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The Scores Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Old Course at St Andrews

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Dinner served
Superior Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib
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Dinner served
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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76 The Scores, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9BB
  • Place, University of St. Andrews
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Course at St Andrews
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dundee (DND)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 427 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Standard Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Superior Room

  • Sea view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Superior Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

St. Andrews

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Old Course at St Andrews and a 5-minute walk from University of St. Andrews. Lundin Golf Club and Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of St. Andrews - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Scores - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Old Course at St Andrews - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West Sands - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Leuchars Station - 15 min drive
  • Dundee (DND) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dunvegan Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spoiled Life - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bibi's Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taste - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St Andrews Students' Association - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Scores Hotel

3-star beach hotel near Old Course at St Andrews
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 2 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly The Scores Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian St. Andrews hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Scores Hotel offers 36 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This St. Andrews hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 10 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf caddies

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Best Western Scores Hotel St. Andrews
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Scores Hotel to the airport?

The Scores Hotel is 15.1 mi (36-min drive) away from the Dundee (DND) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Scores Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Scores Hotel.

How close is The Scores Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from West Sands and 9-minute walk from Castle Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Scores Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Scores Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Scores Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Scores Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Scores Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Scores Hotel have a pool?

The Scores Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Scores Hotel have a restaurant?

The Scores Hotel is home to Slackers Street Food, which features international cuisine.

Does The Scores Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Scores Hotel to downtown St. Andrews?

The Scores Hotel is 0.3 mi away from St. Andrews.

The Scores Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 348 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and accommodating staff.perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Symon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

KC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place to stay. Easy to walk to all points of interest.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gaynor

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique hotel with amazing location.
View from room
Outside front of building
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice friendly staff, good location, easy parking will re visit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Malcolm

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location, tired appearance

Great location for the town, hotel needs a little upgrading in quality for the location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great. We didn’t have any bath items or coffee/tea and it took a long time to get them but otherwise great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is unbeatable. Just short staffed to manage the finer elements of my staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfactory
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's in an amazing location and if you are lucky enough to get a front facing room, you have a fantastic view. Satff were all fab and it was a bonus to have a car park. We did feel the breakfast was expensive and there was no real restaurant to have evening dinner. There is a pub down stairs attached to hotel which was very nice.and they did serve pub type meals. We would def stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good location across from the Old Course. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Overall the hotel is very dated, and worn out. It deserves a major renovation to take advantage of its location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is very good,also the staff were very nice spoke to the duty manager this morning and explained that the room no 106 was freezing we had to keep our jackets on when in the room so not happy at the price we paid for a really cold room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Henry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Building in need of a make over. Clearly bought for it's location but decor is very dated and needs updated and modernised.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were divers in the walls and bathroom, the rooms could have been a bit more modern, the rooms could have been better appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel looking tired. Lots of sticky surfaces. Staff could look more interested. A shame really as the rooms are a great size and the location spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mike

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Start with the good points... Hotel in a great position. That's all the good points. Arrived and check in went ok. Went to the room to drop bags off so could explore the area. Came back to the room to discover that we had no lights! So went back down to the r
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mhairi

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

Outstanding General Manager

There was a mix-up when we arrived and we were sent to a room which was not yet ready. The General Manager sought to resolve the issue quickly and effectively and could not have been more accommodating as we waited. The hotel itself was good but the service of the manager made it great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is flithy. There are holes in the walls, the carpet needs to be vaccumed, the elevator had garbage on the floor. We were told by the person we think is the manager that the new owners intend to renovate the hotel....lets hope so. We had booked for 2 nights but only stayed 1 due to condition of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down, skeleton staff, felt like “ghost hotel” Holes and stains all over walls in bedroom and hallways Dirty marks on bedding, had to be moved to another room Manager who was also waiter and general dogs body was very helpful Receptionist was lovely, friendly and helpful No staff around at all in evening, felt quite strange and unsafe
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Fiona

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No score for the scores

This hotel is not fit to be open. State of the rooms was horrendous. Breakfast was a joke. Receptionist and waitress were both lovely. Felt really sorry for the having to listen to everyone complaining.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice front desk person, I've been trying to call the hotel for a week I left my jacket in the roo and no on answers. What number do I call ? Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Taxi Service

Everything was excellent until out taxi that was to have been called did not show up. We almost missed our multiple connecting trains...Golf taxi saved the day...and these train tickets were not flexible. I don't know where the breakdown was...ie calling the taxi or the taxi company just not showing up, but in a place like St Andrews with no uber or lift service, efficient reliable taxi service is a no-brainer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Giles

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has the potential to be a great location for visitors. Instead it is a run-down (American owned) understaffed dump that sits on one of the worlds prime locations. A shabby, poorly-managed & overpriced disappointment that, frankly, was a shock to visit. I very rarely write reviews on forums such as this but felt compelled to warn visitors to look at every other option to stay in St Andrew’s before choosing this place. The owners, Best Western, tend to ruin everything they touch and The Scores is a shining example of that lazy discarded neglect they have come to perfect. I rarely write in these kind of forums but felt compelled to warn potential guests to St Andrew’s that, until The Scores changes owners and shown some care, this is not the place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022