We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Ayrshire, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated January 2024.
Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among women and couples. Set in 20 acres of land with views of the Loch of the Lowes and surrounding Ayrshire countryside, Lochside House Hotel features luxury spa facilities, free Wi-Fi and parking. It is set in a former shooting lodge built in the 19th-century. The 4-star accommodation comprises 3 cottage suites and a range of en suite rooms. Each offers a TV with cable channels, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Some have scenic views, and others have their own patio. Guests can relax in the landscaped gardens, or enjoy a drink in the bar lounge. The Afton restaurant has stunning views of the hills, and makes use of fresh, locally-sourced produce. The Spa at Lochside offers a wide range of treatments and facilities including a relaxation pool, steam room and tanning booth. The hotel is adjacent to a 9-hole golf course. Dumfries House is 5.5 miles away, while Drumlanrig Castle is 23 miles away. The town of Cumnock is a 10-minute drive away, and New Cumnock Rail Station is a 5 minute journey by car. Prestwick Airport is half an hour drive away, while Glasgow is 50 minutes' drive away.Show full description
Delightful property. Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Between Stranraer and Girvan, Glenapp Castle in Ballantrae offers luxurious accommodation in 36 acres of gardens and woodland. Dating back to 1870, this 5-star South Ayrshire hotel includes an award-winning restaurant and provides free on-site parking and Wi-Fi. All rooms and suites at Glenapp Castle include a flat-screen TV with DVD player, trouser press, desk, alarm clock, safe, seating area and tea and coffee facilities. Each has an en suite bathroom with bath, shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and complimentary toiletries. Rooms have views of the sea or gardens. The restaurant offers gourmet 6-course dining, and indulgent afternoon tea is also served. An extensive list of wines and champagne is offered. Glenapp Castle is around 35 minutes’ drive from Galloway Forest Park. Ayr, Troon and Prestwick Airport are all around 1 hour’s drive north of Ballantrae.Show full description
I think this place could be the most BEAUTIFUL, CHARMING AND COOL luxury hotel in Ayrshire. It is very popular among couples travelling to Ayrshire.
Cool. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. The Waterside Hotel is a four-star property along the water’s edge in West Kilbride, with panoramic views to the Isle of Arran. The property features free car parking on-site. There are 23 rooms, suites and a penthouse, all featuring the hotel's New England/Cape Cod design theme. The majority of the Waterside's accommodation provides views across the Clyde and beyond to the Isle of Arran. A selection of rooms enjoy views of the Ayrshire countryside and nearby West Kilbride. All rooms contain complimentary toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and flat-screen SMART TVs. Guests can enjoy The Waterside Hotel’s restaurant and sun terrace, or relax with a drink at the on-site bar. The Waterside Hotel offers guests complimentary WiFi in their rooms and throughout the hotel. The property is 30 minutes from Glasgow and Ayr, with both Glasgow and Prestwick International Airports within easy access of 25 km from the property.Show full description
This boutique hotel has very cosy rooms and outstanding views.
