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Rufflets St Andrews

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near University of St. Andrews

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Rufflets St Andrews, near St. Andrews Links, offers a tranquil escape with landscaped gardens. Guests enjoy British cuisine at the restaurant, outdoor breakfasts, and a library. The staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.
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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

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Gatehouse Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

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Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

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Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room (3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

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Heating
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Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

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Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Gatehouse Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Turret Room

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Heating
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Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room (2)

10.0 out of 10
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(3 reviews)

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Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Suite (Woodland, Luxury Shepherd Hut)

10.0 out of 10
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Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Couples Woodland, Luxury Shepherd Hut)

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Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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KY16 9TX, Scotland, St. Andrews, Strathkinness Low Road, Fife

What's nearby

  • University of St. Andrews - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • St. Andrew's Cathedral - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • St. Andrews Links - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 13 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Cupar Station - 10 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Andrews Links Clubhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dunvegan Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jigger Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪St Andrews Students' Association - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The One Under - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Rufflets St Andrews

Upscale hotel near University of St. Andrews
Located close to Craigtoun Country Park and St. Andrews Links, Rufflets St Andrews provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Rufflets Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Rufflets St Andrews feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 30-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rufflets Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Rufflets St Andrews Hotel
Rufflets St Hotel
Rufflets St
Rufflets Country House Hotel
Rufflets St Andrews Hotel
Rufflets St Andrews St. Andrews
Rufflets St Andrews Hotel St. Andrews

Frequently asked questions

Is Rufflets St Andrews pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rufflets St Andrews?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rufflets St Andrews?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Rufflets St Andrews provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 140 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rufflets St Andrews located?

Situated in St. Andrews, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University of St. Andrews and within 3 mi (5 km) of Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and Craigtoun Country Park. St. Andrew's Cathedral and West Sands are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Rufflets St Andrews Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 346 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a stunningly beautiful and peaceful property. Staff went above and beyond to make our stay memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was superb!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and very friendly staff. We stayed in the Gatehouse which was spacious and very comfortable,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and quaint. Staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This family run hotel provides a superb home away from home feel about it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique area
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem, stay in the woodlands cabins for a unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and kind. Hotel was charming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely friendly and welcoming staff. Great fish and chips in the pub dining area despite it being a quiet night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
The hotel is first class and food and drink was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Fantastic hotel, great location walking distance from St Andrews. The staff were really attentive and the breakfast was excellent. We stayed in one of the gatehouse rooms which was really spacious, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s quite a walk out of town, but it’s very peaceful and beautiful. We were very happy with our accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our first stay at Rufflets. Room was spacious and beautiful, bathroom was huge! Stunning gardens and an excellent breakfast. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good traditional service with a smile

A lovely stay. Well looked after and good food. very calm environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only in St Andrews for one night, but the hotel was lovely. The staff was friendly, and the 2 rooms we had were perfect for a family of 5. Dinner in the bar was nice, and the breakfast options were fantastic. We will certainly be back on our next trip to Scotland!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly attentive and helpfull. The rooms were beautifully decorated with tea/coffee facilities. Very dog friendly which was important to us.Would definately stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

St Andrews stay

We stayed for one night but we were very impressed with the hotel, location, room and food. Nothing negative to say at all. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to stay in the St Andrews area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel in as beautiful setting

Beautiful lhotel set in lovely grounds, room was very spacious clean and comfortable, only negative is that on a very hot day, there is no air-con, although we arrived to the room with windows open and although it was warm in the room overnight, it wasn’t unbearable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Muriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a quiet, relaxing couple of nights, in a traditional setting with a positive ambience. Staff were exceptionally welcoming and helpful, even providing items we had forgotten to pack. Service at breakfast was particularly slow the first morning, but better on the second.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay all around, location was perfect, very easy to drive or taxi into St Andrews, the front desk staff was happy to call a taxi when requested. Room was beautiful and spacious, bathroom: gorgeous. VIP welcome wine and personalized note. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exclusivity & facilities in seperate function area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023