Best Golf Hotels in United Kingdom

As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a golf hotel in United Kingdom. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.

Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of golf hotels in United Kingdom is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.

Let us help you make searching for the perfect place to stay more inspiring, more informed and more enjoyable.

Northern Ireland, Antrim County, Portrush

Portrush Adelphi

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 34 rooms & suites
More Poised beside the coast and moments from Royal Portrush Golf Club

With just 34 rooms and suites, Portrush Adelphi offers an intimate base in one of Northern Ireland’s most storied seaside towns. Set moments from the crashing Atlantic and the golden sands of White Rocks Beach, the hotel’s interiors channel a sense of local heritage. Deep navy panelling, emerald-green tiled bathrooms, tartan textiles and cable-knit throws evoke the rugged coastline and countryside, while framed artwork captures the drama of the Causeway cliffs.

At the heart of the property, The Red Sail Room serves modern Italian dishes with seasonal produce from the surrounding farms and waters, complemented by a warm, club-like atmosphere. Guests can relax with a drink in the lounge, borrow a complimentary bicycle for a ride along the coastal paths, or make use of golf club storage before a round at Royal Portrush, just minutes away. Pet-friendly touches ensure four-legged companions feel as welcome as their owners. Beyond the door, the Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle and the untamed Causeway Coast offer a dramatic backdrop to this boutique retreat.

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Scotland, Grampian, Oldmeldrum

Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 51 individually Designed Rooms & Suites
Amenities AA Rosette-awarded Pineapple Restaurant, 1236 @ Cave Bar with Over 120 Whiskies, Titan Sky Bar, & Unique Dome Dining Experiences, Featuring a Private 18-hole Golf Course Ranked Among Scotland's Top 100
More Located in a 13th-century Manor House Amidst 240 acres of Aberdeenshire Countryside

Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course is a unique property located in the centre of Aberdeenshire’s countryside. It offers luxury accommodations with gorgeous customised rooms and sophisticated dining. The Manor House offers relaxation in 10 rooms, each with an amazing style. Each room design maintains the lovely baronial character of the hotel. The New Wing offers a wide selection of 10 Standard Rooms and 18 Club Rooms. The Stables, which is attached to the Manor House, adds a contemporary style to the hotel, offering 13 modern large rooms.

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Scotland, East Lothian, Gullane

The Bonnie Badger

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 14 Rooms & Suites
Amenities Restaurants include The Stables Restaurant Serving Modern Scottish Cuisine, Broc Bar offers Local Craft Beers, Whiskies & Cocktails, Plus Outdoor Dining at the Garden
More Situated in Gullane, Close to Various Golf Courses

A restaurant with rooms, this establishment feels bijou and boutique. It’s certainly a good option for foodies; whether you dine a la carte at The Stables, on pub staples at Broc Bar, or grilled dishes in the Garden, you’ll be tucking into award-winning food (Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand 2022 and 5 AA Gold Stars), that follows the hotel’s ‘From Nature to Plate’ philosophy. Book a beamed loft room, a four-poster suite, a superior room with patio doors, a double or a deluxe room – all come with The Bonnie Badger’s own bath products.

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Scotland, Ayrshire, Turnberry

Trump Turnberry

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 198 Rooms & Suites, Villas & Self Catering Cottages, including the Unique Turnberry Lighthouse Suite
More Set on the Ayrshire Coastline offering Stunning Sea views & Edwardian Elegance

Standing proudly above storied golf links and the rugged Ayrshire coastline, Trump Turnberry provides modern Edwardian opulence and attention to detail along with 800 rolling acres of countryside where legendary King Robert the Bruce once had his castle. The property has been a landmark since 1906 and not only is it a renowned golf destination, featuring the famous Ailsa course it also offers a large destination spa and a wide range of outdoor pursuits including equestrian activities and clay pigeon shooting. Dining options include its signature 1906 restaurant, Grand Tea Lounge and Bar, and the Duel in the Sun, a golf-inspired eatery each overlooking its famous golf courses.

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Scotland, Fife, St Andrews

Seaton House

Hotel
(5 stars)
TLE Icon TLE Recommends: Book a Garden Suite complete with large indoor and outdoor living space
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Rooms 42 rooms and suites, including 6 suites and 3 junior suites, many with sea views or private terraces
Amenities Ondine Oyster & Grill, Board Room dining, Bow Butts whisky bar and 24-hour gym
More A restored Victorian seafront landmark on St Andrews' Scores, opposite the Old Course

Overlooking the 18th hole and clubhouse of the world-famous Old Course in St Andrews, the 5-star Seaton House provides the famous Scottish golfing town with its most refined hospitality experience to date. Formerly The Scores Hotel, the property has reclaimed its original name, following a sensitive restoration of its two Georgian townhouses which date back to 1864. The Luxury Editor spent a weekend at Seaton House, so read on to discover why this is, without doubt, St Andrews’ most sophisticated new address. Positioned on ‘The Scores’, St Andrews’ most iconic road, Seaton House offers 42 luxurious guest quarters, including expansive garden and terrace suites, destination dining by celebrated Edinburgh’s seafood restaurant Ondine Oyster & Grill, Bar and outdoor alfresco dining terrace and a further all-day dining experience, The Board Room.

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