Unique. Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Popular among women. Set in Troon and with South Beach reachable within 1.2 km, The Salt Lodge offers a bar, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a private beach area. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk, a patio with a sea view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The Salt Lodge provides some units that feature a terrace, and every room has a kettle. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Scottish, Seafood and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Ayr Racecourse is 16 km from The Salt Lodge, while Pollok Country Park is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, 8 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great location. A warm welcome awaits you at this privately owned 4-star hotel, a fully restored and refurbished Victorian mansion house situated on Ayr's seafront, recapturing the essence of country house hospitality. Great care has been taken to preserve the unique character of this charming house, whilst every modern facility has been discretely installed for the comfort of today's discerning traveller, with easy access to the nearby Glasgow Prestwick Airport. The hotel offers a fully equipped leisure club with swimming pool, sauna and steam room, gym and in-house beauty therapist. All the en suite rooms are beautifully furnished and decorated to a standard one would expect from a 4-star hotel. The creation of additional bedrooms results in an excellent balance between old and new. The new Martins Bar and Grill restaurant was voted Best Informal Dining Restaurant in Scotland at the Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards in 2006. . Show full description
Lovely property. Charming. Great value. Opposite the Royal Troon golf course, Piersland House offers both modern and traditional rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. There is free private parking. The Redbowl Restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner menus, featuring local produce. Guests can enjoy a continental or cooked breakfast in the morning. The oak-panelled Walker Bar has cosy fireplaces, and offers a choice of 200 malt whiskies. All rooms at Piersland House include tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms have views of the golf course or gardens. On the edge of the Ayrshire town of Troon, the Piersland is surrounded by beautiful coastal scenery and farmland. Prestwick International Airport is 3 miles away and Troon Rail Station is 1 mile away.Show full description
Beautiful. Great views. Popular among women. The Seamill Hydro Hotel offers a beautiful seafront location, overlooking the Firth of Clyde and the isles of Arran and Ailsa Craig. It has a luxury leisure club and salon, 2 restaurants and 2 bars. All rooms have tea and coffee and a private bathroom with luxury toiletries, with some enjoying sea views. Victorian-style rooms feature high ceilings and bay windows, whilst modern rooms each have a flat-screen TV. The family-run Seamill Hydro boasts a leisure club with a gym, indoor pool, sauna and steam room. We offer a variety of beauty treatments within our salon. Spa breaks are offered which include health and beauty treatments. Overlooking the surrounding grounds, The Orangery boasts views over the Firth of Clyde, towards the Arran Islands and Ailsa Craig. It offer relaxed dining using seasonal local produce. Guests can also relax in Aura Lounge Bar, which serves a range of beverages and cocktails also available. The shops, bars and train station of West Kilbride’s town centre are 1 miles’ walk away.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. An award-winning hotel located in Ayrshire, 5 minutes' drive from Prestwick International Airport and with easy links by rail and road to Glasgow and Edinburgh city centre. Western House Hotel is set in mature landscaped gardens and offers 10 executive bedrooms and suites in the main house, and 39 well appointed modern courtyard rooms. Western House is positioned well for exploring the surrounding areas. There are many shops and golf courses nearby. Burns Country and Culzean Castle are both less than 13 miles away and the Isle of Arran can be reached by boat from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, 23 miles away.Show full description
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. With a luxury spa and elegant rooms, Auchrannie Resort features 3 award-winning restaurants. Situated in Brodick, on the beautiful Isle of Arran, the hotel also has a beauty salon and gym. Stylish rooms at Auchrannie each have a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and a modern bathroom with Arran Aromatics toiletries.. Rooms also feature tea/coffee making facilities. The leisure facilities include 2 indoor swimming pools, sauna and steam room facilities as well as a turbo spa. The Playbarn includes a large soft play area, a big-screen TV, a teen area with drinks and snacks available. The resort has up to 3 restaurants open, offering a wide range of dishes to suit all tastes. Set in impressive grounds, the Resort is a 20-minute walk from the Brodick Ferry Terminal. There is plenty of free on-site parking, and Brodick Golf Club is half a mile away.Show full description
Cool. Historic. Great views. The 5-star Marine Hotel is a grand building with views over the Firth of Clyde towards the Isle of Arran, overlooking Royal Troon Golf Course. The property offers fitness facilities along with a sauna, spa bath, steam room, indoor pool and a beauty salon. Free WiFi and free parking are available at the property. A restaurant is available at the property. Snacks and drinks can also b enjoyed at the bar. Glasgow is a 30-minute drive away and Ayr is a 10-minute drive. Within a 15-minute drive, guests can reach Culzean Castle and Country Park. The area surrounding Marine Troon offers golf courses. The Celtic and Rangers Football Clubs are within a 30-minute drive.Show full description
