Business Details
We have been part of St Andrews since 1847, originally operating as the Ardgowan Hotel on North Street. Our historic Georgian townhouses date back to 1847 and retain their original character while offering modern comfort. We provide relaxed, local hospitality in the heart of St Andrews, just a short walk from the Old Course. We specialise in creating considered, comfortable spaces that are easy to settle into for every guest. We solve the problem of finding authentic Scottish accommodation by blending heritage with contemporary design. We uphold professional standards through meticulous attention to warm materials and thoughtful details throughout the property.
As a 44-bedroom boutique hotel, we offer four distinct room types to suit varying lengths of stay. We are committed to client satisfaction, ensuring that conversations downstairs and familiar faces returning create a genuine sense of belonging. Our connection to the rhythm of St Andrews means guests enjoy easy access to courses, coastline, cafs, harbour and town centre. We foster links that last a lifetime by embracing the old Scots concept of kith - familiarity, friendship and connection. Although we officially open on 15th June 2026, we are already here to assist with any enquiry about a future stay.
As a 44-bedroom boutique hotel, we offer four distinct room types to suit varying lengths of stay. We are committed to client satisfaction, ensuring that conversations downstairs and familiar faces returning create a genuine sense of belonging. Our connection to the rhythm of St Andrews means guests enjoy easy access to courses, coastline, cafs, harbour and town centre. We foster links that last a lifetime by embracing the old Scots concept of kith - familiarity, friendship and connection. Although we officially open on 15th June 2026, we are already here to assist with any enquiry about a future stay.
Highlights and features
- We have over 175 years of continuous hospitality since 1847.
- We operate a 44-bedroom boutique hotel with four room types.
- We are situated a short walk from the Old Course.
- We provide Bennies, downstairs venue where evenings naturally gather pace.
- We maintain original Georgian townhouse character while offering modern comfort.
Services
Rooms & Suites
Our Rooms & Suites offer four types - Cosy, Comfort, Deluxe and Suites - each designed for easy settling. They suit golfers, visitors and locals, ranging from 11 to 37 sqm and accommodating two to three guests. Benefits include warm materials, considered details, close proximity to the Old Course and easy access to town centre amenities.
Food & Drink
Bennies is our downstairs food & drink venue where guests can enjoy locally sourced dishes and drinks. It serves both hotel guests and external visitors seeking a relaxed Scottish atmosphere in the heart of St Andrews. Benefits include a natural gathering pace for evenings, opportunities to connect with familiar faces, and a taste of authentic St Andrews hospitality.
Reviews (6)
Paul Vroman
May 10, 2022
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The customer service by the front desk staff and the restaurant and bar staff was superb! They bent over backwards to be helpful. Nice hotel with historic charm.
Keith Inglis
May 07, 2022
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Only used the beer garden but it was a superb little suntrap on a beautiful day. Great location close by the old course. Good service and food was OK.
Linda Lambie
Apr 16, 2022
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This is our third stay at the Ardgowan. It was fabulous. Buffet style breakfast was lovely. Quality produce and plentiful. We ate dinner in Playfairs Restaurant on Saturday night, 2 courses for 30! Our steaks were delicious. Spotlessly clean rooms, comfy beds and great shower! We will definitely be back soon
Steven Boag
Apr 11, 2022
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Room was a little smaller than anticipated. Comfy beds, standard bathroom. Lovely staff members. Fantastic location, very short walk to the centre of town.
Catriona Blair
Mar 01, 2022
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Positives - Really nice room and bathroom, - in a great location - reasonably priced compared to other hotels in the area - comfy bed Negatives - the shower didn't work at all and ended up having to shower in the bath. - mentioned the shower not working and no discount off the room offered -Breakfast was disappointing. Staff were not very focused and the quality of the coffee and smoked salmon was poor/inedible.
Chris Le Manquais
Feb 22, 2022
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Lovely friendly hotel, pleasent staff, rooms cosy but clean, warm with modern bathroom. Plenty of coffee & tea in room which is always nice. Breakfast lovely too. Good location. Free parking nearby too which is an added bonus.