Old Course Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury spa hotel, walk to Old Course at St Andrews

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Old Course Hotel

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Indoor spa tub
Private pool
Golf
Royal Suite, 1 King Bed
4 restaurants, lunch served

Overview of Old Course Hotel

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Old Station Road, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9SP
  • Popular LocationJigger Inn2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Andrews Leuchars Station8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCupar Station17 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)70 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Eden Parkland)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Old Course)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room, 1 Single Bed (Eden Parkland)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Old Course)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room, 1 Single Bed (Old Course)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

St. Andrews

A luxury stay in the heart of St. Andrews awaits you at Old Course Hotel. Within steps you'll find Old Course at St Andrews and University of St. Andrews within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include 4 restaurants, 2 indoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Kohler Waters Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna. The fine-dining restaurant, Road Hole Restaurant, is open for dinner. The Jigger Inn is the hotel's own pub, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Enjoy the golf course, gym, Hot tub and sauna. Business amenities include 5 meeting rooms, a 24-hour business centre, and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free valet parking. .Near this 5-property class St. Andrews hotel, you'll find St. Andrews Links.

What's nearby

  • Old Course at St Andrews - 2 min walk
  • University of St. Andrews - 4 min walk
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 8 min walk
  • St. Andrews Links - 10 min walk
  • St. Andrew's Castle - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • St. Andrews Leuchars Station - 8 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • St Andrews Links Clubhouse - 11 min walk
  • Jigger Inn - 2 min walk
  • The One Under - 6 min walk
  • Hams Hame Pub & Grill - 8 min walk
  • St Andrews Brewing Co - 13 min walk

About this property

Old Course Hotel

Luxury spa hotel, walk to Old Course at St Andrews
Old Course Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and 2 indoor swimming pools. There are 4 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre, 5 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A health club, 1 hot tub, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Old Course Hotel. Self parking and valet parking are free. A complete renovation of Old Course Hotel was completed in July 2021.

This 5-star St. Andrews hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 175 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1968
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Old Course Hotel offers 175 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Kohler Waters Spa has 13 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of the World.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM–10 AM for a fee: GBP 30 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Hams Hame
  • Road Hole Restaurant
  • Swilcan Loft
  • The Duke's Clubhouse
  • The Jigger Inn

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 2 indoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Health club
  • Pilates classes
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 13 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1968
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from February 1 2024 to March 31 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 30.00 per person
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Facilities fee: GBP 40 per person and includes use of: spa

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Old Course Hotel?

Old Course Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Course Hotel?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Course Hotel on 20 Apr 2024 start from AU$871.63, including 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.

Is parking available at Old Course Hotel?

Yep, Old Course Hotel has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Old Course Hotel?

Yep, Old Course Hotel is a short 14-minute walk from West Sands. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and body boarding.

Is there a spa on site at Old Course Hotel?

Yep, Kohler Waters Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Old Course Hotel have a pool?

Old Course Hotel has 2 indoor swimming pools and a pool. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. One of the swimming pools will be unavailable from February 1 2024 to March 31 2024 (dates subject to change).

What luxury perks are available at Old Course Hotel?

Old Course Hotel features 2 indoor pools, a full-service spa and a health club. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Old Course Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Old Course Hotel.

Does Old Course Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Old Course Hotel?

No, Old Course Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Old Course Hotel?

Yep, Old Course Hotel has 4 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Old Course Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Old Course Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Old Course Hotel?

Yep, Old Course Hotel has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range, golf carts, golf clubs and golf lessons with a pro are also available.

Old Course Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!!
Amazing from start to finish
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay, the spa facilities were excellent, my room was lovely with nice touches like the nespresso coffee machine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Fantastic stay- incredibly welcoming staff, varied and high quality offering across the hotel, great pool and spa. The food could have been better (both room service and breakfast) but overall a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old Course Hotel Review, 10/10.
Unbelievable experience at the Old Course Hotel! Planned this trip for my girlfriend’s birthday and they made the weekend so special for us. Loved the hotel, the facilities, near proximity to all amenities and catering offered. Will 100% be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Columbia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its location can’t be beat. Unique facility on the Old Course and its seaside close to St, Andrews.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very polite and helpful staff in this extraordinary 5 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisey drunk people in hallways at 2:00 in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023