Where to Stay in Kingdom of Fife
Golf kingdom with fishing villages and St Andrews.
Fairmont St Andrews
Luxury 5-star resort on 520 acres atop dramatic coastal cliffs with two championship golf courses, award-winning Kohler Waters Spa, and multiple AA-Rosette restaurants. Features 212 elegant rooms with stunning sea and golf course views, indoor pool, hydrotherapy facilities, and some of Scotland's finest dining experiences.
Old Course Hotel
Iconic 5-star hotel overlooking the legendary 17th Road Hole of the Old Course. Features 175 luxurious rooms including 35 suites, the award-winning Kohler Waters Spa with UK's first Espuro Foam Experience Steam Room, and three outstanding restaurants including the 3 AA-Rosette Road Hole Restaurant.
Rusacks St Andrews
Beautifully renovated 5-star Victorian boutique hotel occupying a landmark 1800s building directly on the 18th hole of the Old Course. Features 120 individually designed Highland-inspired rooms, rooftop restaurant "18" with panoramic golf course views, and collaboration with White Rabbit Projects for exceptional Scottish dining.
Rufflets Hotel
Charming 4-star country house hotel set in 10 acres of award-winning gardens just outside St Andrews. Dating from 1924, this family-owned property offers 24 elegant rooms including woodland suites, plus the farm-to-table Seasons Restaurant using produce from the hotel's own gardens. AA Scottish Hotel of the Year 2015-2016.
Balbirnie House Hotel
Award-winning Georgian mansion built in 1777, set as the centrepiece of 400-acre Balbirnie Park. This Category A-listed luxury hotel offers 31 individually designed bedrooms, two restaurants including The Orangery, and extensive conference facilities. 16-time winner of Scottish Wedding Hotel of the Year.
The Inn at Kingsbarns
Historic 18th-century coaching inn now community-owned, offering 6 deluxe en-suite rooms with Egyptian cotton sheets and modern amenities. Features the cosy Snug restaurant with locally sourced meals, Coorie Bar with over 25 whiskies, and sunny beer garden. Named Community Inn of the Year 2025 at Scottish Hotel Awards.
The Spindrift Guest House
Victorian residence built in 1870 for a tea clipper captain, now an elegant 4-star guest house offering 8 individually decorated en-suite bedrooms. Set on the western edge of Anstruther with views towards the Firth of Forth. Features guest lounge, licensed honesty bar with 25+ malt whiskies, and beautiful walled gardens.
The Shoregate
Historic 18th-century building reimagined as a stylish restaurant with rooms in the heart of picturesque Crail. Features 4 elegant kingsize bedrooms (over 24m²) with sea views, walk-in showers, and luxury linens. Michelin-listed restaurant serves modern British cuisine. Listed in The Times 100 Best Places to Stay in UK 2025.
Hotel du Vin St Andrews
Stylish boutique hotel with 41 individually furnished rooms in a Victorian building on The Scores. Located minutes from the Old Course with stunning North Sea views. Features the French-inspired Bistro du Vin with 2 bars/lounges, offering classic Gallic cuisine with British flair using seasonal Scottish produce.
Keavil House Hotel
Best Western Plus 4-star country house hotel set in 12 acres of landscaped gardens near Dunfermline. This historic property dates from the 15th century and offers 72 contemporary rooms, the award-winning Botanist Restaurant with Scottish cuisine, and extensive leisure facilities including pool, gym, sauna, and jacuzzi spa.