Fairmont St Andrews
Clifftop championship golf above St Andrews Bay
The Resort
Welcome to Fairmont St Andrews
Fairmont St Andrews sits on the eastern coast of Scotland, its clifftop setting overlooking the North Sea and the historic town of St Andrews. The five-star resort pairs contemporary rooms and suites with two on-site championship courses and easy access to some of Fife's most famous links. It makes a comfortable base for a dedicated golf trip or a wider leisure stay on the Fife coast.
Why golfers love it
- Two on-site championship courses — the Torrance and the Kittocks
- Clifftop setting overlooking St Andrews Bay and the North Sea
- Ten minutes from the Home of Golf in central St Andrews
- Spa, indoor pool and leisure club for downtime between rounds
The Golf
3 championship courses on your doorstep
Tap a course to explore the layout, the designer and what makes each round special.
The Torrance Course
One of two championship courses at the resort, the Torrance is a links-style layout designed with Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance. It runs across the St Andrews Bay clifftops with wide fairways, strategic bunkering and sea views on many holes.
Par
72
Type
Clifftop links
Designer
Sam Torrance
Other courses within reach on your trip
Stay & Leisure
Everything off the course, taken care of
Accommodation
The resort's guest rooms and suites are decorated in a contemporary style, many with golf course or sea views across St Andrews Bay. Spacious layouts, marble bathrooms and generous seating areas make them well suited to longer golf stays.
Dining & Bars
Fairmont St Andrews offers a choice of dining venues serving local and international cuisine, several with panoramic views over the bay. Relaxed bars and a sports bar provide options for post-round drinks and casual meals.
Spa & Leisure
The spa and wellness centre features treatment rooms and an indoor pool, alongside a fitness centre, sauna, steam room and leisure club — ideal for unwinding between rounds.
Resort facilities at a glance
Recommended Breaks
Handpicked breaks at Fairmont St Andrews
Indicative prices per golfer, twin share. Every trip is tailored to your group, dates and tee times.
1 Night · 2 Rounds
1 x Torrance Course, 1 x Kittocks Course
2 Nights · 2 Rounds
1 x Torrance Course, 1 x Kittocks Course
Want a different length, dates or group size? Tell us what you're after and we'll build it around you.
Location
Getting there & what's nearby
Fairmont St Andrews is located at St Andrews Bay, Fife, Scotland — approximately 1.5 hours by car from Edinburgh Airport and 10 minutes from central St Andrews, accessible by car or pre-arranged transfer.
Ten minutes from central St Andrews, the Home of Golf, with Kingsbarns, the Castle Course and the Old Course all within easy reach.
Nearest airport
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Transfer time
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car
Destination
St Andrews, Scotland