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The Burnside Guest House

4.0 star property
The Burnside Guest House sits right by the sea, offering travelers a place to relax with practical amenities like WiFi and laundry services, plus a welcoming bar

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ayr, The Burnside Guest House is on the beach. Ayr Pavilion and Auld Brig are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre and Citadel Leisure Centre. LA Bowl and Kidz Play are also worth visiting. Visit our Ayr travel guide
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14 Queens Terrace, Ayr, Scotland, KA7 1DU

What's nearby

  • Ayr Beach
    Ayr Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pirate Pete's Family Entertainment Centre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ayr Pavilion
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wellington Square
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Low Green
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chilo's Burgers
    6 min walk
  • The West Kirk (Wetherspoon)
    6 min walk
  • Cecchini's
    5 min walk
  • Ayr India
    6 min walk
  • The Tree House
    6 min walk

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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

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  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Burnside Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Burnside Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely…great food, charming and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, bed was heavenly, breakfast was amazing and our host informative and kind. I’ll stay there again if ever in Ayr.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real nice property near the beach. Extremely quiet area and parking was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly landlord, good breakfast options and very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint ! And close to Ayr beach !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful Guest House

Such a wonderful Guest House. Friendly, Homely and such Fab breakfasts! Many thanks Paul.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice town. Lots to do. Close to beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oh aye!

The owner was friendly, attentive and cooked a good breakfast. The rooms were very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

I will be back...

Excellent location and Paul a superb mine host. Breakfast set me up for the rest of the day. Nice and handy for town centre and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice place to stay for couples

We had a nice stay. It’s about 2 blocks to the beach. There is no lift and it’s 3 stories high! Rooms aren’t too big. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast was great!! Paul is a great cook! We did have a problem locating the place. We also got there late and Paul wasn’t too happy, but the next morning he was ok. Pictures on the web are accurate. Great place for young and young at heart couples to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shiela

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Comfortable bed. All the extras were so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast and host
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025