Rusacks Hotel St Andrews
Iconic five-star luxury overlooking the 18th of the Old Course
The Resort
Welcome to Rusacks Hotel St Andrews
Rusacks Hotel St Andrews stands in the heart of the Home of Golf, its handsome Victorian facade looking directly out over the closing holes of the Old Course. Rich in golfing heritage yet freshly restored, it pairs characterful, individually designed rooms with a celebrated rooftop restaurant and West Sands beach on the doorstep. It is one of the most sought-after bases from which to play the St Andrews Links and the great courses of Fife.
Why golfers love it
- Directly overlooks the 18th fairway of the Old Course
- Celebrated rooftop restaurant with panoramic links and sea views
- Steps from the Royal & Ancient clubhouse and St Andrews town centre
- Perfectly placed for the St Andrews Links and the great Fife courses
The Golf
5 championship courses on your doorstep
Tap a course to explore the layout, the designer and what makes each round special.
Jubilee Course
The most demanding of the St Andrews Links courses, the Jubilee runs along the coast beside the Old and New with narrow fairways, deep bunkers and exposed seaside conditions that reward accurate, strategic play.
Style
Seaside links
Par
72
Holes
18
Other courses within reach on your trip
Stay & Leisure
Everything off the course, taken care of
Accommodation
Rusacks offers individually designed bedrooms and suites that blend Scottish heritage with contemporary comfort — bold fabrics, panelled headboards and rich colour, many with views over the Old Course or West Sands. Stays are on a bed & breakfast basis.
Dining & Bars
The hotel's rooftop restaurant and bar is the signature draw, serving contemporary Scottish cooking beneath panoramic views across the Old Course and West Sands. A relaxed brasserie and a classic lounge bar add all-day dining, seasonal produce and a well-stocked whisky selection.
Spa & Leisure
There is no spa; leisure here is built around the golf and the coast. A modern fitness centre covers daily workouts, the sweeping West Sands Beach is a few steps away for coastal walks, and a dedicated golf concierge arranges tee times and transport across the Fife courses.
Resort facilities at a glance
Recommended Breaks
Handpicked breaks at Rusacks Hotel St Andrews
Indicative prices per golfer, twin share. Every trip is tailored to your group, dates and tee times.
1 Night · 2 Rounds
1 round at Ladybank, 1 round at Scotscraig
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
In the centre of St Andrews on The Links, directly overlooking the 18th fairway of the Old Course and West Sands Beach, a short walk from the town's cathedral, university and restaurants.
The hotel sits yards from the Old Course 18th green and the Royal & Ancient clubhouse, with the New, Jubilee and Eden courses all part of the neighbouring St Andrews Links. Kingsbarns, Crail's Balcomie Links, Lundin, Scotscraig and Ladybank are all within an easy drive across the golfing county of Fife.
Nearest airport
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Transfer time
About 1 hour 20 minutes by road
Destination
St Andrews, Scotland