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5-star hotels in Saint Andrews
This shortlist gathers the 5-star hotels of Saint Andrews, from grand golf resorts to boutique guest houses and self-catering townhouses. It is for travellers who want the town's highest grade of stay, whether for a golf trip, a romantic break, or a family base near the historic centre.
Staying in Saint Andrews
Saint Andrews is a compact, walkable town where the medieval street plan survives, with three main streets converging at the ruined cathedral. Visitors come for the castle on its cliff-top, the two miles of sandy beach below the town, the historic university, and above all golf: the Old Course and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club draw players and spectators from around the world. Museums, independent shops and restaurants fill the centre, so a short break covers a lot of ground on foot.
The hotels on this list sit in and around that centre. Old Course Hotel, Rusacks St Andrews, Haar with Rooms 5 stars, Scores Hotel and 30C The Scores are on or near the links and the seafront; Kinnettles Hotel And Spa and Abbey Villa Central Boutique House are on North Street and Abbey Walk in the historic core; Dempster Lodge, The Townhouse, Lockhart House and Square Green No 11 Garden are within a short walk of the centre. Fairmont St Andrews, Eden Mansion and The Peat Inn Restaurant With Rooms lie further out, suiting drivers and those wanting space and parking.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Old Course Hotel
Old Station Road, Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereOld Course Road puts you 1.0 km from the centre, with a golf course and an indoor pool on site, plus a sauna and jacuzzi for afterwards. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 1242 reviews. The 24 hour front desk, restaurant and room service suit golfers and couples who want a full-service stay beside the links.
See Old Course HotelFairmont St Andrews
Fife, Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Pool bar
Why stay hereFairmont St Andrews sits 4.6 km from the centre in Fife, with an indoor pool, a fitness center and a golf course on the grounds. Its 4.6 out of 5 rating comes from 1844 reviews, the largest guest count of any hotel here. Families get family rooms and babysitting service; the beach nearby and garden add space to roam.
See Fairmont St AndrewsKinnettles Hotel And Spa
127 North Street, Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Sauna
- Parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereOn North Street, 0.6 km from the centre, Kinnettles Hotel And Spa is the pick for a spa break: a spa, sauna, jacuzzi and massage are all on site. Guest reviews give it 4.5 out of 5 from 192 stays. The restaurant, bar and 24 hour front desk make it easy for couples who want treatments and dinner without leaving the building.
See Kinnettles Hotel And SpaRusacks St Andrews
Pilmour Links, Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay herePilmour Links places Rusacks St Andrews 0.7 km from the centre, with sea views among its facilities and a golf course alongside. It scores 4.4 out of 5 from 615 reviews. Pets are allowed, there is a fitness center and a lounge, and guests on special diets are catered for, which suits longer leisure stays.
See Rusacks St AndrewsHaar with Rooms 5 stars
1 Golf Place, Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt 1 Golf Place, 0.6 km from the centre, Haar with Rooms 5 stars combines a restaurant, a bar and a terrace with sea views. Its 4.4 out of 5 rating rests on 193 reviews. Rooms include air conditioning and a minibar, making this small property a good fit for couples who want dining downstairs and the town on foot.
See Haar with Rooms 5 starsScores Hotel
76 The Scores, Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Car parking
- Pets allowed
- Wifi
Why stay hereScores Hotel on The Scores is 0.7 km from the centre and keeps things straightforward: a restaurant, a bar and a business center, with concierge and currency exchange at reception. It rates 3.9 out of 5 from 166 reviews. Pets are allowed, so it works for travellers who want a central base and bring their dog.
See Scores HotelEden Mansion
Cupar Road, Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereEden Mansion lies 6.6 km from the centre on Cupar Road, with a garden, a ballroom and free car parking, plus a 24 hour front desk and concierge. Wheelchair accessible rooms are available. It suits guests with a car who prefer a quieter setting outside town for events or celebrations.
See Eden MansionLockhart House
3 Lockhart Place, Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereLockhart House at 3 Lockhart Place is 0.4 km from the centre, among the closest addresses here. This is a self-contained house rather than a hotel: a kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave, plus a washing machine and a bath. It suits families or longer stays that want to cook and live independently in town.
See Lockhart House30C The Scores
30 The Scores, Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay here30 The Scores is 0.7 km from the centre and offers a fireplace, a kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave, and a golf course nearby. A washing machine and free wifi cover practical needs. The layout suits small groups or families who want a house near the links rather than hotel service.
See 30C The ScoresAbbey Villa Central Boutique House
5 Abbey Villa Abbey Walk, Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereAbbey Villa Central Boutique House on Abbey Walk is 0.7 km from the centre, with a kitchen including dishwasher and oven, free car parking and express check in. Pets are allowed and a golf course is nearby. It suits guests travelling by car who want a central house and can bring a pet.
See Abbey Villa Central Boutique HouseThe Hepburn Garden House
87 Hepburn Gardens, Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Hepburn Garden House on Hepburn Gardens is 1.3 km from the centre and gives you a garden, a kitchen with oven, and free car parking. A washing machine and free wifi are included. It fits families or longer visits that want space and a garden while staying close to Saint Andrews.
See The Hepburn Garden HouseDempster Lodge
14 Dempster Court, Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereDempster Lodge at 14 Dempster Court is just 0.3 km from the centre, one of the shortest walks in this list. Expect a kitchen with dishwasher, oven and microwave, a garden and a patio, plus free car parking. It suits families or friends who want self-catering right in the middle of town.
See Dempster LodgeThe Townhouse
1B Kinburn Terrace, Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Townhouse on Kinburn Terrace is 0.3 km from the centre and stands out for recreation: a games room, mini golf and a tennis court, with a garden and terrace. The kitchen has a dishwasher and oven, and pets are not mentioned but horse back riding is nearby. Good for active families or groups.
