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The Burnside Guest House

4.0 star property
Beach guesthouse in Ayr with free parking

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Travelers find a peaceful seaside retreat at The Burnside Guest House. The property provides WiFi for staying connected, convenient dry cleaning and laundry services for hassle-free trips, and a bar where guests can unwind after a day of exploration.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ground Floor (Small) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ground Floor (Small)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
14 Queens Terrace, Ayr, Scotland, KA7 1DU

What's nearby

  • Ayr Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wellington Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ayr Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ayr Racecourse - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Brig O'Doon - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ayr Station - 17 min walk
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The West Kirk (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boswells - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kitty Cat Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marcos Chippy - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Tree House - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Burnside Guest House

Upscale guesthouse by the sea
The Burnside Guest House provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at The Burnside Guest House include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available for a fee

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Burnside Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Burnside Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Burnside Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Burnside Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Burnside Guest House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ayr guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Ayr Beach, Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre, and Ayr Pavilion. The Low Green and Rozelle Park are also within 10 minutes. Ayr Station is 17 minutes by foot and Newton-on-Ayr Station is 23 minutes.

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The Burnside Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good parking, great location, lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Located near the sea front with free street parking with a supplied visa , and a great breakfast in the morning. Only downside is the awful weather.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay at this hotel. It looked nice and cozy, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The location is a big plus—just a short walk to both the city center and the beach, making it super convenient whether you’re looking to explore or relax. Overall, it’s a good place to stay if you want comfort and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good and clean; good breakfasts; fairly central
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Amenities
Amazing host and a banging breakfast. Will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Guest House

Stayed there for the British Open a nice, friendly guest house. Bed was very comfortable, room and en-suite bathroom were clean and a good supply of tea and coffee in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quaint and quiet place by the sea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place & helpfull host. Situated in a beautiful part of Ayr
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a good stay but didn’t like the fact in going out into the hall to use the toilet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sea view, modern, large and clean room. Big bathroom too. Good location with a short walk to the beach and restaurants. Best cooked breakfast we had on our mini Scotland tour. Host is very knowledgeable and gives useful advice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

Beautiful hotel and a beautiful location. There is no elevator, so please keep this in mind if you're not in condition to carry your bags up potentially 3 flights of stairs. The location is excellent and conveniently located. We loved the walkability.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauressa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So adorable and walking distance to a ton!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet comfortable place. Breakfast was excellent 👌
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1832 property lots of character and charm Very comfortable room and bed Very clean Great breakfast Paul the owner is charming lots of information Planning on staying there again in Oct
Breakfast - choice of 6 different ones
Room absolutely charming
Stain glass is a lovely touch
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gutes Frühstück, nette Unterkunft.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Atif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you come to Ayr, this is the place to stay. I think that says enough!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice Guest House by the Coast

A lovely and welcoming Guest House. A comfortable room with tea and coffee making facilities, and an excellent breakfast. No problems parking on the road outside the property. 2 minutes walk to the beach and 5 minutes walk into town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5star

large room, nice view, clean and comfy bed. 5star
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

It was ok for one night. Room very small and bathroom outside room in hallway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no clear way to easily communicate with host. Thankfully he reached out to us when we didn’t arrive at check-out time. He was gracious, but we had no number to inform him that we would be late. I won’t be using Expedia/VRBO, or whatever it’s called again. The platform is not nearly as good as Airbnb.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One night stay at the Burnside B&B

Easy check In and received text inquiring about time I would be arriving.very small room but bright and had everything required I slept well ..My only complaint was the tiny travel electric kettle had such a short lead on it It had to be unplugged every time to pour the water and it was right beside the curtains and it was a stretch to even plug it in…a kettle that you lift out would be a much more safe option
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous b and b - worth a visit

Paul’s Burnside House bed and breakfast is a great place to stay right near the west coast of Scotland . Excellent host and the Scottish breakfast was a delight . Top marks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area, walkable to the town. Clean and an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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