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St Andrews

Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland

Fife, St Andrews, KY16 8PN

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Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious 5-Star Estate Overlooking St Andrews Bay

    Championship Golf Courses:: Enjoy exclusive access to the hotel's own championship golf courses, perfect for golf enthusiasts seeking a top-tier experience.

  • Wellness & relaxation

    Relaxing Spa and Pool:: Unwind in style with the spa's modern gym, 16-metre swimming pool, steam room, sauna, and hot tub, offering the ultimate relaxation during your stay.

  • Dining & drinks

    Fine Dining Experience:: Indulge in exquisite culinary delights at the award-winning dining facilities, such as the two AA Rosette St Andrews Bar & Grill and the authentic Italian cuisine at La Cucina.

Book now to experience the epitome of luxury and leisure at Fairmont St Andrews.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent, helpful staff

  • Great location and views (water/golf course)

  • Clean, modern property in many areas

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Babysitting/child services
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Pools & wellness

  • Beauty Services
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Indoor pool
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Pedicure
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Bar
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Beach
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Hiking
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Personal trainer
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Badminton equipment
  • Billiards
  • Business center
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Darts
  • Designated smoking area
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Games room
  • Higher level toilet
  • Horse riding
  • Indoor play area
  • Movie nights
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Picnic area
  • Room service
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available
  • Windsurfing

Review in focus

2,003 reviews
10/ 10
Great service from all staff, pool Spa area so relaxing, food was good too & I also got free bottle of wine as it was my birthday.
Carole Heron · family with children · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

8.7out of 10
2003 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent, helpful staff
  • Great location and views (water/golf course)
  • Clean, modern property in many areas
  • Strong breakfast and some excellent dining
  • Good amenities including spa/pool and EV charging

Worth knowing — Some rooms outdated or tired; furniture/carpets worn · Occasional poor reception/slow clubhouse service · Spa booking and pool lounger reservation issues · Maintenance issues (blocked shower heads) · Need clearer breakdown of costs/charges

How guests scored the stay

  • Overall Experience9.7

    Many guests described outstanding stays, celebrations (birthday gestures), and would highly recommend; positive service, location and atmosphere strongly influence overall impression.

  • Location9.3

    Multiple mentions of a lovely location next to the water and golf course with great views; location is a consistent highlight.

  • Service9.1

    Staff repeatedly praised as fantastic, attentive and helpful (welcome gestures, concierge assistance), with a few isolated negatives (poor initial reception, slow clubhouse service) but overall very strong.

  • Food and Beverage8.7

    Breakfast and some dining experiences were praised (large buffet, excellent food) though a few found clubhouse/breakfast offerings uninspiring or service slow.

  • Cleanliness8.6

    Generally described as clean and modern in several reviews, though some maintenance issues noted (blocked shower heads, stained carpets in parts of the hotel).

  • Amenities8.4

    Spa, pool and charging stations are strong positives; however booking/space management issues at the spa and limited loungers reduced the perceived reliability of amenities.

  • Value for Money8.0

    A few comments requested clearer breakdowns of costs/charges and expressed disappointment, suggesting some guests questioned value despite high quality in other areas.

  • Room Quality7.8

    Mixed reports: some rooms described as beautiful with great bathrooms, others as tired or dated with torn furniture and stained carpets — inconsistency lowers this score.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

83% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

8.72003 reviews
  • Guest review

    10/10

    Carole Heron · family with children · 2026-10-24

    “Great service from all staff, pool Spa area so relaxing, food was good too & I also got free bottle of wine as it was my birthday.”

  • Great Hotel,

    10/10

    Donald · couple · 2026-10-23

    “Everything was to the highest standard and the were friendly, helpful and tip top.”

  • Excellent luxurious stay.

    8/10

    Trish · extended group · 2026-10-21

    “We’ve stayed at Fairmont many times- it’s a fabulous hotel set in beautiful Scottish golfing countryside. Clean modern and decadent.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Henry · couple · 2026-10-20

    “All good, breakfast and dinner”

  • Fab

    8/10

    Isla · family with children · 2026-10-16

  • Für diesen Preis überlege ich es mir noch einmal

    7/10

    Christian · solo traveller · 2026-10-16

    “Tolles Zimmer und aussergewöhnlich schöner Ausblick.”

  • Absolutely fantastic experience for the family with so much to do. You actually don’t need to leave. The staff are very

    10/10

    Allison · family with children · 2026-10-15

    “The hotel is amazing ,clean and lots of great activities to do for the kids”

  • Loved the room , restaurant , amazing staff , location just spoilt by the mobiles phones in the spa area .

    9/10

    Liz · couple · 2026-10-12

    “Beautiful location very helpful staff , clean and amazing food”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Richard · extended group · 2026-10-11

    “Very comfortable and great amenities”

  • Wouldn’t return which is a shame

    2/10

    Ashley · family with children · 2026-10-10

    “Nice location, but in St Andrews that’s a given. Door staff welcoming”

  • Our stay was good but too expensive for locals. Golf rates are also crazy.

    10/10

    David · couple · 2026-09-13

    “Our favourite hotel, very comfortable.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Francesca · family with children · 2026-09-13

    “la location e' fantastica, bellissima la vista sulla baia. Molto buona la colazione. Staff gentile”

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