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

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven and microwave, a wooden floor, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

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

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

1. No1. Apartments St Andrews - South Street

0.9 km from East Sands

Scott

Rp5.280.849

Rp6.337.019 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Old Course Hotel

1.9 km from East Sands

John

Rp8.053.700

Rp9.664.440 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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 stone building with a patio area, a wooden bench, and a small table.

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

1.1 km from East Sands

Manuel

Rp3.427.894

Rp4.113.473 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A large, historic building with multiple stories and a prominent entrance, situated next to a golf course with a clear view of the ocean.

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

4. Rusacks St Andrews

1.4 km from East Sands

Donna

Rp7.675.872

Rp9.211.046 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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.

5. The Dunvegan Hotel

1.3 km from East Sands

Barry

Rp6.434.183

Rp7.721.019 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 room with a view of a beach and sea, a table with a bottle and a glass, and a chair.

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro St. Andrews

1.2 km from East Sands

Cameo

Rp3.360.680

Rp4.032.816 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through large windows.

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

7. The Albany Hotel St Andrews

0.7 km from East Sands

Donato

Rp3.355.708

Rp4.026.850 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink with a mirror above it, and a towel hanging on a hook.

8. Cleveden House by The Dunvegan

1.1 km from East Sands

Elaine

Rp3.521.155

Rp4.225.434 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A restaurant interior with dark green walls, wooden paneling, and leather booths. Tables are set with menus and place cards.

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

9. Greyfriars Inn by Greene King Inns

1.1 km from East Sands

Duncan

Rp3.192.444

Rp4.068.689 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a TV on the wall.

A hot tub area with steps, a tiled wall, and indoor plants.

A stone building with a sign reading "Kinnettles Hotel, Spa, St Andrews."

A staircase with wooden balusters leading to a room with two armchairs, a small table, and a lamp.

10. Kinnettles Hotel and Spa

1.1 km from East Sands

Diane

Rp5.262.466

Rp6.314.959 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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.

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

11. The Kithmore Hotel

1.2 km from East Sands

LUKAS

Rp3.847.878

Rp4.617.453 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

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

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

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

12. Premier Inn St Andrews

1.5 km from East Sands

Sherri

Rp2.048.225

Rp2.457.870 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A coastal path leading to a house with a view of the sea and a distant island.

A wooden staircase with metal railings and a radiator at the bottom.

A white building with a front door, two windows on either side, and potted plants in front.

13. Seascape Largo

16.7 km from East Sands

Billy

Rp1.748.209

Rp2.097.851 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A stone building with a balcony and outdoor seating area.

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

A hallway with wooden flooring, a patterned rug, and antler decorations on the walls.

14. Stravithie Castle

5.6 km from East Sands

Renee

Rp2.982.852

Rp3.579.423 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

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

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

15. The Spindrift Guest House

14 km from East Sands

Miriam

Rp2.180.306

Rp2.616.367 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A staircase with a wooden railing and striped carpet, a radiator, a mirror, and a chandelier.

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.

16. The Clarendon

18.9 km from East Sands

Kelly

Rp1.814.094

Rp2.177.056 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 bedroom with a large window overlooking a beach.

A bay window with multiple panes overlooking a beach.

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

17. The Ship Inn

16.8 km from East Sands

Gillian

Rp4.414.621

Rp5.297.545 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 cozy bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with a headboard mirror, a desk with a chair, and a radiator.

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

18. The Inn At Kingsbarns

8.7 km from East Sands

Veronika

Rp3.468.590

Rp4.162.403 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel courtyard with 'Daisy Taser' and 'Hotel Indigo' signage, a parking area, and a 'Staybridge' building.

A modern interior with a wooden dining area, bar stools, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a wooden countertop. There is a staircase leading to a balcony with a view of a dome structure.

19. Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

18 km from East Sands

Iain

Rp2.227.196

Rp2.672.635 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A dining table with breakfast items, two people seated, and a window with greenery outside.

An arched stone pathway leading through a garden with various plants and flowers.

A hot tub filled with bubbles, surrounded by a wooden fence and a table with chairs.

20. Rufflets St Andrews

3.6 km from East Sands

Robin

Rp3.105.895

Rp3.727.074 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to East Sands

Property	Property class	Guest rating
No1. Apartments St Andrews - South Street	9.8 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Old Course Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
No1. Apartments & Bedrooms St Andrews - St Mary’s	9.6 Exceptional 251 reviews	View
Rusacks St Andrews	9.4 Exceptional 489 reviews	View
The Dunvegan Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 177 reviews	View

Top East Sands Hotel Reviews

The Dunvegan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff! Great location and rooms! Great price through Expedia."

5Pilmourplace

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

10/10 Excellent

"Seaton House is a lovely hotel, spotlessly clean and very welcoming. From check in to leaving you are very well looked after. It’s in a beautiful position overlooking the sea"

The Kithmore Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful hotel, with great staff!"

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."

Greyfriars Inn by Greene King Inns

8/10 Good

"Perfect location. Great staff. Great restaurant/bar. The beds could be a little more comfortable (softer) We would definitely stay there again."

No1. Apartments St Andrews - South Street

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely stay. Stunning apartment immaculately clean and extremely comfortable. Lots of places to eat , and many independent shops to browse. Definitely worth a visit."

Other attractions near East Sands

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

St. Andrew's Cathedral

9.4/10 (201 reviews)

Enjoy views of the city and sea from the top of a tower that rises from these impressive church remains.

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

St. Andrew's Castle

9.2/10 (217 reviews)

Delve into this castle’s underground siege mines and eerie dungeon then explore the castle surrounds with views of the sea.

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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 savour its top-notch restaurants.

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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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Castle Sands

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Castle Sands during your trip to St. Andrews? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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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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East Sands Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to East Sands Leisure Centre during your stay in St. Andrews. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants 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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around East Sands?

East 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, take a look at the 346 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Rusacks St Andrews is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and 2 bars. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from East Sands. Other good options close by include The Albany Hotel St Andrews and THE SPACE TO STAY APARTHOTEL.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to East Sands?

Expedia has 346 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from East Sands.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near East Sands.

What can I see and do near East 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 Castle Sands.

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Our top choices for East Sands hotels

1. No1. Apartments St Andrews - South Street

2. Old Course Hotel

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

4. Rusacks St Andrews

5. The Dunvegan Hotel

6. Hotel du Vin & Bistro St. Andrews

7. The Albany Hotel St Andrews

8. Cleveden House by The Dunvegan

9. Greyfriars Inn by Greene King Inns

10. Kinnettles Hotel and Spa

11. The Kithmore Hotel

12. Premier Inn St Andrews

13. Seascape Largo

14. Stravithie Castle

15. The Spindrift Guest House

16. The Clarendon

17. The Ship Inn

18. The Inn At Kingsbarns

19. Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

20. Rufflets St Andrews

Compare popular hotels close to East Sands

Top East Sands Hotel Reviews

The Dunvegan Hotel

5Pilmourplace

Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

The Kithmore Hotel

Kinnettles Hotel and Spa

Cleveden House by The Dunvegan

Greyfriars Inn by Greene King Inns

No1. Apartments St Andrews - South Street

Other attractions near East Sands

St. Andrew's Cathedral

St. Andrew's Castle

St Andrews - Eden Course

St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden

Castle Sands

St Andrews All Saints' Church

East Sands Leisure Centre

St Andrews Town Hall

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