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Rusacks St Andrews

5.0 star property
Georgian hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Front of property
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Room service

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, Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪29 min drive‬
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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Balcony (Young Tom Morris)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Links King or Twin)

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite (18th View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite (18th View)

  • 605 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Rusacks Junior) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room (Rusacks Junior)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds (Rusacks King or Twin) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, Multiple Beds (Rusacks King or Twin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room (Rusacks)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room (18th View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, Balcony (Swilcan King or Twin) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, Balcony (Swilcan King or Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Rusacks Double Double) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Double Beds (Rusacks Double Double)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

St. Andrews

Rusacks St Andrews places you next to Old Course at St Andrews and University of St. Andrews. This hotel has 123 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like 2 restaurants, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Old Course at St Andrews - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of St. Andrews - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • West Sands - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunvegan Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪St Andrews Links Clubhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪St Andrews Students' Association - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jigger Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The One Under - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Rusacks St Andrews

Georgian hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
Rusacks St Andrews offers a gym, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is offered for GBP 35 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this golf hotel include coffee/tea in a common area, a library, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Minibars, espresso makers, and safes are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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 crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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.
  • Elevator (36 inch 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 (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1887
  • Georgian architecture
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, onsite parking, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, onsite parking, and high chair.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for golf tee times. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Rusacks St Andrews?

Rusacks St Andrews offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Rusacks St Andrews?

As of Dec 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rusacks St Andrews on Dec 11, 2025 start from $287.13, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Rusacks St Andrews?

This hotel is located in St. Andrews, just steps from Old Course at St Andrews and Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, and within a short walk of The Scores. You'll also find West Sands and St. Andrew's Castle less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Rusacks St Andrews?

Yes, valet parking is offered for GBP 35 per day. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Rusacks St Andrews feature a casino on the premises?

No, Rusacks St Andrews doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Rusacks St Andrews?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Rusacks St Andrews?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as 2 bars and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Are there hot tubs at Rusacks St Andrews?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Rusacks St Andrews have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Rusacks St Andrews has 2 restaurants, and serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning.

Will Rusacks St Andrews allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Rusacks St Andrews for a fee of GBP 35 per accommodation, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Rusacks St Andrews have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Rusacks St Andrews?

The closest major airport to Rusacks St Andrews is Dundee (DND), which is 15.4 mi away (34 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Rusacks St Andrews?

Yes, some guestrooms at Rusacks St Andrews offer a balcony and may feature golf course views.

Does Rusacks St Andrews have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Rusacks St Andrews.

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