hotel in a perfect location, next to the golf course and near to the university. I slept comfortably, and was delighted to find an outlet by the bed. The shower was strong, and the products provided were great.

Lindsey at Reception was absolutely lovely.

2024-09-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Flyer40862813961 • Couples
10
Excellent stay.
Pros:

Very warm welcome from Lindsey and her staff.
Location and Room excellent. Ideal location for touring St Andrews.
Staff local knowledge was excellent with regards things to do and places to eat.
Ideal location for golfers with a 5mi s if that walk to course. Will definitely be back.
Highly recommend.

2024-08-24 • via Tripadvisor
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G2119TBjackk • Family
8
Nice Stay :)
Pros:

We had a very nice stay in St Andrew’s. The hotel is located close to the old golf course, castle ruins and market street. All reachable by foot. The receptionist, Lindsay, was very kind and warm and gave us some great recommendations for our trip :)

2024-08-16 • via Tripadvisor
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rb3392024 • Friends getaway • us
4
Overrated
Pros:

A great location and great views—but that’s about all this place has going for it. We were told there’s no lift but the room was “just a few steps up.” It was actually 2 full flights up, with a section of carpet on the staircase coming undone. There was a well-worn sign on the wall to watch for this unattached carpeting—how about fixing the problem instead of making a sign? The room looked and felt like a dorm. “Basic” would be a kind description. And then there were the seagulls…shrieking all day (and night) at top volume. It was hot and stuffy in the room so no choice but to TRY to sleep with the windows open. Thanks to those gulls, I gave up at 4am. On the “plus” side, I got to watch the sunrise. 🌅

2024-08-02 • via Tripadvisor