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A modern restaurant with a long bar, cushioned bar stools, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and shelves with bottles.

A historic building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the beach through a large window.

1. Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

0.8 km from Castle Sands

F David

SAR 1,074

SAR 1,289 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A rooftop terrace with string lights, outdoor seating, and a glass-enclosed dining area.

A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and skylights, surrounded by columns and lounge chairs.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral arrangements on either side.

A golf course with a stone bridge over a water channel, a large building in the background, and a sunset sky.

2. Old Course Hotel

1.4 km from Castle Sands

Baxter

SAR 1,429

SAR 1,715 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern room with a round table, four chairs, a potted plant, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a built-in oven, and a white countertop. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a wooden floor.

A modern living room with a sofa, a green armchair, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

3. No1. Apartments St Andrews - South Street

0.6 km from Castle Sands

Scott

SAR 986

SAR 1,184 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A cozy, wooden interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a loft bedroom with a skylight.

A cozy attic bedroom with a wooden sloped ceiling, a bed with a headboard, a desk with a chair, and a window providing natural light.

A cozy attic room with wooden walls, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A hallway with a glass railing, a white door, and a vase with pampas grass.

4. No1. Apartments & Bedrooms St Andrews - St Mary’s

0.7 km from Castle Sands

Manuel

SAR 587

SAR 705 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A coastal landscape with ruins and a sandy beach.

A stone building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

A neatly made bed with a brown headboard, a patterned wallpaper, and a window with curtains.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and striped carpeted steps.

5. 5Pilmourplace

0.7 km from Castle Sands

Lara

SAR 469

SAR 562 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A dining area with a table set for breakfast, a wicker chair, and a view of a large building through large windows.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a marble top, and a framed sign reading "RUSACKS ST ANDREWS."

A traditional library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and classic furniture.

A historic hotel with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

6. Marine & Lawn Rusacks

0.9 km from Castle Sands

Donna

SAR 1,152

SAR 1,382 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern bar area with blue upholstered chairs, a wooden bar counter, and hanging plants.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large abstract painting on the wall, and a window with blinds.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

A wooden desk with a mirror, a blue ottoman, and a framed picture of a harbor scene.

7. Haar with Rooms

0.8 km from Castle Sands

Bryan

SAR 807

SAR 968 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A conference room with wooden paneling, multiple tables set with wine glasses and menus, and a television screen displaying a sports event.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A bar with a dark counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A historic stone building with multiple windows and a corner entrance.

8. The Dunvegan Hotel

0.8 km from Castle Sands

deborah

SAR 1,345

SAR 1,614 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A dining area with a round table set for six, a tufted leather bench, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A bar area with multiple stools and a table, a bar counter with various bottles, and a menu on the wall.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and string lights.

A historic building with multiple windows and a prominent entrance labeled "Hotel Vin & Bistro."

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro St. Andrews

0.6 km from Castle Sands

Cameo

SAR 667

SAR 800 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A corner room with large windows, a view of the garden, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and a chair.

A cozy room with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a check-in counter, seating area, and a patterned floor.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, green upholstered furniture, and a bookshelf.

10. The Albany Hotel St Andrews

0.3 km from Castle Sands

Donato

SAR 400

SAR 480 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and two armchairs.

A coffee station with a Nespresso machine, a vase with dried flowers, and a tray with various coffee cups and a coffee grinder.

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with a beige blanket, a wooden desk with a coffee maker, and a window with curtains.

A living room with two grey armchairs, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, framed pictures on the wall, and a large mirror.

11. Cleveden House by The Dunvegan

0.6 km from Castle Sands

Elaine

SAR 548

SAR 658 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden bar stools, and a variety of bottles on the shelves.

A bar area with leather chairs, a round wooden table, and a wall with framed pictures and a sign about beer.

A neatly made bed with a blue blanket and pillows, two bedside lamps, and a patterned wallpaper.

A brown leather sofa and a wooden coffee table in a room with wooden flooring and a window with blinds.

12. Greyfriars Inn by Greene King Inns

0.6 km from Castle Sands

Duncan

SAR 444

SAR 582 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a sign reading 'The Kitmore,' and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, a reception desk, and a large framed artwork on the wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a chandelier, and a radiator.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

13. The Kithmore Hotel

0.7 km from Castle Sands

LUKAS

SAR 540

SAR 648 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, round tables, and a high ceiling with geometric patterns.

A Premier Inn hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent signage.

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

14. Premier Inn St Andrews

1.4 km from Castle Sands

Julian

SAR 249

SAR 298 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A green double door with a doormat in front, flanked by two large planters with green foliage.

A wooden structure with a sloped roof, possibly a covered seating area or a small pavilion, surrounded by trees.

A dining room with wooden furniture, a large wall clock, and a fireplace.

15. Morven House

18.5 km from Castle Sands

Stephen

SAR 496

SAR 595 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hallway with a patterned rug, a chandelier, a lamp, and a wooden cabinet with a bowl.

A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and trees, a clear blue sky, and a red building in the background.

A two-story stone building with three windows on the ground floor and two on the upper floor.

A table set for dining with a black plate, silverware, and three jars of marmalade.

16. The Spindrift Guest House

14.5 km from Castle Sands

Elizabeth

SAR 415

SAR 498 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A grand hallway with a yellow armchair, a striped rug, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A two-story building with a blue door and a sign reading "The Clarendon."

A bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A dining area with a table set for four, a yellow sofa, and a tripod in the corner.

17. The Clarendon

18.3 km from Castle Sands

Kelly

SAR 350

SAR 420 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a checkered floor, a bed with floral bedding, a wooden chair, a glass table, and a chandelier.

A stone building with a balcony and outdoor seating area.