See The TownhouseSquare Green No 11 Garden
The Square Green 26 11 Kinnessburn Road, Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSquare Green No 11 Garden on Kinnessburn Road is 0.2 km from the centre, the closest of all these addresses. It provides a kitchen with dishwasher and oven, a garden and a patio, plus free car parking. Self-catering apartments of this kind suit families or longer stays wanting town on foot.
See Square Green No 11 GardenThe Peat Inn Restaurant With Rooms
Main Street Peat Inn Village, Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereThe Peat Inn Restaurant With Rooms lies 8.5 km from the centre in Peat Inn Village, pairing a restaurant and bar with rooms, breakfast in room and special diets. A garden and free car parking are on site, and there is a golf course nearby. It suits drivers who want to dine where they sleep, away from town.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Course Hotel | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 1.0 km |
| Fairmont St Andrews | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 4.6 km |
| Kinnettles Hotel And Spa | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 0.6 km |
| Rusacks St Andrews | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 0.7 km |
| Haar with Rooms 5 stars | ★★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 0.6 km |
| Scores Hotel | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.7 km |
| Eden Mansion | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 6.6 km |
| Lockhart House | ★★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 0.4 km |
| 30C The Scores | ★★★★★ | – | – | – | – | 0.7 km |
| Abbey Villa Central Boutique House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.7 km |
| The Hepburn Garden House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 1.3 km |
| Dempster Lodge | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.3 km |
| The Townhouse | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.3 km |
| Square Green No 11 Garden | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.2 km |
| The Peat Inn Restaurant With Rooms | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | – | 8.5 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For couples
Haar with Rooms 5 stars looks out to the sea from 1 Golf Place, Rusacks St Andrews has sea views and a lounge on Pilmour Links, and Kinnettles Hotel And Spa on North Street offers massage, a spa and a Jacuzzi. All three are rated 4.4 or above and stand within 0.7 km of the centre, which keeps evenings out simple.
Haar with Rooms 5 stars · Rusacks St Andrews · Kinnettles Hotel And Spa
For families
Fairmont St Andrews provides family rooms, an indoor pool, a games room and badminton across its 4.6-rated grounds. Old Course Hotel adds family rooms, a garden and a fitness centre, while The Townhouse is a self-catering house with a kitchen, games room and terrace, with parking included.
For golfers
Old Course Hotel and Rusacks St Andrews both sit by the links and list a golf course among their facilities; 30C The Scores and Abbey Villa Central Boutique House also name a golf course and stand close to the centre.
Old Course Hotel · Rusacks St Andrews · 30C The Scores · Abbey Villa Central Boutique House
For self-catering stays
Lockhart House, The Hepburn Garden House, Dempster Lodge and Square Green No 11 Garden are 5-star houses with full kitchens, washing machines and free wifi. Each has a garden or patio, free parking at three of them, and sits between 0.2 km and 1.3 km from the centre.
Lockhart House · The Hepburn Garden House · Dempster Lodge · Square Green No 11 Garden
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Saint Andrews is about 50 miles north of Edinburgh and 13 miles south of Dundee. The nearest railway stations are Leuchars, about 5 miles away, and Dundee, with regular buses connecting both to Saint Andrews. Edinburgh Airport is roughly 50 miles away. By road, the town is reached via the A91 from the M90 and the A92 from Fife. Within the town, most attractions are within walking distance. Local buses serve the outskirts and nearby villages, taxis are available, and cycling is popular on the quieter roads around Fife.
When to go
The most comfortable weather is from May to September, when temperatures are mild and daylight hours are long. July and August are the busiest months, especially if a major golf tournament is taking place, so May, June and September often offer a good balance of pleasant conditions and fewer visitors. Winter can be cold and windy, but the town is quieter and many indoor attractions remain open. Rain is possible year-round, so waterproof clothing is advisable.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Saint Andrews?
Square Green No 11 Garden is 0.2 km from the centre, the shortest distance on this list. Dempster Lodge and The Townhouse follow at 0.3 km, and Lockhart House at 0.4 km. All are 5-star and within easy walking distance of the cathedral, castle and shops.
Which 5-star hotel in Saint Andrews is best rated by guests?
Old Course Hotel has the highest guest rating here at 4.7 out of 5 from 1,242 reviews, followed by Fairmont St Andrews at 4.6 from 1,844 reviews and Kinnettles Hotel And Spa at 4.5 from 192 reviews.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
Kinnettles Hotel And Spa lists a spa, Jacuzzi, sauna and massage. Old Course Hotel has an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and massage, and Fairmont St Andrews also offers an indoor pool and Jacuzzi. All three are 5-star properties.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Rusacks St Andrews, Scores Hotel and Abbey Villa Central Boutique House state that pets are allowed. The other 5-star hotels on this list do not list pets among their facilities, so it is worth confirming before you book.
Which hotels are best for families?
Fairmont St Andrews lists family rooms, babysitting, an indoor pool, a games room and badminton. Old Course Hotel also has family rooms and babysitting, while The Townhouse offers a self-catering house with a games room, terrace and parking.
Is parking available at these Saint Andrews hotels?
Old Course Hotel, Fairmont St Andrews, The Peat Inn Restaurant With Rooms, Eden Mansion and Abbey Villa Central Boutique House all list free car parking. Rusacks St Andrews has a garage, while Dempster Lodge, The Townhouse and Square Green No 11 Garden also list parking.
Which hotels are closest to the Old Course?
Rusacks St Andrews stands on Pilmour Links by the links, and Old Course Hotel is on Old Station Road 1 km from the centre. Haar with Rooms 5 stars on Golf Place, Scores Hotel on The Scores and 30C The Scores are also near the course and the seafront.