St Andrews

Old Course Hotel St Andrews

Rialto Score 9+

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Every golfer aims to visit the Old Course Hotel at least once – it is a “bucket list” destination. This AA Five Red Star resort provides the best Scottish hospitality in the “home of golf” – 175 stunning rooms and suites, many offering panoramic views over the Old Course to the sea beyond. Relax in the award-winning Kohler Waters Spa. Be tempted by five unique dining experiences, including Road Hole Restaurant, awarded three AA Rosettes, and the world’s most famous 19th hole – The Jigger Inn.

Old Station Road, KY16 9SP St Andrews, United Kingdom
Old Course Hotel St Andrews

About Old Course Hotel St Andrews

Insider tip

West Sands Beach is a short walk from the hotel and offers many exciting activities, from land yachting and beach kayaking to Zapcatting and stand-up paddleboarding.

In the hotel’s own words

Perhaps best known as the resort in "the Home of Golf", the Old Course Hotel is one hour northeast of Edinburgh Airport and adjacent to the 17th "Road Hole" fairway of the famed Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland. Host hotel to the 2022 150th Anniversary Open Championship and also the upcoming 155th in 2027, the Old Course Hotel enjoys a spectacular location overlooking the famous links courses, the beach and the beautiful Scottish coastline.

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The resort has 6 restaurants for guests and visitors to explore including the 3 AA-Rosettes, Road Hole Restaurant offering fine dining, the contemporary Swilcan Loft serving an eclectic international menu with locally sourced Scottish produce and the most famous 19th hole in golf – The Jigger Inn, serving traditional pub food and its very own Jigger Ale. On top of all that, our award-winning Road Hole Bar offers Scotland’s finest malt whiskies from over 200 distilleries.

A choice of 30 golf courses await nearby with five adjacent to the property and our expert Golf Concierge service have a comprehensive knowledge of all the local courses and can take care of all your golfing arrangements during your stay.

Relax and unwind at the Kohler Waters Spa at the Old Course Hotel - the first Kohler spa experience outside the USA. Kohler Waters Spa provides a truly world-class spa experience with the highest levels of personalised care and luxurious treatments. Our fabulous features include stunning 20-meter swimming pool with its very own 8ft cascading waterfall, signature thermal suite with hydrotherapy pool, cold plunge pool, steam room and sauna. Between the hours of 10am and 7pm there is a charge of £40.00 per person for guests wishing to utilise the spa facilities, these are complimentary if a 50min treatment is reserved.

Guests have complimentary access to our 20 metre lap pool with hot tub, fitness centre with state of the art Techno Gym equipment and leisure centre lounge. Our fitness studio offers state of the art Virtual classes and also instructor lead classes.

The town of St Andrews is located on the East coast of Scotland, in the Kingdom of Fife, and contains a fascinating history. Take in the heritage of the town with an exclusive guided tour, as you explore the cobbled streets and the nooks and crannies of the University of St Andrews, the most ancient in Scotland, and today a thriving centre of excellence made popular by Prince William, Britain’s future King, who chose to study here. Afterwards visit St Andrews Castle and the Cathedral ruins or one of the many picturesque fishing villages to explore nearby. A variety of action-packed activities can be arranged for you before you even arrive, including clay pigeon shooting, horseback riding and kite-surfing.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

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Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum Partner is Preferred Hotels & Resorts' invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns I Prefer points and elite-night credit, and I Prefer elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • I Prefer points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking

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Rooms and suites

4 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1Eden Room
2Old Course Room
Suites
3Old Course Suite
4Penthouse Suite
Guest Rooms & Suites - This luxurious Penthouse Suite has its own lift and staircase leading up to the best view in the hotel. Situated on the fourth floor and accessed only by private lift or stairwell. Interconnects with third floor Eden Suite.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum Partner always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn I Prefer points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns I Prefer points and elite-night credit, and I Prefer elite status benefits apply.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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