A large stone building with multiple windows and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

18. Stravithie Castle

6.1 km from Castle Sands

Ralph

SAR 631

SAR 757 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A wooden dining table set with a vase of flowers, two wine glasses, and a candle holder on a stone wall backdrop.

The Inn at Kingsbams, a stone building with a traditional design, outdoor seating, and a gravel patio.

A stone building with a tiled roof, a small porch, and a garden area with potted plants.

19. The Inn At Kingsbarns

9.3 km from Castle Sands

Veronika

SAR 682

SAR 818 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, large glass doors leading to an interior space, and a view of the sunset over a body of water.

A bay window with multiple panes overlooking a beach.

A waterfront property with stone walls, a sandy beach, and buildings with red roofs.

A bedroom with a large window overlooking a beach.

20. The Ship Inn

17.2 km from Castle Sands

Gillian

SAR 737

SAR 885 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Castle Sands

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World	9.8 Exceptional 99 reviews	View
Old Course Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
No1. Apartments St Andrews - South Street	9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
No1. Apartments & Bedrooms St Andrews - St Mary’s	9.6 Exceptional 252 reviews	View
5Pilmourplace	9.4 Exceptional 262 reviews	View

Top Castle Sands Hotel Reviews

5Pilmourplace

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, but no convenient parking. We would still recommend this property."

The Dunvegan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Stunning house (sleeps 5) in the heart of St. Andrews with private parking

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous location!"

The Albany Hotel St Andrews

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent breakfast. Only slight issue was 2 flights of narrow winding stairs"

Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are so well appointed with great amenities . The staff at check in , at breakfast and through gout the property are all wonderful and so helpful and kind . I’ve stayed at multiple hotels in st Andrews but will be coming back to seaton house from now on. The breakfast is delicious and the bar is really nice !"

Historic Listed COTTAGE withCONSERVATORY &GARDEN centre of St Andrews sleeps 4/6

10/10 Excellent

"Bunker Cottage was terrific -- great location for four golfers spending a week in St. Andrews. Easy access to restaurants / pubs and a quick walk down to the St. Andrews Links. The cottage was well stocked and we particularly appreciated the outdoor space in the back - we will definitely return!"

Kinnettles Hotel and Spa

8/10 Good

"Great location and clean room."

Cleveden House by The Dunvegan

10/10 Excellent

"Cleveden House is in a great central location, bedroom was ideal, comfy bed with a lovely modern bathroom. We managed to park locally for free which worked perfectly. We will definitely stay here again."

Castle Loft

8/10 Good

"It was nice overall . Quality of bedding could be a bit nicer. Rooms are small. Location is very good. Decor is basic. I would expect the price to be lower for what you get."

Other attractions near Castle Sands

A stone castle with a large archway and a wooden bridge leading to it.

St. Andrew's Castle

9.2/10 (217 reviews)

St. Andrew's Castle is just one of the places to see in St. Andrews, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's spas, or seek out its golf courses.

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An ancient stone archway leading to a historic building with a tall tower.

St. Andrew's Cathedral

9.4/10 (201 reviews)

After visiting St. Andrew's Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Andrews. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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St Andrews All Saints' Church

After visiting St Andrews All Saints' Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Andrews. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden

You can browse the exhibits at St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to St. Andrews. Visit the area's spas or amble around its beautiful beaches.

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St Andrews - Eden Course

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in St. Andrews at St Andrews - Eden Course. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Holy Trinity Church

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Holy Trinity Church is just one of the places to see in St. Andrews, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the golf courses.

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St Andrews Town Hall

St Andrews Town Hall is just one of the places to see in St. Andrews, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Hamish McHamish Statue

You can find out about the history of St. Andrews with a trip to Hamish McHamish Statue. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Castle Sands?

Castle Sands is located in St. Andrews. This historic area is known for its array of dining options and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 343 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Castle Sands?

Adjacent to Castle Sands, The Albany Hotel St Andrews is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices close by include Rusacks St Andrews and Old Course Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Castle Sands?

Expedia has 343 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Castle Sands.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Castle Sands, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Castle Sands.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Castle Sands?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Castle Sands, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Castle Sands?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at British Golf Museum and St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Craigtoun Country Park and St. Andrews Botanic Garden. Lounge by the water at West Sands and East Sands.

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Our top choices for Castle Sands hotels

1. Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

2. Old Course Hotel

3. No1. Apartments St Andrews - South Street

4. No1. Apartments & Bedrooms St Andrews - St Mary’s

5. 5Pilmourplace

6. Marine & Lawn Rusacks

7. Haar with Rooms

8. The Dunvegan Hotel

9. Hotel du Vin & Bistro St. Andrews

10. The Albany Hotel St Andrews

11. Cleveden House by The Dunvegan

12. Greyfriars Inn by Greene King Inns

13. The Kithmore Hotel

14. Premier Inn St Andrews

15. Morven House

16. The Spindrift Guest House

17. The Clarendon

18. Stravithie Castle

19. The Inn At Kingsbarns

20. The Ship Inn

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Top Castle Sands Hotel Reviews

5Pilmourplace

The Dunvegan Hotel

Stunning house (sleeps 5) in the heart of St. Andrews with private parking

The Albany Hotel St Andrews

Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Historic Listed COTTAGE withCONSERVATORY &GARDEN centre of St Andrews sleeps 4/6

Kinnettles Hotel and Spa

Cleveden House by The Dunvegan

Castle Loft

Other attractions near Castle Sands

St. Andrew's Castle

St. Andrew's Cathedral

St Andrews All Saints' Church

St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden

St Andrews - Eden Course

Holy Trinity Church

St Andrews Town Hall

Hamish McHamish Statue

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