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Rusacks St Andrews

Property class: 5 and above

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Pilmour Links, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9JQ
  • Place, Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of St. Andrews
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, West Sands
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

St. Andrews

When you stay at Rusacks St Andrews in St. Andrews, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from University of St. Andrews and Old Course at St Andrews. .This golf hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St Andrews - Jubilee Course and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Swilken Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Old Course at St Andrews - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of St. Andrews - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • West Sands - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunvegan Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spoiled Life - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪St Andrews Students' Association - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jigger Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bibi's Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Rusacks St Andrews

Rusacks St Andrews offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 123 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional features at this Georgian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite at 18, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
18 - Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
The Bridge - Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
One Under Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 35 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • 18
  • One Under Bar
  • The Bridge

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (81 centimetre wide)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1887
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: GBP 35 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Macdonald Rusacks
Macdonald Rusacks Hotel
Macdonald Rusacks Hotel St. Andrews
Macdonald Rusacks St. Andrews
Rusacks
Rusacks Hotel
Macdonald Rusacks Hotel St. Andrews, Scotland
Macdonald Rusacks St Andrews
Hotel Macdonald Rusacks

Rusacks St Andrews Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 451 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elena Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful people, so kind and friendly. Thank you. A special place, with so many memories, and lovely to create new ones.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, exceptional, gorgeous hotel. Incredible staff, all friendly helpful, professional and very knowledgeable! They are all fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All well
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and beautiful hotel. Only thing was that there were dogs everywhere - two started fighting in the reception and then one peed in the hallway. So important to like dogs for this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brilliant from start to finish! Very festive & staff were superb. Beautiful rooms & good breakfast. Will return 😍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was outstanding, room was beautiful & so comfortable, staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming Scottish hospitality and staff Really liked their fish and chips downstairs at 18 Take time to check out the intriguing volumes in the library Breakfast watching golfers heading out on #1 Old Course. What a dream!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had an incredible time at the Russacks, The service from every member of staff was impeccable. The hotel is absolutely beautiful. We were also upgraded which was a lovely gesture & made our anniversary even more memorable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
A dusty room, stained bed linen and no food and limited drinks available on a Sunday afternoon/evening when we visited left us feeling very disappointed with our stay at Rusacks. We would not recommend for the price of the stay and would not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacie

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was well appointed, neat and clean. Location was great and convenient for golf as well as strolling around town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff, clean and charming rooms with lovely views.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Rusacks St Andrews. Great welcome when we arrived. Our room was immaculate, with a lovely view over the 18th hole. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. Breakfast and service outstanding, had our evening meal on our 2nd night and it was outstanding. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was beautiful and clean, and the staff were very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're going to stay in St Andrews you're going to want to stay at the Rusacks! Roll out of bed to a wonderful breakfast then take your quick stroll over to the course for your tee time. Don't forget to book your dinner at 18
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and amenities were excellent. You couldn’t ask for better views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025