Comfortable beds. The 4-star Gailes Hotel offers modern accommodation and a contemporary restaurant only a 10-minute drive from Prestwick Airport. Leisure facilities include a fitness centre, hot tub and sauna. Additional fees apply for leisure facilities. Payable at the property. All of the spacious rooms come with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and facilities for making tea and coffee. The en suite bathrooms include both shower and bath, as well as Scottish toiletries. The surrounding area offers golfing, rolling countryside and unspoiled beach walks. The Coast Restaurant at The Gailes provides a relaxed setting to enjoy a wide range of dishes created with the finest locally sourced ingredients. When the sun is shining, guests can take advantage of the outside terrace overlooking the hotel's private gardens.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. With a stylish restaurant, the Dumfries Arms Hotel is situated in Cumnock. Dating back to the early 18th century, this contemporary boutique hotel boasts a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout. The individually designed rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV with freeview channels. Each room benefits from an en-suite bath or shower room. In the mornings, the Dumfries Arms Hotel can serve breakfast to the room upon request, at no extra charge. The popular restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and serves light lunches and evening meals. Dishes are prepared using locally sourced produce. Rich in history, The Dumfries Arms Hotel is one of Ayrshire’s largest wedding and events venues. It is just 1 hour’s drive from Glasgow’s city centre. The surrounding area offers golf courses, the Burns National Heritage Trail, and Culzean Castle.Show full description
Great value. Great breakfast. The friendly Park Hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free parking, next to Kilmarnock F.C Rugby Park stadium. Kilmarnock Rail Station is less than 1 mile away. Each bedroom at The Park Hotel features a large en suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, a 37-inch flat-screen TV with Freesat channels. Rooms with a view of the pitch are available, on request. Blues Restaurant & Bistro has a modern menu of local produce, while the Coffee Shop serves light meals. Residents have full access to the facilities at The Galleon Centre, which features a gym, swimming pool, steam rooms, sauna and a varied range of fitness classes. Passes are available from reception and classes must be booked in advance.Show full description
Nice style. Charming. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. With panoramic views over Brodick Bay, The Douglas Hotel offers boutique bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. The historic hotel is a 10-minute walk from Brodick centre. The spacious rooms are elegantly decorated, and each has a luxury bathroom with fluffy robes and free toiletries. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, and some have scenic views of Goat Fell. The stylish Douglas Bistro serves classic Scottish cuisine, featuring home-grown and locally sourced ingredients. The Douglas Bar offers a range of fine champagnes, cocktails and local malt whiskies. Situated on the beautiful Isle of Arran, The Hotel Douglas is a 2-minute walk from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal. There is free on-site parking, and Brodick Golf Club is just a 3-minute drive away.Show full description
Trendy. Great value. Located on the outskirts of Irvine, Ayrshire, Riverside Lodge Hotel is only 7 miles from Prestwick Airport. Just 2 miles from the sandy beach, there is also a stylish restaurant. The fresh and airy rooms feature tea and coffee facilities, en suite bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi. All rooms are elegantly decorated with satin cushions and wooden headboards. Rooms also offer TVs with Freeview and a work desk. The contemporary Brasserie Restaurant serves a cosmopolitan menu and a selection of world wines. The spacious Lounge Bar offers large armchairs and comfortable sofas, and serves light snacks and classic cocktails. Set in its own ample grounds, Riverside Lodge Hotel has a Green Tourism Award and features a 9-hole junior golf course. The Irvine Golf Club is just 10 minutes’ drive away. Prestwick Airport is 7 miles away.Show full description
Elegant. Good breakfast. Cosy rooms. After a £1.8 million renovation, this award-winning 18th-century former coaching inn combines original character with modern luxuries, including king-size beds, media centres, powerful rain showers and free Wi-Fi. In the village of Loans, on the outskirts of Troon, the Old Loans Inn is located in the heart of Ayrshire, within easy reach of the region's many superb golf courses. Close to the A78, the hotel offers easy access to Troon, Ayr and Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Beautifully renovated, the inn combines modern style and comfort with old Scottish charm, boasting original stone walls and roaring fireplaces. The spacious, individually designed rooms are stylish and contemporary, with state-of-the-art comforts. The large, flat-screen TVs have media centres, allowing you to connect your MP3 player, laptop, digital camera or DVD/Blu-Ray player. There are even MP3 connectors and dedicated speakers in the en suite bathrooms. The bar and restaurant offer locally sourced food and there is an impressive outdoor terrace.Show full description
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