Old Course Hotel
St Andrews and Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom · ★★★★★ · 9.6/10 Exceptional · guest rating
A five-star hotel overlooking the Old Course in St Andrews with 175 rooms, Kohler Waters Spa, two indoor pools, four restaurants, a pro golf shop and a rooftop terrace.
Old Course Hotel is a five-star resort hotel on Old Station Road in St Andrews, with 175 rooms offering premium bedding, workspaces, electric kettles and 24-hour room service. Four restaurants and two bars serve lunch and dinner with golf course views, and there is a coffee shop, a garden and a terrace. Free WiFi is included. The hotel also offers express check-out and dry-cleaning services.
The wellness area has Kohler Waters Spa, two indoor pools, a hot tub, sauna and health club with yoga and Pilates classes. Golfers can use the pro golf shop and rent clubs, and there is mini golf and bicycle rental. Guests often praise the staff, the course-view rooms, the food and the spa. Free self parking and valet parking are available, along with a limo service.
Golf at this hotel
- Adjacent to the 18-hole Old Course at St Andrews
- Rooms and restaurants with views over the golf course
- Pro golf shop with golf clubs and equipment available
- Mini golf on site and St Andrews Links ten minutes on foot
- Jubilee Course and Lundin Golf Club nearby
The setting
The hotel sits right beside the Old Course, so rooms and dining areas often look out over the links and the town. Guests mention sweeping views, a welcoming atmosphere and a convenient position for exploring St Andrews. The university is a few minutes away on foot, and the West Sands beach is about seven minutes' walk. Guests often describe the staff as welcoming and attentive.
Facilities
- Adjacent Old Course
- Pro golf shop and club rental
- Mini golf
- Kohler Waters Spa
- Two indoor pools
- Hot tub, sauna and steam facilities
- Four restaurants and two bars
- Health club with yoga and Pilates
- Rooftop terrace and garden
- Bicycle rentals
- Free WiFi
- Parking included
- 24-hour room service
- Multilingual staff
Location
The hotel is on Old Station Road in St Andrews. The Old Course is a one-minute walk, the University of St Andrews three minutes, West Sands seven, the Royal & Ancient Golf Club nine and St Andrews Links ten. Leuchars Station is eight minutes by car and Dundee Airport about 34 minutes by car.
Address: Old Station Road, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9SP
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Frequently asked questions
Is the hotel next to the Old Course?
Yes. The 18-hole Old Course is adjacent, about a minute on foot, and the hotel looks over the links. Tee times for the course and other St Andrews Links courses are arranged separately, so check in advance.
Can non-golfers enjoy the hotel?
Yes. There is a full-service spa, two indoor pools, a health club, four restaurants, mini golf, a terrace and a garden. Guests also mention the convenient location for exploring the town.
Are there other golf courses nearby?
Other courses in the area include the Jubilee Course, about 0.4 km away, and Lundin Golf Club, about 0.7 km away, according to distance data. Access varies, so confirm availability with each club.
How do I reach the hotel?
Leuchars railway station is about eight minutes by car and Dundee Airport about 34 minutes. Parking is included. Please confirm transfer options and arrival times with the hotel.
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