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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 dining area with a table set for two, large windows offering a nighttime view of a cityscape with illuminated buildings and a golf course.

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

1. Old Course Hotel

1.9 km from East Sands

Baxter

฿14,931

฿17,917 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 cozy attic room with wooden walls, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

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

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.

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

1.1 km from East Sands

Manuel

฿6,092

฿7,310 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A display of various liquor bottles and police badges.

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

3. The Dunvegan Hotel

1.3 km from East Sands

Barry

฿11,967

฿14,361 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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 room with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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.

4. The Albany Hotel St Andrews

0.7 km from East Sands

Donato

฿6,171

฿7,406 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a double sink vanity, and a large mirror.

5. The Kithmore Hotel

1.2 km from East Sands

LUKAS

฿7,133

฿8,560 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

6. Seascape Largo

16.7 km from East Sands

Billy

฿3,252

฿3,902 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 two-story building with a blue door and a sign reading "The Clarendon."

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

7. The Clarendon

18.9 km from East Sands

Kelly

฿3,376

฿4,052 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A spacious office with a high ceiling, exposed ductwork, and large windows allowing natural light.

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.

8. Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

18 km from East Sands

Iain

฿3,467

฿4,161 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

9. The Inn At Kingsbarns

8.7 km from East Sands

Veronika

฿6,451

฿7,742 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 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.

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.

A room with two armchairs, a table with tea service, and a view of a garden through large windows.

10. Rufflets St Andrews

3.6 km from East Sands

Robin

฿5,758

฿6,910 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A corner room with a round table and two chairs, a TV on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a television, and a staircase with a unique railing design.

A modern lounge with a blue accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a geometric patterned wall.

A modern building with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and a name sign.

11. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee

17.8 km from East Sands

฿1,843

฿2,212 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with sofas and tables.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a staircase, and a high ceiling with hanging decorations.

A large, modern building with a blue roof, situated on a grassy hill overlooking the ocean.

A modern building with a covered patio area, large windows, and a view of the sea.

12. Fairmont St Andrews

3.6 km from East Sands

Todd

฿9,069

฿10,883 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hampton' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern kitchen area with coffee machines, a refrigerator, and various food items on the counter.

A hotel minibar with a variety of beverages and snacks.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a patterned carpet.

13. Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre

18.1 km from East Sands

Tina

฿2,477

฿2,972 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A harbor with industrial buildings, a bridge, and a boat docked.

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a reflection in the water.

A large indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a high ceiling with visible ductwork, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and decorative lighting.

14. Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa

17.6 km from East Sands

Vincent

฿2,663

฿3,196 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bar area with multiple seating tables and red chairs, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and framed pictures on the walls.

A modern lounge with leather armchairs, a green sofa, and a coffee table.

A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and shelves of bottles.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, shelves with bottles, and a seating area with yellow chairs and a sofa.

15. Hotel Indigo Dundee by IHG

18 km from East Sands

Hortência

฿2,064

฿2,477 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bay window with plaid curtains, a vase with flowers, and two chairs facing the window.

A restaurant with round tables and black chairs, large windows with a view of buildings and trees, and a ceiling light fixture.

A stone building with a sign reading "BAR & KITCHEN" and various other signs indicating services like "PUB FOOD," "REAL ALES," and "LIVE SPORTS."

A balcony with a view of the sea and buildings, featuring wooden flooring and metal railings.

16. The Bank

13.7 km from East Sands

Liang

฿5,751

฿6,901 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs and a person swimming.

A row of sun loungers with cushions, arranged in a modern indoor setting with a stone wall and large windows.

A golf course with a clubhouse featuring a clock tower and multiple windows.

A modern indoor pool area with a large, heated pool, lounge chairs, and a high ceiling with skylights.

17. Carnoustie Golf Hotel

18.2 km from East Sands

steven

฿3,751

฿4,501 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A large stone building with multiple towers and windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A hotel room with two beds, checkered bedding, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, tiled edges, and a wooden ceiling.

A formal garden with geometric hedge mazes, a central fountain, and traditional buildings in the background.

18. Kilconquhar Castle Estate

14 km from East Sands

Debbi

฿3,004

฿3,604 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A bar with wooden stools, a dog on the floor, and people sitting at the bar.

A pool table in a dimly lit room with wooden flooring and a television mounted on the wall.

A traditional brick building with a sign for a hotel and a food station.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

19. The Station Hotel

18.7 km from East Sands

Cord

฿3,633

฿4,360 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

20. Balcomie Links Hotel

12.9 km from East Sands

฿4,645

฿5,574 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to East Sands

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Old Course Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
No1. Apartments & Bedrooms St Andrews - St Mary’s	9.6 Exceptional 251 reviews	View
The Dunvegan Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 177 reviews	View
The Albany Hotel St Andrews	9.0 Wonderful 502 reviews	View
The Kithmore Hotel	8.4 Very good 9 reviews	View

Top East Sands Hotel Reviews

5Pilmourplace

10/10 Excellent

"We LOVED the cottage at the back! It was gorgeous and so pristine! The location was surprising how close it was to everything and the breakfast was fantastic and fresh. I would come back in a heartbeat."

Old Course Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The whole experience was memorable and particularly all the staff, so friendly - I loved my visit, thank you."

Rusacks St Andrews

10/10 Excellent

"Having stayed at the Hotel over the years we were aware,this time that the dining arrangements are now so expensive as to make one of the restaurants not somewhere we would wish to eat . Other than that the hotel is still somewhere we would happily recommend for position, comfort and the amazing staff"

Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

10/10 Excellent

"Very special place"

The Kithmore Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice little hotel in a very convenient location. The rooms are new and well appointed . Good option for a quick stay not for a holiday as there are no amenities . The staff is very friendly and helpful ."

The Dunvegan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

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."

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 345 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 Hotel du Vin & Bistro St. Andrews.

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

Expedia has 345 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. Old Course Hotel

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

3. The Dunvegan Hotel

4. The Albany Hotel St Andrews

5. The Kithmore Hotel

6. Seascape Largo

7. The Clarendon

8. Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

9. The Inn At Kingsbarns

10. Rufflets St Andrews

11. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee

12. Fairmont St Andrews

13. Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre

14. Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa

15. Hotel Indigo Dundee by IHG

16. The Bank

17. Carnoustie Golf Hotel

18. Kilconquhar Castle Estate

19. The Station Hotel

20. Balcomie Links Hotel

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Top East Sands Hotel Reviews

5Pilmourplace

Old Course Hotel

Rusacks St Andrews

Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

The Kithmore Hotel

The Dunvegan Hotel

Kinnettles Hotel and Spa

Cleveden House by The Dunvegan

Greyfriars Inn by Greene King Inns

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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