The Best Ayrshire Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation in Ayrshire

Ayrshire is a historic county on the west coast of Scotland, known for its beautiful coastline, rolling hills, and rich cultural heritage. The region is home to several historic castles, championship golf courses, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities, as well as famous local products such as Ayrshire bacon and Arran whisky.


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well-appointed hotel, in a seafront setting, with comfortable, luxurious guest rooms, award-winning dining and relaxing leisure facilities

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a stylish and contemporary beach side hotel with scenic views, rooms have a fresh, New England/Cape Cod design and they are well-equipped

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there are relaxing facilities and a relaxing setting at this grand hotel, enjoy the scenic views over the Firth of Clyde toward the Isle of Arran

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this luxurious hotel sits in an elevated spot overlooking the Ayrshire coast, it boasts championship golf, an ESPA spa and 6 restaurants

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built for the Walker family, of Scotch whisky fame, a period hotel with an oak panelled bar with open fires and boasting over 200 malt whiskies

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enjoys a seafront location and panoramic views to the Isle of Arran, yet it is only a short walk to the town centre; guest rooms are well-appointed

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boasting contemporarily furnished rooms, this updated hotel sits in a quiet, seaside village and boasts a stylish restaurant with sea views

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family-run hotel, set on the A77 overlooking Woodland Bay and Ailsa Craig, offering spacious rooms that feature a small kitchenette

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situated overlooking the Royal Troon Golf Course, a grand, period accommodation with magnificent views of the Firth of Clyde

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family run for over 60 years, welcoming and hospitable and features well-appointed rooms, a cosy lounge bar and an oak panelled restaurant

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family-run hotel situated a pebble's throw from Troon's golden sands, many of the comfortable, traditional style bedrooms have sea views

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this seafront hotel offers stylish and contemporary rooms and there is a large terrace where you can take in the views over the Firth of Forth

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with a cosy, lounge bar, this beautifully presented guest house sits in a quiet part of town, within easy reach of the beach and bustling centre

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enjoys views over the sandy beach at South Bay and is ideally located a few minutes drive from the ferry terminal for the sailing to Arran

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offers a home from home ambience and a handy location for the beach and town centre; cosy, well-presented rooms come with Scottish touches

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this family-run guest house is ideally placed just a pebble's throw from the beach, it offers bright, well-presented rooms, some with sea views

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set in a conservation area featuring elegant, period townhouses, this well-presented B&B offers bright rooms, a relaxing lounge and patio

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a terraced Victorian property, retains some of its original features, located close to the beach and offering well-equipped guest rooms

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